Foods Recipe

                         BreakFast Recipe

Light Fruit and Nut Granola

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup spelt flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup diced dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons flax seeds, ground

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the rolled oats, spelt flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, canola oil, applesauce, maple syrup, dried apricots, pecans and ground flax seed together in a bowl, and mix well. Spread the granola mixture on the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, stir the granola, then bake for another 15 minutes until dry. Cool completely before serving.

                                Chicken Recipes

Easy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon seasoning salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

.Creamy Honey Chicken Brest 

Ingredients

3 cups cold water

1/4 cup kosher salt

1/4 cup honey

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1/4 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon onion salt

cayenne pepper to taste

vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Mix cold water, kosher salt, and honey in a large bowl; stir until salt dissolves. Add chicken breasts, and weigh them down with a plate to keep them completely submerged. Cover entire bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Remove bowl from refrigerator; drain and dry chicken. Pour buttermilk over chicken in a large bowl. Set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Combine flour, black pepper, garlic salt, onion salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.

Coat each chicken breast in flour mixture until well covered on all sides; place flour-coated chicken breasts on a cooling rack to dry for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Transfer chicken to a cooling rack; allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Footnotes

 Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.

Baked Lemon Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lemon

1/4 cup butter

3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Place the olive oil in an 8x8 glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the dish, coating each side with oil. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over all. Slice the rest of the lemon and place a lemon slice on top of each chicken piece. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until brown.

In a large skillet, melt the 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Add the sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms are brown and have exuded their juices, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and blend. Add the chicken broth, stirring to make a medium thick sauce. Allow to reduce, adjusting with a little more broth to make a creamy sauce. Add fresh parsley at the last minute. Spoon the sauce over the lemon baked chicken breasts. Delicious!

Fried Chicken

Ingredients

30 saltine crackers
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry potato flakes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves


2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Place crackers in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and crush crackers with a rolling pin until they are coarse crumbs. Add the flour, potato flakes, seasoned salt, and pepper and mix well.
Beat egg in a shallow dish or bowl. One by one, dredge chicken pieces in egg, then place in bag with crumb mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fry chicken, turning frequently, until golden brown and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.

Japanese-Style Deep Fried Chicken

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon white sugar

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

3 tablespoons potato starch

1 tablespoon rice flour

oil for frying

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together eggs, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and bouillon. Add chicken pieces, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Remove bowl from refrigerator, add potato starch and rice flour to meat, and mix well.

In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook meat in batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

Australian Deep Fried Chicken Wings

Ingredients

8 chicken wings
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons sweet sherry
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup corn flour
1 quart oil for deep frying

Directions

To Marinate: Place the chicken wings in a large nonporous glass dish or bowl. In a small bowl mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sherry, salt and pepper and pour mixture over chicken; turn to coat. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 12 to 24 hours.
Remove chicken from marinade, disposing of any remaining marinade. Mix all-purpose flour with corn flour in a shallow dish or bowl and toss wings in flour mixture until well coated.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer and deep fry wings until crispy and cooked through (juices run clear). Drain on paper towels and serve.

Crispy Sesame Fried Chicken

Ingredients

1/2 (3 pound) whole chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 cup white rice flour
1/4 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Coat chicken with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Chill for 4 hours.
In a medium bowl, mix together oats, sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, chicken granules, and monosodium glutamate. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine rice flour, cake flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, onion powder, basil, oregano, and chicken stock.
Dip the bite size chicken into the chicken stock mixture, and roll in sesame seed mixture.
Heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry the chicken till golden.

Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 chicken wings
oil for deep frying
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash garlic powder

Directions

In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Place chicken wings in a large nonporous glass dish or bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them until they are evenly coated. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oil should be just enough to cover wings entirely, an inch or so deep. Combine the butter, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir together and heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and reserve for serving.
Fry coated wings in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until parts of wings begin to turn brown. Remove from heat, place wings in serving bowl, add hot sauce mixture and stir together. Serve.

Rich and Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients

2 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup sour cream
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Directions

Place the beef into a large bowl. Stir in the red wine, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes, then remove the beef and pat dry with a paper towel. Reserve the remaining marinade.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the beef; cook and stir until browned, then transfer to a plate, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any remaining grease from the skillet. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and translucent. Transfer the onion mixture to the plate with the prepared beef; set aside.
Melt another 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat, and stir in the mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Place the cooked mushrooms in a bowl and set aside. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in the skillet. Whisk in the flour, cook and stir until the flour no longer tastes raw, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the beef stock. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to medium low. Pour in the reserved red wine marinade, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, and red pepper flakes, then add the beef and onion mixture. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and black pepper.
Stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and cream cheese about 5 minutes before serving.

Awesome Spicy Beef Kabobs

Ingredients

2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss the meat in the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Skewer the beef cubes, using 6 to 8 pieces per skewer. Pour the oil onto a plate, and roll the skewers in it to coat them on all sides.
Grill the skewers, turning frequently, until the beef has turned light pink, 12 to 15 minutes.

                      Italian Recipes

Sautéed Spinach

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Pounds Baby Spinach Leaves

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 - 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Thinly Sliced

1 Teaspoon Sea Salt

3/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Dash Of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)

To Finish:

Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive OIl

And/Or A Squeeze Of Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions:

Rinse the spinach well in water and then dry completely. (Spinning it dry in a salad spinner works best for me!)

In a very large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

Add all the spinach, the salt, red pepper flakes (if using) and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, and cook it for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Using a slotted spoon, first squeeze the liquid against the side of the pot to remove any excess liquid, then lift the spinach to a serving bowl.

Dress with a little additional olive oil and lemon if using.

Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Alla Checca

Ingredients

5 tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
salt to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound pasta

Directions

Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a non-metal bowl. Stir in salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit at room temperature at least 2 hours, or as long as 10 hours.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Pour uncooked sauce over hot pasta, and toss. Add grated Parmesan cheese to your liking.

World's Best Lasagna

Ingredients

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

                       Cakes Recipes

Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

3 pints fresh strawberries

1/2 cup white sugar

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup shortening

1 egg

2/3 cup milk

2 cups whipped heavy cream

Directions

Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.

Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.

Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.

Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained

2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced

Directions

Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Cool completely.

Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American flag. Chill until serving.

Carrot Cake with Butter Sauce

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup orange juice

2 eggs

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1/3 cup white sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 1/2 cups water

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and 1/2 cup margarine. Add eggs and mix in. Add shredded carrots, raisins and orange juice.

Stir in flour mixture, and beat until well combined. Pour into ungreased 8x8 inch pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Butter sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Cook and stir. When mixture comes to a boil, continue to boil for 1 minute. Serve warm over carrot cake squares (can be reheated in microwave).

Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

2 eggs

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.

Strawberries and Cream Cake

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups cake flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups white sugar

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin

1 cup butter, softened

4 eggs

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup strawberries, pureed

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup margarine, softened

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, beat sugar, gelatin and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Mix flour and baking powder, and beat alternately with the milk into the sugar mixture. Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla and pureed strawberries. Divide equally into three 9 inch round cake pans.

Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove from pans and cool completely.

To make the filling: Beat whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla on high until stiff. Fill each layer with 1/3 of the whipped cream and 3/4 cup sliced strawberries.

To make the frosting: Beat the margarine, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the sides of the cake, and pipe an edge of frosting around the top of the cake.

Spread remaining whipped cream on cake top. Top with quartered strawberries.

Delicious Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup shortening

2 cups white sugar

5 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup flaked coconut

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

8 ounces cream cheese

1/2 cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons light cream

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.