Written By: kittencal on October 30, 2011 Leave a 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.

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Written By: kittencal on October 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
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I have some additions listed you have a choice to add in one or add in all of them

Servings 4-6

Ingredients

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup (undiluted and divided)

3 cups hot mashed potatoes

1 pound ground beef (can use half beef and pork sausage meat)

1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, optional or adjust to heat level

2-3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms, drained (use whole or sliced)

1 1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (your choice of veggies)

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Additions:

3/4 cup beef broth (combined with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to thicken the beef mixture)

1 cup corn kernels

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup Heinz chili sauce or ketchup

1/2 package dry onion soup mix or 2 tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet Browning sauce

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————-

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Grease a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch square baking dish.
Step 3
For potato topping; combine half of the can of cheddar cheese soup with hot mashed potatoes; set aside.
Step 4
In a skillet brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion, garlic and crushed chili flakes; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese (can use more than 1 cup shredded cheese).
Step 5
In a skillet brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion, garlic and crushed chili flakes; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese (can use more than 1 cup shredded cheese).
Step 6
Meanwhile cook mixed veggies according to package directions; drain well then add to beef mixture along with the remaining half of the condensed cheese soup.
Step 7
Add in your choice of one or all of the additions then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Spoon meat mixture into prepared baking dish; spread the hot mashed potato mixture evenly over top.
Step 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown.
Step 10
Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top then allow to melt (can use more cheese if desired).
   

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Written By: kittencal on October 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
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These are no-fail if you follow the instructions making sure that the buttermilk is very cold when adding in the melted butter this will form small clumps of semi hardened butter that is needed for the success of these biscuits I have suggested in the instructions to put the buttermilk in the freeze. If you don’t have any buttermilk just mix 1-1/2 tablespoons white vinegar with milk to equal 1 cup then allow to sit for 10 minutes mixing often, for garlic lovers add in 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder adding in some dried herbs is a great addition… these are best served still warm

 

Yield 12 biscuits

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons white sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup cold butter (no substitutes!)

2 tablespoons melted melted (for brushing on biscuits after baking)

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————-

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (400 degrees F for air-convection oven).
Step 2
Generously grease a medium baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
Step 3
In a large bowl combine the flour with the next 4 dry ingredients, then mix in the cheese.
Step 4
Melt 1/2 cup butter in the microwave or on top of the stove, allow to cool at room temperature for 5 minutes while chilling the buttermilk.
Step 5
Place the buttermilk in the the freezer for 5-7 minutes or until very cold but not frozen (the buttermilk needs to be very cold before adding in the melted butter).
Step 6
Mix in the 1/2 cup melted butter to cold buttermilk; stir until butter forms small clumps (stir for about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes).
Step 7
Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients; stir gently using a spatula until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Step 8
Scoop 1/4-cup batter onto prepared baking sheet spacing the dough about 1-1/2 inches apart.
Step 9
Bake for about 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 10
Brush the hot biscuits with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.

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Written By: kittencal on October 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
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One of my favorite pork roast recipes, and may also be made successfully cooked in the oven at 325 degrees F, if you like lots of gravy then double the  cranberry sauce and French dressing
Servings 6
INGREDIENTSS:

1 pork loin roast  (about 3 to  3-1/2 pounds)

5 tablespoons oil, divided (or use as much as needed)

1/2 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

fresh ground black pepper

1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

garlic cloves (optional or use as many as desired, I use lots!)

1/3 cup French dressing

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray is the best to use

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————

Using a strainer separate the dried onions from the dry powder; place the dry onions in a small bowl.

Heat about 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Rub the roast all over with 2 tablespoons oil or more if desired, then season the pork loin with the onion soup powder, black pepper and garlic powder.

Brown the roast on all sides in hot oil then allow to cool slightly or enough for easy handling if stuffing with the garlic cloves (if your cloves are very large I suggest to slice in half).

Make small slits all over in the roast, then stuff with garlic cloves (this is only optional).

Place the roast in the slow cooker.

In a bowl whisk the French dressing with the cornstarch until smooth then add in the cranberry sauce and dried onions; mix until combined.

Pour the mixture over and around the pork.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for about 7-8 hours or until the pork reaches internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

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Written By: kittencal on October 11, 2011 Leave a 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.

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Written By: kittencal on October 10, 2011 Leave a Comment
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Before you think about making a prime rib roast invest in a good meat thermometor as the internal temperature not the time is your best guarantee for desired donensss, use nothing else but only fresh garlic a little salt and lots of fresh ground black pepper for this or you could use 1 teaspoon garlic salt using any other spices will take away the flavor nothing else is needed, cooking on very high heat then reducing the temperature will seal in all the meat juices to produce the most tender and flavorful prime rib, this actually is the method that a lot of the higher end restaurants use to make there prime rib and is the method I always use when I make prime rib roast at my home, the cooking time stated on the recipe is for a 3-4 pound prime rib, you can use this method for a larger prime rib and increase the cooking time please see bottom of directions, for a perfectly cooked prime rib roast a meat thermometer inserted in the roast should read about 140 degrees for medium-rare doneness, it is advised not to cook prime rib more that medium-rare… Important using more that the specified amount of salt will draw out the juices from the roast, you could add a little more but it is best to salt the meat after it is cooked, using a minimum amount of salt will insure a juicy tender prime rib roast, 1 teaspoon or less of salt will be fine and remember to remove your roast from the fridge about 2 hours before cooking

Servings 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

4 pounds center-cut prime rib roast (leave a layer of fat on the top for flavor

8 garlic cloves, sliced in half (or use as many as you like)

fresh ground black pepper (use lots!)

1/2 teaspoon white salt (can use up to 1 teaspoon or can use seasoned salt)

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 cups beef stock

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————

Step 1 Using a knife, poke small holes all over uncooked roast, and insert a half of a clove of fresh garlic in the hole (as many holes and as much garlic as desired
Step 2 Cover roast, and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3 The next day, remove the roast from fridge and uncover; let sit out at room temperature for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours (this is an important step to relax the meat fibers, it will make for a more tender juicy roast, the length of counter-time will depend on the size of your roast).
Step 4 Set oven to 450°F and allow the oven to preheat for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Step 5 Season the roast with only a small amount of salt but lots of fresh ground black pepper pepper (that’s all nothing else but a little salt and fresh ground black pepper, using any other spices will take away the flavor from the prime rib!).
Step 6 Place the roast fat-side up on a rack in a shallow-sided pan, then insert a meat thermometer in the middle of the roast but not touching any rib bones.
Step 7 Roast uncovered at 450°F for 20 minutes (a few more minutes won’t hurt)
Step 8 After 20 minutes of high heat cooking reduce heat to 350°F and continue to roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes OR until the meat thermometer reads 130°F for rare doneness OR 140°F for medium-rare doneness, that is the way a prime rib really should be served, check your roast after 1 hour cooking time.
Step 9 *NOTE* It is strongly advised to remove the roast slightly before desired degree of doneness is achieved as the roast will continue to rise in temperature several degrees after removing from the oven.
Step 10 Remove meat to a carving board.
Step 11 Cover loosely with foil and allow let rest (DO NOT CUT INTO ROAST for at least 20 or more minutes or all juices in the meat will flow out).
Step 12 While the roast is resting prepare the au jus; place the roasting pan on top of the stove over high heat.
Step 13 Add in the wine; cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring and scraping any brown bits.
Step 14 Add in the beef stock; cook and reduce the juice by half (this might take about 20 minutes).
Step 15 Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 16 Slice roast (just before serving!) and drizzle with some of the juice.
Step 17 *NOTE* if desired you can cover the roast loosely with foil the first hour and then uncover and cook for the remaining time.
Step 18 APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES for the prime rib cooked at 350°F after the 20 minute cooking time at 450°F. ——- Rare; cook 12-13 minutes per pound or to 130°F. Medium-rare; cook 14-16 minutes per pound or to 140°F (I would not recommend cooking a prime rib any more than medium-rare). Since every oven cooks differently cooking times are only approximate.
Step 19 SUGGESTED SERVING PORTIONS PER PERSON —-for a generous serving of prime rib roast you should figure on 2 people per rib, that means if you plan to serve 6 people you should be able to do so with 3 ribs/ eight people with 4 ribs/ do not bother with less than 3 ribs anything less than that is not a roast but rather a steak and would be better treated as such.You will also find this recip on Recipezazz.com
Written By: kittencal on September 29, 2011 Leave a Comment
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Slow oven roasting makes these ribs tender and delicious, if you like lots of sauce then double the sauce amounts, meaty prime rib bones or beef short ribs both work well, this will also work well using a beef chuck roast or a pork roast

Plan ahead there is a 24-48 hour refrigeration time

Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 ounce) bottles ketchup

1/2 cup maple syrup or 1/2 cup honey

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

4-6 large garlic cloves, minced

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

hot sauce or cayenne pepper, to taste

4 pounds meaty beef ribs

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, except the beef, and adjust seasonings to taste (the sauce should have a good balance of sweet and savory flavors).

Place the ribs in a large bowl, and coat with the sauce.

Cover, and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, turning the ribs every so often.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Drain the ribs (reserving the sauce).

Place ribs in a large roasting pan bone-side down; brush with sauce

Bake for 30 minutes; remove from oven and turn the ribs over, brush with additional sauce then bake for another 30 minutes.

Turn one more time, brush with the remaining sauce, and bake for another 35-40 minutes, or until ribs are tender (basting often with sauce).

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