What's for dinner? 2020

Amy · October 11, 2022, 04:20:57 PM

Patricia, glad you liked them.....seems to be soup time and we enjoy a nice hot bowl.

I would agree...

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 01:55:36 PM

Best of the Best Blueberry Muffins

Big blueberry muffins with a crusty sugar topping. This is a recipe I got from my grandma. The blueberries and the sweet batter are fabulous together — favorites of all who have tried them. They are quick and easy and made with just a few ingredients. Remember to use paper liners!

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray

1 ¼ cups white sugar

½ cup unsalted butter

½ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ cup buttermilk

1 pint fresh blueberries - rinsed, drained and patted dry

2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

Position rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the top of a muffin pan with nonstick spray, and line with paper liners.

Cream together 1 1/4 cups sugar, butter, and salt in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.

Mix together 1 3/4 cups flour and baking powder. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk into egg mixture, mixing just until incorporated.

Crush 1/4 of the blueberries, and stir into the batter. Mix the rest of the whole blueberries with the remaining 1/4 cup flour, and fold into the batter. Scoop into muffin cups. Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and tops spring back when lightly tapped, about 30 minutes.

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 02:00:11 PM

Caramel Apple Dump Cake...Recipe by Pam Lolley

Warm, spicy apples with a buttery, crunchy topping. This screams fall! This is so easy and quick and sure to be a crowd pleaser. This would be delicious with vanilla ice cream and maybe top with more of the caramel sauce.

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 12 Yield: 1 apple dump cake

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling

½ cup caramel sauce

1 (15.25 ounce) package spice cake mix

1 cup salted butter, melted

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Spread apple pie filling in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over apples. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over apples and caramel. Drizzle melted butter evenly over cake mix. Sprinkle evenly with chopped walnuts.

Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through to the top, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 02:09:31 PM

Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana...Recipe by Heather Stalzer

This Crockpot Zuppa Toscana recipe is my version of the famous restaurant soup. Let everything simmer in a slow cooker for the flavors of Italy in every bite!

Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 40 mins Total Time: 4 hrs Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage

1 large yellow onion, chopped

2 tablespoons minced garlic

4 large russet potatoes, chopped

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth

2 cups water, or as needed

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-size pieces (or Flat Leaf parsley).

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Place potatoes in a slow cooker; add cooked sausage and onion mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth and up to 2 cups water to completely cover potatoes. Stir soup gently and cover.

Cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours.

Pour in heavy cream and stir in kale to combine. Cover and cook on High until flavors are incorporated, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 02:14:39 PM

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Sure, it makes an exceptional, crowd-pleasing contribution to potlucks and family get-togethers — but the real beauty of this impossibly decadent crock pot mac and cheese is that it's so incredibly customizable for any night of the week. Add in shredded chicken and broccoli or ground beef and green peas, and you have a one-pot dinner everyone can get behind.

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

½ cup butter

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

2 eggs, well beaten

2 cups whole milk

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup (such as Campbell's®)

1 pinch paprika, or as desired (Optional)

DirectionsFill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a slow cooker.

Add butter to pasta and stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle about 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese over pasta and stir.

Whisk evaporated milk and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture.

Tips

Some slow cookers take less time. Check the edges are not getting too brown after 2 1/2 hours.

To bake in a conventional oven, pour pasta mixture into a casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Whisk milk and condensed soup together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over pasta mixture; garnish with paprika.

Cook on Low for 3 hours.

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 02:18:40 PM

Creamy Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

Wake up to a delicious and filling breakfast of creamy steel-cut oats, cooked in the slow cooker with cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins.
Recipe by russellbknox

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 8 hrs 5 mins Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

4 cups water

2 cups steel cut oats

2 cups almond milk

2 cups half-and-half

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup raisins

1 cinnamon stick

Directions

Combine water, steel cut oats, almond milk, half-and-half, brown sugar, raisins, and cinnamon stick in a slow cooker; mix to combine. Cook on Low until oats are soft, about 8 hours.

Discard cinnamon stick before serving.

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 02:25:03 PM

Slow Cooker Creamy Pot Roast...Recipe by htovey

Savory pot roast in a creamy gravy that's just perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

1 (5 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup

2 (8 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

Directions

Season roast all over with salt and black pepper and place roast in a slow cooker. Whisk golden mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over beef roast.

Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Amy · October 12, 2022, 04:00:26 PM

Patricia, they all look good but I will be leaving the kale out of the zuppa, tried it here and it didn't go over very well

I will throw spinach in instead.

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 05:19:54 PM

Amy, flat head parsley was listed as an alternative. I'm not sure how spinach would work with the recipe

patricia19 · October 12, 2022, 11:04:25 PM

The Coziest Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipes You Can Make On Chilly Nights...By Marissa Wu Updated on September 22, 2022

On a cold night, there's nothing we want more than a bowl of something steaming hot and hearty to ward off the chill. Soup is a likely candidate, maybe lasagna, or the fluffiest mashed potatoes you can dream up. And then there is the casserole—the ultimate Southern antidote to a nip in the air. We've gathered our creamiest, cheesiest chicken casserole recipes packed with all the good stuff—pasta, potatoes, vegetables, and did we mention the biscuits?

You'll find recipes that start with a rich, homemade chicken broth and others that lean on pre-made pastas like tortellini for a quick, but no less homey, dinner solution that will please the whole crowd. Plus, most of these will come together in under an hour. Take a gander, and you might find that one of these comforting chicken and vegetable (or pasta, or tortilla, or biscuit) recipes will make their way onto your dinner table. We feel good about these feel-good chicken casserole recipes.

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patricia19 · October 13, 2022, 04:25:17 PM

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Tender chuck roast in a luscious, rich sauce is the star of this simple, no-fuss Instant Pot® recipe. Onions, potatoes, and carrots cook alongside the roast to absorb all of the great umami flavor from the sauce and serve as the veggie accompaniment to this tasty all-in-one dinner.

By Julia Levy

Prep: 35 mins Total: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 (3-lb.) boneless chuck roast or brisket, trimmed

1 Tbsp. kosher salt

2 tsp.s black pepper

1 Tbsp. canola oil

2 medium-size (10 oz. each) yellow onions, sliced into 1-in.-thick rounds (about 2 cups)

1 lb. large carrots, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-in. pieces (about 4 cups)

3 large garlic cloves, smashed

5 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish

1 dried bay leaf

1/2 cup (4 oz.) Madeira or substitute 3 ounces cranberry juice,

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard

2 cups beef broth, divided

1 1/2 lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar

Directions

Step 1
Rub roast all over with salt and pepper. Select SAUTÉ setting on a programmable pressure multicooker (such as Instant Pot). (Times, instructions, and settings may vary according to cooker brand or model.) Select HIGH temperature setting, and allow to preheat 2 to 3 minutes. Add oil and roast to cooker. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on 4 sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a plate; set aside.

Step 2
Add onions, carrots, garlic, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf to drippings in cooker. Cook on HIGH, stirring often, until coated in browned bits, 1 to 2 minutes. Add Madeira; cook, undisturbed, until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Press CANCEL.

Step 3
Whisk together tomato paste, mustard, and 1 3/4 cups of the broth in a small bowl. Place roast over vegetable mixture in cooker; pour broth mixture over roast. Scatter potatoes evenly on top. Cover cooker with lid, and lock in place. Turn steam release handle to SEALING position. Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK setting. Select HIGH pressure for 75 minutes, or 25 minutes per lb. (It will take 10 to 15 minutes for cooker to come up to pressure before cooking begins.)

Step 4
When cooking has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully turn steam release handle to VENTING position, and let steam fully escape (float valve will drop). (This will take 3 to 5 minutes.) Remove lid from cooker.

Step 5
Carefully transfer roast to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, transfer vegetable mixture to a large platter using a slotted spoon. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Select SAUTÉ setting on cooker; select HIGH temperature setting, and bring broth mixture to a boil. Boil, undisturbed, until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup broth in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly drizzle cornstarch mixture into broth mixture in cooker, whisking constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Press CANCEL. Stir in vinegar. Arrange roast alongside vegetable mixture on platter. Garnish with additional thyme sprigs, and serve alongside sauce.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 01:56:25 PM

The Best Chili Recipe...October 13, 2020 By Sam

Congratulations, you've found the actual BEST Chili Recipe! It's won dozens of cook-offs and is about to knock your socks off. Made with bacon (and the option to omit bacon if needed) and ground beef and simmered on the stove for just 30 minutes, this is my family's go-to cool weather comfort food.

Chili Cook-Off Champion!
Something savory/cozy for you today because believe it or not Fall is here, which means cold weather and hearty comfort foods like baked ziti, my favorite meatball recipe, and this best chili recipe!

This recipe is actually one that I shared last year, and since then I've made it probably 50 times. Not only am I completely obsessed with it, as of this writing it's also won over two dozen Chili Cook-offs! While I've never entered it into a cook-off myself, so many of you who have tried this chili recipe have commented or e-mailed me that it's taken home first place and I don't even know how to express how happy that makes me!

So, yeah, I do feel a little bit extra proud of this chili cook-off champ recipe right here. Not only does it taste amazing, it's shockingly simple to make. Basic, no-fuss ingredients and just 30 minutes of simmering yield a complex and rich flavor that's simply unparalleled.

This best chili recipe is on regular dinner rotation for me as soon as the weather starts to dip below 70 degrees. It's easy to make, incredibly filling, and the flavor is out of this world.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 servings (this recipe makes 10 cups total, so one serving is approx 1 ⅔ cup)

Ingredients

5 strips uncooked bacon chopped¹
1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
1 red pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
1 lb ground beef (455g) (I use 90% but any will work)
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 Tablespoon chili powder²
1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder²
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin▢1 teaspoon onion powder
¾ teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper³
1 ¼ cup beef broth (295ml)
15 oz can dark red kidney beans lightly rinsed and drained (425g)
15 oz can black beans lightly rinsed and drained (425)
14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes undrained (411g)
7- oz can fire roasted green chilis (198g)
¼ cup tomato paste (66g)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Preferred toppings particularly sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn chips

Instructions

Place chopped (uncooked) bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until crisp and cooked through. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and drain all but 1 ½ Tablespoons of grease.

Add onion and pepper and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds)
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Add beef, breaking apart with a spatula as you cook. Once meat is partially (about 50%) browned, add sugar and all spices (chili powders, paprika, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper) and stir well.

Add all remaining ingredients — beef broth, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chilis, and Worcestershire sauce — and your cooked bacon and stir well.

Bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavor to really develop.

Serve with preferred toppings (sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn chips are a must!)

Notes

¹For best flavor, DO NOT OMIT THE BACON. However, as someone who spent 23 years not eating bacon I wanted to include tips for those of you who might have the same restrictions. if you wish to make this recipe without bacon you *can* do so by skipping the first step, heating 1 ½ Tablespoons of oil over medium heat, and then beginning from step 2. On the other hand, if you want additional bacon for garnishing, cook it now and reserve.

²You can substitute one chili powder for the other and use just traditional chili powder or just ancho chili powder, but I personally like the blend of the two.

³This gives the chili a mild spice, if you like more heat increase to ¼ teaspoon for a moderate spice. Add additional cayenne pepper at your own risk!

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 02:01:59 PM

Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe...By Sam

This quick and easy Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe can be mixed up in minutes. My version is slightly sweetened and moist, making the perfect side dish!

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter melted (56g)
¼ cup canola or vegetable oil (60ml)
⅓ cup light brown sugar (70g)
2 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
2 large eggs lightly beaten, room temperature preferred
⅔ cup buttermilk
1 cups all-purpose flour (125g)
¾ cup cornmeal (120g)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Recommended Equipment
Mixing bowls
8×8 baking pan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8 metal pan with parchment paper or lightly grease and flour. Set aside.

Combine the melted butter and canola oil in a large bowl and stir well.
Add sugars and stir until combined.

Add eggs and buttermilk and stir well

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.

Spread into prepared pan and bake on 350F (175C) for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Notes

Storing

Buttermilk cornbread is best enjoyed warm and fresh, but will keep up to two days in an airtight container at room temperature.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 02:09:22 PM

Buttermilk Pie...November 9, 2018 By Sam

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

1 homemade pie crust click link for recipe
3 large eggs room temperature
1 ½ cups sugar (300g)
½ cup butter melted and cooled▢3 tablespoons all-purpose flour▢1 cup buttermilk (237ml)
1 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg optional

Instructions

Prepare homemade pie crust according to recipe instructions. As per instructions, prepare, chill, roll out, and arrange into a 9 ½" pie plate (do not bake).

Return to refrigerator to chill while you prepare buttermilk pie filling.

Preheat oven to 400F.

Crack eggs into a large bowl and whisk until pale yellow and foamy (about 15 seconds).

Add sugar and stir until combined.

Add remaining ingredients and stir until mixture is smooth (I like to use a whisk to make sure I break up any flour clump).

Pour ingredients into prepared pie crust* and transfer to 400F (205C) and bake for 10 minutes.

Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 350F (175C) and continue to bake another 40-45 minutes or until pie is set (the center may still be a bit jiggly but should not be liquidy. The top of the pie will be golden brown and may have puffed some, this will settle as it cools.

Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes

*If you opted to use a storebought pie crust that's already in a foil tin, there's a good chance you'll have too much filling. Don't overfill your pie crust, discard any extra liquid.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 02:15:36 PM

How to Blind Bake Pie Crust...November 9, 2021 By Sam

Learn how to blind bake pie crust with this simple, foolproof technique. You'll have golden brown, beautifully shaped pies and NO more soggy bottoms!

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 1 pie crust

Ingredients

1 Homemade pie crust

Recommended Equipment

Rolling Pin

Pie Dish

Pie weights

Instructions

Prepare and chill your pie crust as indicated in the recipe.

Transfer chilled pie dough to a clean, lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out to a circle that is approximately 12" (30cm) wide.

Transfer to a 9-10" (23-25cm) pie plate and flute or crimp the edges. When preparing my edges, I like to fold any excess dough beneath the edge, allowing for a thicker crust (rather than simply trimming and discarding it).

Place pie plate with pie crust in freezer and preheat oven to 375F (190C). You must chill the pie crust for at least 20 minutes and allow oven to fully preheat before proceeding (important note: do not chill the pie plate for longer than 40 minutes, if it becomes completely frozen a glass or ceramic pie plate could crack or shatter when moved to the hot oven).

Once oven is preheated, remove pie plate from the freezer and line with parchment paper or aluminum foil, using enough that the paper or foil goes up all the way up the inside of the pie crust and beyond (you want to have enough that you can easily lift the paper/foil and weights from the pie crust when you're done with them).

Fill lined pie crust halfway full with pie weights or dried beans and place the pie plate on a baking sheet.

Transfer to the center rack of 375F (190C) preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Carefully remove from the oven (don't turn it off!) and carefully use the parchment paper to lift the paper and weights from the pie and transfer them to a heatproof bowl to cool.

Pierce the bottom of the pie all over with a fork then return to the oven to bake until beginning to turn light golden brown, about 10-15 additional minutes.

Use blind baked pie crust as desired! Be mindful that some recipes will call for the pie crust to be cooled completely, while others require a still-warm pie crust.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 03:05:22 PM

Vegetable Beef Soup...by: Christin Mahrlig

Old-fashioned southern Vegetable Beef Soup is like a bowl full of comfort. So much flavor! As we approach the last days of summer, this soup is the perfect way to use up the last remnants of the summer garden.

PREP: 15 mins COOK: 12 mins TOTAL: 27 mins Servings 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
2 pounds stew meat or top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch dice
salt and pepper
2 ounce cans whole tomatoes, undrained and roughly chopped, 28-
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
2 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups sliced okra
kernels from 2 ears of corn

Instructions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Season beef with salt and pepper and cook in oil until browned on all sides.

Add all tomatoes and tomato juice, chicken broth, onion, celery, sugar. salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and bay leaf.

Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer for 1 hour.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 more hour.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 03:10:39 PM

Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels...by: Christin Mahrlig

Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels- this 4-ingredient appetizer is the perfect gameday treat or party appetizer.

PREP: 20 mins COOK: 12 mins Refrigerate: 1 hr SERVINGS: 28

Ingredients

1 pound breakfast sausage, I use Jimmy Dean
8 ounces cream cheese, softened▢1 1/2 teaspoons minced dried onion▢2 (8-ounce) rolls crescent dough sheet

Instructions

Cook and crumble the sausage in a large nonstick skillet.

Let cool and then mix in the cream cheese and minced onions.

Unroll the crescent sheets out on a work surface. Spread half the mixture on each one, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

Roll dough up starting at a long end. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Unwrap crescent logs and cut into 1/2-inch slices with a sharp knife.

Place on baking sheets and bake 10 to 14 minutes.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 05:34:16 PM

Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites

Incredibly tender and flavorful, and the kids will love them as much as the adults. Serve as an appetizer, salad topping, game day snack, taco or wrap filling, or with your favorite dip.
Recipe by lutzflcat

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Marinate Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons avocado oil

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 ½ teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Combine chicken, avocado oil, white vinegar, ranch powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir well until the chicken is coated, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes, but not much longer, as the texture will become mushy.

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, not touching.

Air fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, flipping once when the edges start to brown, being sure not to overcook, 8 to 11 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Your cooking time may vary depending on the brand and size of your air fryer, and you may need to cook in batches.

Sprinkle the chicken with Cheddar cheese. Return to the air fryer until cheese melts, for about 30 seconds. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Cook's Tip:
If you don't have avocado oil, sub vegetable or canola oil.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 05:37:50 PM

Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet

Easy ground beef one-skillet dinner for a busy weeknight. Tasty, savory, and great with cornbread or home fries (frozen French fries work too). Recipe by Keri N Shelton

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 cup diced onion

1 cup diced green bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup medium salsa (such as Pace®)

½ tablespoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

kosher salt to taste

1 (15 ounce) can Southwestern-style beans, undrained (such as Ranch Style®)

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add in salsa, Greek seasoning, pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until well combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer to desired thickness, about 20 minutes. Add water if sauce becomes too thick.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 05:50:21 PM

How To Velvet Chicken for Restaurant-Quality Stir-Fry at Home
Next-level stir-fry coming right up!...By Vicky McDonald Updated on February 26, 2020

Ever wondered how the meat from your Chinese takeout tastes so moist and tender? It's all down to a simple cooking technique called velveting. You can use this process with any kind of meat, and it will ensure succulent and tender results every time. It's a technique you can easily master at home, and will change how you make stir-fry recipes.

What is velveting?
Velveting meat is essentially a process where you coat the meat in egg white, rice wine vinegar, corn starch, and salt and leave to marinate for about 30 minutes before cooking. The meat is then briefly cooked in a mixture of boiling water and oil, then strained and dried before stir-frying.

How does velveting make stir-fries better?
The method works by locking in the juices and keeps the meat moist when you cook it over a high heat. It is a little more work, but combining the marinade and the quick blanching in hot water ensures moist and succulent meat.

How to velvet meats for stir-frying:
For one pound of sliced meat (chicken, beef, or pork):

Whisk together one egg white, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add the meat and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Bring water and oil to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium.
Strain away the marinade and discard. Add chicken pieces to the pot and boil until the chicken is white on the outside but still raw in the middle.
Strain off excess liquid and proceed with your stir-fry recipe, or store meat in an air-tight container in the fridge for a few hours until ready to use.

Stir-Fry Recipes to Try
Try the technique on these Asian stir-fry recipes where velveting would enhance the flavor and texture:

This velveting technique works with any type of meat.

patricia19 · October 14, 2022, 05:57:03 PM

Quick Beef Stir-Fry
Quick and easy beef stir-fry. I make this on my busiest weeknights...Recipe by inesgosner

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips

1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets

1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks

2 carrots, thinly sliced

1 green onion, chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions
Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok. Cook and stir vegetables for 2 minutes.

Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes.

Amy · October 15, 2022, 11:01:21 AM

Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
This chocolate mug cake is made in the microwave for a fudgy, chocolaty treat that is truly decadent. It's a great recipe for nights when I need a yummy dessert that's ready in less than 10 minutes! Add a few chocolate chips to make it extra rich and gooey.
Recipe by safinabakes1231
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Ingredients
¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

⅛ teaspoon baking soda

⅛ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon water

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large microwave-safe mug; stir in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract.

Cook in the microwave until cake is done in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds.

Variation:
For a healthier version, use 1 1/2 tablespoons of plain unsweetened applesauce instead of canola oil, and use 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of water instead of milk.

Nutrition Facts

calories
603
total fat 30g saturated fat 3g cholesterol 4mg sodium 470mg total carbohydrate 82g dietary fiber 4g total sugars 53g protein 7g vitamin c 0mg calcium 73mg iron 3mg potassium 270mg

patricia19 · October 20, 2022, 01:33:44 PM

How To Air Fry Chocolate Chip Cookies, According to a Professional Baker

A gooey center with perfectly crisp edges? Sounds like the perfect bake to us!
By Leah Goggins...October 19, 2021

It's like Ina Garten once said: "You can be miserable before you have a cookie and you can be miserable after you eat a cookie but you can't be miserable while you are eating a cookie." And this trick for baking the best cookies is perfect for when you're just serving one or two.

Zoë Kanan, a New York City-based baker, just shared her secret for gourmet-level single-serve cookies: baking them in an air fryer.

In a blog for King Arthur Baking, Kanan writes that the air fryer is basically like a tiny, powerful convection oven, so it bakes cookies to a perfect consistency. The outside of the cookies crisp into sweet, crunchy edges, while the inside of the cookies stay fudgey and indulgent.

The first part of Kanan's trick is lining the bottom of the air-fryer basket with a small piece of foil, large enough to cover whatever surface the cookies might touch but small enough not to be blown around by your air-fryer fan.

If you're using room temperature cookie dough, Kanan recommends air frying four cookies or fewer at 350°F for around 10 minutes. If you're using cookie dough from your fridge or freezer, you'll want to lower the temperature to 270°F and air fry the cookies for 11-13 minutes. And don't worry about preheating—these cookies can go right into your air fryer whenever you're ready.

The most important step, Kanan writes, is giving the cookies five minutes to sit after baking. While the cookies may look totally delicious while piping hot, they need time to crisp up at room temperature so they don't fall apart. They'll still be warm and gooey when the five minutes is up—just a little safer to eat.

While Kanan uses the King Arthur Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe in her explanation, she also says it will work with just about any cookie that you want to stay soft in the middle—including brownie cookies, oatmeal cookies, and even our favorite Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.

patricia19 · October 20, 2022, 01:40:05 PM

Chocolate Chip Cookies

RECIPE BY PJ HAMEL

EVERYONE has a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe; this is ours. These golden cookies are packed with chips and loaded with buttery flavor. They walk the line nicely between crunchy and chewy: the edges are crisp, while the center is "bendy."

PREP 12 mins BAKE 12 mins TOTAL 36 mins YIELD 36 cookies

Ingredients

2/3 cup (142g) light brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup (131g) granulated sugar
8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (92g) vegetable shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt, (use 1/2 teaspoon salt if you use salted butter)
2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
1 teaspoon cider vinegar or white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
2 cups (240g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips*
*For cookies with extra chocolate in every bite, use up to 16 ounces (2 2/3 cups) chocolate chips.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.

In a large bowl, combine the sugars, butter, shortening, salt, vanilla and almond extracts, vinegar, and baking soda, beating until smooth and creamy.

Beat in the egg, again beating until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is thoroughly combined.

Mix in the flour, then the chips.

Use a spoon (or a tablespoon cookie scoop) to scoop 1 1/4" balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between them on all sides; they'll spread.

For enticing salty-sweet flavor, sprinkle a touch of sea salt atop the cookies before putting them in the oven, if desired.

Bake the cookies for 11 to 12 minutes, until their edges are chestnut brown and their tops are light golden brown, almost blonde.

Remove the cookies from the oven, and cool on the pan until they've set enough to move without breaking. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Store cookies, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to 5 days; freeze for longer storage.

Tips from our Bakers

Want to make these gluten-free? For great results, substitute King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour for the all-purpose flour in this recipe. Be sure to bake thoroughly; gluten-free baked goods often need a bit more time in the oven.

To make mocha chocolate chip cookies, add 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder to the dough along with the salt.
To bake extra-big, bake sale-style (5") cookies, scoop the dough in scant 1/3-cupfuls onto the baking sheets. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes (if the dough hasn't been refrigerated), or 17 to 18 minutes (if it's been refrigerated).
For a deeper flavor — more toffee/caramel than vanilla — refrigerate the dough, covered, for 24 to 48 hours before scooping and baking. Bake until the cookies are brown around the edges with just a bit of pale center, about 12 minutes.

Amy · October 21, 2022, 07:10:50 AM

I will try the airfryer cooking..thank you.
one could make rolls and just bake up a few at a time....well the thought was there.

Amy · October 21, 2022, 10:48:30 AM

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS
Easy Deep Dish Apple CrispEasy Deep Dish Graham Cracker Apple Crisp
Easy Deep Dish Apple Crisp - This is one of the best apple crisp recipes I have ever tried and it's because of a unique ingredient in the crumb topping.

Rock Recipes

PREP TIME
25 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients
8 large apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thick wedges
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 rounded tbsp corn starch
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the crumb topping
1 cup flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup butter
Instructions
To prepare the apple layer
Mix together the brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined, then toss together with the prepared apples.
Next, pour the apple juice, melted butter and vanilla extract over the apples and toss together gently. Pour the apples into a greased 10 inch deep dish pie pan or a 9x13 baking dish.
To prepare the crumb topping.
Mix together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and baking powder well.
Using your hands, rub the butter thoroughly through the dry ingredients.
When the butter is fully incorporated press t the crumble mixture together in handfuls so that it holds together and break off chunks of crumble about the size of the top of your forefinger, all over the top of the prepared apples. Press down very lightly and bake for about 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees or until the top is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. A scoop pf really good vanilla bean ice cream is incredible with this crisp.

patricia19 · October 21, 2022, 01:09:28 PM

Regarding rolls, it's when you first tear apart the roll, and the butter leaks out, and the steam rises...how can you eat just one $:-\$

Amy · October 21, 2022, 02:32:58 PM

One is just a tease!!!

patricia19 · October 21, 2022, 03:13:59 PM

That primitive part of the brain kicks in, and before you know it, you're staring at an empty plate...

patricia19 · October 21, 2022, 03:19:12 PM

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are unlike any chocolate chip cookie you've had before.
By Southern Living Editors... Updated on September 27, 2022

Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

3/4 cup (6 oz.) salted butter

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups (about 9 5/8 oz.) plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon table salt

1 (12-oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)

Directions
Melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium, stirring constantly, until butter begins to turn golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Immediately remove saucepan from heat, and pour butter into a small heatproof bowl. Cover and chill until butter is cool and begins to solidify, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until blended, about 30 seconds.

Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; gradually add to browned butter mixture, beating on low speed, until just blended. Beat in chocolate chips and pecans until just combined.

Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies in preheated oven in batches, 1 baking sheet at a time, until cookies are golden and set around the edges, 11 to 13 minutes per batch. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool completely, about 15 minutes.

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