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Written By: kittencal on December 9, 2011 No Comment
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Garlic lovers can add in 2 teaspoon garlic powder in with the dry dressing mix

INSTRUCTIONS:

24 chicken wings or drumsticks

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (less, if desired)

3 tablespoons white vinegar

2  to 3  packages dry Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix (or as needed)

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease a baking sheet.
In a bowl combine melted butter, vinegar and hot sauce.
Dip chicken in mixture first in butter mixture allowing any excess to drip off, then coat into the dry dressing mix.
Transfer coated wings or drumsticks to baking pan.
Bake for 35-45 minutes (for wings) 45 minutes for drumsticks or unti cooked.

Written By: kittencal on October 30, 2011 No Comment
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This is just as good if not better that the ones made in muffin tins and will also work using this using melted butter in place of the pan drippings of coarse  the pan drippings have better flavor,  the complete batter is baked in one pan then sliced into eight pieces

Plan ahead the batter needs to sit for 1 hour before using or you may refrigerate the batter overnight but you must allow it to come down to room temperature before using and for best result all ingredients should be room temperature

Servings 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs, room temperature

3/4 cup water, room temperature

1/2 cup beef pan drippings (or can use melted butter)

3/4 cup milk, room temperature

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————-

Mix the flour and salt together in a medium bowl.

Make a well in the middle of the flour; add in milk and whisk until smooth.

Add in eggs and beat until blended.

Add in the water and continue beating until the mixture is light and frothy.

Set the mixture aside for about 1 hour (or you may cover and refrigerate overnight, if the batter has been refrigerated then it must come down to room temperature before using).

When your roast beef is ready to come out of the oven, get ready to use the prepared batter.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (allow to heat for 10 minutes, the oven must be hot).

Pour 1/2 cup roast beef drippings (or melted butter) into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Place the pan in the oven until the drippings in the pan sizzle.

Pour the prepared batter over the hot drippings and bake for 30 minutes (or until the sides have risen and are golden brown (DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR WHILE BAKING!).

Slice into 8 equal pieces and serve immediately.

You will also find this recipe on www.recipezazz.com

Written By: kittencal on October 11, 2011 No Comment
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If you don’t mind using canned soup (and I sure don’t!) this is quick easy and very tasty! I have also made this using  small cooked meatballs instead of the cooked sausage meat and let them simmer in the soup, both are great!

Since the dry packaged rice mix has lots of sodium I recommend using low-sodium condensed soup and use only half a package of the dry rice mix or your soup will be to thick, the soup thickens after  sitting

 I keep cooked bulk sausage in my freezer to have ready for recipes (such as this one!)

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed low-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed low sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted

2 cans half and half cream or full-fat milk (use the cans from the soup)

cooked crumbed sausage meat (use as much as you like)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 (133 gram) package Knorr Side Kicks (Harvet Chicken flavor)

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

 

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————

In a medium saucepan whisk both soups with the half and half cream until smooth and combined; add in garlic powder, cooked sausage,  half a package of the dry rice mix and black pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix in Parmesan cheese at the end and more pepper if needed.

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

 

 

 

 

Written By: kittencal on September 23, 2011 No Comment
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This gravy may be made using canned chicken broth or defatted chicken or turkey pan drippings and also may be made using beef drippings or canned beef broth, if you are using chicken or turkey drippings from the pan defat in a fat separator firstly then if needed add in fat-free chicken broth or water to equal 2 cups there is no need to add in the bouillon powder and garlic powder with the drippings just heat on top of the stove in a saucepan and continue with the flour/milk mixture

Yield about 2-1/2 cups

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups fat-free chicken broth (or defatted pan drippings and if needed add in chicken broth to measure 2 cups)

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (can omit)

3 teaspoons OXO chicken bouillon granules (or 1 small envelope, omit the granules if using pan drippings)

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for a thicker gravy uncrease 1 tablespoon)

1/2 cup fat-free milk (or for a creamier flavor use 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk)

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————–

In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan combine broth with black pepper, garlic powder and bouillon granules; cook stirring over medium-low heat until at a simmer.

In a small bowl whisk flour with milk until smooth; add into simmering broth and cook whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.

Season with more black pepper if needed.

You will also find this recipe and more of my favorites on Recipezazz.com

Written By: kittencal on September 17, 2011 No Comment
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Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

This is all mixed in one bowl well except the cracker topping, and also works well using cooked turkey

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

3/4 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)

1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 celery rib, finely diced

1/2 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)

1/2 teaspoon each seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

20 saltine crackers, crushed 

2 tablespoon butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the condensed soup with mayonnaise, garlic powder and lemon juice until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Mix in cooked chicken, rice, water chestnuts, celery, onion, seasoned salt and pepper.

 Transfer to baking dish.

Combine the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.

Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

You will also find this recipe and many more of my favorites on Recipezazz.com

Written By: kittencal on September 1, 2011 No Comment
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I have been making this for years and still enjoy it, it’s a pretty simple recipe and you can adjust all amounts to your taste

You could use olive oil but the flavor may be overpowering, I recommend to use a mixture of cooking oil and butter, I most usually make the spaghetti a day ahead and refrigerate

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked thin spaghetti

6 large garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, or adjust to taste

3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

3 tablespoon butter

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley, or to taste

salt and pepper, to taste

fresh grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————–
Cook spaghetti to just a little over halfway cooked (do not cook until soft!) drain and rinse under very cold water then drain well again (at this point you may place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use).
In a large skillet heat oil with butter over medium heat.
Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook for about 3 minutes.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet; using tongs lift and mix while heating.
Season with salt and pepper, then mix in parsley.
Toss with Parmesan cheese.
You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

Written By: kittencal on September 1, 2011 No Comment
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Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

This is not a marinade it’s to be rubbed on grilled or skillet steaks the last few minutes of cooking time, amounts listed is enough for four steaks

INGREDIENTS:

10 medium garlic cloves, finely minced

1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice (preferably fresh but bottled will work okay)

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

small pinch cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————

In a processor, process all  ingredients pulsing a few times until combined.

Brush steaks with garlic mixture during the last few minutes of cooking.

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