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Written By: kittencal on September 29, 2009 No Comment
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I most always also add in fresh sauteed mushrooms when I make this and a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup may also be added in, it is best to use all the same chicken pieces so that they cook at the same time, I make this using all skin on chicken thighs…
Serve with cooked rice or noodles and pass more Parmesan cheese at the table!

Servings 6

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds chicken thighs

salt and fresh ground black pepper (I use seasoned salt)

oil, as needed

3 tablespoons butter

2 medium onions, chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme (or use 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped)

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to heat level)

4 large garlic cloves, minced (garlic lovers can use more)

1/4 cup all purpose flour

4 cups chicken broth (can use half broth and water but it will not be as good)

1/3-1/2 cup dry white wine, or to taste

2 pounds small potatoes, peeled and quartered (do not cut the potatoes too small or they will get to soft while cooking)

2 (14 ounce) cans canned corn kernels, drained

3 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (more to sprinkle on top after cooking)

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————–

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil with butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat.

Brown the chicken on all sides (about 4 minutes per side) then transfer to a large bowl.

To the same pot add in onion, red chili pepper flakes and thyme; saute until onions are softened (about 8 minutes)

Add in garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.

Add in flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.

Whisk in the chicken broth and wine; bring to a boil, whisking continuously.

Add in potatoes, carrots and corn; mix to combine, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add in cream and Parmesan cheese; mix until blended.

Add the chicken back to the pot along with any juices from the bowl; partially cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked and the veggies are tender (about 45-50 minutes, or longer seasoning with more salt and pepper about halfway through cooking time).

After cooking sprinkle more Parmesan cheese over the top and pass more at the table.

Serve from the skillet.

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Written By: kittencal on September 27, 2009 One Comment
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This dish may be assembled and refrigerate for up to 2 days in advance and will save you time and oven space for your holiday dinner but don’t wait until the holidays to make this, this makes a ton but the leftover potatoes may be frozen in small plastic containers, when ready to use just just thaw in microwave

Servings 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

12-15 medium russet potatoes, peeled (do not slice the potatoes, leave whole)

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 cup butter (cut into cubes, can use more if desired)

2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————

Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.

Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon white vinegar until just fork-tender (do not cook the potatoes until very soft just until a fork goes easily into the potatoes all the way) drain and place in a large bowl.

Using an electric mixer beat the hot potatoes until just semi smooth and still a little chunky (I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this).

Add in cream cheese, sour cream, butter,  salt and black pepper. continue beating until combined and smooth.

Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.

If desired you may sprinkle the top lightly with paprika, then allow to come down to room temperature.

Cover and refrigerate for up to 24-48 hours (the potatoes must be completely cooled before covering).

When ready to bake.

Bake uncovered for in a preheated 350 degree F oven about 25-30 minutes or hot.

If desired sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to oven to melt (about 3 minutes).

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

Written By: kittencal on September 27, 2009 No Comment
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Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

Servings 12

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

2/3 cup melted butter

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1/2 cup confectioners sugar

1 tablespoons light cream (or as needed to make glaze)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

In a bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs with brown sugar and cinnamon until combined (you may want to start with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and add in more if desired) then mix in the walnuts; set aside.

In a bowl using an electric mixer prepare the cake mix according to the package directions.

Pour half of the batter into greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle the top of the cake batter with half of the graham cracker mixture.

Top with remaining cake batter, then remaining streusel over the top.

Bake in a preheated oven for for 40-45 minutes or until the cake tests done.

Cool completely.

In a small bowl whisk confectioners sugar with light cream and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the top of the cooled cake.

Written By: kittencal on September 27, 2009 No Comment
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This makes a great homemade  syrup, you may double or even triple all amounts

Yield 1-1/4 cups

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract or pure vanilla extract

Instructions:——————————————–

  1. In a small saucepan combine both sugars with salt, flour and cinnamon.
  2. Add water and bring to a boil over medium heat whisking constantly until bubbly and thickened.
  3. Remove from heat then stir in butter and maple or vanilla extract
  4. Serve warm or refrigerate.

Written By: kittencal on September 27, 2009 No Comment
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This recipe was developed using only full-fat sour cream and butter so I cannot promise the same results using low-fat or no-fat sour cream or using shortening in place of butter, either of the following may be gently mixed in after the mixing of the sour cream; 1 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup  chocolate chips, raisins or dried fruit

Yield 12 scones

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup sour cream

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or use 1 teaspoon vanilla)

1 teaspoon baking soda

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (or use 2 semi-heaping teaspoons)

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 – 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1 cup very cold butter (cut into small cubes)

vanilla glaze (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.

In a small bowl blend the sour cream with the egg, vanilla and baking soda; set aside while making the rest of the recipe.

In a large bowl mix together the flour with sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt and cinnamon (if using).

Using a pastry blender cut in cold butter cubes.

Add in the sour cream mixture; mix JUST until moistened.

At this point you may gently mix in any desired fruit.

Roll or pat the dough into about a 1 to 1-1/2-inch thick round.

Cut dough into 12 even wedges.

Place the wedges onto the prepeared baking sheet about 2-inches apart.

Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the the bottoms are browned.

Drizzle the top of each warm scone with glaze if desired or when the scones are cooled dust lightly with confectioners sugar.

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

Written By: kittencal on September 23, 2009 No Comment
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One of the best pumpkin soups!

Servings 6

Ingredients:

8 slices bacon

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (optional or adjust to suit taste)

1 large potato, chopped (or 2 medium)

2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth

2 cups canned pumpkin puree

2 cups light cream or milk (or use 1 cup each milk and light cream)

3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste (I use seasoned salt)

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

sour cream

Instructions:——————————————-

In a large saucepan cook the bacon until crisp; remove and crumble (do not drain the bacon fat).

Add in the onion to the bacon fat and saute for about 3 minutes.

Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook for 2 minutes.

Add in the chicken broth chopped potato and pumpkin; simmer over medium-low heat until the potato is soft; remove from heat and cool.

Puree half of the mixture at a time in a blender or a food processor until smooth, then return to the saucepan.

Add in the light cream, nutmeg, salt and black pepper; heat through.

Ladle into bowls and dollup with sour cream, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Written By: kittencal on September 22, 2009 No Comment
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This recipe is courtesy of Fluffster on Recipezaar.com, the recipe with reviews may also be found HERE
Fluffster writes…
Here’s a delicious recipe for the holidays! What’s better than ham and raisins and pineapple, brown sugar, and, well, just read the recipe! LOL! Times do not include heating time for ham.

35 min | 15 min prep

Servings 12

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs canned ham (fully cooked)
  • 1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons rum

Instructions:———————————————

  1. Heat ham according to instructions.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients except rum in saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Turn down heat. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in rum.
  6. Brush on ham the last 30 minutes of heating.
  7. Serve remainder as sauce.

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