Chicken and Dumplings is just about the most delicious creation to ever come out of the deep South. Pure comfort food, of the highest order. There are as many ways to make it as there are cooks who specialize in it. After much trial and error, I have discovered the key to making good Chicken […]
Continue readingTake 1 whole chicken. Clean out and rinse. Take 1 medium large paper bag ( large enough for the chicken with room to spare.) Coat the chicken all over with seasoning salt. Place in bag and use a twist tie to close, making the bag kind of puffy above the chicken. Place on baking sheet […]
Continue readingThank you, Tijuana, for submitting this great recipe and for supplying the link with the pictures. Looks delicious! Sometimes on Thanksgiving day or Christmas, I do not want to cook a turkey. I know. It’s a shame. I start looking for time-saving poultry ideas, so I can get in and out of the kitchen fast. […]
Continue readingIf you’re like me, you’ve experimented a lot trying to make the perfect roast chicken. There are all kinds of recipes, but really all I want to do is get a crispy, juicy chicken out of the oven. I really don’t care about a bunch of different flavors and seasoning; I can figure that out. […]
Continue readingMakes 4 Filling: 1 stick butter 3-4 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 1/2 pound fresh ground pork 1-1/2 pounds sirloin steak Slice potatoes and onions in a food processor or cut thin slices by hand. Season to taste with salt, pepper and parsley (fresh or dried). Cut steak into bite-sized portions and mix together with […]
Continue readingIngredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil – 3 chicken breasts – 1 lb thin spaghetti – 7 tablespoons butter – 2 cloves garlic – minced 3 tablespoons heavy cream – 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese – 2 tablespoons cilantro – chopped Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle the seasoned salt and pepper to taste over […]
Continue readingAs you know I’m a big fan of quick and easy ground beef dishes. A family favorite is Beef Stroganoff. I often make it in the crockpot and it’s always a big hit. Today I was browsing around online and came across a few different recipes that looked promising. I thought I’d share them here… […]
Continue readingTeriyaki is Japanese cooking technique where the meat is grilled (similar to hibachi). To adapt this for home cooking, we’re fixing it in a large skillet. Let’s start by mixing up the Teriyaki sauce which will act as marinade and flavoring agent in this dish.Teriyaki Sauce • 1/3 cup soy sauce • 1/3 cup water […]
Continue reading1 cup sliced almonds, toasted 4 chicken breast (halves), pounded or rolled into thin cutlets 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup almond meal salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons frying oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup honey Put the sliced […]
Continue readingI know planning meals can be difficult in a busy household. Parents and kids are running from dawn to dusk, and usually much, much later. A trip to the grocery store feels like an extremely daunting task, but the last thing you need is a trip to the fast-food place. It’s bad for your budget […]
Continue readingWhen I go to Germany to visit my family, I always love to spend time sitting around the kitchen table talking about old recipes. Even though we all have tweaked the recipes to fit more modern methods (even my grandmother), there are some authentic recipes that are just fun to read about, even if we […]
Continue reading1/4 cup butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 TBSP. paprika(yes, one Tablespoon!) 1 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 cups chicken broth 2 tsp. flour 3 pounds chicken pieces In a large skillet, heat butter. Add the onion and garlic and saute until golden brown. Stir in […]
Continue reading4 teaspoons Mexican seasoning powder 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces 2 bell peppers, diced small 2 onions, diced small tortillas for serving Mix Mexican seasoning and lime juice together in a bowl, then add the chicken and bell peppers, and cover with plastic wrap. Put in refrigerator […]
Continue reading4 small salmon fillets, skin removed olive oil 1 large lemon cut into 4 wedges 4 cups fresh baby spinach 1 small onion, cut into 4 wedges, then cut into thin strips 1/2 cup real bacon bits salt and black pepper Set your grill up to medium-high heat. On a work surface, arrange 4 pieces […]
Continue reading36 ounces catfish fillets sprinkle salt and pepper to taste 4 tsp olive oil 3 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp black pepper lemon zest, for garnish if desired Oil the grill grates or a fish basket and prepare grill to medium-high heat. Rinse fillets, then pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and […]
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