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Risotto
By Venzie
Cook's Note Arborio rice is the best rice for risottos
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Chicken Fried Steak Nuggets
By Venzie
time 1-30 min Season Steak with Salt and allow to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature
- 2 pound Eye Round Steak (1 inch thick steaks; heavily tenderized with meat mallet)
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- 2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper (plus more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
- Peanut or Canola Oil (for frying)
- Buttermilk Dip
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 2 teaspoon Freshly Parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Chives (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Dill (chopped)
Almond Joy Oatmeal
By Venzie
Prepare the oats according to your favorite method, stove top or microwave
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup unsweetened, vanilla almond milk (I use Almond Breeze)
- 2 tablespoon shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoon dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Cappuccino Cinnamon Rolls
By Venzie
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- FILLING:
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ICING:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons cappuccino mix
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Lemonade
By Venzie
Total time: 1 hr 10 mins Prep: 10 mins
- 2 pints strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 cups sugar, plus more if needed
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (form 8 to 10 lemons)
- 12 cups water
Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies
By Venzie
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain
- 4 ounces uncooked ziti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow squash
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped tomato
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
Yorkshire Puddings
By Venzie
time 60-120 min Make-Ahead: Once the puddings have been baked, they can be cooled and reheated in the oven before ...
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 teaspoons Vegetable Oil or Beef Drippings
Breakfast Cookies
By Venzie
Just because they're called breakfast cookies doesn't mean you can't enjoy them anytime of day!
- 3 mashed bananas (ripe),
- 1/3 cup apple sauce,
- 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats,
- 1/4 cup skim milk,
- 1/2 cup raisins (or any other dried fruit you want to add),
- 1 teaspoon vanilla,
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Splenda , sugar or other sweetener.
Tennessee Whiskey Barbecue Sauce Recipe
By Venzie
Prep Time:5 minutes Cooking Time:25 minutes Servings: 2 cups 1
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup Jack Daniels or other whiskey
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco
- a few drops of liquid smoke
Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese
By Venzie
Total Time:2 hr 10 min Prep:20 min Inactive:1 hr Cook:50 min 8 servings Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 shallots, peeled
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta, cooked
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley