Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Pizza Balls

3 cans Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits (10 per can) or any brand
56 pepperoni slices
block of Colby cheese
1 beaten egg,
... Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning,
Garlic powder,
1 jar pizza sauce…

Cut the block of cheese into 28 squares. Flatten a biscuit out and stack pepperoni and cheese on top. Gather up the edges of the biscuit. Line up the rolls in a greased 9x13 in. pan. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes.
Ok many questions about the pizza sauce :) Its used to dip these in but you can always put a little inside also if you like them extra saucy and of coarse you can use any cheese for fillings you want make them your own.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Bourbon Street Chicken

6 frozen chicken thighs
1 clove garlic, chopped (or 1 tbsp. granulated garlic)
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. apple juice
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. soy sauce

Place frozen chicken thighs on bottom of crock pot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
Cook 8 hours on low, then shred chicken in the slow cooker to a “pulled pork” consistency. Ladle over a bowl of brown rice.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Cheesesteak

http://centercutcook.com/philly-cheesesteak-sandwiches/

Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps

4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1 (1-pound) package sliced bacon
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cut each bacon slice into thirds. Wrap each chicken cube with bacon and secure with a wooden pick. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder. Dredge wrapped chicken in mixture. Coat a rack and broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken wrap on rack in broiler pan. Bake 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Hasslebeck Potatoes

http://www.theoldhen.com/2011/10/26/hassleback-potatoes/

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Mexican Porkloin - RR

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Smoked paprika, for seasoning
  • Flour, for dredging
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 to 4 ribs celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 bottle Mexican-style beer
  • 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, medium to spicy heat level, seeded and finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • A handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • Corn tortillas or quick-cooking polenta, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Season the pork cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge in the flour. Heat a Dutch oven with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 turns of the pan, over high heat. Brown the pork on all sides. Remove to a plate, reduce the heat, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onions, peppers, celery, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cover and sweat for 8 minutes or so. Uncover and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, and then deglaze the pot with the beer and let the liquid reduce, 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes, chipotle and adobo sauce, thyme, and cilantro and heat through. Add the pork back to the pot and simmer over medium-low heat until ready to serve. Char the tortillas or prepare quick-cooking polenta. Serve with lime wedges for topping.
  • Jalapeno Poppers - RR

  • 12 large jalapeno peppers
  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces shredded smoked pepper Jack cheese, or other hot pepper cheese, or extra-sharp Cheddar
  • A small handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    Cut 1/3 of each pepper off lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place on a baking sheet. If peppers do not sit flat on the baking sheet, slice a thin piece off the bottom of the pepper so it will not roll around.
    Mash the feta, cream cheese, shredded cheese, cilantro, and onion together and stuff the peppers with the mixture. Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is brown at the edges and bubbly.

    Lasagna Noodle Kugel

    Nonstick spray
    8 ounces lasagna noodles (9 to 10 noodles)
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly, and divided
    8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
    8 ounces sour cream, room temperature
    4 whole eggs, room temperature
    1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    6 ounces dried peaches or blueberries, coarsely chopped
    1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

    Directions

    Spray an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Cook the noodles to al dente according to the package directions and drain. Place the noodles in a single layer on a cutting board and use a pizza cutter to slice into 1-inch wide strips. Toss the noodles and 1 tablespoon of the butter together in a medium bowl.

    Puree the remaining butter, cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender until thoroughly combined, 30 to 45 seconds. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the noodles, add the fruit, and stir to combine. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the nutmeg. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until the pudding is set, slightly puffed, and golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

    Monday, April 1, 2013

    Witchypoo's Potatoe Soup

    Creamy Potato Soup
    by Witchypoo Kitchen
    2 pounds potatoes peeled and chopped into 1" cubes
    1 cup chopped sauteed onion
    2 cups chicken broth
    ... 1 cup milk
    1 cup heavy cream
    2 tablespoons butter
    11/2 tablespoons sugar
    salt and pepper to taste

    In large saucepan cook potatoes in water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
    Meanwhile saute onions in butter.
    Place 1/4 each of potatoes and onion in food processor and process until smooth.
    Transfer to large saucepan, add remaining potatoes and onions and seasoning
    Heat through.