Ingredients 1½ lb chicken thighs, boneless & skinless, cut into large chunks 1 pc egg white ½ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cornstarch 5 cups vegetable oil, (up to 8 cups) salt and ground black pepper, to season ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup distilled white vinegar 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water 4 tbsp honey...
So, we’ve talked about Kitchen Essentials and we’ve talked Baking Essentials, which focused on the tools and equipment that make a kitchen both functional and practical. Now let’s turn our focus to the pantry: with the right ingredients on hand you can easily throw together a last minute dinner when you simply can’t make it to the store, or bake up a batch of basic cookies or brownies for that surprise bake sale you didn’t know was happening (or, you know, the late night craving that hits just when the snow starts to fall…) This post includes some of the items we use on a regular basis and like to have stocked and on hand for convenience when cooking....
Classic Chicken Tenders with a Healthy Twist! To say I love chicken tenders might be an understatement! And as a self proclaimed chicken tender connoisseur, there are a few things that make some chicken tenders better than the rest: Perfectly TENDER chicken inside – Tough = gross. Perfectly crispy outside– The right amount of breading so nothing is soggy. Flavorful breading– NO bland breaded chicken tenders These baked chicken tenders check all the boxes and are far more healthy than the traditional kind since they are made in the oven instead of fried....
Updated on February 12, 2021. Originally posted on September 19, 2016. Salsa Verde Chicken makes for a quick and easy dinner for the weeknight We love slow-cooked chicken chile verde! But we don’t always have an entire day to chop, sauté, simmer, and wait. So we created this ridiculously easy Salsa Verde Chicken recipe with the ‘set it and forget it’ mentality of the slow cooker. Need something even quicker?...
Suitable for Gluten-Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. What makes this smoked pork shoulder sooooo easy is that it can be prepared in the smoker or even on your BBQ grill. Yeap. Pork shoulder has just enough fat to maintain juiciness throughout the long cooking time, and you will be rewarded with fork-tender meat that’s bursting with a smoky flavor. Related Recipe : Smoked Chicken Breast. So whether you are feeding a crowd or plan to feed your family and make good use of the leftovers, pork butt is not only tasty but it’s simple to make and economical to boot!...
1 qt apples 1 ½ cup vinegar 1 tsp whole cloves 1 ½ cup cranberries 1 tsp cinnamon stick Tie spices in cheesecloth. Cook all together, drain through a jelly bag. Measure juice. Boil 20 minutes. Add equal amount of heated sugar and cook 5 minutes. Skim. Pour into sterilized jars. Seal with paraffin. Sugar: 36g : Calcium: 21mg Calories: 188kcal Carbohydrates: 47g Fat: 1g Fiber: 6g Iron: 1mg Potassium: 181mg...
1 cup strawberries, ripe, stemmed, and chopped 1 cup pineapple juice 1⁄4 cup coconut cream, such as Coco Lopez ice, crushed, as needed whole strawberries, for garnish pineapple wedges, for garnish fresh mint leaves, for garnish Combine the strawberries, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and crushed ice in a blender and blend until smooth and thick. Serve in a margarita glass or other fun glass and garnish with a drink umbrella, whole strawberry, pineapple wedge, and fresh mint leaf....
Teriyaki Salmon and Salad is an easy and deliciously healthy meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Cook this stovetop or in your air fryer for a fantastic weeknight meal. Suitable for Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. If you are a salmon lover, you will love this simple recipe that can be made in just a few minutes – no long marinating required! You’ll end up with salmon that is flaky, juicy, and bursting with fresh teriyaki flavor....
Whether you’re dining out at your favorite steakhouse or simply cooking at home, steak is always a delicious and savory meal. The steak comes in many cuts at drastically different price points and can be pan-seared, baked in the oven (it’s best to sear it first, however, if you choose this route), or grilled, which is the most popular method. But what happens if there ends up being leftovers? It’s difficult not to devour an entire steak, but don’t worry....
Ingredients 3⁄4 lb bacon, sliced 1 pie crust, (9-inch), single, refrigerated 6 eggs, beaten 1½ cups heavy cream salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1⁄8 tsp worcestershire sauce 1⁄4 tsp hot pepper sauce, or to taste 10 oz spinach, (1 package) frozen, chopped, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....
Ingredients 6 sheets lasagna pasta ¼ cup whole milk 10¾ oz cream of mushroom soup 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef 2 cups tomato sauce, preferably Prego® Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce 1 cup mozzarrella cheese, or Italian-blend, shredded salt and ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the soup and milk in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Saute the beef in a 10-inch skillet with hot oil over medium-high heat until it’s well browned, stirring often to separate meat....
Suitable for vegetarian diets. Moist and decadent, these boozy cupcakes are a dessert and bourbon cocktail all in one. And if you want to add a little extra bourbon flavor, you can whip up a bourbon caramel drizzle. Related Recipe : Bourbon Buttermilk Pie. To make your life easy, feel free to top these spice cupcakes with your favorite store-bought buttercream frosting instead of making your own. And folks, you can even add some bourbon into the pre-made vanilla frosting....
Ingredients 1 beef brisket , (about 5 1/2 lb.) top flap removed and fat trimmed 1 ½ tsp. salt, or to taste ¼ tsp. ground black pepper, freshly 3 tbsp. olive oil 3 large onions, about 2 1/2 lb., thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic 2 cup dry red wine 5 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 stalks celery , peeled to remove strings, cut into 2-inch pieces 28 oz. plum tomatoes juice, or 1 can, pureed though a food mill...
Ingredients 1 chocolate cake mix 1 vanilla cake mix 2 egg whites 2 tbsp Oil 2 tbsp water 1 can cherry filling 2 tbsp powdered sugar Preparation Spray coffee mugs with cooking spray. In 2 separate bowls, combine each cake mix with egg white, 1 tbsp oil, and 1 tbsp water. Once combined, pour a layer of chocolate batter into each mug. Then spoon 1-2 tbsp. cherry filling on top of the chocolate, and layer with vanilla batter....
I used ladyfingers this time because I didn’t want to heat up the kitchen and I wanted a quick dessert. You know one of those recipes that gets you out of the kitchen fast. This is the one. But if you want to make your own genoise try our favorite Tiramisu recipe. Chocolate Tiramisu Brew your espresso or very strong coffee. I HIGHLY recommend going the espresso route. Stir in the cocoa powder set aside....
Ingredients 4 tbsp. butter red onion, diced 2 cup white wine, dry 3 cup tomatoes, diced 2 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp. basil, chopped salt black pepper Preparation Melt butter in a pan. Add red onions and cook until tender. Add white wine and reduce by 3/4. Add tomatoes and heavy cream, bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/2. Puree soup in a food processor. Stir in 2 tbsp. chopped basil, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 6 pcs chicken breasts, boneless skinless 1 pkg mushrooms, fresh 1 lg green pepper 1 lg onion 2 bottles Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing Preparation Cut each chicken breast in half. Brown both sides of chicken in frying pan without cooking through. Place chicken in a slow cooker. Slice onions in separate rings and place on top of chicken. Slice green peppers into strips, Add on top of onions, then add whole mushrooms and pour Italian dressing over everything....
Ingredients 4 cups water 1 blooming tea ball sugar, or sweetener, optional Preparation Remove the tea bloom from its sealed packaging and place the tea ball in an empty glass mug or glass teapot. Heat fresh filtered water to 180 degrees F. Place the tea flower pod in the bottom of the teapot or mug and pour hot water 3 to 4 inches above it to allow the flower to fully bloom....
Beyond the humble potato: Root vegetables for the taste and nutrition win I think we can all agree that white potatoes make some pretty damn good fries. But there are so many great vegetables out there that it hardly seems fair that the humble spud gets all of the attention when it comes to a classic comfort food side dish. Fall and winter are the perfect time to branch out and try something new when the starchy, carby, salty craving hits....
Post includes Weight Watchers points. This easy Instant Pot shrimp scampi with pasta is filling and delicious. And since shrimp cooks quickly, it’s an ideal protein for a delicious meal in a hurry. Shrimp scampi not only tastes great, but it looks beautiful on the plate. This simple weeknight meal is elegant enough for serving guests with a side of garlic bread and some steamed vegetables, but it doesn’t have to be a special occasion meal....
