Wednesday, April 29

Oatmeal Cookies

These are my favorite oatmeal cookies. Mmmm, I love them. Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sometimes it needs a little more)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips and chocolate chips

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375F.
2. In a large bowl beat the butter or margarine, granulated sugar and brown sugar together. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating well.
3. In a medium-size bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; stir until blended. Stir in oats and chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
http://www.parents.com/recipe/cookies/cindy-mccains-oatmeal-butterscotch-cookies/

Tuesday, April 21

Chicken Fried Steak

This is an older picture I found of one of our favorites! It takes a little while, but it is so worth it, it's even better than restaurant chicken fried steak. We use ground beef formed into patties, or cube steaks. Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef 
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 whole eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions


1. Divide meat into five patties (hamburger style).  Season each patty on both sides with the salt and pepper.
2. Place the flour into a pie pan and place the eggs into a separate pie pan. Dredge the meat on both sides in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the flour again. Repeat with all the pieces of meat. Place the meat onto a plate and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.
3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees while meat is sitting.
4. Place enough of the vegetable oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch skillet and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the meat in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each piece on both sides until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side.
5. Remove the steaks to a wire rack set in a half sheet pan and place into the oven. Repeat until all of the meat is browned.
6. Add the remaining vegetable oil, or at least 1 tablespoon, to the pan. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the flour left over from the dredging. Add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Whisk until the gravy comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Add the milk and thyme and whisk until the gravy coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste, with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the gravy over the steaks.
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=3731168846118846

Sunday, April 19

Porcupine Meatballs

These are super delicious meatballs with rice inside. Quite easy, serves about 5. Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Shape into about 20 small balls.
  4. Mix soup, water, and worcestershire in a large skillet.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Gently place meatballs in sauce.
  7. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer 30 mintes or until meatballs are cooked and rice is soft. Turn meatballs over at least once after 20 minutes.
  8. Serve with additional rice if desired.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Porcupine-Meatballs-57173

Thursday, April 16

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

This is a bit of a sweet recipe, thanks to the brown sugar and cinnamon. If you do not like sweet meat, like my husband, you will still think it's ok, but if you like sweet meat, like me, you will love it!Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except chicken in bowl.
  2. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cover and marinate 1 hour or over night in fridge.
  4. GRILL it! Or place on broiler pan and bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes, turning once.
  5. Enjoy! Great with mashed potatoes or rice.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Simple-Caribbean-Jerk-Chicken-33170

Home-made Caramel Popcorn

Very easy and no dairy if you use margarine. It is a bit monotonous to stir for 5 minutes while it boils, but it's worth it. And, make sure to measure the baking soda carefully, too much makes the caramel as hard as a rock.Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a LARGE pot, heat the margarine, brown sugar, Karo syrup, and salt together over medium heat.
  2. While stirring, bring mixture to a boil and allow to boil for five minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add baking soda and vanilla.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Pour over freshly popped popcorn.
  7. Stir until the popcorn is well coated.
  8. Enjoy!
http://www.recipezaar.com/The-Clockmakers-Caramel-Coated-Popcorn-A-Haunted-Recipe-181870