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Here’s An Incredible Cake You Can Make With Your Eyes Closed This Old Recipe Is Yummier Than A Dozen New Ones Combined! Ingredients For the Caramel: 1 1/2 cups Domino sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp light corn syrup 2 Tbsp Land O’ Lakes unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 1/2 cup Borden heavy cream For the Cake: 2 Apples (Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or Crispin) 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup Daisy sour cream 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 stick Land O’ Lakes unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups Domino sugar 3 large Eggland’s eggs 2/3 cup Boiling Water Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 3 inch deep, 8 or 9-inch diameter cake pan. Prepare the Caramel. In a deep saucepan over medium-medium/high heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup until the sugar melts and the mixture turns a deep amber color. Be careful, because the mixture will be extremely hot. Turn down the heat

Southern Hamburger Steaks with Onion Mushroom Gravy!

Southern Hamburger Steaks with Onion Mushroom Gravy! Ingredients For the Hamburger Steak Patties : 1 large egg 1/4 cup bread crumbs 6 slice of bacon, cooked and chopped 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoons fresh black pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour For the Brown Onion Mushroom Gravy: 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup of beef broth 1 cup of water 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon Gravy master (orange top) 2 cups of freshly sliced mushrooms Instructions In a large bowl combine all the patty ingredients EXCEPT for the flour and olive oil & mix well. Shape into 4 to 6 hamburger patties - all the same size. In your flour, you set aside, dip each patty so both sides are well coated In a large- semi-deep cooking skillet, on medium heat heat the olive oil and place each of the patties in the pan.

Strawberry Moscato Cake

Strawberry Moscato Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Ingredients: Makes 1 9 inches 3 layer cake Cake Ingredients: 4 large eggs, 1 1/2 C strawberry puree 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp strawberry extract 1/2 cup Moscato 2 to 3 drops pink gel food coloring 3 C cake flour 1 3/4 C sugar 1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 C canola oil 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter 10 large strawberries sliced thinly to go in-between the cake layers 1/2 cup Moscato reserved- saved for after its baked Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting ingredients 3 - 8 oz box, cream cheese, softened 3/4 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened 6 C powdered sugar 4 tsp vanilla extract 5-7 TBSP heavy whipping cream Instructions: Strawberry Moscato Cake directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray the cake pans with pam baking spray, set aside In a separate bowl, combine eggs, strawberry puree, Moscato, vanilla, strawberry extract, pink food coloring, whisk until combined Using a standing

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti Ingredients: 16 oz spaghetti noodles 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage salt and pepper to taste 1 small onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 24 oz jars of marinara sauce 3 Tbps butter 8 oz cream cheese softened 1/4 cup sour cream 1 cup cottage cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fry the hamburger and sausage in a large skillet seasoned with salt and pepper. Brown. Drain grease. Stir in the garlic cloves and chopped onions. Cook until translucent. Add all but 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce to the meat mixture. Set aside for later. Cook noodles. Pour the warm noodles into a bowl and add 1/2 cup marinara sauce and butter. Stir. Add half of the noodles to a greased 9×13 pan. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream together. Use a spatula and spread evenly over the top of the noodles in the pan. Add the remaining noodle mixtur

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls You’ll Need : 1 lb Sirloin Strips (lean) or other beef sliced thin 1 Green Pepper (large) 1 Onion (medium) 1 Egg Sargento Provolone Slices, 1 pkg, 8 oz or Shredded Nasoya Egg Roll Wraps (approx 8) McCormick Grill-Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning Olivio Buttery Spray Vegetable Oil (if deep frying) Directions : Dice Green Pepper and Onion into bite-size pieces and saute’ in a pan with oil/butter on medium heat Cut Sirlion Steak Strips into small pieces (approx 1 inch each) and add to the pan with pepper & onion mixture Generously season with McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning Cook on medium heat until steak is well cooked and peppers & onions are soft, slower is better for flavor and texture Once cooked through, remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the meat to rest Place Nasoya Egg Roll Wraps on parchment paper Beat egg in a bowl and brush all four edges of each egg roll wrap with egg (this will help seal the egg roll toget

Old School Butter Pound Cake

February 19, 2020

Old School Butter Pound Cake Ingredients: 1 1/2 c cake flour 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 3 stick butter, unsalted (softened at room temp) 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 3 1/4 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 tsp salt 6 large eggs Directions: Beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until the mixture comes together. Add sugar and extracts; beat until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Add eggs, one at a time, alternating with flours 1/2 cup at a time until all eggs and flours are used. Transfer to a buttered, oiled and floured, 10-cup shaped pan such as bundt pan. Place in a cold oven. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bake until an inserted tester comes out clean about 1 1/2 hours. Remove cake from pan. Let cool on wire rack. Last Step: Don’t forget to share!

Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

February 19, 2020

Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Ingredients 2 lbs. cauliflower florets, chopped and steamed 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped 1/2 cup chopped chives or sliced green onions 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 425F and spray a 13x9" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine sour cream, cream cheese, both cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl and stir. Add cauliflower, half of the bacon, half of the chopped chives or green onions, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the rest of the bacon. Bake for 25 minutes and garnish with the remaining chopped chives.

HAMBURGER MUSHROOM BAKE

February 19, 2020

HAMBURGER MUSHROOM BAKE Ingredients : 1 lb lean ground beef (0.45 kg) 1 tsp salt (5 mL) 1/2 tsp black pepper (2 mL) 6 oz cream cheese (180 g) 3 eggs 1 lb mushrooms (0.45 kg) 2 tbsp butter (30 mL) 1 tsp seasoning salt (5 mL) 1 tsp dried parsley (5 mL) 1/4 tsp black pepper (1 mL) Grated cheese (optional) How to make it: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).In a large frying pan, over medium heat, brown ground beef and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. If your ground beef is too dry add some light-tasting olive oil or bacon fat. Set aside to cool. In a food processor, process cream cheese and add eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Pour over ground beef and stir to combine. Pour into the bottom of a small 4-cup (1 L) casserole dish. Press down.

Paprika Chicken Legs

Paprika Chicken Legs Ingredients: 3 -3 ½ pound chicken drumsticks 1 ¼ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon bouillon powder (you may replace with salt) 1/4 cup canola oil 4-6 garlic cloves minced 2-3 Tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, oregano) 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 2 Tablespoons onion powder US Customary - Metric Instructions: Wash chicken legs dry, rub with salt, white pepper, and bouillon powder and set aside In a small pan set over medium-low heat, combine canola oil, minced garlic, fresh herbs, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir for about 30 seconds or 1 minute. Let this mixture sit for a little bit about 5 minutes. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425°. Place the chicken in a large bowl, toss with garlic paprika spice mix, then sprinkle with the onion powder. Line a baking pan with foil; top with a wire rack. Arrange chicken legs out in a single layer. Bake chicken legs until cooked through and skin is crispy a

GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED SHRIMP

GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED SHRIMP Ingredient : 1 1/2 lbs of uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined 2 Lemons 1 1/2 Sticks of Butter 1 package of Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix Directions : Line a cookie sheet with tin foil. Melt the butter in your microwave or on your stovetop and pour it onto the cookie sheet. Slice lemons and dot across your cookie sheet in the butter. Toss Shrimp in the Dressing Mix and put it onto the cookie sheet. You do not need to toss into the butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 Minutes.

Yummy Sausage Gravy

Yummy Sausage Gravy You’ll Need : 1lb breakfast sausage 4c whole milk, not that skim stuff 2Tbs butter 1/3c flour Coarse ground black pepper Directions : Lightly brown your sausage in your CI skillet Melt the butter with the sausage and cover everything with the flour. Brown your flour mix and sausage. Pour the milk in slowly and stir while adding the milk. Here’s where the magic happens… Stir slowly and constantly, scraping the bottom and sides until your gravy has thickened up to your liking. Season with the pepper if needed.

CONEY SAUCE for HOT DOGS

CONEY SAUCE for HOT DOGS Ingredients : 1&1/4 Lbs.- Hamburger 1- Large Onion 1/2- C. Sugar 1/2- C. Chili Powder 1/2- C. Ketchup 1&1/2- C. Water Directions : Chop Onion Mix Hamburger & Onion in skillet Brown Hamburger & Onion until Hamburger is done. Drain. Put mixture back in skillet and add remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve on Hot Dogs. Can be frozen until ready to use

Vegetable Fried Rice with Butter & Garlic Shrimp

Vegetable Fried Rice with Butter & Garlic Shrimp Who didn’t the magic of rice and shrimp! We all know how those two go together right! This fried rice with shrimp makes the perfect salad! I sometimes have this for lunch! Check it out. Ingredients : 2 cups of cooked rice cooled. 1 lb of head peeled but tail-on shrimp. ¼ of a big white chopped onion. 8 cloves of minced garlic. 1 egg. ½ tbsp of soy sauce. A pinch of sugar. 2 tbsps of oil for frying. 5 chopped chilies. 3 tbsps of fish sauce. ½ of a lime. 1 bunch of chopped green onion. 1 chopped red bell pepper. ½ cup of yellow corn. ½ cup of fresh basil. Directions : In a cup, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and mix well until sugar is dissolved. Over medium-high heat, heat a wok or large frying pan and drizzle with 1 to 2 tbsps of oil then sauté 2 minced garlic cloves and chili for 30 seconds. Add in the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in onion, chopped bell pepper, corn and the rest of the g

Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Cheesesteak Sandwiches These Cheesesteak Sandwiches are hearty, flavorful and melty. Three things I look for when it comes to a cheesesteak sub. They are wonderfully delicious! The most hearty, flavorful and amazing cheesesteak sandwiches! Serves: 4 You’ll Need : 1 pound of thinly sliced ribeye steak (For easy slicing: freeze steak for 30 minutes, then slice it) 1 Tablespoon butter 1 medium green pepper, sliced into strips 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into strips 2 cups shredded provolone cheese Salt and pepper, to taste 4 sub rolls, sliced in half (but not all the way through) (Try using my French Bread Roll recipe for the subs. Recipe below this card) Directions : Preheat oven to 375° F. Place the sliced sub rolls on pieces of aluminum foil. Set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter then saute onions and green peppers for 5 to 10 minutes until softened. Place on a plate and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the sliced steak, over medium-high heat, breaking it into smaller pieces

HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

HAMBURGER CASSEROLE Ingredients: 1 lb box medium shells 1 lb ground hamburger, cooked with garlic powder, dried onion, salt and pepper to taste. We use 1 tsp each. 2 10.75 cans tomato soup 1 cup cheddar cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese Instructions: Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. After browning hamburger, add 2 cans tomato soup to the frying pan (with the hamburger). Add 1/2 can water. Stir and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Pour noodles in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Pour hamburger mixture over noodles and stir. Sprinkle cheese over casserole and cover with foil. Bake in a 375* oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer. Can bake under the broiler for 3-5 minutes to brown cheese, if desired. Note: If you want to use 2 cups of one kind of cheese (example: mozzarella) instead of the combination, you can Dried onion and garlic powder is completely optional and can be adjusted to your family's tastes

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 4 ounces diced pimentos, drained 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard Directions: With an electric mixer, mix the cheddar cheese and cream cheese together. Mix for 2-3 minutes. Add in the mayo and mix. Add in the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and dry mustard. Stir everything together. Mix in the pimentos. Refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. PREP TIME: 10M TOTAL TIME: 10M YIELD: ABOUT 2.5 CUPS

Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe

Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe Ingredients: 8 ounces medium pasta shells 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef stock 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 3/4 cup heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups Instructions: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce hea

Philly Cheese Steak Cheesy Bread

Philly Cheese Steak Cheesy Bread INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces Ribeye Steak thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt divided 1/4 coarse ground black pepper divided 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1 green bell pepper sliced 1 yellow onion sliced 4 ounces of mushrooms sliced 1 loaf French bread cut in half lengthwise 1/3 cup mayonnaise 8 ounces Provolone cheese sliced Philly Cheese Steak Cheesy Bread INSTRUCTIONS: heat the oven to 375 degrees. Season the steak wíth half of the salt and pepper and all the canola oíl. Heat a cast íron skíllet on hígh heat and cook the steak for 2 mínutes wíthout stíríng or flíppíng. Add the Worcestershíre sauce and stír. Remove from the pan and add ín the butter, green bell peppers, oníons, mushrooms and the rest of the salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 mínutes or untíl slíghtly browned. Spread mayonnaíse over both halves of the bread. Cover wíth half of the provolone cheese, then add the steak and vegetables along wíth the

Cheesesteak Crescent Ring

Cheesesteak Crescent Ring INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of ribeye, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons of butter, divided 1 onion, peeled and sliced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 2 cans of crescent dough 12 slices of provolone cheese Egg wash, for brushing Italian seasoning, for garnish Warm cheese sauce, for dipping Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a skillet, sear ribeye with half the butter until caramelized. Transfer ribeye into a bowl. In the same skillet, sauté onions with the remaining butter. Add bell peppers, then season with a couple pinches of salt and pepper, as well as the garlic powder. Sauté until caramelized. Place the cooked ribeye onto the vegetables, gently stir to incorporate and remove from heat. Prepare the crescent ring by greasing a pizza pan. Arrange dough triangles with the pointy side facing out, overlapping slightly to form a circle. Plac

Meat Samosa

Meat Samosa INGREDIENTS • Carom seeds-1/4 tsp • All-purpose flour- 2 cup • Salt- as you want • Oil- frying METHOD: Wash the minced meat properly. Take meat into the pressure cooker along with 1 glass of water and cook for about 1 whistle on high heat and 5 minutes on medium flame. Then drain the excess water using a strainer . Take a small amount of cooked meat in a blender and blend it coarsely. Blend all the cooked meat and take it out on a plate. Heat the oil into the pressure cooker and fry onion and green chili till onions are light golden……. Blend ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, black pepper, cloves, cardamom brown & green to make a paste. Add the ground paste into the cooker and add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and, 1 cup water and salt. Cook the spices on a slow flame for about 10 Minutes. Then add green peas into it and mix it well. Now the filling is ready. Take flour, carom seeds, oil, and salt in a big bowl and add small amount of water to make hard

Baked Ziti with Shrimp

Baked Ziti with Shrimp INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces uncooked ziti (short tube-shaped pasta) 1/2 cup hot water 1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped 8 ounces bay scallops 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Cooking spray 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp provolone cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°. Step 2 Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well. Step 3 Combine hot water, roasted red bell peppers, and cream cheese in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides. Step 4 Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add salt, shrimp, scallops, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until shrimp and scallops are almost done. Add pepper mixture to pan; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pasta and parsley to shrimp mix

ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGGIES AND HERBS

ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGGIES AND HERBS INGREDIENTS 8 chicken pieces 1 cup blue cheese sauce 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Potatoes, peeled and cut in half Baby carrots 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon lemon and herb seasoning 1 cup chopped spinach stalks 2 tablespoons chopped coriander METHOD In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese sauce and barbecue sauce. Add the chicken and let it marinate for two hours. In a small pot boil the potatoes with a bit of water for 5 minutes. Once cooked remove from the heat and discard the liquid. Add the melted butter, baby carrots, and spinach stalks. Mix all the ingredients together until well coated with butter. Place all the chicken pieces in a baking dish and scatter the veggies all around the chicken pieces. Season with lemon and herb on. And scatter the chopped coriander all over the dish. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 1h30minutes until the veggies and chicken are tender; and also a bit charred on top. Remove from the heat and serve warm wit

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BROCCOLI SALAD INGREDIENTS Broccoli Cheddar cheese, Red onion, White sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup mayonnaise Jalapeno peppers... Sliced bacon 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directions: Place bacon in a pan. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. In a large bowl, combine cooked broccoli, cheese, bacon, diced jalapenos, and onion. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Credit: Cooking With Metjie

Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Grands Biscuit Topping

Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Grands Biscuit Topping Ingredients : -Leftover Roasted Chicken, cut up into bite-size pieces, about 1-2 cups – if you have less – add more vegetables -Any combination of vegetables to equal about 2 1/2-3 cups, such as potatoes, carrots green beans, peas, broccoli- any combo will work – I used about 3/4 cup leftover broccoli florets; then peeled and chopped 1 potato and 2 carrots into bite-size pieces and boiled them until just tender. I also chopped up 1 bunch of asparagus and boiled these for 3 minutes. -1 can condensed cream soup, can be cream of chicken, celery or mushroom, today I used mushroom -1/2 of the soup can of 1-2 % milk -1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste -1/2 tsp ground sage -1 package Grands biscuits – any variety, I used the flaky layers -1 Tbsp butter, cut into very small cubes How to make it Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a casserole dish approximately 9 X 13 “. Place your casserole dish on the top burner set to low heat. Add the c

Southern Shrimp and Grits

Southern Shrimp and Grits When you visit the Southern USA you have a try a bowl of this spicy dish! Some of the best comfort food comes from the American South and shrimp and grits rank near the top! Shrimp and grits are true Lowcountry cuisine from coastal Carolina and Georgia. Imagine a spicy saucy shrimp with some creamy corn grits with cheese for a nice balance of flavor. This is a must-try recipe and feels free to get creative. The grits are a blank canvas to add something spicy to. Like cajun flavors? Add some spicy cajun style shrimp. Ingredients 1 cup grits 2 cups of milk 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup cheddar 12 oz. shrimp 1 slice bacon thick slices, cubed 2 garlic cloves 1 onion small, sliced thinly 12 oz petite diced tomatoes 1 cup vegetable broth 1/2 Tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 dash cinnamon 4 Tbsp. parsley for garnish Instructions Bring milk and vegetable oil to a boil, and slowly add the grits 1/4 cup at a time. Stir frequently to avoid clumping. M

EASY BEEF FRIED RICE

EASY BEEF FRIED RICE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons oil, divided 3 eggs, whisked 8 ounces flank steak, cubed 2 medium carrots, small dice 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cooked and chilled rice, (I either use white or brown rice) 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil sesame seeds for garnish, if desired Instructions • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil into a large skillet. • Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside. • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. • Add the steak and cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes, just until seared and caramelized on the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside. • Add carrots and broccoli to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute. • Add in the cold rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit. • Add the eggs and the steak back to the pan and stir in soy sauce

Easy Roast Chicken

Easy Roast Chicken Ingredients : 1 whole free-range or corn fed chicken, broken down into 8 pieces (or 8 of your favorite chicken pieces, skin on and bone- in preferable) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp light brown sugar 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil 4 shallots, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced A handful of fresh parsley Salt and Pepper Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 425 (220) 2. In a large baking dish, combine marinade and toss with chicken. Season well. 3. Place chicken pieces skin side up and roast for 30 minutes until it begins to brown. Remove and baste with marinade. Flip pieces and bake a remaining 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. 4. Garnish with lots of fresh parsley If you love this recipe please enjoy and share!

DIY Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

DIY Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Learn how to make Popeyes Buttermilk fried chicken at home. This super crispy and tender recipe tastes 1000x better homemade! Ingredients For the chicken marinade 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon EACH paprika garlic powder, black pepper, salt For Breading 1 cup flour ½ cup of corn starch 1 tablespoon EACH paprika garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (for spicy) 1 teaspoon EACH salt & pepper Spicy mayo ½ cup mayo 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon paprika or cajun or taco seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic powder TO ASSEMBLE 4 medium-sized brioche buns Mayonnaise Sliced pickles 3-4 cups canola oil for frying Instructions To Marinate Chicken Pound chicken breasts in between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise to make 2 small pieces of chicken about the same size as the bun (see video below). In a large bowl, buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, salt & black p

The Best Nachos Recipe

The Best Nachos Recipe Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutes yield: Serves 6 Ingredients For the spice mix: 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon granulated onion 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) For the nachos: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef (80:20 lean-to-fat ratio) 16 ounces (2 cups) refried beans, canned or homemade 1/4 cup water 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping 1 cup pico de gallo, store-bought or homemade, plus more for topping 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 sliced jalapeño (pickled or fresh) Optional toppings: Guacamole Salsa Sour cream Canned black olives Sliced green onions Shredded lettuce Corn Hot sauce Directions 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2 Make the taco spice blend: Combine all of the spices (chili powder through

Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken Ingredients : 2 lbs cut-up chicken Sauce mixture 4 eggs 1/3 cup water 1 cup hot sauce (I use Louisiana Hot Sauce, Tabasco might be hotter) Seasoning blend 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Dredging mixture 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions : Heat peanut oil in a large deep pot to 350°F (do not fill more than half full–you don’t want a hot-oil spill-over accident!). For sauce mixture: in a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs with the water. Add hot sauce and whisk together well. Pour this mixture into a large plastic zip-top bag. For seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. For dredging mixture: In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces with a paper towel. Cut breast pieces in half across ribs. Sprinkle chicken generously on bo

The Best and Easy Mexican Casserole

The Best and Easy Mexican Casserole Easy Mexican Casserole is an easy, delicious and adaptable casserole your family is sure to love! Ingredients : 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (15oz) can ranch-style beans 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 can condensed cream of mushroom or chicken soup 1 (12 oz) package corn tortillas 4 cups shredded cheese 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Tortilla Chips on the side if desired Directions : 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if desired. 3. After the beef is browned, add taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes/green chilies, and soup. Mix well and heat. 4. In a 13×9 baking dish, cover the bottom of the dish with about a cup of meat mixture. 5. Top this mixture with a single layer of corn tortillas. 6. Put 1/2 of the remaining meat mixture on top of the tortilla layer and then cover with cheese. 7. Repeat a layer of corn tortillas. 8. Place the remaining meat mixture on top and finish

Winter Vegetable-Beef Stew

Winter Vegetable-Beef Stew What You’ll Need 1- 1 1/2 lb cubed beef stew meat 1/2 cup Flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 onion chopped fine 1 carrot chopped fine 1/4 cup finely chopped celery with a few minced leaves 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 pinch thyme 3 1/2 cups beef broth 2 medium potatoes diced 2 carrots diced 2 onions diced How to make it 1. Put flour, salt, and pepper in a large Ziploc bag. 2. Heat oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven. 3. Place meat in a bag with the our and shake until well coated. 4. Shake off meat pieces and add them to the oil and stir until slightly browned, add remaining flour from the bag and the finely chopped onion. 5. Stir until well browned. 6. Add finely chopped carrot and next 4 ingredients. 7. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours (stirring every 15 minutes). 8. Add diced potatoes, carrots, and onions, cook for another 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Garlic Butter Lamb Chops

Garlic Butter Lamb Chops Garlic Butter Lamb Chops are pan-seared, so simple to cook and such a delicious and healthy option for dinner. Easy Lamb Chops recipe in just 15 minutes! You’ll Need : 5 lamb loin chops kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter — melted — use ghee if you’re doing whole30 3 cloves garlic — minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme — chopped Directions : Remove loin chops from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Place them on a paper towel-lined cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper. Heat a dry 12-inch cast-iron skillet* over medium-high heat. In the skillet, place the chop's narrow fat side down. You probably will need to use tongs to keep them balanced and to press the chops down so that the fat renders and turns crisp and brown. It’s about 5 minutes. Once the fat has melted into the pan, lay the chops flat on one of their sides. Cook for another 3 minutes, until browned, then turn and c

Homemade lasagna

Homemade lasagna “This is my mom’s special homemade lasagna recipe with made from scratch tomato sauce and delicious, cheesy filling. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.” Ingredients 1 (16 ounces) package lasagna noodles 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce 1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup minced onion 1/8 teaspoon white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 pound small curd cottage cheese 3 eggs 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Place pork and beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken And Potatoes

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken And Potatoes You’ll Need : 6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on, optional) 1 pound baby Dutch potatoes, halved or quartered 3-4 cups baby spinach, chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, optional Sauce: 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup half and half 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation : Preheat oven to 400º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sauté spinach until just wilted. Remove from heat. For the sauce: lower heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn’t burn. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute,

Dr. Pepper Cake

Dr. Pepper Cake Ingredients : 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix 1- 3.4 oz box of vanilla instant pudding ¾ c. oil 4 eggs 1 ½ cups Dr. Pepper Mix and bake in 3 layers for 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and frost cake. Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, softened 3 T. cocoa 1 box (3 /12 cups) powdered sugar Directions : Sift cocoa and sugar together. Add softened butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and frost cooled cake. (May be baked in 9 x 13 pan. Half the frosting recipe for this size of the cake. Freezes well!)

Seafood Salad

Seafood Salad Ingredients : 14 ounces of crab meat 1/2 cup mayonnaise 12 stalks celery (amount per preference), finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dill salt & pepper to taste Directions : Separate crab into individual pieces (only if compressed in a package – if not, disregard) and chop into 1/2 inch pieces; add to a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and gently stir until well combined. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to store. If you don’t have any Old Bay, use a combination of celery salt and paprika. NOTES If you don’t have any Old Bay, use a combination of celery salt and paprika.

Best Seafood Salad

Best Seafood Salad Ingredients : 3 boxes of tri-colored noodles 2 cans of jumbo lump crab meat 2 pounds bag of 21-25 shrimp peeled and deveined 5 stalks of celery diced Black Pepper Old Bay Mayo Directions : 1. Boil the noodles for about 11 min then run cold water over them to cool them down then refrigerate 2. Sautee shrimp with butter, garlic, old bay, and black pepper (you season to your taste) 3. Add Crab Meat and then drain and allow to cool 4. Mix noodles, shrimp, crab meat and celery (Shredded Carrots optional) 5. Also, you can add imitation crab meat or substitute it for the jumbo lump if you want, you can also use smaller shrimp it’s up to you 6. Season to taste with old bay 7. Add the Mayo a Lil at a time until it’s the consistency you like 8. Take a couple shrimp to garnish the top 9. Garnish with fresh or dry parsley and old bay (optional)

Homemade Buttermilk Fried Chicken