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Garlic Chicken for Two
By barbaran
The whole cloves of garlic turn mild and buttery when they're simmered with chicken in a simple white wine-mustard ...
- 1 head(s) garlic, cloves separated
- 4 (about 1 1/4 pounds) chicken drumsticks , skin removed, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
- 0.125 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 1.5 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon(s) white wine
- 1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon(s) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh chives or scallion greens
Pina Colada Smoothie
By barbaran
In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, banana, ice, and, if desired, honey
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup ice cubes
- 2 teaspoons honey, optional
- Pineapple wedges, for garnish
Vidalia Onion Cornbread
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) package cornbread/muffin mix
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
Monkey Bread Muffins
By barbaran
"Monkey bread is usually baked in a large tube pan and served by pulling off a 'lump' of bread at a time
- 1 12-ounce can biscuits (10 in each can)
- 3 tablespoons Hot Maple Syrup (CLICK HERE for the recipe)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Beer-Battered Kosher Dills
By barbaran
Total Time: 33 min.Prep30 min
- Horseradish Buttermilk Dip:
- Ingredients
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh horseradish
- 1 lemon, juiced, plus more if necessary
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (recommended: Maille)
- 1 egg yolk*
- 3/4 cup blended oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch ground white pepper
- 1 gallon peanut oil, for frying
- Beer Batter and Pickles:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch cracked black pepper
- Pinch cayenne
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pilsner-style beer
- 5 fresh kosher dill spears
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bloomin Onion
By barbaran
1. Prepare the dipping sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl
- Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- Dash ground black pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper
- The Onion
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1 giant Spanish onion (3/4 pound or more)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Slammin' Swedish Meatballs
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, minced (reserve 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (pork, beef, veal)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon, plus pinch cayenne
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 pound Gruyere, shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
Chicken Spaghetti
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 whole raw chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
- 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cream of Asparagus Soup
By barbaran
Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson, 2009
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped, (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 pint sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika, for garnish
Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce
By barbaran
Pop the tab off the beer can
- 1 (12-ounce) can beer
- 1 (31/2 to 4 pound) chicken
- 2 tablespoons Basic Barbecue Rub, recipe follows
- 2 cups cola Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
- 4 to 6 cups hickory or apple wood chips, soaked for 1 hour in water to cover, drained
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
- 1 tablespoon hickory salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 cup cola
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 3 tablespoon steak sauce, (recommended: A-1 Steak Sauce)
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper