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Pioneer Woman's Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
By pavaldez
For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes
- Chicken Fried Steak:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 pounds cube steak (tenderized round steak that's been extra tenderized)
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Gravy:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
Comfort Food Diet Barbecued Potato Wedges
By pavaldez
Place the potatoes in a 15-in
- 2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Ina's Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 to 5 pounds broccoli
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- Good olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves (about 12 leaves)
Fried Cinnamon Sticks
By pavaldez
Starter: One day before you plan on baking the cinnamon buns combine the starter ingredients
- Cinnamon Bun Dough:
- Ingredients
- Peanut oil, for frying
- Cinnamon Bun Dough, see recipe
- Skewers
- Powdered sugar, for topping
- Directions
- Preheat fryer, or heat oil in large pot to 350 degree F.
- Cut long 1-inch strips from cinnamon bun dough. Wrap dough around skewers. Place doughnuts into fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping to fry both sides. Place doughnuts aside onto a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Starter:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Idaho potato flakes
- 1 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm-hot tap water
- Cinnamon Buns:
- Nonstick oil spray
- 1 cup starter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cups vegetable oil (recommended: Mazola)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups hot tap water
- 1 (1 tablespoon) package active dry yeast
- 6 cups all-purpose flour (recommended: Pillsbury)
- Filling:
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
Salad: Guilt Free Veggie Macaroni Salad
By pavaldez
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water
- Dressing:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
Marlene's Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
By pavaldez
Nutrition Information Per Serving: (frosting) 2 tablespoons Calories 45 : Carbohydrate 4g (Sugars 1g) : Total Fat ...
- 4 ounces tub-style light cream cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
- 2 cups light whipped topping, divided
Tuscan Pork Roast
By pavaldez
In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over pork roast
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
Ina's Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 1/4 pounds semisweet chocolate chunks
Wolfgang's Garlic Bread Recipe
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F
- 10 to 15 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 small sprig rosemary, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
- 2 medium sage leaves, roughly chopped
- Pinch chili flakes
- Salt
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 loaf bread
- Grated Parmesan, optional
- Mozzarella cheese, optional
Sandra's Apple-Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Ginger Ale Sauce
By pavaldez
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, rum extract, salt, and brown sugar
- Sauce:
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk, cream, or combination
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 cups cinnamon bread, cubed (about 15 slices)
- 1 (20 1/2-ounce) can apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 packets apple cinnamon instant oatmeal (recommended: Quaker Oats)
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- 1 package whipped topping mix (recommended: Dream Whip)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt