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PW's Onion Straws
By RoketJSquerl
Slice onion very thin. Place in a baking dish and cover with buttermilk for at least one hour
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Cups Buttermilk
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- Lots of Black Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (1/4 to 1/2)
- Canola Oil
Fennel with Garlic and Parsley
By RoketJSquerl
Fennel just can’t seem to break into the big time
- •4 medium fennel bulbs, about 1 1/2 pounds, stalks trimmed, fronds reserved
- •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- •2 teaspoons minced garlic
- •1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish if desired
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
THREE FAVORITE STIR-FRY SAUCES
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions for all of these recipes … just combine the ingredients in a small bowl, stir well to combine, then ...
- Lemon Stir-Fry Sauce – Great with seafood stir fries, such as shrimp and/or scallops, as well as chicken.
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Basic Stir-Fry Sauce – good all-round sauce, especially with beef or chicken.
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup rice wine or rice vinegar
- 3 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbs. minced garlic
- 1 tbs. minced ginger
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry Sauce – great with chicken and pork.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cider or rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
By RoketJSquerl
Wash and peel your potatoes, then cut them into large chunks and place in a large pot
- 4 lb. Russet Potatoes
- 8 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Pizza Soup
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions In a large pot or enamel dutch oven, place tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, water, garlic, basil, ore...
- 28 ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 2 Cups water
- 14 ounce can tomato sauce
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 +1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 1 +1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1 +1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 3.5 ounces pepperoni, cut in half
- 12-15 meatballs, precooked
- 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Spray the inside bottom of your metal insert pot with olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray
- 3 cups chopped carrots (4 medium)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 bundle green onions, whites and greens separated and chopped (about 1 cup, chopped) - kitchen shears work great for snipping green onions!
- 3/4 tsp salt, divided
- pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 large chicken breasts, trimmed (about 1 1/2 lbs total)
- 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth (48 oz)
- 2 1/2 cups dry whole wheat egg noodles (they don't expand like other noodles, if using a different pasta, you may want to cook it separately and just add in the 2 1/2 cups of cooked pasta at the end)
- 1 - 2 lemons, zested and juiced (about 1/4 cup of lemon juice - or more if you like it extra lemony)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp herbes d' provence
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
"Pina Colada Pie
By RoketJSquerl
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a deep dish pie pan with baking spray and set aside
- 1 package shortbread cookies, I use Keebler Simply Shortbread
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, do not drain
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups cream of coconut, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whipping cream
- Toasted coconut, for garnish
Bacon Mac and Cheese
By RoketJSquerl
In a large pot heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
- 1 box {14.5 ounces} Small Elbow Macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 6 slabs Thick Cut Bacon, diced
- 1 whole Jalapeno, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Kraft Velveeta Cheese {Half a 16 ounce brick, cubed}
- 1/2 teaspoon each Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 cup White Cheddar, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup Gouda, shredded
- Chives, chopped for garnish {optional}
Hamburger Steaks with Brown Gravy
By RoketJSquerl
Make the steaks: Crumble ground beef in a medium bowl and add salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder; mix by...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons pan drippings
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 3/4 cups beef stock*
- Salt & pepper to taste
"Restaurant Quality Chicken Stock Recipe
By RoketJSquerl
Makes about 3 quarts (2.8L)
- 8 pounds chicken wings (see note)
- 4 quarts (3.8L) water
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- 4 large carrots, diced
- 4 large celery ribs, diced
- 8 crushed medium cloves garlic
- 2 large sprigs parsley (see note)
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin, dissolved in 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water (optional; see note)