Browsing Archive: April, 2021

BEST EGG ROLLS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Appetizer 
1 POUND GROUND PORK
1 t GROUND GINGER
1 t GARLIC POWDER
OIL FOR FRYING
2 T ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
2 T WATER
2 CUPS SHREDDED CABBAGE
2 OUNCES SHREDDED CARROTS
8 EGG ROLL WRAPPERS
2 T SESAME SEEDS OPTIONAL

SEASON PORK WITH SPICES.  HEAT IN A MEDIUM SKILLET STIRING UNTIL THE PORK IS COOKED THROUGHLY
HEAT OIL

MIX VEGETABLES AND ADD TO THE PORK MIXTURE. WRAP IN EGG ROLL WRAPPERS
MAKE A PASTE WITH WATER AND FLOUR TO SEAL THE WRAPPERS

DEEP FRY.  AND ENJOY.


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CHICKEN WITH APPLE SANDWICH

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
NEED APPLE CIDER VINAGRETTE RECIPE IN COLD SAUCES

MARINATE CHICKEN BREAST IN AN APPLE CIDER VINAGRETTE
GRILL MARK CHICKEN AND BAKE TO FINISH TO 165

SLICE GREEN APPLESE AS THIN AS POSSIBLE THEN JULIENNE.
ADD ENOUGHT VINAGRETTE TO SLIGHLY COAT

ON THE BREAD OF YOUR CHOICE ADD MAYO 
TOMATO SLICES ( SALT AND PEPPER YOUR TOMATO SLICES)
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
SWISS CHEESE.  
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EASY CREAMY MUSHROOMS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Vegetables 
2 T BUTTER
3 CLOVES GARLIC
16 OUNCES CREMINI MUSHROOMS THINLY SLICED
1/3 CUP HEAVY CREAM
1/2 t DRIED THYME
1/2 t OREGANO
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 T GRATED PARMESAN
2 T CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY

MELT BUTTER IN LARGE SKILLET, ADD GARLIC AND MUSHROOMS AND COOK STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.  COOK UNTIL BROWNEED AND TENDER
STIR IN HEAVY CREAM, HERBS AND SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.  BRING TO A BOIL REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER ABOUT 5 MINUTES.  ADD PARMEASON AND GARNISH WITH PARSLEY
SERVE IMMEDIATELY
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ZUCCHINI PIZZA CRUST

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Gluten Free 
2 1/2 CUPS SHREDDED ZUCCHINI SQUEESED DRY
2 LARGE EGGS
SALT AND PEPPER
RED PEPPER FLAKES TO TASTE
GARLIC POWDER 1/4 t
DRIED OREGANO 1/4 t
BASIL 1/4 t
1/4 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE
1 CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE

MAKE SURE AS MUSH MOSTIRE AS POSSIBLE IS REMOVED FROM THE ZUCCHINI.
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER
GREASE PARCHMENT PAPER OR A SLIP MAT WELL ON A SHEET PAN
PUT THE MIXTURE ON THE SHEET PAN AND BAKE UNTIL NICE AND GOLDEN BROWN

USE YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA SAUCE ( THERE IS ONE ON THIS BLOG THAT IS PRETTY DARN GOOD)

TOP W...
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ROASTED FETA AND QUINOA BOWL

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
1 BELL PEPPER DICED
1 RED ONION DICED
6 MED MUSHROOMS DICED
1 T OIL
6 CHERRY TOMATOES
3 1/2 OUNCE FETA CHEESE CUT INTO SLABS
1/2 CUP QUINOA

DRESSING
1 T PINE NUTS
1/4 CUP FRESH BASIL CHOPPED
2 T OLIVE OIL
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

TOSS THE PEPPER ONION AND MUSHROOM IN A DASH OF OIL AND PLACE THEM ON A BAKING SHEET.  ROAST UNTIL SLIGHTLY SOFTENED AND THEN ADD THE CHERRY TOMATOS.  TOP WITH THE SLABS OF FETA CHEESE AND RETURN TO THE OVEN FOR ABOUT 20 MORE MINUTES.  THE FETA SHOULD BE LIGHTLY BROWNED ON THE E...
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BACON CHEDDAR RANCH PINWHEELS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Appetizer 
8 PIECES BACON COOKED AND CHOPPED
COOKED AND SHREDDED CHICKEN A ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WORKS WELL 1 POUND
2 t GREEN ONION
1/2 CUP RANCH DRESSING
3 FLOUR TORTILLAS LARGE
1 CUP CHEDDAR CHEESE
8 OUNCES CREAM CHEESE

FILL A TORTILLA AND ROLL UP.  CUT INTO 2 INCH SLICES 
THESE ARE GREAT FOR AN APPITIZER OR A SANDWICH
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Popcorn shrimp tacos with coleslaw and Pico de Gallo

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
Popcorn shrimp ( you can standard bread small/med shrimp with panko if desired purchase 32 small -med shrimp have seasoned flour, egg wash and panko to dip them in.  I find it easier to just purchase popcorn shrim)

coleslaw
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
2 T lime juice
1 T lime zest
1 1/2 T honey
1 1/2 T fresh parsley chopped
1 1/2 T fresh cilantro chopped
2-3 T jalapenos chopped fine ( or you can used jarred jalapenos )
2 t ground cumin
3/4 t salt
Use about 3/4 of a 1 pound bag shredded coleslaw mix

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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
garlic butter
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 T parsley chopped

Mushrooms
5-6 large Portobello Mushrooms, stem and gills removed
5-6 mozzarella cheese balls thinly slice or can use shredded
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes thinly sliced
fresh basil as needed to garnish

Balsamic Glaze
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 t brown sugar optional

preheat oven to grill/broil setting on high
combine all of the garlic butter ingredients together in a small sauce pan and melt until garlic is fragrant
brush the bottoms of...
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chicken curry

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
olive oil for sauté
5 cloves garlic
10 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 pounds carrots med dice
1 1/2 pounds pineapple med dice
1 1/2 pounds sweet potato
1 head cauliflower cut bite size
3 red peppers julienne
3 green peppers julienne
2 yellow onions med dice
2 russet potatoes bite size and steamed

add curry and turmeric to chicken to coat before sautéing.
Sauté chicken and vegetables 
add coconut milk as needed to make a thick sauce
add the following seasonings to taste.
curry powder
cinnam...
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mango salsa

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Cold Sauces and Homemade Salad Dressings 
12 mangos
2 jalapeno
3/4 cup red onion
1 1/2 t minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
5 limes zested and juiced

peel and chop mango
dice jalapeno 
add onion, garlic cilantro lime juice, zest
stir gently and refrigerate for 1 hour before using.

can make this with pineapple, peaches, as well
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Mixed Ricotta for lasagna or manicotti

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
ricotta cheese or cottage cheese 5 lbs
eggs 5 each
parmesan cheese 1 cup
garlic powder 1 T
salt and pepper to taste
parsley 2 T
mozzarella cheese 1 pound shredded 

can also add chopped spinach 


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southwestern chopped salad with cilantro lime dressing

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Salads 
5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup canned or fresh and cooked corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 T chopped cilantro
1 avocado diced
1/4 cup tortilla strips for garnish

Cilantro lime dressing
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves stems removed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic 
juice of one lime
1/4 cup salad oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 T apple cider vinegar

Combine all ingredients in a blender to make the salad dressing and blend until smooth ...
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GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Salads 
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce ( the thicker the better)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts', pounded to even thickness
8 cups chopped greens ( romaine or green leaf)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
2 avocados sliced
1 15 ounce can pineapple rings with juice ( divide the juice between marinade and dressing
cilantro roughly chopped

dressing 
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup oil
pineapple juice from the can of pineapple rings

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BLACKENED CATFISH

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Fish 
2 t CAYENNE PEPPER
2 t LEMON PEPPER
2 t GARLIC POWDER
2 t SALT
2 t PEPPER
1 POUND CATFISH FILLETS
2 T BUTTER
1 CUP ITALIAN SYLE SALAD DRESSING
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 
LIGHLY GREASE A MEDIUM BAKING DISH
MIX CAYENNE PEPPER, LEMON PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER WITH SALT AND PEPPER
BRUSH BOTH SIDES OF THE FISH WITH BUTTER.  RUB THE PEPPER MIXTURE ON BOTH SIDES
HEAT A HEAVY SKILLET OVER MED/HIGH HEAT ADD FILLETS AND FRY ABOUT 2 MINUTES ON BOTH SIDES UNTIL SLIGHLY BLACKENED
ARRANGE IN A SINGLE LAYER IN PREPARED BAKING DIS...
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PHILLY STEAK SANDWICHES

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
FOR LARGE SERVICE;
PHILLY STEAKS 12 LBS
ONIONS JULINNE 1 LB
RED PEPPER JULLINE1 LB
GREEN PEPPER JULINNE 1 LB
MUSHROOM SLICED 1 LB
SWISS CHEESE AS NEEDED

SAUTE MEAT AND RESERVE, SAUTE ONIONS, PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS
COMBINE MEAT WITH VEGETABLES.  PORTION IN APPROPRIATE SIZE FOR A HOAGIE BUT
COVER WITH CHEESE AND ALLOW TO MELT. 
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SOUTHWEST BEEF BURRITOS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
2 TO 2 1/2 POUNDS TOP ROUND STEAK ( OR SIRLOIN) CUT INTO 1 INCH CUBES
2 T OIL
2 LARGE ONIONS CHOPPED
2 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
1 CAN ENCHILADA SAUCE (15 0Z)
1 CAN DICED TOMATOES
1 CAN GREEN CHILIES
SALT AND PEPPER
2 T FLOUR
1/4 CUP COLD WATER
FLOUR TORTILLAS
DICED TOMATOES, SLICED OLIVES, SHREDDED CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND SALSA AND QUACAMOLE FOR GARNISH
IN A LARGE SKILLET OVER MED HEAT BROWN MEAT IN OIL.  ADD ONIONS, GARLIC AND COOK FOR 2 MINUTES.  ADD ENCHILADA SAUCE, ...
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VEGETABLE WELLINGTON WITH CHICKPEAS AND QUINO

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
1 CUP COOKED QUINOA
1 CAN 15 OUNCE CHICKPEAS, RINSED AND DRAINED
2 T  BUTTER 
1/2 CUP CARROTS DICED
1/2 CUP YELLOW ONION DICED
1/2 CUP GREEN PEPPER DICED
1 CUP MUSHROOMS DICED
1 CLOVE GARLIC DICED
1 1/2 CUP ITALIAN SESAONED DRY BREAD CRUMBS
2 T WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1 SHEET PHYLLO DOUGH OR PUFF PASTRY

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375
PUREE CHICKPEAS IN A FOOD PROCESSER AND MIX WITH COOKED QUINOA
MELT BUTTER IN A LARGE SKILLET AND ADD CARROTS, ONIONS AND PEPPERS COOK UNTIL SOFTEND
ADD MUSHROOMS AN...
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DE CONSTRUCTED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Chicken, poultry and such 
4 CHICKEN BREAST
1 CUP FLOUR
1/2 t GARLIC SALT
1/2 t KOSHER SALT
1/2 t GROUND PEPPER
2 EGGS BEATEN
1/2 CUP MILK
1 CUP BREAD CRUMBS
1 1/2 t ITALIAN SEASONING
1 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE GRATED
1 T OLIVE OIL
1 T BUTTER
4 SLICES OF COUNTRY HAM SHREDDED AND DEEP FRIED
4 SLICES SWISS CHEESE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350
POUND CHICKEN BREAST FLAT
COMBINE FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, SALT AND PEPPER IN A SHALLOW PAN
MIX EGGS AND MILK IN A SHALLOW PAN
COMBINE BREAD CRUMBS AND ITALIAN SEASONING WITH PARMESAN CHEESE IN A SHALLOW PAN
DREDGE THE...
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Baked Ravioli

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
1 T OLIVE OIL
1-1/2 T MINCED GARLIC
1 t THYME
1/2 t OREGANO
1 CAN STEWED TOMATOES (14.5 OZ)
I CAN DICED ITALAIN FLAVORED TOMATOES (14.5 OZ)
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 POUNDS FROZEN RAVIOLI
1/4 CUP PARMEASON CHEESE
2 CUPS MOZZARELLA 

PREHEAT OVEN TO 425
HEAT OLIVE OIL IN A LARGE SAUCE PAN. ADD MINCED GARLIC AND SAUTEE, ADD SALT AND PEPPER
ADD SPICES AND TOMATOES.  BREAK UP TOMATO CHUNKS WITH A SPOON AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. OR USE A STICK BLENDER TO BLEND IF YOU LIKE IT SMOOTH
COOK THE RAVIOLI IN BOILING WATER...
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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL WITH LIME CILANTRO RICE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
CHICKEN SAUCE
2 T OLIVE OIL
2 CLOVES GARLC
1 T HONE
1/4 t GROUND CUMIN
2 CHIPOTLE CHILIES IN ADOBO SAUCE
1/4 t SALT
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND MARINATE CHICKEN  
2 CHICKEN BREASTS


RICE
1 1/2 CUPS LONG GRAIN RICE
2 1/2 CUPS WATER
2 T LIME JUICE
1/2 T VEGETABLE OIL
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1/4 CUP FRESH CILANTO CHOPPED
ADD RICE, AND WATER TO A SAUCE PAN AND BRING TO A BOIL.  COVER AND SIMMER UNTIL RICE IS TENDER.  ADD SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE ADD LIME JUICE AND OIL TOGETHER AND MIX WELL.  ADD FRESH CILAN...
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KFC STYLE COLESLAW

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
8 CUPS FINELY DICED CABBAGE 
1/4 CUP DICED OR GRATED CARROTS
2 T MINCED ONION
1/3 CUP SUGAR
1/2 t SALT
1/8 t PEPPER
14 CUP MILK
1/2 CUP MAYO
1/4 CUP BUTTERMILK
1 1/2 T WHITE VINEGAR
2 1/2 T LEMON JUICE

CABBAGE SHREDDED FINELY
MIX SAUCE TOGETHER AND POUR OVER CABBAGE AND CARROTS AND ONIONS 
REFRIGERATE


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salmon piccata

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salmon 
24 OUNCES SKINLESS SALMON FILETS
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1/4 CUP FLOUR
2 T BUTTER
1 T VEGETABLE OIL
2 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED
1/3 CUP DRY WHITE WINE EXTRA STOCK
1 CUP CHICKEN STOCK
1 t CORNSTARCH
3 T FRESH LEMON JUICE
2-4 T CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY TO SERVE
LEMON SLICES FOR GARNISH

SEASON SALMON WITH SALT AND PEPPER.  DREDGE IN FLOUR TO EVENLY COAT.
MELT 1 T BUTTER IN SKILLET.  ADD OIL
SEAR SALMON FOR 4 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE. SET ASIDE (KEEPING SALMON WARM)
MELT REMAINING BUTTER IN PAN.  SAUTE GARLIC ADD WINE SCR...
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Philly cheese steak cheese bread

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Beef 
8 ounces rib eye cooked
salt and pepper to taste
1 T canola oil
1 T Worcestershire sauce
2 T butter
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 yellow onion sliced
4 oz. mushrooms sliced
1 loaf French bread cut in half length wise
8 ounces provolone cheese sliced

preheat oven to 400 degrees
add salt and pepper to the steak
heat canola oil in a cast iron  skillet
add steak and cook for 2 minutes or unitl meat has a good sear
remove from pan add butter
add bell peppers
add onion and mushrooms to ban

Spread mayo over both slic...
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PATTY MELTS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
1 STICK BUTTER
1 LARGE ONION SLICED IN JUILEENE
1 1/2 POUND GROUND BEEF
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
WORCHESTERS HIRE SAUCE TO TASTE
8 SLICES RYE BREAD
8 SLICES SWISS CHEESE

caramelize the onions in better. cook the hamburger pattys until done.  I like to add a mayo with mustard sauce on the patty melt then put the cheese down.  spread the rye bread with butter and grill like a grilled cheese.
 
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CALIFORNA ROLL (ALTON BROWN)

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
JUICE OF 1/2 LEMON
1 MEDIUM AVOCADO SLICED INTO 1/4 INCH THICK PIECES
4 SHEETS NORI
1/2 BATCH SUSHI RICE ( RECIPE FOLLOWS
1 SMALL CUCUMBER PEELED SEEDED AND CUT INTO MATCH STICKS
4 CRAB STICK
PICKLED GINGER FOR SERVING
WASBI FOR SERVING

SUSHI RICE
2 CUPS SUSHI OR SHORT GRAIN RICE
2 CUPS WATER, PLUS WATER FOR RINSING RICE
2 T RICE VINGEAR
2 t SUGAR
1 T KOSHER SALT
PLACE THE RICE INOT A MIXING BOWL AND COVER WITH COOL WATER.  SWIRL THE RICE IN THE WATER AND POUR OFF REPEAT 2 TO 3 TIMES.
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GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COCONUT LIME PEANUT SAUCE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Pork 
1 PORK TENDERLOIN
1 CUP COCONUT MILK
2 T BROWN SUGAR
2 T SOY SAUCE
2 T LIME JUICE
1/2 t RED PEPPER FLAKES
1/2 t GROUND CORIANDER
1/2 t GROUND CUMIN
3 t LEMON GRASS
1 T GRATED GINGER
1 SHALLOT MINCED
1/4 CUP CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS AND POUR OVER PORK TENDERLOIN.  RESERVE SOME OF THE MARINADE  LET MARINATE 3-24 HOURS
GRILL TENDERLOIN UNITL COOKED

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
1 POUND CUCUMBERS ENGLISH PEELED AND HALVED CUT INTO 1/4 INCH SLICES
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 T LIME JUICE
2 T SUGAR
2 SMALL S...
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THAI CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
DRESSING;
1 CLOVE GARLIC
1/3 CUP CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
3 T HONEY
2 T SOY SAUCE
2 T LIME JUICE
2 T RICE VINEGAR
2 T SUNFLOWER OIL OR CANOLA
1 t SEMASE OIL
1/4 t SRIRACHI
WARM WATER AS NEEEED
PROCESS IN A FOOD PROCCER OR BLENDER.  ADJUST SESAONINGS.

SALAD
NAPA CABBAGE OR ROMAINE OR COMBO
3-4 CUPS SHREDDED CHICKEN COOKED
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED RED BELL PEPPER
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED CARROTS
CILANTRO LEAVES FOR GARNISH

POUR DRESSING OVER SALAD AND ENJOY

NOTE;  WE HAVE MADE THIS WITH CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN BREAST AS WELL.


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OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Breakfast 
10 CUPS WHITE BREAD CUT INTO SQUARES
8 OUNCES CREAM CHEESE SOFTENED
8 LARGE EGGS
1 1/2 CUPS MILK
2/3 CUPS HALF AND HALF
1 CUP MAPLE SYRUP
1/2 t VANILLA
POWDERED SUGAR FOR GARNISH

SPRAY A 13X9 INCH BAKING DISH
IN LARGE BOWL BEAT THE CREAM CHEESE UNTIL SMOOTH.  ADD IN EGGS, BEATING ONE AT A TIME
ADD MILK, HALF AND HALF, SYRUP, VANILLA.  POUR OVER BREAD
PRESSING DOWN TO MAKE SURE THE BREAD IS COVERED.  
COVER AND REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT.

NEXT MORNING ALLOW CASSEROLE TO COME TO ROOM TEMP.  PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 A...
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CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
CILANTRO LIME MARINADE
1 CUP CILANTRO LEAVES
4 GARLIC CLOVES PEELED
3 T LIME JUICE
2 T OLIVE OIL
1 tsp EACH CHILI POWDER, GROUND CUMIN, ONION POWDER
1/2  tsp EACH PAPRIKA, SALT, PEPPER, SIGER
1/4 t CAYENNE PEPPER
WHISK ALL TOGETHER OR USE A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER 
RESERVE 2 T FOR BASTING
ADD CHICKEN TO REMAINING MARINADE REFIGERATE 2-10 HOURS
GRILL CHICKEN 

SALAD 
1 LARGE HEAD ROMAINE LETTUCE CHOPPED
1 CUP CHERRY TOMATOES HALVED
1 CUP BLACK BEANS
CORN FORM TWO EARS OF SWEET CORN
1/2 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CH...
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COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD WITH WARM HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
4 CHICKEN BREAST OR 6 CHICKEN TENDERS
6 T SHREDDED SWEETENED COCONUT
1/4 CUP PANKO
2 T CRUSHED CORNFLAKES
1/3 CUP EGG WHITES BEATEN
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
PAN SPRY
6 CUPS BABY MIXED GREENS
3/4 CUP SHREDDED CARROTS
1 LARGE TOMATO SLICED
1 SMALL CUCUMBER SLICED

VINEGARETTE
1 T OIL
1 T HONEY
1 T WHITE VINEGAR OR BALSAMIC
WHISK ALL INGREDIENTS FOR VINEGARETTE TOGEHER AND SET ASIDE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375
COMBINE COCONUT FLAKES, PANKO, CORNFLAKES AND SALT AND PEPPER IN A BOWL
LIGHTLY SEASON THE CHICKEN
DIP CHICKEN INT...
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CHICKEN CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD WRAPS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
3 CUPS COOKED CHICKEN SHREDDED
1/2 CUP DRIED SWEETENED CRANBERRIES (CRAISENS)
1/2 CUP PECANS
3/4 CUP CHOPPED CELERY
1/2 CUP MAYO
SALT AND PEPPER
1 t CHOPPED PARSLEY
4 LARGE TORTILLA FOR WRAP

COMBINE CHICKEN, CRANBERRIES, PECANS AND CELERY
STIR TO COMBINE
ADD MAYO AND SEASONINGS
WRAP IN TORTILLA AND ENJOY
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ROASTED CRANBERRY AND POMEGRANATE SALSA

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Cold Sauces and Homemade Salad Dressings 
12 OUNCES FRESH CRANBERRIES
1/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 CANNED CHIPOTLE CHILI CHOPPED
1 LIME, ZESTED AND JUICED
1 CLOVE GARLIC MINCED
1 JALAPENO CHOPPED FINE AND SEEDED
1 POMEGRANATE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

PLACE THE CRANBERRIES, BROWN SUGAR, CHIPOTLE CHILE, LIME, ZEST AND JUICE, GARLIC AND JALAPENO ON A SHEET PAN
SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER
ROAST IN A 450 DEGREE OVEN AND ROAST UNTIL THE CRANBERRIES ARE BURSTING ABOUT 15 MINUTES
REMOVE FROM OVEN AND COOL
ADD POMEGRANATES AND CHECK SEASONING


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QUINOA SWEET POTATO TACO'S

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
2 T OLIVE OIL
1/2 SMALL SWEET ONION CHOPPED
1 CLOVE GARLIC MINCED
1 LARGE SWEET POTATO PEELED AND CHOPPED
SALT AND PEPPER 
1 1/2 CUPS COOKE QUINOA
1 CAN DICED TOMATOES
2 t CHILI POWDER
2 CANNED CHIPOTLE CHILIES MINCED
1 T CHIPOTLE IN ADOBO FROM THE CHIPOTLE CHILI CAN
1 t PAPRIKA
1 t CUMIN
1 t BROWN SUGAR
1 t CAYENNE OR TO YOUR TASTE
1 CUP COOKED BLACK BEANS
1 LIME JUICED
1 SMALL BUNCH CILANTRO CHOPPED
6-8 TORTILLAS WARMED
1 AVOCADO SLICED
1 CUP SHREDDED CHEESE
COTIJA CHEESE CRUMBLED FOR TOPPING 

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RICE PILAF 2 QUARTS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
BUTTER 2 OZ
ONION 2 CUPS
CELERY 1 CUP
CARROTS 1 CUP
MUSHROOMS 1 CUP

RICE 2 QTS
STOCK 1 GAL 1 PINT
SALT 1 T
PEPPER 1 t
BAY LEAVES 3 EACH
SAGE 1 1/2 t
BUTTER 1 OZ

SAUTE VEGETABLES IN BUTTER RESERVE MUSHROOMS
ADD RICE AND SAUTEE
ADD STOCK, SPICES AND HERBS
BRING TO A BOIL, COVER TIGHTLY AND BAKE 350 CONVECTION OVEN 30 MINUTES
REMOVE FROM OVEN AND FLUFF FOR SERVICE
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Hawaiian Rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
BUTTER 2 OUNCES
ONION 1 LB 4 OZ
CELERY 2 LB 3 OZ
PEPPERS 12 OZ
PINEAPPLE 1 LB 1 OZ
RICE 2 QT
STOCK 1 GALLON
SALT 2 T
PEPPER 2 t
BAY LEAVES 6 EACH
HERBS 1 T
PINEAPPLE JUICE 2 CUPS 

BUTTER SOLID TO TASTE
GREEN ONIONS
PARSLEY CHOPPED

PREPARE VEGETABLES
SAUTE VEGETABLES IN BUTTER RESERVING PINEAPPLE
ADD RICE COAT WITH BUTTER AND SAUTE
ADD STOCK, SPICES AND HERBS
ADD PINEAPPLE JUICE
BRING TO A BOIL.  COVER TIGHTLY AND BAKE FOR 30 MINUTES AT 350 CONVENTION OVEN
ADD BUTTER AND STIR IN GREEN OINIONS AND PARSELY
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COPYCAT EGG BITES

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Breakfast 
8 EGGS LARGE
8 T COTTAGE CHEESE
4 OZ CHEDDAR CHEESE
6 STRIPS OF COOKED BACON
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 t TABASCO SAUCE

BLEND INGREDIENTS IN A BLENDER
SPRAY NON STICK MUFFIN TIN
DIVIDE INTO THE MUFFIN TIN EVENLY
BAKE 350  UNTIL DONE
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PRETZEL PIZZA

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
2 1/4 t DRY YEAST
2 T GRNULATED SUGAR
1 t SALT
1 1/2 CUP WARM WATER
4 CUPS FLOUR
1/4 C BAKING SODA
2 CUPS WARM WATER
KOSHER SALT AS NEEDED
1 CU CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE
1 1/2 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
PEPPERONIS AS NEEDED
1/8 CUP SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE
OREGANO TO TASTE ( DRIED)
1 T BUTTER, MELTED

DISSOLVE THE YEAST, SUGAR AND SALT IN THE 1 1/2 CUP WARM WATER
STIR IN THE FLOUR AND KNEAD UNTIL SMOOTH
PLACE DOUGH IN A WELL OILED BOWL AND LET RISE 1 HOUR
PREHEAT OVEN TO 425
DISSOLVE BAKING SODA IN 2 CUPS OF WARM W...
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SWEET PORK

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
3 POUNDS PORK SHOULDER OR BUTT
16 OUNCE COKE DIVIDED
1/2 CUP WATER
1 t GARLIC SALT
1/8 t PEPPER
1 CAN DICED GREEN CHILIES 4 OUNCES
1 CAN RED ENCHILIDA SAUCE 10 OUNCE
3/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR

SPRAY INSIDE OF A LARGE CROCK POT OR DUTCH OVEN.  PLACE ROAST INSIDE.  POUR 8 OUNCES OF THE COKE OVER THE PORK ALONG WITH THE WATER
ADD GARLIC SALT SALT AND PEPPER  AND COVER WITH LID.  COOK ON HIGH (CROCKPOT) FOR 6 HOURS.
rEMOVE THE PORK FROM THE CROCK POT AND SHRED THE PORK.
IN A BLENDER OR FOOD PROCESSOR BLEND THE REM...
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SPICY HONEY BRUSHED CHICKEN GLAZE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
GARLIC POWDER 2 t
CHILI POWDER 2 t
SALT 1 t
GROUND CUMIN 1 t
PAPRIKA 1 t
GROUND RED PEPPER 1 t
CHICKEN BREAST  OR THIGHS
COOKING SPRAY
HONEY  6 T
CIDER VINGEAR 2 t

MIX INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND BRUSH OVER CHICKEN.  REFRIGERATE FOR 2 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT AND GRILL  UNTIL COOKED
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MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DILL GREEK YOGURT SAUCE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
SAUCE
1 GARLIC CLOVE MINCED
1 CUP CHOPPED FRESH DILL
1 1/4 CUP GREEK YOGURT
1 T OLIVE OIL
JUICE OF /2 LEMON
PINCH CAYENNE PEPPER
SALT TO TASTE

CHICKEN
5 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
1/2 t PAPRIKA
1/2 t ALL SPICE
1/2 t GROUND NUTMEG
1/4 t GREEN CARDAMON
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
5 T OLIVE OIL DIVIDED
8 BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST OR THIGHS
1 MEDIUM RED ONION, SLICED
JUICE OF 1 TO 2 LEMONS

MAKE THE YOGURT SAUCE BY ADDING INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND MIXING UNTIL SMOOTH COVER AND REFRIGERATE

FOR THE CHICKEN
MIX TOGETHER 3 T OLIVE OI...
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MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
1 CUP CHOPPED FRESH BASIL\
1/2 CUP CHOPPED FLAT LEAF PARSLEY
1/4 CUP CHOPPED DILL
2 T CHOPPED FRESH OREGANO
3 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
1 t LEMON ZEST
1/2 CUP LEMON JUICE
1 t KOSHER SALT
1/2 t RED PEPPER FLAKES
1/2 t BLACK PEPPER
3/$ CUP OLIVE OIL

MIX TOGETHER POUR OVER MEAT, BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, FISH, SEAFOOD DO NOT MARINATE FOR LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES.  THE LEMON JUICE WILL COOK THE MEAT. 
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MEDITERRANEAN OLIVE CHICKEN

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
3/4 CUP CHOPPED GREEN OLIVES
1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL
2 T FRESH LIME JUICE
1 T MINCED GARLIC
2 t HONEY
1/2 t LIME ZEST
1/2 t RED PEPPER FLAKES
1/2 t DRIED OREGANO
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
4-5 POUNDS CHICKEN, BONE IN SKIN ON
1/4 CUP DRY WHITE WINE
2 t CORNSTARCH OR POTATO STARCH

MIX TOGETHER CHOPPED OLIVES, OLIVE OIL, LIME JUICE, GARLIC, HONEY, LIME ZEST, RED PEPPER FLAKES, AND OREGANO.  SEASON THE MARINADE WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
SPRINKLE THE CHICKEN WITH SALT AND PEPPER

BRUSH THE CHICKEN WITH THE MARINADE ...
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CILANTRO LIME MEXICAN RICE

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
1 CUP BASMATI RICE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1 1/2 CUP WATER
1/2 CUP CILANTRO CHOPPED
1 LARGE LIME, JUICED
1 JALAPENO SEEDED AND FINELY DICED

ADD RICE AND SALT TO MEDIUM SAUCE PAN. ADD WATER AND BRING TO A BOIL.  REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER UNTIL RICE IS COOKED

ADD CILNATRO, LIME JUICE AND JALAPENO.  ADJUST SEASONING 
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BEST EVER ZUCHINNI PIZZA CRUST

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Entree 
2 1/2 CUPS ZUCCHINI GRATED AND SQUEESED DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS
2 LARGE EGGS
1/4 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE
1 CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE
SALT AND PEPPER 
CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES TO TASTE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400

MIX  ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER
FORM INTO A ROUND CRUST AND BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN AND HOLDING TOGETHER

CAN BE FROZEN AFTER COOKED TO USE LATER

ADD YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA INGREDIENTS ON TOP OF THE ZUCCHINI CRUST AND BAKE UNTIL CHEESE IS BUBBLY  
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Crispy Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
3 lbs yukon gold or red potatoes or a mix of both and quartered
4 T olive oil
1/2 T dried oregano
1 t kosher salt
1 t dried minced onion
3/4  t dried thyme leaves
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
12 t dried marjoram
1/2 t dried basil

  preheat oven to 400 degrees

Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl.  Add all seasoning and oil and mix with your hands.  Spread on a large sheet pan and cook for 25 minutes.  Then flip over the potatoes and cook another 15 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

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Greek Chicken Salad on Pita

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 clove fresh garlic minced
1 medium cucumber peeled, deseeded and chopped
24 ounces cooked chicken diced
4 roma tomatoes diced
3 ounces feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup Kalamata olives chopped
2 T fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste
pitas for serving
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Cauliflower Parmesan

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Vegetables 
3 large heads of cauliflower stemmed and cut vertically into 1 inch steaks
3 T extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
ground pepper
1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup grated parmesan divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup basil leaves torn if large
crushed red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 425
Arrange cauliflower in a singer layer on a sheet pan and brush both sides with olive oil
Season with salt and pepper
Roast flipping once, until cauliflower is tender and golden.

Top each cauliflower with marinar...
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Reuben Sandwich

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
Sandwich ingredients;
2 T Butter sofened
8 slices of marbled rye bread
8 slices of swiss cheese
3/4 pound of corned beef, thinly sliced
1/2 lb sauerkraut
1/4 cup thousand island dressing

Butter one side of the bread and place into a buttered hot skillet.  Cook like a grilled cheese.  
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccatta

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Entree 
4 chicken breast  If they are thick pound them out.
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour
2 T butter
2 T olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
2 whole lemons
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup capers
Chopped fresh parsley
Angel hair pasta

Heat 2 T of butter in a skillet over med high heat. 
Salt and pepper chicken breast and dredge in flour

Cook until done 165 degrees and remove from skillet
Add chicken stock,  juice from 2 lemons, heavy cream and capers.  Bring to a boil and return to medium/low heat.  Taste the sauce ...
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Flourless Chocolate Cake ( Very Good)

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Cakes 
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup ( 8 Tablespoons) butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 t salt
1 to 2 t espresso powder, optional
1 t vanilla
3 large eggs
1/2 cup cocoa powder 

Glaze

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream

Preheat oven to 375

melt the chocolate and butter a microwave works great or over low heat on top of the stove.  Transfer to a mixing bowl
stir in the sugar, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla.
Add eggs beating briefly until smooth.  Add Cocoa powder and mix until smoo...
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Cakes 
batter;
1 1/2 pounds butter
6 cups sugar
12 eggs
2 T vanilla
6 cups sour cream
9 cups flour (AP)
2 T baking powder

crumb topping
3 cups sugar
1 t salt
2 cups butter
6 cups flour
4 T cinnamon

Make batter:  Cream together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add sour cream, flour and baking soda.  
Crumb topping:  Mix together ingredients until crumbly.  Do not over mix.  Place 1/2 the batter in a greased pan.  Top with half of the crumb topping.  Top with remaining batter, with a skewer make swirls in the batte...
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lemon rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
2 T lemon juice
2 tsp butter
1 cup long grain rice
1/4 t dried basil
1/8 to 14 t grated lemon zest
1/4 lemon pepper

In a medium sauce pan bring water chicken broth lemon juice and butter to a boil stir in basil and lemon zest.  reduce heat. cover and cook until rice is done.  


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Fry batter for chicken wings and buffalo cauliflower

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
1 part cornstarch
1 part franks red hot
mix until it isn't lumpy.  I use more like 2 parts franks to one part cornstarch

cauliflower drizzle with butter and salt / pepper
don't put too much in fryer at a time.  Fry for 1 minute 30 seconds

Recipe from Henry. 
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Dry Rub for Ribs

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
14 cup brown sugar
2 t salt (kosher)
2 t black pepper
2 t smoked paprika
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1 t ground mustard
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t celery salt
1/4 t cayenne pepper

Mix together.  Will store in an air tight container for one month. 
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Homemade baked beans

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
1 # 10 can great Northern beans
2 # bacon cut and chopped
1 large onion chopped
1 jalapeno chopped
3/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup molasses
chicken stock 10 cups
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

cook bacon and onion, add jalapeno and cook until onions are soft. 
add beans
add stock 
add salt and pepper and place covered in a 250 degree oven for 6 to 8 hours
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Browsing Archive: April, 2021

BEST EGG ROLLS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Appetizer 
1 POUND GROUND PORK
1 t GROUND GINGER
1 t GARLIC POWDER
OIL FOR FRYING
2 T ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
2 T WATER
2 CUPS SHREDDED CABBAGE
2 OUNCES SHREDDED CARROTS
8 EGG ROLL WRAPPERS
2 T SESAME SEEDS OPTIONAL

SEASON PORK WITH SPICES.  HEAT IN A MEDIUM SKILLET STIRING UNTIL THE PORK IS COOKED THROUGHLY
HEAT OIL

MIX VEGETABLES AND ADD TO THE PORK MIXTURE. WRAP IN EGG ROLL WRAPPERS
MAKE A PASTE WITH WATER AND FLOUR TO SEAL THE WRAPPERS

DEEP FRY.  AND ENJOY.


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CHICKEN WITH APPLE SANDWICH

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
NEED APPLE CIDER VINAGRETTE RECIPE IN COLD SAUCES

MARINATE CHICKEN BREAST IN AN APPLE CIDER VINAGRETTE
GRILL MARK CHICKEN AND BAKE TO FINISH TO 165

SLICE GREEN APPLESE AS THIN AS POSSIBLE THEN JULIENNE.
ADD ENOUGHT VINAGRETTE TO SLIGHLY COAT

ON THE BREAD OF YOUR CHOICE ADD MAYO 
TOMATO SLICES ( SALT AND PEPPER YOUR TOMATO SLICES)
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
SWISS CHEESE.  
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EASY CREAMY MUSHROOMS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Vegetables 
2 T BUTTER
3 CLOVES GARLIC
16 OUNCES CREMINI MUSHROOMS THINLY SLICED
1/3 CUP HEAVY CREAM
1/2 t DRIED THYME
1/2 t OREGANO
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 T GRATED PARMESAN
2 T CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY

MELT BUTTER IN LARGE SKILLET, ADD GARLIC AND MUSHROOMS AND COOK STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.  COOK UNTIL BROWNEED AND TENDER
STIR IN HEAVY CREAM, HERBS AND SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.  BRING TO A BOIL REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER ABOUT 5 MINUTES.  ADD PARMEASON AND GARNISH WITH PARSLEY
SERVE IMMEDIATELY
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ZUCCHINI PIZZA CRUST

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Gluten Free 
2 1/2 CUPS SHREDDED ZUCCHINI SQUEESED DRY
2 LARGE EGGS
SALT AND PEPPER
RED PEPPER FLAKES TO TASTE
GARLIC POWDER 1/4 t
DRIED OREGANO 1/4 t
BASIL 1/4 t
1/4 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE
1 CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE

MAKE SURE AS MUSH MOSTIRE AS POSSIBLE IS REMOVED FROM THE ZUCCHINI.
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER
GREASE PARCHMENT PAPER OR A SLIP MAT WELL ON A SHEET PAN
PUT THE MIXTURE ON THE SHEET PAN AND BAKE UNTIL NICE AND GOLDEN BROWN

USE YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA SAUCE ( THERE IS ONE ON THIS BLOG THAT IS PRETTY DARN GOOD)

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ROASTED FETA AND QUINOA BOWL

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
1 BELL PEPPER DICED
1 RED ONION DICED
6 MED MUSHROOMS DICED
1 T OIL
6 CHERRY TOMATOES
3 1/2 OUNCE FETA CHEESE CUT INTO SLABS
1/2 CUP QUINOA

DRESSING
1 T PINE NUTS
1/4 CUP FRESH BASIL CHOPPED
2 T OLIVE OIL
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

TOSS THE PEPPER ONION AND MUSHROOM IN A DASH OF OIL AND PLACE THEM ON A BAKING SHEET.  ROAST UNTIL SLIGHTLY SOFTENED AND THEN ADD THE CHERRY TOMATOS.  TOP WITH THE SLABS OF FETA CHEESE AND RETURN TO THE OVEN FOR ABOUT 20 MORE MINUTES.  THE FETA SHOULD BE LIGHTLY BROWNED ON THE E...
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BACON CHEDDAR RANCH PINWHEELS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Appetizer 
8 PIECES BACON COOKED AND CHOPPED
COOKED AND SHREDDED CHICKEN A ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WORKS WELL 1 POUND
2 t GREEN ONION
1/2 CUP RANCH DRESSING
3 FLOUR TORTILLAS LARGE
1 CUP CHEDDAR CHEESE
8 OUNCES CREAM CHEESE

FILL A TORTILLA AND ROLL UP.  CUT INTO 2 INCH SLICES 
THESE ARE GREAT FOR AN APPITIZER OR A SANDWICH
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Popcorn shrimp tacos with coleslaw and Pico de Gallo

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
Popcorn shrimp ( you can standard bread small/med shrimp with panko if desired purchase 32 small -med shrimp have seasoned flour, egg wash and panko to dip them in.  I find it easier to just purchase popcorn shrim)

coleslaw
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
2 T lime juice
1 T lime zest
1 1/2 T honey
1 1/2 T fresh parsley chopped
1 1/2 T fresh cilantro chopped
2-3 T jalapenos chopped fine ( or you can used jarred jalapenos )
2 t ground cumin
3/4 t salt
Use about 3/4 of a 1 pound bag shredded coleslaw mix

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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
garlic butter
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 T parsley chopped

Mushrooms
5-6 large Portobello Mushrooms, stem and gills removed
5-6 mozzarella cheese balls thinly slice or can use shredded
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes thinly sliced
fresh basil as needed to garnish

Balsamic Glaze
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 t brown sugar optional

preheat oven to grill/broil setting on high
combine all of the garlic butter ingredients together in a small sauce pan and melt until garlic is fragrant
brush the bottoms of...
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chicken curry

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
olive oil for sauté
5 cloves garlic
10 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 pounds carrots med dice
1 1/2 pounds pineapple med dice
1 1/2 pounds sweet potato
1 head cauliflower cut bite size
3 red peppers julienne
3 green peppers julienne
2 yellow onions med dice
2 russet potatoes bite size and steamed

add curry and turmeric to chicken to coat before sautéing.
Sauté chicken and vegetables 
add coconut milk as needed to make a thick sauce
add the following seasonings to taste.
curry powder
cinnam...
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mango salsa

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Cold Sauces and Homemade Salad Dressings 
12 mangos
2 jalapeno
3/4 cup red onion
1 1/2 t minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
5 limes zested and juiced

peel and chop mango
dice jalapeno 
add onion, garlic cilantro lime juice, zest
stir gently and refrigerate for 1 hour before using.

can make this with pineapple, peaches, as well
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Mixed Ricotta for lasagna or manicotti

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
ricotta cheese or cottage cheese 5 lbs
eggs 5 each
parmesan cheese 1 cup
garlic powder 1 T
salt and pepper to taste
parsley 2 T
mozzarella cheese 1 pound shredded 

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southwestern chopped salad with cilantro lime dressing

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Salads 
5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup canned or fresh and cooked corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 T chopped cilantro
1 avocado diced
1/4 cup tortilla strips for garnish

Cilantro lime dressing
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves stems removed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic 
juice of one lime
1/4 cup salad oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 T apple cider vinegar

Combine all ingredients in a blender to make the salad dressing and blend until smooth ...
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GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Salads 
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce ( the thicker the better)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts', pounded to even thickness
8 cups chopped greens ( romaine or green leaf)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
2 avocados sliced
1 15 ounce can pineapple rings with juice ( divide the juice between marinade and dressing
cilantro roughly chopped

dressing 
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup oil
pineapple juice from the can of pineapple rings

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BLACKENED CATFISH

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Fish 
2 t CAYENNE PEPPER
2 t LEMON PEPPER
2 t GARLIC POWDER
2 t SALT
2 t PEPPER
1 POUND CATFISH FILLETS
2 T BUTTER
1 CUP ITALIAN SYLE SALAD DRESSING
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 
LIGHLY GREASE A MEDIUM BAKING DISH
MIX CAYENNE PEPPER, LEMON PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER WITH SALT AND PEPPER
BRUSH BOTH SIDES OF THE FISH WITH BUTTER.  RUB THE PEPPER MIXTURE ON BOTH SIDES
HEAT A HEAVY SKILLET OVER MED/HIGH HEAT ADD FILLETS AND FRY ABOUT 2 MINUTES ON BOTH SIDES UNTIL SLIGHLY BLACKENED
ARRANGE IN A SINGLE LAYER IN PREPARED BAKING DIS...
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PHILLY STEAK SANDWICHES

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
FOR LARGE SERVICE;
PHILLY STEAKS 12 LBS
ONIONS JULINNE 1 LB
RED PEPPER JULLINE1 LB
GREEN PEPPER JULINNE 1 LB
MUSHROOM SLICED 1 LB
SWISS CHEESE AS NEEDED

SAUTE MEAT AND RESERVE, SAUTE ONIONS, PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS
COMBINE MEAT WITH VEGETABLES.  PORTION IN APPROPRIATE SIZE FOR A HOAGIE BUT
COVER WITH CHEESE AND ALLOW TO MELT. 
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SOUTHWEST BEEF BURRITOS

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
2 TO 2 1/2 POUNDS TOP ROUND STEAK ( OR SIRLOIN) CUT INTO 1 INCH CUBES
2 T OIL
2 LARGE ONIONS CHOPPED
2 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
1 CAN ENCHILADA SAUCE (15 0Z)
1 CAN DICED TOMATOES
1 CAN GREEN CHILIES
SALT AND PEPPER
2 T FLOUR
1/4 CUP COLD WATER
FLOUR TORTILLAS
DICED TOMATOES, SLICED OLIVES, SHREDDED CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND SALSA AND QUACAMOLE FOR GARNISH
IN A LARGE SKILLET OVER MED HEAT BROWN MEAT IN OIL.  ADD ONIONS, GARLIC AND COOK FOR 2 MINUTES.  ADD ENCHILADA SAUCE, ...
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VEGETABLE WELLINGTON WITH CHICKPEAS AND QUINO

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
1 CUP COOKED QUINOA
1 CAN 15 OUNCE CHICKPEAS, RINSED AND DRAINED
2 T  BUTTER 
1/2 CUP CARROTS DICED
1/2 CUP YELLOW ONION DICED
1/2 CUP GREEN PEPPER DICED
1 CUP MUSHROOMS DICED
1 CLOVE GARLIC DICED
1 1/2 CUP ITALIAN SESAONED DRY BREAD CRUMBS
2 T WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1 SHEET PHYLLO DOUGH OR PUFF PASTRY

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375
PUREE CHICKPEAS IN A FOOD PROCESSER AND MIX WITH COOKED QUINOA
MELT BUTTER IN A LARGE SKILLET AND ADD CARROTS, ONIONS AND PEPPERS COOK UNTIL SOFTEND
ADD MUSHROOMS AN...
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DE CONSTRUCTED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Chicken, poultry and such 
4 CHICKEN BREAST
1 CUP FLOUR
1/2 t GARLIC SALT
1/2 t KOSHER SALT
1/2 t GROUND PEPPER
2 EGGS BEATEN
1/2 CUP MILK
1 CUP BREAD CRUMBS
1 1/2 t ITALIAN SEASONING
1 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE GRATED
1 T OLIVE OIL
1 T BUTTER
4 SLICES OF COUNTRY HAM SHREDDED AND DEEP FRIED
4 SLICES SWISS CHEESE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350
POUND CHICKEN BREAST FLAT
COMBINE FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, SALT AND PEPPER IN A SHALLOW PAN
MIX EGGS AND MILK IN A SHALLOW PAN
COMBINE BREAD CRUMBS AND ITALIAN SEASONING WITH PARMESAN CHEESE IN A SHALLOW PAN
DREDGE THE...
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Baked Ravioli

Posted by Penny Moline on Thursday, April 29, 2021, In : Entree 
1 T OLIVE OIL
1-1/2 T MINCED GARLIC
1 t THYME
1/2 t OREGANO
1 CAN STEWED TOMATOES (14.5 OZ)
I CAN DICED ITALAIN FLAVORED TOMATOES (14.5 OZ)
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 POUNDS FROZEN RAVIOLI
1/4 CUP PARMEASON CHEESE
2 CUPS MOZZARELLA 

PREHEAT OVEN TO 425
HEAT OLIVE OIL IN A LARGE SAUCE PAN. ADD MINCED GARLIC AND SAUTEE, ADD SALT AND PEPPER
ADD SPICES AND TOMATOES.  BREAK UP TOMATO CHUNKS WITH A SPOON AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. OR USE A STICK BLENDER TO BLEND IF YOU LIKE IT SMOOTH
COOK THE RAVIOLI IN BOILING WATER...
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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL WITH LIME CILANTRO RICE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
CHICKEN SAUCE
2 T OLIVE OIL
2 CLOVES GARLC
1 T HONE
1/4 t GROUND CUMIN
2 CHIPOTLE CHILIES IN ADOBO SAUCE
1/4 t SALT
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND MARINATE CHICKEN  
2 CHICKEN BREASTS


RICE
1 1/2 CUPS LONG GRAIN RICE
2 1/2 CUPS WATER
2 T LIME JUICE
1/2 T VEGETABLE OIL
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1/4 CUP FRESH CILANTO CHOPPED
ADD RICE, AND WATER TO A SAUCE PAN AND BRING TO A BOIL.  COVER AND SIMMER UNTIL RICE IS TENDER.  ADD SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE ADD LIME JUICE AND OIL TOGETHER AND MIX WELL.  ADD FRESH CILAN...
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KFC STYLE COLESLAW

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
8 CUPS FINELY DICED CABBAGE 
1/4 CUP DICED OR GRATED CARROTS
2 T MINCED ONION
1/3 CUP SUGAR
1/2 t SALT
1/8 t PEPPER
14 CUP MILK
1/2 CUP MAYO
1/4 CUP BUTTERMILK
1 1/2 T WHITE VINEGAR
2 1/2 T LEMON JUICE

CABBAGE SHREDDED FINELY
MIX SAUCE TOGETHER AND POUR OVER CABBAGE AND CARROTS AND ONIONS 
REFRIGERATE


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salmon piccata

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salmon 
24 OUNCES SKINLESS SALMON FILETS
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1/4 CUP FLOUR
2 T BUTTER
1 T VEGETABLE OIL
2 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED
1/3 CUP DRY WHITE WINE EXTRA STOCK
1 CUP CHICKEN STOCK
1 t CORNSTARCH
3 T FRESH LEMON JUICE
2-4 T CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY TO SERVE
LEMON SLICES FOR GARNISH

SEASON SALMON WITH SALT AND PEPPER.  DREDGE IN FLOUR TO EVENLY COAT.
MELT 1 T BUTTER IN SKILLET.  ADD OIL
SEAR SALMON FOR 4 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE. SET ASIDE (KEEPING SALMON WARM)
MELT REMAINING BUTTER IN PAN.  SAUTE GARLIC ADD WINE SCR...
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Philly cheese steak cheese bread

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Beef 
8 ounces rib eye cooked
salt and pepper to taste
1 T canola oil
1 T Worcestershire sauce
2 T butter
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 yellow onion sliced
4 oz. mushrooms sliced
1 loaf French bread cut in half length wise
8 ounces provolone cheese sliced

preheat oven to 400 degrees
add salt and pepper to the steak
heat canola oil in a cast iron  skillet
add steak and cook for 2 minutes or unitl meat has a good sear
remove from pan add butter
add bell peppers
add onion and mushrooms to ban

Spread mayo over both slic...
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PATTY MELTS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
1 STICK BUTTER
1 LARGE ONION SLICED IN JUILEENE
1 1/2 POUND GROUND BEEF
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
WORCHESTERS HIRE SAUCE TO TASTE
8 SLICES RYE BREAD
8 SLICES SWISS CHEESE

caramelize the onions in better. cook the hamburger pattys until done.  I like to add a mayo with mustard sauce on the patty melt then put the cheese down.  spread the rye bread with butter and grill like a grilled cheese.
 
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CALIFORNA ROLL (ALTON BROWN)

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
JUICE OF 1/2 LEMON
1 MEDIUM AVOCADO SLICED INTO 1/4 INCH THICK PIECES
4 SHEETS NORI
1/2 BATCH SUSHI RICE ( RECIPE FOLLOWS
1 SMALL CUCUMBER PEELED SEEDED AND CUT INTO MATCH STICKS
4 CRAB STICK
PICKLED GINGER FOR SERVING
WASBI FOR SERVING

SUSHI RICE
2 CUPS SUSHI OR SHORT GRAIN RICE
2 CUPS WATER, PLUS WATER FOR RINSING RICE
2 T RICE VINGEAR
2 t SUGAR
1 T KOSHER SALT
PLACE THE RICE INOT A MIXING BOWL AND COVER WITH COOL WATER.  SWIRL THE RICE IN THE WATER AND POUR OFF REPEAT 2 TO 3 TIMES.
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GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COCONUT LIME PEANUT SAUCE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Pork 
1 PORK TENDERLOIN
1 CUP COCONUT MILK
2 T BROWN SUGAR
2 T SOY SAUCE
2 T LIME JUICE
1/2 t RED PEPPER FLAKES
1/2 t GROUND CORIANDER
1/2 t GROUND CUMIN
3 t LEMON GRASS
1 T GRATED GINGER
1 SHALLOT MINCED
1/4 CUP CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS AND POUR OVER PORK TENDERLOIN.  RESERVE SOME OF THE MARINADE  LET MARINATE 3-24 HOURS
GRILL TENDERLOIN UNITL COOKED

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
1 POUND CUCUMBERS ENGLISH PEELED AND HALVED CUT INTO 1/4 INCH SLICES
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 T LIME JUICE
2 T SUGAR
2 SMALL S...
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THAI CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
DRESSING;
1 CLOVE GARLIC
1/3 CUP CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
3 T HONEY
2 T SOY SAUCE
2 T LIME JUICE
2 T RICE VINEGAR
2 T SUNFLOWER OIL OR CANOLA
1 t SEMASE OIL
1/4 t SRIRACHI
WARM WATER AS NEEEED
PROCESS IN A FOOD PROCCER OR BLENDER.  ADJUST SESAONINGS.

SALAD
NAPA CABBAGE OR ROMAINE OR COMBO
3-4 CUPS SHREDDED CHICKEN COOKED
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED RED BELL PEPPER
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED CARROTS
CILANTRO LEAVES FOR GARNISH

POUR DRESSING OVER SALAD AND ENJOY

NOTE;  WE HAVE MADE THIS WITH CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN BREAST AS WELL.


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OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Breakfast 
10 CUPS WHITE BREAD CUT INTO SQUARES
8 OUNCES CREAM CHEESE SOFTENED
8 LARGE EGGS
1 1/2 CUPS MILK
2/3 CUPS HALF AND HALF
1 CUP MAPLE SYRUP
1/2 t VANILLA
POWDERED SUGAR FOR GARNISH

SPRAY A 13X9 INCH BAKING DISH
IN LARGE BOWL BEAT THE CREAM CHEESE UNTIL SMOOTH.  ADD IN EGGS, BEATING ONE AT A TIME
ADD MILK, HALF AND HALF, SYRUP, VANILLA.  POUR OVER BREAD
PRESSING DOWN TO MAKE SURE THE BREAD IS COVERED.  
COVER AND REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT.

NEXT MORNING ALLOW CASSEROLE TO COME TO ROOM TEMP.  PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 A...
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CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
CILANTRO LIME MARINADE
1 CUP CILANTRO LEAVES
4 GARLIC CLOVES PEELED
3 T LIME JUICE
2 T OLIVE OIL
1 tsp EACH CHILI POWDER, GROUND CUMIN, ONION POWDER
1/2  tsp EACH PAPRIKA, SALT, PEPPER, SIGER
1/4 t CAYENNE PEPPER
WHISK ALL TOGETHER OR USE A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER 
RESERVE 2 T FOR BASTING
ADD CHICKEN TO REMAINING MARINADE REFIGERATE 2-10 HOURS
GRILL CHICKEN 

SALAD 
1 LARGE HEAD ROMAINE LETTUCE CHOPPED
1 CUP CHERRY TOMATOES HALVED
1 CUP BLACK BEANS
CORN FORM TWO EARS OF SWEET CORN
1/2 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CH...
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COCONUT CHICKEN SALAD WITH WARM HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Salads 
4 CHICKEN BREAST OR 6 CHICKEN TENDERS
6 T SHREDDED SWEETENED COCONUT
1/4 CUP PANKO
2 T CRUSHED CORNFLAKES
1/3 CUP EGG WHITES BEATEN
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
PAN SPRY
6 CUPS BABY MIXED GREENS
3/4 CUP SHREDDED CARROTS
1 LARGE TOMATO SLICED
1 SMALL CUCUMBER SLICED

VINEGARETTE
1 T OIL
1 T HONEY
1 T WHITE VINEGAR OR BALSAMIC
WHISK ALL INGREDIENTS FOR VINEGARETTE TOGEHER AND SET ASIDE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375
COMBINE COCONUT FLAKES, PANKO, CORNFLAKES AND SALT AND PEPPER IN A BOWL
LIGHTLY SEASON THE CHICKEN
DIP CHICKEN INT...
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CHICKEN CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD WRAPS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
3 CUPS COOKED CHICKEN SHREDDED
1/2 CUP DRIED SWEETENED CRANBERRIES (CRAISENS)
1/2 CUP PECANS
3/4 CUP CHOPPED CELERY
1/2 CUP MAYO
SALT AND PEPPER
1 t CHOPPED PARSLEY
4 LARGE TORTILLA FOR WRAP

COMBINE CHICKEN, CRANBERRIES, PECANS AND CELERY
STIR TO COMBINE
ADD MAYO AND SEASONINGS
WRAP IN TORTILLA AND ENJOY
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ROASTED CRANBERRY AND POMEGRANATE SALSA

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Cold Sauces and Homemade Salad Dressings 
12 OUNCES FRESH CRANBERRIES
1/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 CANNED CHIPOTLE CHILI CHOPPED
1 LIME, ZESTED AND JUICED
1 CLOVE GARLIC MINCED
1 JALAPENO CHOPPED FINE AND SEEDED
1 POMEGRANATE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

PLACE THE CRANBERRIES, BROWN SUGAR, CHIPOTLE CHILE, LIME, ZEST AND JUICE, GARLIC AND JALAPENO ON A SHEET PAN
SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER
ROAST IN A 450 DEGREE OVEN AND ROAST UNTIL THE CRANBERRIES ARE BURSTING ABOUT 15 MINUTES
REMOVE FROM OVEN AND COOL
ADD POMEGRANATES AND CHECK SEASONING


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QUINOA SWEET POTATO TACO'S

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
2 T OLIVE OIL
1/2 SMALL SWEET ONION CHOPPED
1 CLOVE GARLIC MINCED
1 LARGE SWEET POTATO PEELED AND CHOPPED
SALT AND PEPPER 
1 1/2 CUPS COOKE QUINOA
1 CAN DICED TOMATOES
2 t CHILI POWDER
2 CANNED CHIPOTLE CHILIES MINCED
1 T CHIPOTLE IN ADOBO FROM THE CHIPOTLE CHILI CAN
1 t PAPRIKA
1 t CUMIN
1 t BROWN SUGAR
1 t CAYENNE OR TO YOUR TASTE
1 CUP COOKED BLACK BEANS
1 LIME JUICED
1 SMALL BUNCH CILANTRO CHOPPED
6-8 TORTILLAS WARMED
1 AVOCADO SLICED
1 CUP SHREDDED CHEESE
COTIJA CHEESE CRUMBLED FOR TOPPING 

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RICE PILAF 2 QUARTS

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
BUTTER 2 OZ
ONION 2 CUPS
CELERY 1 CUP
CARROTS 1 CUP
MUSHROOMS 1 CUP

RICE 2 QTS
STOCK 1 GAL 1 PINT
SALT 1 T
PEPPER 1 t
BAY LEAVES 3 EACH
SAGE 1 1/2 t
BUTTER 1 OZ

SAUTE VEGETABLES IN BUTTER RESERVE MUSHROOMS
ADD RICE AND SAUTEE
ADD STOCK, SPICES AND HERBS
BRING TO A BOIL, COVER TIGHTLY AND BAKE 350 CONVECTION OVEN 30 MINUTES
REMOVE FROM OVEN AND FLUFF FOR SERVICE
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Hawaiian Rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
BUTTER 2 OUNCES
ONION 1 LB 4 OZ
CELERY 2 LB 3 OZ
PEPPERS 12 OZ
PINEAPPLE 1 LB 1 OZ
RICE 2 QT
STOCK 1 GALLON
SALT 2 T
PEPPER 2 t
BAY LEAVES 6 EACH
HERBS 1 T
PINEAPPLE JUICE 2 CUPS 

BUTTER SOLID TO TASTE
GREEN ONIONS
PARSLEY CHOPPED

PREPARE VEGETABLES
SAUTE VEGETABLES IN BUTTER RESERVING PINEAPPLE
ADD RICE COAT WITH BUTTER AND SAUTE
ADD STOCK, SPICES AND HERBS
ADD PINEAPPLE JUICE
BRING TO A BOIL.  COVER TIGHTLY AND BAKE FOR 30 MINUTES AT 350 CONVENTION OVEN
ADD BUTTER AND STIR IN GREEN OINIONS AND PARSELY
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COPYCAT EGG BITES

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Breakfast 
8 EGGS LARGE
8 T COTTAGE CHEESE
4 OZ CHEDDAR CHEESE
6 STRIPS OF COOKED BACON
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
2 t TABASCO SAUCE

BLEND INGREDIENTS IN A BLENDER
SPRAY NON STICK MUFFIN TIN
DIVIDE INTO THE MUFFIN TIN EVENLY
BAKE 350  UNTIL DONE
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PRETZEL PIZZA

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
2 1/4 t DRY YEAST
2 T GRNULATED SUGAR
1 t SALT
1 1/2 CUP WARM WATER
4 CUPS FLOUR
1/4 C BAKING SODA
2 CUPS WARM WATER
KOSHER SALT AS NEEDED
1 CU CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE
1 1/2 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
PEPPERONIS AS NEEDED
1/8 CUP SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE
OREGANO TO TASTE ( DRIED)
1 T BUTTER, MELTED

DISSOLVE THE YEAST, SUGAR AND SALT IN THE 1 1/2 CUP WARM WATER
STIR IN THE FLOUR AND KNEAD UNTIL SMOOTH
PLACE DOUGH IN A WELL OILED BOWL AND LET RISE 1 HOUR
PREHEAT OVEN TO 425
DISSOLVE BAKING SODA IN 2 CUPS OF WARM W...
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SWEET PORK

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
3 POUNDS PORK SHOULDER OR BUTT
16 OUNCE COKE DIVIDED
1/2 CUP WATER
1 t GARLIC SALT
1/8 t PEPPER
1 CAN DICED GREEN CHILIES 4 OUNCES
1 CAN RED ENCHILIDA SAUCE 10 OUNCE
3/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR

SPRAY INSIDE OF A LARGE CROCK POT OR DUTCH OVEN.  PLACE ROAST INSIDE.  POUR 8 OUNCES OF THE COKE OVER THE PORK ALONG WITH THE WATER
ADD GARLIC SALT SALT AND PEPPER  AND COVER WITH LID.  COOK ON HIGH (CROCKPOT) FOR 6 HOURS.
rEMOVE THE PORK FROM THE CROCK POT AND SHRED THE PORK.
IN A BLENDER OR FOOD PROCESSOR BLEND THE REM...
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SPICY HONEY BRUSHED CHICKEN GLAZE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
GARLIC POWDER 2 t
CHILI POWDER 2 t
SALT 1 t
GROUND CUMIN 1 t
PAPRIKA 1 t
GROUND RED PEPPER 1 t
CHICKEN BREAST  OR THIGHS
COOKING SPRAY
HONEY  6 T
CIDER VINGEAR 2 t

MIX INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND BRUSH OVER CHICKEN.  REFRIGERATE FOR 2 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT AND GRILL  UNTIL COOKED
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MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DILL GREEK YOGURT SAUCE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
SAUCE
1 GARLIC CLOVE MINCED
1 CUP CHOPPED FRESH DILL
1 1/4 CUP GREEK YOGURT
1 T OLIVE OIL
JUICE OF /2 LEMON
PINCH CAYENNE PEPPER
SALT TO TASTE

CHICKEN
5 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
1/2 t PAPRIKA
1/2 t ALL SPICE
1/2 t GROUND NUTMEG
1/4 t GREEN CARDAMON
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
5 T OLIVE OIL DIVIDED
8 BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST OR THIGHS
1 MEDIUM RED ONION, SLICED
JUICE OF 1 TO 2 LEMONS

MAKE THE YOGURT SAUCE BY ADDING INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND MIXING UNTIL SMOOTH COVER AND REFRIGERATE

FOR THE CHICKEN
MIX TOGETHER 3 T OLIVE OI...
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MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
1 CUP CHOPPED FRESH BASIL\
1/2 CUP CHOPPED FLAT LEAF PARSLEY
1/4 CUP CHOPPED DILL
2 T CHOPPED FRESH OREGANO
3 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
1 t LEMON ZEST
1/2 CUP LEMON JUICE
1 t KOSHER SALT
1/2 t RED PEPPER FLAKES
1/2 t BLACK PEPPER
3/$ CUP OLIVE OIL

MIX TOGETHER POUR OVER MEAT, BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, FISH, SEAFOOD DO NOT MARINATE FOR LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES.  THE LEMON JUICE WILL COOK THE MEAT. 
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MEDITERRANEAN OLIVE CHICKEN

Posted by Penny Moline on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, In : Entree 
3/4 CUP CHOPPED GREEN OLIVES
1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL
2 T FRESH LIME JUICE
1 T MINCED GARLIC
2 t HONEY
1/2 t LIME ZEST
1/2 t RED PEPPER FLAKES
1/2 t DRIED OREGANO
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
4-5 POUNDS CHICKEN, BONE IN SKIN ON
1/4 CUP DRY WHITE WINE
2 t CORNSTARCH OR POTATO STARCH

MIX TOGETHER CHOPPED OLIVES, OLIVE OIL, LIME JUICE, GARLIC, HONEY, LIME ZEST, RED PEPPER FLAKES, AND OREGANO.  SEASON THE MARINADE WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
SPRINKLE THE CHICKEN WITH SALT AND PEPPER

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CILANTRO LIME MEXICAN RICE

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
1 CUP BASMATI RICE
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1 1/2 CUP WATER
1/2 CUP CILANTRO CHOPPED
1 LARGE LIME, JUICED
1 JALAPENO SEEDED AND FINELY DICED

ADD RICE AND SALT TO MEDIUM SAUCE PAN. ADD WATER AND BRING TO A BOIL.  REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER UNTIL RICE IS COOKED

ADD CILNATRO, LIME JUICE AND JALAPENO.  ADJUST SEASONING 
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BEST EVER ZUCHINNI PIZZA CRUST

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Entree 
2 1/2 CUPS ZUCCHINI GRATED AND SQUEESED DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS
2 LARGE EGGS
1/4 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE
1 CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE
SALT AND PEPPER 
CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES TO TASTE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400

MIX  ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER
FORM INTO A ROUND CRUST AND BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN AND HOLDING TOGETHER

CAN BE FROZEN AFTER COOKED TO USE LATER

ADD YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA INGREDIENTS ON TOP OF THE ZUCCHINI CRUST AND BAKE UNTIL CHEESE IS BUBBLY  
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Crispy Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
3 lbs yukon gold or red potatoes or a mix of both and quartered
4 T olive oil
1/2 T dried oregano
1 t kosher salt
1 t dried minced onion
3/4  t dried thyme leaves
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
12 t dried marjoram
1/2 t dried basil

  preheat oven to 400 degrees

Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl.  Add all seasoning and oil and mix with your hands.  Spread on a large sheet pan and cook for 25 minutes.  Then flip over the potatoes and cook another 15 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

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Greek Chicken Salad on Pita

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 clove fresh garlic minced
1 medium cucumber peeled, deseeded and chopped
24 ounces cooked chicken diced
4 roma tomatoes diced
3 ounces feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup Kalamata olives chopped
2 T fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste
pitas for serving
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Cauliflower Parmesan

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Vegetables 
3 large heads of cauliflower stemmed and cut vertically into 1 inch steaks
3 T extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
ground pepper
1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup grated parmesan divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup basil leaves torn if large
crushed red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 425
Arrange cauliflower in a singer layer on a sheet pan and brush both sides with olive oil
Season with salt and pepper
Roast flipping once, until cauliflower is tender and golden.

Top each cauliflower with marinar...
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Reuben Sandwich

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Sandwiches 
Sandwich ingredients;
2 T Butter sofened
8 slices of marbled rye bread
8 slices of swiss cheese
3/4 pound of corned beef, thinly sliced
1/2 lb sauerkraut
1/4 cup thousand island dressing

Butter one side of the bread and place into a buttered hot skillet.  Cook like a grilled cheese.  
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccatta

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Entree 
4 chicken breast  If they are thick pound them out.
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour
2 T butter
2 T olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
2 whole lemons
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup capers
Chopped fresh parsley
Angel hair pasta

Heat 2 T of butter in a skillet over med high heat. 
Salt and pepper chicken breast and dredge in flour

Cook until done 165 degrees and remove from skillet
Add chicken stock,  juice from 2 lemons, heavy cream and capers.  Bring to a boil and return to medium/low heat.  Taste the sauce ...
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Flourless Chocolate Cake ( Very Good)

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Cakes 
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup ( 8 Tablespoons) butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 t salt
1 to 2 t espresso powder, optional
1 t vanilla
3 large eggs
1/2 cup cocoa powder 

Glaze

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream

Preheat oven to 375

melt the chocolate and butter a microwave works great or over low heat on top of the stove.  Transfer to a mixing bowl
stir in the sugar, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla.
Add eggs beating briefly until smooth.  Add Cocoa powder and mix until smoo...
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Cakes 
batter;
1 1/2 pounds butter
6 cups sugar
12 eggs
2 T vanilla
6 cups sour cream
9 cups flour (AP)
2 T baking powder

crumb topping
3 cups sugar
1 t salt
2 cups butter
6 cups flour
4 T cinnamon

Make batter:  Cream together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add sour cream, flour and baking soda.  
Crumb topping:  Mix together ingredients until crumbly.  Do not over mix.  Place 1/2 the batter in a greased pan.  Top with half of the crumb topping.  Top with remaining batter, with a skewer make swirls in the batte...
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lemon rice

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
2 T lemon juice
2 tsp butter
1 cup long grain rice
1/4 t dried basil
1/8 to 14 t grated lemon zest
1/4 lemon pepper

In a medium sauce pan bring water chicken broth lemon juice and butter to a boil stir in basil and lemon zest.  reduce heat. cover and cook until rice is done.  


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Fry batter for chicken wings and buffalo cauliflower

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
1 part cornstarch
1 part franks red hot
mix until it isn't lumpy.  I use more like 2 parts franks to one part cornstarch

cauliflower drizzle with butter and salt / pepper
don't put too much in fryer at a time.  Fry for 1 minute 30 seconds

Recipe from Henry. 
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Dry Rub for Ribs

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Marinades and Rubs 
14 cup brown sugar
2 t salt (kosher)
2 t black pepper
2 t smoked paprika
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1 t ground mustard
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t celery salt
1/4 t cayenne pepper

Mix together.  Will store in an air tight container for one month. 
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Homemade baked beans

Posted by Penny Moline on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, In : Starches, Sides, Potatoes and Grains 
1 # 10 can great Northern beans
2 # bacon cut and chopped
1 large onion chopped
1 jalapeno chopped
3/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup molasses
chicken stock 10 cups
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

cook bacon and onion, add jalapeno and cook until onions are soft. 
add beans
add stock 
add salt and pepper and place covered in a 250 degree oven for 6 to 8 hours
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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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