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Comfort Meatballs
By barbaran
For the meatballs: In bowl, combine the ground beef and oats
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons very finely minced onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Plenty of ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ketchup
- 4 to 6 tablespoons minced onion
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Barbequed Mini-Meatballs
By barbaran
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 can evaporated milk
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Neelys BBQ sauce, recipe follows
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
By barbaran
Heat a medium-high skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 6 (4-ounces each) cube steaks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
Crab Cake Burgers
By barbaran
These burgers have a true crab flavor that isn't masked by fillers or strong seasoning
- 1 pound(s) crabmeat
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup(s) panko breadcrumbs, (see Note)
- 1/4 cup(s) light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon(s) minced chives
- 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon(s) celery seed
- 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 4 dash(es) hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon(s) unsalted butter
Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
By barbaran
For Soup: In a medium pot, over medium heat, add the canola oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 8 slices whole-wheat bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 deli slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar, divided
Chocolate Chips
By barbaran
Stir 8 ounces chocolate until melted in a medium glass bowl set over a saucepan with lightly simmering water (not t...
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) bag good quality kettle potato chips
Christmas Cutout Sugar Cookies
By barbaran
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Colored Icing, recipe follows
Bourbon Ball French Toast
By barbaran
For the batter: Beat all batter ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf firm textured bread, preferably a baguette
- Canola oil, for frying
- Bourbon Vanilla Custard, recipe follows
- Chocolate syrup
- Kentucky Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows
- 1 pint fresh sliced strawberries
- 1 cup toasted pecan halves
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
Chinese Potstickers Dipping Sauce
By barbaran
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Chinese red rice vinegar (note: not red wine vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, or chopped green onion
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Cutlets
By barbaran
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat
- 4 (6-ounce) chicken cutlets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for greasing grill grates
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank''s Hot Sauce)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Blue Cheese Slaw, recipe follows
- 1 small (1 1/2 pound) head green cabbage
- 1 small shallot, peeled
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 4 ounces Danish blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper