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Pork Chops with Beer and Bacon Gravy (Rachael Ray)
By Venzie
Prep 5 min Inactive Prep-- Cook 25 min Total:30 min Season the chops liberally with salt and pepper
- For 2 servings:
- 4 bone-in pork chops, just over 1-inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle
- 2 thick slices smoky bacon from deli counter, diced 1/4-inch
- 1 medium onion, diced 1/4-inch
- 1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 bottle amber to dark German beer
- 1/2 cup stock
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- 2 bone in pork chops,about 1 inch thick
- 1/2 tablespoon or (3/4 teaspoon) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 thick slice smoky bacon from deli counter
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour or (3/4 teaspoon)
- 1/2 bottle amber to dark German beer
- 1/4 cup stock
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
By Venzie
Combine the sugar, half and half, and vanilla extract in the pint-size bag and seal it tightly
- Ice cubes (enough to fill each gallon-size bag about half full)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup salt (The bigger the granules, the better. Kosher or rock salt works best, but table salt is fine.)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint-size zip lock bag
- 1 gallon-size zip lock bag
- Your favorite mixins such as chocolate chips, cereal pieces, or fresh fruit.
Grilled Thin-Cut Pork Chops
By Venzie
To ensure that our Grilled Thin-Cut Pork Chops would brown quickly, we partially froze them to eliminate excess moi...
- 6 (3-ounce) bone-in rib or center-cut pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins- Healthy
By Venzie
1.Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (I sub white whole wheat flour for this)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 1% lowfat milk
- 1/3 cup canola oil (I sub coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (I use dark chocolate chips)
Orange Julius Popsicles
By Venzie
1.In a bowl, stir together orange juice concentrate, milk, water, sugar and vanilla until well mixed
- 6 ounces thawed orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Broccoli Cheese Soup
By Venzie
Total Time: 45 min Prep 10 min Cook 35 min Yield: 10 servings Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat, and th...
- 1 stick butter
- 1 whole onion, diced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 4 heads broccoli, cut into florets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups grated cheese (mild Cheddar, sharp Cheddar, Jack, etc.)
- Chicken broth, if needed
Simple Shrimp Scampi
By Venzie
Why this recipe works: The best shrimp scampi recipe would have to feature lightly cooked and moist shrimp, with th...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined if desired
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Cayenne pepper
Roast Chicken with Herb-and-Garlic Pan Drippings
By Venzie
Stir 6 tablespoons salt, sugar, and 4 cups water in a large pot until salt and sugar dissolve
- 6 tablespoons kosher salt plus more
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 3 1/2-pound chickens, backbones and wing tips removed, quartered
- 2 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil, divided
- 4 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
- 20 sprigs thyme, divided
- 14 sprigs rosemary, divided
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 lemon
Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Pressure Cooker)
By Venzie
There are as many recipe for "the best" mashed potatoes as there are folks who love them
- 3 pounds russet (idaho baking) potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 4-5 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 to 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- freshly ground pepper (optional)
Grilled Honey BBQ Bacon Chicken Kabobs
By Venzie
Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins 4servings 1
- sauce:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite size pieces
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder