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These Chicken Nachos from Sweet Pea's Kitchen are the perfect combination of crispy tortilla chips, seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. They make for a mouthwatering snack or appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon cumin. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 bag of tortilla chips. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup diced red onion. 1/2 cup diced bell pepper. 1/4 cup sliced black olives. 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos optional. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Sour cream and salsa for serving.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet until fully cooked and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. On a large baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chips. Top with cooked chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and jalapenos if using. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Nachos!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This delicious Hawaiian Fried Rice recipe from Sweet Pea's Kitchen combines savory ham, jasmine rice, and pineapple's tropical flavors. This is a really simple stir-fry that's ideal for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked jasmine rice. 1/2 cup diced pineapple. 1/2 cup diced ham. 1/2 cup frozen peas. 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon oyster sauce. 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 2 green onions, chopped. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional.

Instructions: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and saut for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add diced ham and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned. Stir in diced red bell pepper and frozen peas, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Push the ingredients to one side of the skillet and add a bit more oil if needed. Pour beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet and scramble until cooked through. Combine the scrambled eggs with the rest of the ingredients in the skillet. Add cooked jasmine rice to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps. Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice and stir well to combine. Toss in diced pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through. Season with black pepper and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your Hawaiian Fried Rice!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

With these delectable Maple Cream Cookies, you can indulge in the rich flavors of maple. Soft and buttery cookies are combined with a luscious maple-infused cream filling to create a delectable treat fit for any occasion.

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup pure maple syrup. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1 cup powdered sugar.

Instructions: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pure maple syrup and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Form the cookie dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled cookie dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe the maple cream onto the bottom side of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie. Repeat the filling process with the remaining cookies. Serve the Maple Cream Cookies and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12