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"Instant Pancake Mix
By RoketJSquerl
Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl and store in an airtight container until ready to use
- To make the pancakes add:
- 6 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
"Roadside-Style Vinegar Grilled Chicken
By RoketJSquerl
Intructions Whisk marinade ingredients together; set aside and refrigerate 1/2 cup if you want to baste the chicken...
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or tenderloins
- 1-1/2 cups cooking oil (vegetable, corn, canola)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
- Homemade or commercial barbecue sauce, optional, to finish
Ropa Vieja Slow Cooker
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Trim beef of any excess fat and divide into two or three pieces
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or more
- 2- 21/2 pounds beef flank steak, skirt or roast
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1-2 cup beef broth
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 Large Onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers(red, green), seeded and sliced into strips
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tomatoes sliced into strips
- 1 thyme spring
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon beef or chicken bouillon
- 2-3 Tablespoon parsley/cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Aloha Dog
By RoketJSquerl
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- 1 cored pineapple, sliced into 1/2 rounds
- 1/2 to 1 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 8 slices of bacon (not thick-cut)
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
"Andouille Soup with Red Beans and Rice"
By RoketJSquerl
Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 ounces chicken Andouille sausage, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided, OR mix these – then divide
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper(this is for super-hot-burn-your-ears-type-spicy tastes. Otherwise, just go with a dash.)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted, diced tomatoes
- 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can small kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Optional half and half or cream – to tone down the spice
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
By RoketJSquerl
Line a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker with a liner if using one
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted if desired (add to a dry skillet and cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds or until fragrant)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin for garnishing
- orange slices, optional for garnishing
"FRENCH SILK PIE DOME
By RoketJSquerl
Notes: – The eggs and butter must be at room temperature! – You can use this filling to make chocolate tarts in...
- Pie crust:
- Store bought pie crusts (can be already baked or you can get the pre-made dough and bake it yourself)
- Filling:
- 6 ounces dark chocolate or semi sweet chocolate (I prefer dark!)
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup chocolate shreds
- A few square chocolate pieces
French Onion Soup Cheese Dip
By RoketJSquerl
Place cheese in a medium bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated
- 1/2 pound Swiss cheese, grated
- 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 large yellow onions, diced medium
- 10 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
"Instant Pot Beef Ragu
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Press the saute button on the Instant Pot, use the adjust button to set on the “normal” setting
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 lb beef chuck roast (cubed)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (or 2 cups fresh tomatoes – chopped)
- For serving: 12 ounces pasta, zucchini noodles or polenta and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Chocolate Pound Cake
By RoketJSquerl
Directions PREHEAT oven to 350º F
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk