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Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients : Cheese Sauce : Flour & spices ¼ cup butter (1/2 stick) ¼ cup of flour A generous pinch of ground cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups half and half 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions : 1. Mix together the flour, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. 2. In a 3 ½ quart saucepan melt the ½ stick of butter over medium heat. Add in the flour mixture and stir until it is smooth. 3. Melt butter. Add flour mixture and stir. Stir until smooth 4. Add the half and half in small amounts, stirring well after each addition to keep the mixture smooth until all 2 cups are added. 5. Slowly add half and half, stirring well. Keep stirring while bringing the mixture to a boil over medium heat. The mixture will thicken. 6. Keep stirring until mixture boils. Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir for about another 5 minutes. Take the saucepan off the heat and add the 2 cups of shredde

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage You’ll Need : 1 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined) Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste) 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning) 1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano 2 tablespoons Olive oil 6 oz andouille sausage or smoked sausage (thinly sliced) 10 ounces fettuccine pasta ½ yellow onion (thinly sliced) 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced) 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning) 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2-3 cloves garlic (chopped) ½ cup crushed tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth sodium-free 1 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup Grated Parmesan 1 tbsp parsley (chopped) Directions : Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and Oregano, and coat well. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle bottom of the pan with olive oil. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Flip shrimp over and cook another minute or two. Then remove to a plate and set aside. Drizzle pan with a little more olive oil, add sausage and brown until nicely car

Hot Honey Peach Wings Ingredients : 2 lbs. chicken wing sections, tips discarded 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp. hot paprika 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. coarse salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 3 cups vegetable oil (or 2 lbs. lard) 2/3 cup peach jam 2 tbsp. water Minced jalapeño Directions : 1. To prepare marinade, whisk honey and paprika into the buttermilk. In a resealable plastic bag, soak the chicken in the buttermilk for 30 minutes (or up to 12 hours). In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. 2. Remove the chicken pieces and coat them evenly with the flour mixture; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and let stand for 15 minutes. Coat the chicken again in the flour mixture. 3. In an extra-large, heavy skillet, heat the oil to 350°. Carefully add the chicken to the pan and partially cover. Lower the heat to medium-low and fry the chicken, turning occasionally about 22 minutes. (Lower the temperature if the chicken is browning too quickly.) Transfer to paper t

Homemade Hibachi Dinner Ingredients Yum Yum Sauce 1 1/4 cup mayo 1 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp paprika 1 T melted butter (unsalted) 1 tsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 2-3 T water Ginger Sauce 1/2 onion (chopped) 2 T lemon juice 1 T grated ginger 1 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp white vinegar 1/4 tsp sugar Hibachi Rice 2 cups cold, cooked rice (white rice) 1 T sesame oil 2 T butter 2 T soy sauce 1/2 sweet onion (chopped) 1 large egg chopped green onions Hibachi Noodles 1/2 lb or 6 oz noodles (Udon, Rice, Ramen, or Linguine) 2 tsp sesame seed oil 1 T garlic butter 2 T soy sauce 1 T teriyaki sauce Optional: 3-4 green onions (chopped, both the white part and green part, separated) Hibachi Vegetables 1 large zucchini (quartered) 1 sweet onion (chopped) 1 T vegetable or canola oil** 1 tsp sesame oil 1 T soy sauce 1 T garlic butter pinch of salt Hibachi Steak and/or Chicken 1 pound of chicken breast and/or sirloin steak (cut in bite-sized pieces) 1 T

Chicken shrimp and sausage jambalaya pasta with homemade Alfredo sauce You’ll Need : 3 cups of milk Penne pasta Andouille sausages 1 pint of heavy whipping cream Red/orange/yellow/green peppers 2cans of diced tomatoes (basil, onion, garlic & green pepper, celery, and onion) A small pack of chicken Cooked Shrimp Butter Minced garlic Parmesan Directions : Soak chicken in the salt vinegar solution for about 10 mins Boil noodles al dente (season water with salt optional) and set to the side Slice up peppers Slice up sausages Cut chicken breast into pieces Season chicken and set to the side Sautéed peppers with olive oil until soft and mix in sausages and both cans of the diced tomatoes. Allow to simmer down just a little Cook chicken in a separate pan (not too long or else chicken will be hard) Mix in chicken with the sausages/peppers/tomatoes In a large pot add minced garlic and 2 sticks of butter, the entire pint of heavy whipping cream, and milk (to be honest I didn’t measure how mu

Coconut Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce Ingredients For the dipping sauce 1/2 cup orange marmalade 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For the shrimp 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2/3 cup water 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 pound medium or large shrimp I used 18-22 count, peeled and deveined Peanut oil for frying Instructions For the dipping sauce Combine all ingredients in a small pot over low heat. Stir occasionally while you make the shrimp. For the shrimp Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Whisk in the water and let sit for 20 minutes. In a shallow bowl or pie plate combine the coconut and bread crumbs. Heat 2″ of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 325 F. Add shrimp to the butter mixture and coat well. Working in batches, shake off excess batter then add shrimp to the coconut mixture, Press lightly on the coating to get it to adhere, covering all sides of the s

Delicious Beef Stew Ingredients: 2 tbsps of olive oil. 2 pounds of cubed beef stew meat. 2 tbsps of all-purpose flour. 4 cups of water. 2 cups of beef broth. ½ tsp of salt. ½ tsp of ground black pepper. 4 cups of cubed potatoes. 2 cups of chopped carrots. 1 tsp of dried rosemary. 1 cup of fresh corn kernels. 1 cup of fresh green beans cut into 1” pieces. 1 cup of chopped turnip (optional). 2 cups of chopped fresh tomatoes (optional). Directions: In a large pot, heat the oil and stir in the beef and flour until browned. Pour in the water and broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Mix in the potatoes, carrots, and rosemary and simmer for 1 to 2 more hours. Mix in the corn, green beans and simmer for 30 minutes.

Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Ingredients 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon pure olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups white wine (I use chardonnay) 1/2 fresh lemon, Juice only 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup softened butter 1 tablespoon parsley 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Directions Heat cast iron skillet and add olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until tender and no longer translucent, reduce heat. Remove Shrimp and set aside. Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Do not allow garlic to brown – it will make it bitter. Add white wine, and lemon juice. Cook until wine is reduced by half. After it is reduced, add Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low, and add butter. If pan is too hot, the butter will separate. Add shrimp back into sauce, add parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese.

Buttermilk Pancakes Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup cooking oil 1 pinch salt Directions: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Mix all of the ingredients till combined. Melt a little bit of butter in the pan. Pour the batter by spoonfuls into the hot pan, forming 5-inch circles. When the edges appear to harden, flip the pancakes. They should be golden brown Cook the pancakes on the other side until they are also golden brown. Enjoy.

CABBAGE ROLL SOUP INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean 1 onion finely diced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage 2 carrots peeled, quartered and sliced 4 cups beef broth 3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 bay leaf 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons parsley INSTRUCTIONS Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula until beef is browned, approximately 4-5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the cabbage, carrots, beef broth, tomato sauce, rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaf and discard. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Baked Chicken Wings – Extra Crispy Ingredients 2 pounds chicken wings (tips removed, separated into wingettes and drumettes) 1 Tbsp BAKING POWDER (whatever you do, do NOT use baking soda) 1-2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste) Favorite Buffalo wing sauce for tossing or serving on the side Or a mix of favorite hot wing sauce and BBQ sauce, my new favorite Instructions Preheat oven to 450F Dry chicken with a paper towel really well. Place the wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle baking powder over the wings. Toss until all wings are evenly covered in baking powder. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a cooling rack (see note) on top and spray with Pam or rub with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Lay the chicken wings on the rack, leaving space between the wings. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Turn the heat down to 425F and set the mode to convection. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the wings are nicely browned and crisp. Serve hot, tossed in Buffalo sauce or with the sauc

OLD BAY SHRIMP SALAD AND FAMILY DINNER TIME It was important for me to continue this ritual throughout Junior Goo Shoes’ childhood. True, I was aware of the many studies which showed eating together as a family reaps a multitude of benefits, such as kids making healthier food choices, being less likely to be depressed, and decreasing the chance that they will turn to drugs and alcohol. But in my house, it was also a matter of practicality. It was the only time of day that we were all together, and could sit down to share the details of our day. Admittedly, those “details” from Junior Goo Shoes sometimes consisted of just one word — “Good.” Ingredients : 1 1/4 pound cooked shrimp, chopped 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1/3 cup finely diced onion 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp lemon juice 3/4 tsp old bay seasoning 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp black pepper salt to taste How to : Mix together shrimp and next six ingredients. Cover and chill 2 hours before serving.

Chicken Pineapple Kabobs Ingredients 3 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp garlic powder 8 boneless chicken breast, cut into 2″ pieces 1 20 oz can(s)pineapple chunks, drained 1/2 c your favorite bbq sauce (I love Sunset Gourmet’s sweet & spicy brown sugar bourbon sauce) Directions In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, basting with bbq sauce or until chicken juices run clear.

Perfect Fried Shrimp There truly is nothing better than a crispy, crunchy batch of fried shrimp. This easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect when that salty craving hits. If you like, you can easily dress up the flavors by adding your favorite spices, such as paprika, cumin, or more cayenne. Depending on the size of your shrimp, you may have to adjust your cooking time. Serve these Lil’ poppers in a PO’ boy, taco, or just enjoy them straight up. Ingredients Canola oil 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons chile hot sauce (such as Cholula) 2 pounds large peeled, deveined raw shrimp 3/4 cup (about 3 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour 2/3 cup (about 2 7/8 oz.) cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper For serving: lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, rémoulade (optional) How to Make It Step 1 Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large deep skillet; heat over medium-high to 370°F. While oil heats, whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce in a shallow

Raspberry Beignets with Vanilla Dipping Sauce Ingredients : 1 tablespoon plus 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 cup of warm water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 1/2 cups bread flour Extra flour, for rolling the dough (about 1 cup total) 1-gallon fryer oil 3/4 cup raspberry jam (preferably seedless), in a pastry bag, fitted with a small tip Granulated sugar, for garnish Vanilla Dipping sauce, for serving, recipe follows Vanilla Dipping Sauce : 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped 12 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions : In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast and the water. Set aside to proof. After 10 minutes, stir in the all-purpose flour, cover with plastic, set aside in a warm place and let it double in size. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream toge

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS These German chocolate pecan pie bars are sweetened with dates, coconut sugar, and maple syrup instead of the traditional corn syrup and refined sugar. These natural sweeteners still have quite a few calories, but they don’t cause huge blood sugar spikes like regular sugar and corn syrup. Plus, they are packed with all sorts of vitamins and minerals. Ingredients: 3 cups pecan halves and pieces 1 3/4 cups flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1/4 cup Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 large eggs, beaten 1 cup sweetened coconut How to make it: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans spread out in a single layer on the pan for 8 mins, stirring halfway through. Line the bottom and sides of a 13X9 pan with aluminum foil, then spray with baking spray. Pulse flour, powdered sugar, butter and cocoa in a food processor about 6 times until

TURKEY WINGS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY  Ingredients: 6 large turkey wings (tips separated) 1/2 pound button mushrooms Large onion Bell pepper Celery Garlic Poultry seasoning Garlic powder Onion powder Salt Pepper Dried basil Oregano Chicken stock Cream of mushroom soup Cream of chicken soup Direction: Preheat oven to 400° Season turkey wings with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, poultry seasoning, basil, and oregano. Coat baking pan with a small amount of EVOO and add mushrooms, chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to cover the bottom of the pan. Place turkey wings on top of the vegetable skin side down, wrap tightly with foil and place in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and add 1/2 cup chicken stock, replace foil and bake another 45 minutes. Remove pan from oven and pour most of the liquid, including vegetables into a saucepan. Turn the wings over skin side up and replace in the oven UNCOVERED on broil for 20 minutes (skin will get brown and slightly crispy) The textu

Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken & Shrimp You’ll Need : 1 large chicken breast 6 large shrimp Olive oil Pinch garlic salt Pepper, to taste 4 ounces fettuccine 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-pint heavy cream 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions : Rinse the chicken and the shrimp, pat dry. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the chicken breast and over the shrimp, season both with garlic salt and pepper. Oil the grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high. Thread the shrimp onto wooden skewers that have been soaking in water for at least 1 hour. Place the chicken directly over the flame and the shrimp on the top rack of your grill. Grill the shrimp until it is cooked through (they should be pink) and golden brown. Grill the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in the middle. Remove both from the grill and allow it to cool. Slide or chop the cooked chicken. You can cut the shri

Cowboy Lasagna Ingredients 1. 1 lb of ground beef 2. Minced onions – 4 tbsp 3. Worcestershire sauce – a generous sprinkling 4. Parsley – roughly 3 tbsp, divided 5. One can of tomato soup – 10 3/4 ozs 6. One can of corn – 15.25 ozs 7. Dried ground mustard – 3 tsp 8. One package of tater tots – 32 ozs 9. Salt and Pepper to taste 10. Mozzarella cheese – roughly 4 cupS Preparation 1. Brown ground beef with spices – drain. Add can of soup and can of corn, simmer for about 10 minutes. 2. In a greased 9×13 baking dish, arrange tater tots in a single layer. Cover with 2 cups of cheese. Pour ground beef mixture over top and cover with remaining cheese and 1 tbsp of parsley. 3. Place in a 350F oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving Topics: kit

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Cajun Pasta Preparation time – 15 minutes Cooking Time – 15 minutes Serves 4 You’ll Need : 3/4 lb Penne pasta, regular or whole wheat 1 packet (with 3-4 large links) good quality, pre-cooked Andouille sausages 2 large shallots 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 large red bell pepper 1 bunch green onions 1 tbs tomato paste 2-1/2 tbs whatever whenever rub* or Cajun seasoning 3 cups fresh prawns – defrosted, shelled, de-veined and with tails intact 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbs butter 2 tbs olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley (for garnish) Preparation Penne Pasta – Cook as per instructions on the packet. Sieve to drain all excess water and set aside. Shallots – Peel, cut off ends and discard. Halve and thinly slice. Set aside Red Bell Pepper- Use one half of large bell pepper. Set the other aside for future use. Remove the top, all seeds, and membranes. Halve and thinly slice. Set aside Green onions – Cut and discard root tips. Cut into 1/4″ circles and set asid

Cajun pasta be Poppin So I seasoned the shrimp with the cajun season and cooked in butter... Browned the andouille sausage. Seasoned chicken with cajun seasoning also and browned it. I used linguini pasta. Add onion, bell pepper, and 1 tablespoon thyme; sautee in butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red bell pepper, cook 3 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking liquid from pasta, salt, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat; stir in shrimp/sausage/chicken and pasta. Stir in heavy cream. Cook 1 minute over medium heat or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with more thyme. Add cajun seasoning until you get the taste you want.