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Cinnamon roll pancakes 🥞
using Hungry Jack’s pancake mix! 🌀✨
What’s so fantastic about Hungry Jack’s pancake mix? It’s ready to roll - just grab the mix and water, then let your creativity shine!

RECIPE⬇️
For the Pancakes
* 1 cup hungry jack pancake mix
* 3/4 cup of water
* dash of vanilla extract
* dash of ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Filling
* 1/3 cup butter, melted
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
* 4 Tablespoons butter
* 2 ounces cream cheese
* 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STEPS⬇️

**1. Make Pancake Batter:**
- Mix 1 cup pancake mix, 3/4 cup water or milk , a dash of vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.

**2. Prepare Cinnamon Filling:**
- Combine 1/3 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon until smooth & gooey.

**3. Cook Pancakes:**
- Heat a greased griddle or skillet, I like to use a little oil for crispy edges
- Pour batter on the pan, swirl on cinnamon filling using a squeeze bottle or zip lock bag.
- Cook until bubbly, flip, and brown.

**4. Make Cream Cheese Glaze:**
- In a mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of melted butter and room temperature cream cheese.
- Whisk them together until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, continuing to whisk until you have a smooth glaze.

**5. Serve:**
- Stack pancakes and drizzle with glaze.
- Enjoy your Cinnamon Roll Pancakes! 🥞🌀✨
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#CinnamonRollPancakes #HungryJack #pancakes by @_chefmae

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3 years ago

Simple Strawberry Icecream recipe , (no churn) 🍦🍓

-1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk

(I used about 1/2 -3/4 of the can sense we’re using strawberry syrup , depends on your sweet level )

-1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

-2 cups heavy cream, cold

-About 2-3 tablespoons strawberry syrup

-1-1.5 cups roughly chopped strawberries

-about 8 golden oreos (crushed)

*use half of strawberries and golden oreos when you fold them in and half for topping

*whip until fluffy but don’t over-whip or else it will break

-freeze at least 3-4 hours

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#baking #dessert #desserts #foodblogger #foodgasm #foodlover #foodpics #frozenyogurt #homemadeicecream #icecream #icecreamaddict #icecreamday #icecreamparty #icecreamrolls #icecreams #icecreamsandwich #icecreamshop #iloveicecream #jennie #jisoo #lisa #loveicecream #milkshake #softserve #strawberryicecream #sweets #sweettooth #tasty #wafflecone #yum by @_chefmae

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3 years ago

⁣ Broccoli&cheddar chicken potpies🥦🧀🥧🐣

disclaimer: I called these “lazy” because the dough isn’t from scratch , and to prepare, cook, and bake these took a full hour at most . if you want to make these lazier you can buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it , and buy pre chopped veggies to cut down on time… if that isn’t lazy enough just buy a frozen pot pie and pop it in the oven.

RECIPE⬇️
disclaimer: measurements are approximate and can be adjusted to your liking , if you don’t have all the seasoning i used , salt and pepper will be just fine , but try not to over salt because all of our other ingredients have salt in them so taste as you go , you can also replace chicken with potato if that’s what u prefer
* 1 14 oz package refrigerated pie crust,
* bring to room temperature per instructions or 1-2 packs of puff pastry
* 2-4 tablespoon butter
* 3 green onion chopped and or 1/2 white onion
* 1 carrot cubed or shredded
* 1-2 cups chicken stock (i used better then bouillon chicken base with water)
* 8-12 oz whipping cream
* 4 oz onion & chive cream cheese softened
* 1 ½ teaspoon garlic salt
* ½ teaspoon black pepper
* ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
* 1/8 teaspoon of onion powder
* 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
* 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 2 chicken breasts (cubed) or you can use a rotisserie chicken and shred it
* 1 ½ cup broccoli florets steamed crisp tender and chopped
* 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- make the soup
- layer ramekins or pie pan
- brush with egg wash
- bake at 350 for 25 mins

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#1983 #1990s #90snostalgia #bhgfood #buzzfeast #chicken #chickenpotpie #chickenrecipes #chickensofinstagram #chickensoup #cooking #f52grams #fall #foodblogeats #foodgasm #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #fromscratch #homecooking #huffposttaste #kitchn #makesmewhole #paleorecipes #potpie #realsimple #tasty #todayfood #yahoofood #yearsago #yum by @_chefmae

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4 years ago

LADIES!!!! TOMORROW 9/26 💝🎾

@thewhealthy_pdx x @hussle_n_grace Presents
SHE SERVES wellness
a women’s wellness + pickleball experience centered around movement, connection, style and community.
Come ready to move, vibe, connect and enjoy everything we have lined up for the day.

✨Chair Massages — @eloveatedwellness
🎶 Music — DJ E. @emselenaa
📸 Photography — @flickzbyniya
🍵 Matcha Bar — @inommatcha
🥗Catering -- @_chefmae
✨ Permanent Jewelry — @gooddaydarling_
🎾 Pro Shop Apparel — @thewhealthy_pdx
🎨 Event Branding + Creative Installations by @luminacreativecopdx

Swipe for a little SHE SERVES outfit inspiration 👀🎾💝😍
Think elevated tennis/country club, sporty feminine, cute + comfortable.

We are officially FULLY REGISTERED for tomorrow’s event. If you RSVP’d, please make sure you’re still able to attend.
If your plans have changed and you can no longer make it, please go back into your RSVP and update your response so we can open that spot to someone currently on the waitlist. We want to make sure every available spot gets used. 💚💝

See you tomorrow.💝🎾
#sheserves #Womenswellness #pickleballislife #style #Whealthypdx taken in Portland, Oregon by @_chefmae

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21 days ago

POV: This is your sign to book the boat day with your girls 🥂🛥️✨

We packed the snacks, popped the champagne, turned up the music, and cruised with @pdxelectricboatco while taking in the views and watching the sunset. 🌅🤍

Good vibes, nonstop laughs, and the perfect way to spend the day with your favorite people. 🫶🏽

Consider this your sign to get the group chat together and BOOK THE BOAT. 🥂✨ taken in Portland Electric Boat Company by @_chefmae

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a month ago

It’s been a minute since I made a hard post. This fit went too crazy… For the last few months, I’ve been so locked in. Social media and content just haven’t been my focus at this time… Work, life, family, and reinventing myself from the inside out have taken precedence. I have many more passions than one, I never want to miss a moment to embrace every aspect of it all. ✨ taken in Portland Oregon by @_chefmae

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3 months ago

Regulating my nervous system was the ultimate glow up of 2025... Thanks to lexapro, saffron, and cod liver oil lol... Setting healthier boundaries, and maintaining connection to the highest source.... I am so proud of myself and want to thank those who have loved and supported me unconditionally
throughout this journey, you know who you are...
2026 nice to meet you
Love Always, Mae West 😘❤️✨ by @_chefmae

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10 months ago

Sleighing one season at a time 🛷🦌🛎️🎄✨ by @_chefmae

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2 years ago

Mini heart Shaped churros 🫶🏽

These delightful churros are completely vegan, except for the chocolate sauce. Fear not! Simply swap the sauce ingredients for vegan alternatives, and you’ll have a treat that everyone can savor and enjoy guilt-free. 🌱❤️🍩

Recipe:

Churros:
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying

Coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Chocolate Sauce:
- 3 1/2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream

EQUIPMENT:
- A deep-fry thermometer
- A cloth pastry bag or heavy-duty plastic pastry bag
- A large star pastry tip (such as Wilton #2110; optional)

Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in flour until smooth.
2. Transfer dough to a piping bag or plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe heart shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 mins.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer. Fry churros until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll hot churros in the mixture to coat.
5. For chocolate sauce, place chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Warm heavy cream (not boiling) and pour over chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
6. Dip churros in chocolate sauce and enjoy the delightful, love-shaped sweetness! ❤️🍩🍫

#HeartShapedChurros #churro #churros
#VeganChurros by @_chefmae

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3 years ago

Homemade Orange Chicken 🍊🐓

Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 cups cornstarch
- Oil for frying
- Season with salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder

- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- A little water
- 2 eggs

For the Sauce:
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 4 tsp ginger, garlic
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- Zest of 4 oranges

Instructions:
1. Coat chicken with cornstarch, seasoning, eggs, then set aside.
2. Fry chicken until crispy; you can double fry it for extra crisp, but that’s optional. Place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
3. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
4. Simmer sauce in a wok until thickened, then add the chicken. Stir until the sauce is absorbed. Turn off heat.
5. Serve over rice, garnish, and enjoy!

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#chinesefood #china #chicken #orangechicken taken in Portland, Oregon by @_chefmae

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3 years ago

Halloween cocktail💀🍸

EQUIPMENT

* Edible green glitter gel icing optional
* Black salt optional
* Skull glass optional
* Black and white paper straws optional
INGREDIENTS

* 1 ½ ounce blanco tequila (or silver)
* 1 ounce blue curaçao
* ½ ounce lime juice fresh, if possible
* 1 ounce pineapple juice
* 1-2 teaspoons edible green glitter gel icing optional
* Black salt for rim optional
* Lime wheel (fresh or dried) optional
INSTRUCTIONS

* Add tequila, curaçao, lime juice, pineapple juice, and glitter icing (if using) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. 
* Wet the rim of the cocktail glass and roll in the black salt, if using.  
* Add ice to glass and strain the cocktail shaker into the glass. 
* Garnish with a lime wheel and a black and/or white striped straw, if using. taken in Portland, Oregon by @_chefmae

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3 years ago

Beef & Broccoli Chow Mein 🍽️🥩🥦🍜

Ingredients:

- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb chow mein noodles (blanched in hot water for 30 seconds)

Sauce Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

For the noodles:

- 1 lb chow mein noodles (blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds)
- Sauté the blanched noodles in a pan with:
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar

STEPS:
1. Prep: Thinly slice 1 lb flank steak, and whisk together the sauce (soy sauce, water, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and red pepper).

2. Sear: Heat 1 tbsp of oil, stir-fry broccoli for 4-5 minutes (you can cover it briefly to steam). Remove. Add 1 tbsp of oil, briefly sear the beef, then remove from the pan.

3. Add the sauce, stir until thickened (1-3 minutes), then reintroduce the beef and broccoli and stir until combined.

4. In a separate pan, blanch the noodles in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, and sauté them with butter, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, and a touch of brown sugar. Mix with the beef and broccoli.

5. Serve: Plate & enjoy! 🥡 #HomemadeChowMein taken in Portland, Oregon by @_chefmae

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3 years ago