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Perfectly Fried Pickles

Ingredients 16 ounces, Dill Pickle Chips ½ cup Flour, self-rising ¼ cup Corn Starch ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Sugar 1/2 cup Cold Beer 1 quart Vegetable Oil Instructions Place the sliced pickles on the paper towels and dry each side Combine the dry ingredients in […]

Cream Italian Cake

Delight in the rich flavors and creamy texture of Cream Italian Cake, a decadent treat that blends the simplicity of white cake with the indulgence of coconut and pecans. This dessert is a fusion of moist layers filled and frosted with a velvety cream cheese buttercream, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty crunch. […]

Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds total ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for seasoning ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided, plus more for seasoning ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup white onions, finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups brown mushrooms, ½” […]

Potatoes, Polish Sausage And Sauerkraut In The Crockpot

This comforting dish combines the robust flavors of Polish sausage, tender potatoes, and tangy sauerkraut, all simmered together in a convenient crockpot. Perfect for busy days, this one-pot meal infuses your home with mouthwatering aromas while allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully. Easy to prepare, it’s a hearty and satisfying option for family dinners or […]

Chicken and Stars Soup (No Chicken Meat)

Chicken and Stars Soup (No Chicken Meat) Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 clove garlic ⅓ cup carrot, shredded or tiny diced ⅓ cup celery tiny diced or thinly sliced 4 cups chicken stock (see note for veg version) 2 cups water 1 cup pastina or stelline pasta ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion […]

Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies

Ingredients 1 egg 1/4 cup butter (1/2 cup stick) 6 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup hot water 1 cup oats 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg 1 cup total mix-ins: dried cranberries, […]

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients: 12 ounces dried spaghetti or other long, thin pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 5 large garlic cloves minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined 1 large lemon juice and zest 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or more kosher salt and freshly ground […]

Garlic Chili Shrimp with Smoked Paprika

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tsp chili flakes (less if really hot) 4 large cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup dry sherry 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, diced ¼ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika 1 tablespoon finely […]

Pork And Bean Soup

Ingredients 1 lb ground pork 2 anaheim chilis (or poblano peppers–groceries often seem to get these confused), seeded with ribs removed, diced 1 sweet onion, diced 3 cups chicken stock 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp garlic 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked salt (or sea salt if you don’t have the […]

Crack Chicken Sliders

Crack Chicken Sliders Ingredients: 16 oz cream cheese (2 packages, each 8 oz), softened to room temperature 1 oz packet of dry ranch dressing mix 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ⅓ c green onions, thinly sliced 2½ c boneless and skinless chicken breast, cooked and finely shredded 12 oz bacon, […]