Snow, something of a rare occurrence the last few years, calls for chili. My last batch just wasn’t hot enough. It came out more like beef stew. So, this time I was hoping to step up the heat, while keeping it in range for those who can’t handle the really hot stuff. I think it […]
Rachel vs. “The Kitchen”: Simple Split Chicken Breasts This is so easy, but it always comes out juicy and wonderful. I make it frequently. I save up the bones in the freezer until I have enough to make Homemade Chicken Stock. I am planning to adapt this to a whole roasted chicken recipe soon, using […]
I came across a recipe for Guac & Chicken Pinwheels with Tyson Grilled & Ready on Twitter (retweeted by @therebelchick here). This is so quick, easy, and good. It looks like a great way to use up some of the ingredients you have hanging around the fridge, too. I don’t know about you, but I’m […]
This is so easy, and so, so good. The only drawback is that it takes a long time, but it’s not hands-on time, just lots of waiting. It is kind of like French onion soup. I eat it as a soup on its own. My husband uses it for French dip sandwiches. It starts with […]
Looking for a completely different way to use up turkey leftovers, and craving lasagna but currently staying away from pasta, I came up with this dish which turned out better than I expected. I had leftover spaghetti sauce, too. I make this in single servings, but you could make up a whole batch of lasagna […]
I have discovered brining. I had no idea what I was missing. Brining uses salt water to suck moisture and flavors into the meat. The key is to use enough salt. If you use too little it sucks the moisture out instead. At least, that’s what they say. Making the brine: Use 1 tablespoon coarse […]
These make a great main dish or snack. Very easy! FlourOnion powderSaltBrown sugar (about a handful) Preheat deep fryer to 375. Place all the ingredients in a large ziplock baggie and mix up. Toss in chicken livers a few at a time, shaking to coat. Place in a single layer in deep fryer. Fry for […]
1 lb Pork sausageOnionGarlic1 small can Green chiliesOnion powderGarlic powderSaltFlourCrushed Tomatoes Corn tortillasCheddarMuenster or Monterey Jack cheese Brown pork sausage and remove from pan into slow-cooker. Drain most of the grease from pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add garlic and onion to grease and cook until onions are translucent. Add green chilies, stir, add flour, […]
1.5 lbs seasoned, browned, ground beef1.5 lbs shredded cheese18 small corn tortillas1.5 cups enchilada sauce Beef seasonings:Worcestershire sauceSaltPepperChili powderCuminOnion powderGarlic powderOregano Diced tomatoes and onions Preheat oven to 350. Lay six corn tortillas in the bottom of a glass pan, slightly overlapping, top with 1/3 cheese and ½ beef. Repeat to make a second layer. […]
1 ½ cup cooked barley1 ½ cup cooked brown rice2 tablespoons pico or salsa2 to 3 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons nutritional yeastTurmericCayenne Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT nutritional yeast in an over proof bowl. Heat for 15 minutes. Stir. Heat for 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and stir in nutritional yeast. Can […]