Browsing Archive: May, 2019

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Sauces 
Pineapple juice 1 qt
Vinegar 1 qt plus 1 cup
Sugar 2 lbs.
soy sauce 1 1/2 cup
Catsup 1 1/2 cup
Ginger ground 1 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
Cornstarch 8 ounce
Water 1 cup

Bring all ingredients except cornstarch and water to a boil and let simmer 20 minute
Add cornstarch and water to make a slurry
Add to thicken
Adjust flavor

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Sweet and Sour Pork

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Pork 

Pork 8 lb
Marinade :
Teriyaki Marinade 1 qt

Onions 1 lb
Sesame Oil as needed
Chicken Stock 1 1/2 gal
Cornstarch slurry as needed
onion 3 lb.
Green pepper 2 lb.
Red pepper 2 lb.
Pineapple 3 lb. 8 ox
carrots 4 lb.
Sweet and Sour sauce as needed

Serve over rice

Cut pork into cubes and marinate 2 hours or over night
Drain off 

Sauté pork and 1 pound onion in sesame oil over high heat until browned

Add stock and braise for 1 1/2 hours
Thicken with a cornstarch slurry

Sweat vegetables until tender
add to braised p...
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Baked French Toast

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Breakfast 
Softened butter for greasing

1 loaf crusty French bread
8 whole eggs
2 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Table spoons vanilla

Topping
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 t salt
1 stick of cold butter cut into small pieces

Syrup and butter as needed for serving


Dice the French Bread into cubes and put in a buttered 9 x 13 pan
Whisk eggs, half and half and sugars, and vanilla  into a pan.  Pour over the bread and let set over night.

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Baked Beans

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
2number 10 can of Great Northern Beans
2 pounds thick cut bacon chopped
1 large onion diced
1 jalapeno chopped
2 small cans tomato paste
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
2 Quarts chicken stock
Cayenne pepper, Black pepper and Salt to taste

Sauté bacon and reserve
Sauté onion and jalapeno
Add drained beans
Add tomato paste and sugar
Add chicken stock and let simmer until reduced.
Add reserved bacon
Season
Cover with foil and bake at 350.


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Sopapila Dough for Fry Bread Taco's or Utah Scones

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Yeast Bread 
Water 1 qt
Yeast 3 ounce
Bread flour 3 Lbs 14 ounces
Salt 1 ounce
Oil 6 ounces
Powdered milk 3 ounces
Eggs 8 ounces

Straight dough method
Ferment 80 degrees for 1 hour
Proof 10 minutes

Portion into 3 ounce balls, roll out into a disk and deep fry
Great for Fry bread taco's or with honey butter
Serve immediately

For Fry Bread Taco's  Serve with your favorite chili, cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and olives
For Scones, perhaps a honey butter would be nice. 


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Oven Greek roasted potatoes

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
3 pounds red potatoes or Yukon golds quartered
4 T olive oil
1/2 T dried oregano
1 t salt kosher
1 t dried minced onion
3/4 t dried thyme
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t dried marjoram
1/2 t dried basil

Wash potatoes, and place in a bowl of cold water let soak for 30 minutes
preheat oven to 400
rinse potatoes in cold water and dry with a hand towel
place potatoes in a large bowl and coat with oil
Add all seasoning and coat
Bake 25 minutes then turn and bake until crispy.

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Greek Chicken Salad

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
3/4 cup greek yogurt
2 T lemon juice
1 clove garlic grated
1 medium cucumber chopped
24 ounce cooked chicken cubed
4 roma tomatoes diced
3 ounces feta cheese crumbled
1/3 cup Kalamata olives chopped
2 T fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Add ingredients together adjust seasoning

Pitas for serving



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Mexican rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
vegetable oil
1 cup long grain rice
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
16 ounces chicken stock
1 t chili powder
2 t garlic minced

Heat oil in a 5 quart sauce pan.
Add rice to cook for several minutes
add stock and tomato sauce
simmer covered 20 minutes until all the water has absorbed.


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Chicken burrito bowl

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Chicken:

marinate in
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 T honey
1/2 t cumin
2 chilies in adobo sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Puree ingredients
pour over: and marinate 1 to 4 hours
                 chicken breast 2 each and marinate then grill until chicken is cooked to 165.



Rice;
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
lime juice or lemon juice to taste
zest of lime or lemon
butter or vegetable oil as needed
salt and pepper to taste
cilantro 1/4 cup
Melt butter or vegetable oil in a pan add r...
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Greek Dressing

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Cold Sauces and Homemade Salad Dressings 
1 1/2 quarts olive oil
1/3 cup garlic powder
1/3 cup dried oregano
1/3 cup dried basil
1/4 cup pepper
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup Dijon style mustard
2 Quarts red wine vinegar

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coleslaw

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Salads 
8 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons minced onion

Sauce
1/3 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 T white vinegar
2 1/2 T lemon juice

Mix sauce together and pour over vegetables.  Refrigerate overnight. 
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popcorn grits

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
popcorn kernels
butter
salt
water

Cook popcorn in oil, pour into a bowl
Boil 2 cups of water add butter to the water
throw in a few Big Hand full of popped corn until softened
Strain through a sieve.
Continue until all the popcorn is done
Press the cooked corn through a medium strainer basket discarding all hulls
it will look like stiff grits
Add butter and adjust water as needed.
Serve with a bowl of buttered popcorn on the side


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Lemon Rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
Butter 4 T
4 cups cooked rice, steamed or boiled
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
juice of 2 lemons
zest of lemons


Heat the butter in the pan and toss in your rice to cook. This is a great way to use left over rice.
Season with salt and lots of pepper
Add lemon and cook until hot

Place rice on a platter and garnish with lemon slices.

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De-constructed Chicken Cordon Bleu

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
4 chicken breast
1 cup flour
1/2 t garlic salt
1/2 t kosher salt
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 t itaian seasoning
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 T olive oil
1 T butter
4 slices ham
1 slices Swiss Cheese

Preheat oven 350.
Pound chicken flat
Combine flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in shallow pan
mix eggs and milk in shallow bowl
combine bread crumbs, and Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese in a shallow pan
Dredge chicken in flour, then egg mixture then bread crumbs
place olive oil and butter i...
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Baked Ravioli

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
1 T olive oil
1/2 T garlic minced
1 T thyme
1/2 t oregano
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes Italian flavored 14.5 ounce
sat and pepper to taste
2 pounds frozen ravioli
1 cup parmesan cheese
3 cup shredded mozzarella

heat oven to 375
heat oil in sauce pan add garlic and sautee
add salt and pepper
add spices and tomatoes
cook until tender and blend with a stick immersion blender
return to heat and simmer 15 minutes

You can par cook ravioli but I generally use them frozen.  It just takes longer on the...
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Pulled Pork Nacho's

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Use Deep Fried tortilla flour or corn or Waffle fries or French Fries

Pulled pork with BBQ sauce

guacamole
salsa
sour cream
cheese sauce ( recipe to follow0
chopped onions
chopped green onions
chopped jalapeno's
chopped red and green peppers
chopped black olives
chopped tomatoes

cheese sauce;
butter 16 ounces
flour 16 ounces
milk 2 1/2 quarts
American Cheese 70 slices
salt and pepper to taste
franks red hot sauce to taste
chili powder to taste

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Quiche Lorraine

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Eggs liquid 24 each
half and half 3 quarts
salt 1 T
Pepper 1/2 t
nutmeg 1/4 t
Sherry 2 T
Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup

Swiss Cheese Shredded
Bacon
Leeks white parts only minced

Pie Shells 8 inches

Mix egg batter and reserve
Prepare Swiss cheese
cut bacon into strips and cook until tender
assemble quiche;
Spread with bacon, leek, cheese and cover with egg mixture

Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes

Make 9 eight inch quiche

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Greek Salad

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Salads 
Romaine lettuce 2 heads
Iceberg lettuce 1 head
cucumbers 1/2 moons 4 each
red onions julienne 2 each
green peppers julienne 2 each
tomato wedges 8 cut 4 tomatoes
olives Greek as needed
Feta cheese 6 ounce
Prepare lettuce and vegetables
toss with dressing at service time
add feta cheese and garnish with olives

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Swedish Meatballs

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Meat: Use Beef or pork 2 pounds

Filler
eggs 2 each
milk, cream, stock or water 1 cup
all purpose flour or bread crumbs 1/2 cup
salt 1 1/2 t
pepper 1/2 t
onion 1 medium finely chopped
dry mustard 1/4 t
nutmeg 1/4 t
all spice 1/4 t

White sauce
Butter 2 T
Flour 2 T
cream 1/2 cup
chicken broth 1/2 cup
dill to taste
parsley to taste

Mix the meat with the fillers and scoop into meatballs.  Bake in a 350 degree oven until done
make sauce in a pan, melt butter, add flour and cook until flour has lost the starch taste
a...
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Asian Pullewd Pork Sandwich

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 T tomato paste
1 T Worcestershire sauce
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
18 French dinner rolls split in half and warm
Toppings Shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced jalapeno, fresh cilantro or basil and sriracha sauce

In a bowl mix the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.  Place pork into a slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.  Cook 7 to 9 hours until pork is ten...
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Crunch Wrap at Home

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix or add chili powder, cumin, onion powder and garlic powder to taste
6 flour burrito tortillas
6 tostada shells
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded lettuce iceberg
1 diced tomato
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
nacho cheese

cook ground beef until brown, drain off fat
place meat into skillet stir in taco seasoning and cook according to taco seasoning recipe
warm up nacho cheese sauce and set aside

Add a couple of tablespoons of nacho cheese in the middle
Add ...
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Teriyaki Chicken

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Chicken, poultry and such 
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 garlic clove minced
1 t grated ginger
1/4 t red pepper flakes
4 chicken breast
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Combine soy sauce, sugar, sherry, garlic ginger, vinegar, red pepper flakes and stir until sugar dissolves.
marinate the chicken for one to four hours turning to make sure it is all coated

heat grill to high and grill chicken.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds when done 


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Taco meat

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Beef 
This is great for fry bread taco's, regular taco's

meat ground beef 12 pounds
salt and pepper
oil 2 Tbsp.

onion diced 2 lb.
Anaheim pepper or green chili pepper 1 lb.
garlic 1 ounce
diced tomato 2 quarts ( use canned)

salt to taste
pepper to taste

Cumin ground 2 Tbsp.
chili powder 1/4 cup
oregano, Mexican 1 Tbsp.

Season meat with salt and pepper. Sauté meat in oil until brown. Drain the fat and reserve the meat

Sautee the onion, pepper, and garlic until tender. Add meat to the sautéed vegetables. A...
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Ham and cheese sliders

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
For the sandwiches
24 slider rolls
24 slices honey ham
24 small slices swiss cheese
mayonnaise

For the sauce
1 1/2 TBSP yellow mustard
8 TBSP butter melted
1 TBSP finely minces onion
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
poppy seed for garnish

Preheat oven to 350
Split slider rolls and spread with mayonnaise. Fold a slice of ham to fit on each slider bun then top with Swiss cheese. Replace bun to assemble the sandwiches. Place sandwiches on baking sheet

To make the sauce, combine all ingredients except poppy se...
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Grilled Chicken with Spinach and pinenuts

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Chicken, poultry and such 
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
2 T fresh lemon juice
1-2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Combine spinach pine nuts lemon juice and zest in a food processor or blender
lightly pulse until spinach is chopped and ingredients combined, with machine running slowly add olive oil until creamy
add salt and pepper

can freeze left over pesto

season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and oil until ...
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Chef Salad

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Salads 
Lettuce 4 1/2 ounces
Turkey or chicken 1 ounce
Ham 1 ounce
Cheddar cheese 1/2 ounce
Swiss Cheese 1/2 ounce
Cherry tomato or wedge 2 or 3 each
olives 3 each
beets pickled 2 each
cucumbers 2 rounds
egg hardboiled 1 each

Makes one salad  Salad dressing Blue Cheese, Ranch or a blush dressing

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Chicken Curry

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Oil for Sautee
5 cloves garlic
10 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 pound carrots med dice
1 1/2 pound pineapple med dice
1 1/2 pound sweet potato cut bite size and steam until tender
1 small head of cauliflower cut into bite size
3 red peppers julienne
3 green peppers julienne
2 yellow onions med dice
2 russet potatoes bite size and steamed

Add Curry powder to taste
Add cinnamon to taste
Add cayenne pepper to taste
Add ginger to taste

Add coconut milk and simmer

Adjust seasonings
Add salt and ...
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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
Swiss Cheese 2 each
Ham Slices 3 ounces
Turkey Slices 3 ounces
Bread 2 slices

Liquid egg with Half and Half or Milk

Put sandwich together Swiss, Ham, Turkey, Swiss

Dip in egg wash and cook in a hot skillet turn and cook the other side. 

Think of this as filled French toast.  It's really yummy

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CREAMY SALMON PICCATA

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Salmon 








SALMON FILLETS 4 EACH
dry off the salmon and season both sides with salt and pepper.  Dredge in flour to evenly coat, shake off the excess
SEAR THE SALMON IN BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL MIXTURE AS NEEDED
TRANSFER TO A PLATE AND KEEP WARM

ADD ADDITIONAL BUTTER IF NEEDED TO YOUR SKILLET


GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED TO TASTE
OPTIONAL DRY WHITE WINE ( a splash, but remember to take it off the heat to add to your butter and garlic at home so you don't cause a fire in your house)
CHICKEN STOCK 1 CUP
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Grilled Thai Pork Tenderloin with Peanut Coconut lime sauce

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Entree 

Pork Tenderloin
Marinade:
Coconut milk 1 can
Brown Sugar 2 T
Soy sauce 2 T
garlic cloves minced 1 to 2 cloves
lime juice to taste ( juice of one lime and more if needed)
red pepper flakes to taste
Lemon grass 3 tables spoons chopped white part only
shallot minced 1 each
cilantro and basil leaves for garnish
1/4  to 1/2 cup peanut butter


Combine all of the marinade ingredients.  Pour 1/2 over the tenderloin reserve the rest.
Marinade over night or at least 1 hour.  Grill the tenderloin on  or sear in a h...
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Mango Salsa

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Sauces 
12 fresh mangos peeled and chopped
2 jalapeno's minced
3/4 cup onion
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
5 limes zested and juiced

Add all ingredients together, refrigerate
add salt and pepper to taste

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Alfredo Sauce with cream cheese

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Sauces 
Butter 2 T
Heavy Whipping cream 3 cups
Cream cheese 4 ounces
Parmesan Cheese 1/2 to 1 cup
salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter, stir in cream and cream cheese, heat to a simmer. Reduce by 1/2
add parmesan cheese to taste
Pour over pasta, chicken, or vegetables
Serve with fresh ground pepper

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BAJA Chicken Soup

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Soup 
Onion chopped 1 cup
garlic minced 2 gloves
sweet pepper, I like to use a red or an orange chopped
jalapeno pepper minced
to taste add cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano
Corn, frozen can be used 1 cup
chicken 2 chicken breast chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Lime juice to taste
Chopped cilantro, sour cream, diced avocado and tortilla chips to garnish

If you would like to have more of a hearty soup, sweat your vegetables in 4 ounces of butter, when the onion is translucent...
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Lemon Lush I call it Lemon Lush-us :)

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
We make this dessert all the time at school.  I think you will like it as well.  It came from All Recipes.com from Mrs. Kellyz

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
2 8 ounce packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 ( 3.4 ounce) packs instant lemon pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
Whipped topping or heavy whipping cream

Preheat oven to 350
In a medium bowl combine flour and butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until a ball forms.  Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.  Bake for 25 mi...
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Flourless Chocolate CAke

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Cakes 
One of my favorites
6 tablespoons butter, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips or 8 ounces of chocolate chopped
6 large egg yolks
6 large egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 275
Butter a 9 inch cake pan ( a spring form works well)
Melt butter and chocolate cool slightly and whisk in egg yolks
Beat egg whites until soft peaks then gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy.
Whisk 1/4 of the egg whites into chocolate mixture. Gently fold mixture into remain...
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Rice Krispy Treats

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
Butter 8 ounces
Rice Krispies 1 pound
Marshmallows 3 pounds 4 ounces

Melt butter, add marshmallow and cook until melted and smooth. Add rice krispies, stir until coated. Spread on a buttered cookie sheet, cool and enjoy

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Peach Cobbler

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
Filling
3 1/3 quarts of canned peaches ( can use fresh too)
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Topping
3 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cup milk, just enough to get the dough moist

Filling:  Add cornstarch in water to dissolve
add cornstarch mix to peaches with juices in a large pot.  Stir well add sugar and simmer to thicken

Topping:  Mix flour, sugar baking powder add milk until you can form a ball.  Let cover.  Cut i...
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Sous Vide Tempered Chocolate

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Sous Vide 
Heat water to 115 degrees in a sous vide machine
Chop Chocolate and seal in a zip lock plastic bag
Add to water ( make sure the bag is sealed)
take chocolate out and make sure it is melted, move around inside the bag.  Place back into hot water
Reduce the temperature setting to 81 degrees.  Add ice until you reach the cooler temperature.   Be careful not to add to much ice.
When water reached 81 degrees increase the setting to 90 degrees.  Water will come up to temperature pretty quick.
Let chocola...
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Fry Bread for Taco's small size

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Yeast Bread 
Flour 2 cups
Baking powder 1 T
Salt 1/2 t
Sugar 1/2 t
water warm 1 cup
Shortening melted 2 T

Sift together dry ingredients
Combine warm water with melted shortening
add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix to a soft dough
Rest the dough
Roll out into 1/2 thickness
cut out to desired size
Dock
Fry and serve with your favorite toppings such as chili, hamburger, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, onions, etc

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No Bake Snickers Crunch Bar

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
Kristie, my counter part at work made these amazing bar cookie.  I am sure you will love them as much as I do. They are extremely rich and oh so delish!  Try them and let me know what you think of them.

Chocolate Top and Bottom layer
1 package semi sweet chocolate chips divided
1 package butterscotch chips divided
1 cup peanut butter divided
3 cups cocoa pebbles divided  

Nougat layer
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
7 ounce container of marshmallow cream
1/4 cup peanut butter
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Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookie

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Cookies 
Ingredients:

Butter, softened 2 pounds
Granulated sugar 8 cups
eggs 8 each
vanilla 2 Tablespoons
Milk 1/2 cup
All Purpose Flour 7 cups
Cocoa powder 3 cups
Baking soda 1 Tablespoon
Salt 2 tsp
White chocolate chips 5 cups
Nuts optional 1 1/2 cup

Cream together butter, sugar
Add eggs and vanilla and cream
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt
Fold dry ingredients into creamed mixture and combine
Fold in chips and nuts if desired

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 or until desired doneness

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Browsing Archive: May, 2019

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Sauces 
Pineapple juice 1 qt
Vinegar 1 qt plus 1 cup
Sugar 2 lbs.
soy sauce 1 1/2 cup
Catsup 1 1/2 cup
Ginger ground 1 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
Cornstarch 8 ounce
Water 1 cup

Bring all ingredients except cornstarch and water to a boil and let simmer 20 minute
Add cornstarch and water to make a slurry
Add to thicken
Adjust flavor

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Sweet and Sour Pork

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Pork 

Pork 8 lb
Marinade :
Teriyaki Marinade 1 qt

Onions 1 lb
Sesame Oil as needed
Chicken Stock 1 1/2 gal
Cornstarch slurry as needed
onion 3 lb.
Green pepper 2 lb.
Red pepper 2 lb.
Pineapple 3 lb. 8 ox
carrots 4 lb.
Sweet and Sour sauce as needed

Serve over rice

Cut pork into cubes and marinate 2 hours or over night
Drain off 

Sauté pork and 1 pound onion in sesame oil over high heat until browned

Add stock and braise for 1 1/2 hours
Thicken with a cornstarch slurry

Sweat vegetables until tender
add to braised p...
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Baked French Toast

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Breakfast 
Softened butter for greasing

1 loaf crusty French bread
8 whole eggs
2 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Table spoons vanilla

Topping
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 t salt
1 stick of cold butter cut into small pieces

Syrup and butter as needed for serving


Dice the French Bread into cubes and put in a buttered 9 x 13 pan
Whisk eggs, half and half and sugars, and vanilla  into a pan.  Pour over the bread and let set over night.

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Baked Beans

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
2number 10 can of Great Northern Beans
2 pounds thick cut bacon chopped
1 large onion diced
1 jalapeno chopped
2 small cans tomato paste
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
2 Quarts chicken stock
Cayenne pepper, Black pepper and Salt to taste

Sauté bacon and reserve
Sauté onion and jalapeno
Add drained beans
Add tomato paste and sugar
Add chicken stock and let simmer until reduced.
Add reserved bacon
Season
Cover with foil and bake at 350.


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Sopapila Dough for Fry Bread Taco's or Utah Scones

Posted by Penny Moline on Friday, May 31, 2019, In : Yeast Bread 
Water 1 qt
Yeast 3 ounce
Bread flour 3 Lbs 14 ounces
Salt 1 ounce
Oil 6 ounces
Powdered milk 3 ounces
Eggs 8 ounces

Straight dough method
Ferment 80 degrees for 1 hour
Proof 10 minutes

Portion into 3 ounce balls, roll out into a disk and deep fry
Great for Fry bread taco's or with honey butter
Serve immediately

For Fry Bread Taco's  Serve with your favorite chili, cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and olives
For Scones, perhaps a honey butter would be nice. 


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Oven Greek roasted potatoes

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
3 pounds red potatoes or Yukon golds quartered
4 T olive oil
1/2 T dried oregano
1 t salt kosher
1 t dried minced onion
3/4 t dried thyme
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t dried marjoram
1/2 t dried basil

Wash potatoes, and place in a bowl of cold water let soak for 30 minutes
preheat oven to 400
rinse potatoes in cold water and dry with a hand towel
place potatoes in a large bowl and coat with oil
Add all seasoning and coat
Bake 25 minutes then turn and bake until crispy.

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Greek Chicken Salad

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
3/4 cup greek yogurt
2 T lemon juice
1 clove garlic grated
1 medium cucumber chopped
24 ounce cooked chicken cubed
4 roma tomatoes diced
3 ounces feta cheese crumbled
1/3 cup Kalamata olives chopped
2 T fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Add ingredients together adjust seasoning

Pitas for serving



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Mexican rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
vegetable oil
1 cup long grain rice
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
16 ounces chicken stock
1 t chili powder
2 t garlic minced

Heat oil in a 5 quart sauce pan.
Add rice to cook for several minutes
add stock and tomato sauce
simmer covered 20 minutes until all the water has absorbed.


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Chicken burrito bowl

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Chicken:

marinate in
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 T honey
1/2 t cumin
2 chilies in adobo sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Puree ingredients
pour over: and marinate 1 to 4 hours
                 chicken breast 2 each and marinate then grill until chicken is cooked to 165.



Rice;
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
lime juice or lemon juice to taste
zest of lime or lemon
butter or vegetable oil as needed
salt and pepper to taste
cilantro 1/4 cup
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Greek Dressing

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Cold Sauces and Homemade Salad Dressings 
1 1/2 quarts olive oil
1/3 cup garlic powder
1/3 cup dried oregano
1/3 cup dried basil
1/4 cup pepper
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup Dijon style mustard
2 Quarts red wine vinegar

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coleslaw

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Salads 
8 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons minced onion

Sauce
1/3 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 T white vinegar
2 1/2 T lemon juice

Mix sauce together and pour over vegetables.  Refrigerate overnight. 
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popcorn grits

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
popcorn kernels
butter
salt
water

Cook popcorn in oil, pour into a bowl
Boil 2 cups of water add butter to the water
throw in a few Big Hand full of popped corn until softened
Strain through a sieve.
Continue until all the popcorn is done
Press the cooked corn through a medium strainer basket discarding all hulls
it will look like stiff grits
Add butter and adjust water as needed.
Serve with a bowl of buttered popcorn on the side


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Lemon Rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
Butter 4 T
4 cups cooked rice, steamed or boiled
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
juice of 2 lemons
zest of lemons


Heat the butter in the pan and toss in your rice to cook. This is a great way to use left over rice.
Season with salt and lots of pepper
Add lemon and cook until hot

Place rice on a platter and garnish with lemon slices.

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De-constructed Chicken Cordon Bleu

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
4 chicken breast
1 cup flour
1/2 t garlic salt
1/2 t kosher salt
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 t itaian seasoning
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 T olive oil
1 T butter
4 slices ham
1 slices Swiss Cheese

Preheat oven 350.
Pound chicken flat
Combine flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in shallow pan
mix eggs and milk in shallow bowl
combine bread crumbs, and Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese in a shallow pan
Dredge chicken in flour, then egg mixture then bread crumbs
place olive oil and butter i...
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Baked Ravioli

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
1 T olive oil
1/2 T garlic minced
1 T thyme
1/2 t oregano
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes Italian flavored 14.5 ounce
sat and pepper to taste
2 pounds frozen ravioli
1 cup parmesan cheese
3 cup shredded mozzarella

heat oven to 375
heat oil in sauce pan add garlic and sautee
add salt and pepper
add spices and tomatoes
cook until tender and blend with a stick immersion blender
return to heat and simmer 15 minutes

You can par cook ravioli but I generally use them frozen.  It just takes longer on the...
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Pulled Pork Nacho's

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Use Deep Fried tortilla flour or corn or Waffle fries or French Fries

Pulled pork with BBQ sauce

guacamole
salsa
sour cream
cheese sauce ( recipe to follow0
chopped onions
chopped green onions
chopped jalapeno's
chopped red and green peppers
chopped black olives
chopped tomatoes

cheese sauce;
butter 16 ounces
flour 16 ounces
milk 2 1/2 quarts
American Cheese 70 slices
salt and pepper to taste
franks red hot sauce to taste
chili powder to taste

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Quiche Lorraine

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Eggs liquid 24 each
half and half 3 quarts
salt 1 T
Pepper 1/2 t
nutmeg 1/4 t
Sherry 2 T
Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup

Swiss Cheese Shredded
Bacon
Leeks white parts only minced

Pie Shells 8 inches

Mix egg batter and reserve
Prepare Swiss cheese
cut bacon into strips and cook until tender
assemble quiche;
Spread with bacon, leek, cheese and cover with egg mixture

Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes

Make 9 eight inch quiche

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Greek Salad

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Salads 
Romaine lettuce 2 heads
Iceberg lettuce 1 head
cucumbers 1/2 moons 4 each
red onions julienne 2 each
green peppers julienne 2 each
tomato wedges 8 cut 4 tomatoes
olives Greek as needed
Feta cheese 6 ounce
Prepare lettuce and vegetables
toss with dressing at service time
add feta cheese and garnish with olives

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Swedish Meatballs

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Meat: Use Beef or pork 2 pounds

Filler
eggs 2 each
milk, cream, stock or water 1 cup
all purpose flour or bread crumbs 1/2 cup
salt 1 1/2 t
pepper 1/2 t
onion 1 medium finely chopped
dry mustard 1/4 t
nutmeg 1/4 t
all spice 1/4 t

White sauce
Butter 2 T
Flour 2 T
cream 1/2 cup
chicken broth 1/2 cup
dill to taste
parsley to taste

Mix the meat with the fillers and scoop into meatballs.  Bake in a 350 degree oven until done
make sauce in a pan, melt butter, add flour and cook until flour has lost the starch taste
a...
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Asian Pullewd Pork Sandwich

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 T tomato paste
1 T Worcestershire sauce
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
18 French dinner rolls split in half and warm
Toppings Shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced jalapeno, fresh cilantro or basil and sriracha sauce

In a bowl mix the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.  Place pork into a slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.  Cook 7 to 9 hours until pork is ten...
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Crunch Wrap at Home

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix or add chili powder, cumin, onion powder and garlic powder to taste
6 flour burrito tortillas
6 tostada shells
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded lettuce iceberg
1 diced tomato
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
nacho cheese

cook ground beef until brown, drain off fat
place meat into skillet stir in taco seasoning and cook according to taco seasoning recipe
warm up nacho cheese sauce and set aside

Add a couple of tablespoons of nacho cheese in the middle
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Teriyaki Chicken

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Chicken, poultry and such 
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 garlic clove minced
1 t grated ginger
1/4 t red pepper flakes
4 chicken breast
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Combine soy sauce, sugar, sherry, garlic ginger, vinegar, red pepper flakes and stir until sugar dissolves.
marinate the chicken for one to four hours turning to make sure it is all coated

heat grill to high and grill chicken.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds when done 


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Taco meat

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Beef 
This is great for fry bread taco's, regular taco's

meat ground beef 12 pounds
salt and pepper
oil 2 Tbsp.

onion diced 2 lb.
Anaheim pepper or green chili pepper 1 lb.
garlic 1 ounce
diced tomato 2 quarts ( use canned)

salt to taste
pepper to taste

Cumin ground 2 Tbsp.
chili powder 1/4 cup
oregano, Mexican 1 Tbsp.

Season meat with salt and pepper. Sauté meat in oil until brown. Drain the fat and reserve the meat

Sautee the onion, pepper, and garlic until tender. Add meat to the sautéed vegetables. A...
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Ham and cheese sliders

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
For the sandwiches
24 slider rolls
24 slices honey ham
24 small slices swiss cheese
mayonnaise

For the sauce
1 1/2 TBSP yellow mustard
8 TBSP butter melted
1 TBSP finely minces onion
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
poppy seed for garnish

Preheat oven to 350
Split slider rolls and spread with mayonnaise. Fold a slice of ham to fit on each slider bun then top with Swiss cheese. Replace bun to assemble the sandwiches. Place sandwiches on baking sheet

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Grilled Chicken with Spinach and pinenuts

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Chicken, poultry and such 
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
2 T fresh lemon juice
1-2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Combine spinach pine nuts lemon juice and zest in a food processor or blender
lightly pulse until spinach is chopped and ingredients combined, with machine running slowly add olive oil until creamy
add salt and pepper

can freeze left over pesto

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Chef Salad

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Salads 
Lettuce 4 1/2 ounces
Turkey or chicken 1 ounce
Ham 1 ounce
Cheddar cheese 1/2 ounce
Swiss Cheese 1/2 ounce
Cherry tomato or wedge 2 or 3 each
olives 3 each
beets pickled 2 each
cucumbers 2 rounds
egg hardboiled 1 each

Makes one salad  Salad dressing Blue Cheese, Ranch or a blush dressing

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Chicken Curry

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Entree 
Oil for Sautee
5 cloves garlic
10 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 pound carrots med dice
1 1/2 pound pineapple med dice
1 1/2 pound sweet potato cut bite size and steam until tender
1 small head of cauliflower cut into bite size
3 red peppers julienne
3 green peppers julienne
2 yellow onions med dice
2 russet potatoes bite size and steamed

Add Curry powder to taste
Add cinnamon to taste
Add cayenne pepper to taste
Add ginger to taste

Add coconut milk and simmer

Adjust seasonings
Add salt and ...
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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, May 23, 2019, In : Sandwiches 
Swiss Cheese 2 each
Ham Slices 3 ounces
Turkey Slices 3 ounces
Bread 2 slices

Liquid egg with Half and Half or Milk

Put sandwich together Swiss, Ham, Turkey, Swiss

Dip in egg wash and cook in a hot skillet turn and cook the other side. 

Think of this as filled French toast.  It's really yummy

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CREAMY SALMON PICCATA

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Salmon 








SALMON FILLETS 4 EACH
dry off the salmon and season both sides with salt and pepper.  Dredge in flour to evenly coat, shake off the excess
SEAR THE SALMON IN BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL MIXTURE AS NEEDED
TRANSFER TO A PLATE AND KEEP WARM

ADD ADDITIONAL BUTTER IF NEEDED TO YOUR SKILLET


GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED TO TASTE
OPTIONAL DRY WHITE WINE ( a splash, but remember to take it off the heat to add to your butter and garlic at home so you don't cause a fire in your house)
CHICKEN STOCK 1 CUP
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Grilled Thai Pork Tenderloin with Peanut Coconut lime sauce

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Entree 

Pork Tenderloin
Marinade:
Coconut milk 1 can
Brown Sugar 2 T
Soy sauce 2 T
garlic cloves minced 1 to 2 cloves
lime juice to taste ( juice of one lime and more if needed)
red pepper flakes to taste
Lemon grass 3 tables spoons chopped white part only
shallot minced 1 each
cilantro and basil leaves for garnish
1/4  to 1/2 cup peanut butter


Combine all of the marinade ingredients.  Pour 1/2 over the tenderloin reserve the rest.
Marinade over night or at least 1 hour.  Grill the tenderloin on  or sear in a h...
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Mango Salsa

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Sauces 
12 fresh mangos peeled and chopped
2 jalapeno's minced
3/4 cup onion
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
5 limes zested and juiced

Add all ingredients together, refrigerate
add salt and pepper to taste

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Alfredo Sauce with cream cheese

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Sauces 
Butter 2 T
Heavy Whipping cream 3 cups
Cream cheese 4 ounces
Parmesan Cheese 1/2 to 1 cup
salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter, stir in cream and cream cheese, heat to a simmer. Reduce by 1/2
add parmesan cheese to taste
Pour over pasta, chicken, or vegetables
Serve with fresh ground pepper

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BAJA Chicken Soup

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Soup 
Onion chopped 1 cup
garlic minced 2 gloves
sweet pepper, I like to use a red or an orange chopped
jalapeno pepper minced
to taste add cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano
Corn, frozen can be used 1 cup
chicken 2 chicken breast chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Lime juice to taste
Chopped cilantro, sour cream, diced avocado and tortilla chips to garnish

If you would like to have more of a hearty soup, sweat your vegetables in 4 ounces of butter, when the onion is translucent...
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Lemon Lush I call it Lemon Lush-us :)

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
We make this dessert all the time at school.  I think you will like it as well.  It came from All Recipes.com from Mrs. Kellyz

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
2 8 ounce packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 ( 3.4 ounce) packs instant lemon pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
Whipped topping or heavy whipping cream

Preheat oven to 350
In a medium bowl combine flour and butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until a ball forms.  Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.  Bake for 25 mi...
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Flourless Chocolate CAke

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Cakes 
One of my favorites
6 tablespoons butter, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips or 8 ounces of chocolate chopped
6 large egg yolks
6 large egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 275
Butter a 9 inch cake pan ( a spring form works well)
Melt butter and chocolate cool slightly and whisk in egg yolks
Beat egg whites until soft peaks then gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy.
Whisk 1/4 of the egg whites into chocolate mixture. Gently fold mixture into remain...
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Rice Krispy Treats

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
Butter 8 ounces
Rice Krispies 1 pound
Marshmallows 3 pounds 4 ounces

Melt butter, add marshmallow and cook until melted and smooth. Add rice krispies, stir until coated. Spread on a buttered cookie sheet, cool and enjoy

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Peach Cobbler

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
Filling
3 1/3 quarts of canned peaches ( can use fresh too)
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Topping
3 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cup milk, just enough to get the dough moist

Filling:  Add cornstarch in water to dissolve
add cornstarch mix to peaches with juices in a large pot.  Stir well add sugar and simmer to thicken

Topping:  Mix flour, sugar baking powder add milk until you can form a ball.  Let cover.  Cut i...
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Sous Vide Tempered Chocolate

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Sous Vide 
Heat water to 115 degrees in a sous vide machine
Chop Chocolate and seal in a zip lock plastic bag
Add to water ( make sure the bag is sealed)
take chocolate out and make sure it is melted, move around inside the bag.  Place back into hot water
Reduce the temperature setting to 81 degrees.  Add ice until you reach the cooler temperature.   Be careful not to add to much ice.
When water reached 81 degrees increase the setting to 90 degrees.  Water will come up to temperature pretty quick.
Let chocola...
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Fry Bread for Taco's small size

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Yeast Bread 
Flour 2 cups
Baking powder 1 T
Salt 1/2 t
Sugar 1/2 t
water warm 1 cup
Shortening melted 2 T

Sift together dry ingredients
Combine warm water with melted shortening
add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix to a soft dough
Rest the dough
Roll out into 1/2 thickness
cut out to desired size
Dock
Fry and serve with your favorite toppings such as chili, hamburger, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, onions, etc

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No Bake Snickers Crunch Bar

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Desserts 
Kristie, my counter part at work made these amazing bar cookie.  I am sure you will love them as much as I do. They are extremely rich and oh so delish!  Try them and let me know what you think of them.

Chocolate Top and Bottom layer
1 package semi sweet chocolate chips divided
1 package butterscotch chips divided
1 cup peanut butter divided
3 cups cocoa pebbles divided  

Nougat layer
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
7 ounce container of marshmallow cream
1/4 cup peanut butter
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Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookie

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Cookies 
Ingredients:

Butter, softened 2 pounds
Granulated sugar 8 cups
eggs 8 each
vanilla 2 Tablespoons
Milk 1/2 cup
All Purpose Flour 7 cups
Cocoa powder 3 cups
Baking soda 1 Tablespoon
Salt 2 tsp
White chocolate chips 5 cups
Nuts optional 1 1/2 cup

Cream together butter, sugar
Add eggs and vanilla and cream
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt
Fold dry ingredients into creamed mixture and combine
Fold in chips and nuts if desired

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 or until desired doneness

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Cooking with Passion


Penny Moline A little about myself to get started..I got my first job cooking at the age of 14..at the snack bar across the street from my high school.. I am a graduate of an ACF (American Culinary Federation) Culinary Arts program...I have a degree with honors in Culinary Arts.... I have been teaching at a local college since 2002.( Oh and I was lucky enough to get to go to Paris and take a pastry and danish class too). During the 2002 winter Olympics I was the Executive. Pastry chef at the only fine dining restaurant in the media center. That was so exciting. I have worked in fine dining restaurants, and worked for a manufacturing rep company.. I was the product specialist for Kitchenaid and Weber grills...and got to do the training on my two wonderful products. Tough job...but someone got be be lucky enough to do it! Everything I have done... I have loved! Teaching has been the greatest. What a dream job. I have students that want to learn all they can about cooking. Our school is a production based program, which allows the students to get a lot of hands on training. We run a restaurant that serves fresh bread of the day, soup, salad, (and salad bar), an ever changing entree and dessert daily. So the students not only makes bread from scratch once or twice like some schools they make it more than a dozen times before their rotation is changed. I know we are doing a great job as the local police eat there almost daily. Plus...my program is full and we now have a waiting list to get in. Not too shabby I would say. Several of our students have won national and local cooking and baking awards... what can I say? I love to cook.... I really love my job...and I would like to feed the world with one recipe at a time! I It is really rewarding to love what you do...and to have passion for it. You don't have to make pretentious food to make good food. You just need to use fresh ingredients...and use what is in season. Most importantly...you need to love to eat...and then the passion for cooking is there...Don't let cooking intimidate . you...YOU CAN COOK...and remember this KISS (keep it simple silly).. Let me know what you think! My email is chefpennymoline@gmail.com

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