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Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Johnny
Simple grilled pork chops with a slightly sweet sauce
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops 6 4 oz. portions
- salt and pepper
Combine ketchup, honey, soy sauce and garlic.
Set aside.
Lightly season pork with salt and pepper.
Marinate chops in sauce for atleast 30 minutes but up to 12 hours is ok.
Cook chops on greased grill 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from medium-hot coals or on medium setting, basting with sauce often, for about 5 minutes on each side or until meat is cooked through.
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/print?id=59311
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Ginger Glazed Mahi
Johnny
I love fish.
Prep Time 2 hours hrs
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
- 2 mahi mahi fillets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gingerroot finely grated
- 1 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil reserved
Mix all ingredients in a ziploc bag and add fish. Leave in fridge to marinate for up to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400.
In an oven safe skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil on medium high heat.
Place fish in skillet, but be careful--it will splatter a bit.
Leave the fish to sizzle away for 5 minutes.
Flip the fish over and place entire pan in the oven for 15 minutes.
http://www.food.com/recipe/ginger-glazed-mahi-241455
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie
Johnny
These are definitely my favorite chocolate chip cookie!!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 1 C butter
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C packed brown sugar
- 1 t vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 C oatmeal split
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 t baking soda
- 2 C chocolate chips
Mix butter, sugar, broswn sugar, vanilla and eggs
Blend 1/2 oatmeal (1 1/4 C) in blender until powdered
Add oatmeal to salt, baking powder and baking soda
Add wet ingredients and chocolate chips to dry ingredients
Mix until combined
Place rounded tablespoons on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Paula Dean's Broccoli Salad
Johnny
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 1 head broccoli
- 6 to 8 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cut into very small chunks
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem.
Remove the tough stalk at the end and wash broccoli head thoroughly.
Cut the head into flowerets and the stem into bite-size pieces.
Place in a large bowl.
Add the crumbled bacon, onion, raisins if using, and cheese.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/broccoli-salad-recipe/index.html
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Best Ever Sloppy Joes
Johnny
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup catsup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon steak sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
In Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, celery, and green pepper until meat is done; drain.
Add all remaining ingredients.
mix well.
Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
http://www.food.com/recipe/best-ever-sloppy-joes-30579
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Carne Asada
Johnny
Very good marinade to make carne asada
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 1/4 C Minced cilantro
- 2 serrano chiles
- 1 T minced garlic
- 1 T sugar
- 1/2 T coriander ground
- 1/2 T oregano
- 1 T cumin
- 2 t salt
- 2 pureed kiwi
- 4 lbs flank steak
Mix everything except steak together in a large zip type bag
Marinate overnight
Grill steak until desired doneness (about 5 minutes per side)
Cover steak with foil and let set for 10 minutes
Slice steak thinly across the grain
*Haven't tried it but this would probably work decently with round steak or other normally "tough" steaks.
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Chickent and Keilbasa Cheese Soup
Johnny
Awesome with crusty bread
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
- 1 ½ cups onions diced
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 – 14.5 oz. can chicken stock
- 1 qt. milk
- 2 lbs. Velveeta real stuff, not fat free, cubed
- 2 boneless chicken breasts cubed
- 1 beef kielbasa sliced
Sauté onions in butter over medium high heat until onions are translucent. About 5 minutes.
Slowly add flour, stirring continuously. Trying for an almost paste like consistency.
Slowly add chicken stock, stirring continuously.
Slowly add milk, again stirring continuously.
Once milk is added, heat until soup starts to thicken. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pan. (about 10 minutes)
While soup is thickening, cook cubed chicken until no pink shows. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until it starts to brown.
Slowly add cubed Velveeta to soup. Add a little, stir, add a little more, stir again.
After Velveeta is added and has fully melted, add chicken and kielbasa.
Stir everything well to combine
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Homemade Corned Beef or Venison
Johnny
I like this more than the store bought corned beef
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Total Time 7 minutes mins
Course Corned Beef
Cuisine Irish
- 2 to 3 pound brisket
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 C canning and pickling salt
- 1/2 C tenderizing salt Morton's Tenderquick
- 3 T sugar
- 2 T mixed pickling spice
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 whole black peppercorns
- 4 cloves garlic mixed
Combine all ingredients except meat in a pot and heat just to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool back down to room temp.
Place meat in a non-reactive container (glass, ceramic or ziplocs) and pour in cooled brine solution. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 days (thinner cuts for 4, thicker for 6). Stir up the meat at least once a day.
When ready to cook, dump out he mixture and rinse off the meat. Place meat and fresh water in a pot and heat to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer approximately 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours until meat falls apart.
Optional: For a saltier, stronger result, save a couple cups of the brine solution and add to the fresh water when cooking.
Optional: Instead of cooking on the stove top, cook in a crock-pot on low for approximately 8-10 hours.
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Frog Eye Salad
Johnny
Awesome!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Side dish dessert salad
Cuisine American
- 1 C Sugar
- 2 T flour
- 2 1/2 t salt
- 1 3/4 C unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 T lemon juice
- 3 quarts water
- 1 T vegetable oil
- 1 16 oz. package acini di pepe pasta
- 3 11 oz. cans mandarin oranges drained
- 2 20 oz. cans pineapple tidbits drained
- 1 20 oz. can pineapple crushed
- 1 8 oz. container frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 C miniature marshmallows
- 1 C shredded coconut
In a sauce pan, combine sugar, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pineapple juice and eggs. Stir and cook over medium heat until thicekend. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and cool to room temperature.
Bring water to a boil, add oil and remaining salt. Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Mix well and refrigerate overnight or until chilled. Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut.
Toss and serve.
Posted by MontanaVike on September 9th, 2013
Chicken/Turkey Tetrazinni
Johnny
Perfect for Thanksgiving leftover turkey
Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
- 1 lb. pasta cooked
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms
- 1 stick butter
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1 large onion sliced
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 4 c. chicken broth
- 2 c. light cream
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 4 c. diced chicken cooked
- 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. Slice the mushrooms 1/8 of an inch thick and sauté in 2-3 tablespoons of the butter, along with sliced onion, and chopped garlic until lightly browned. Combine the remaining butter with flour and add chicken broth, stirring over low heat until thickened. Add the cream, salt, pepper, sherry, and garlic powder.
Divide the sauce in half. And one half of the chicken meat, and half of the mushrooms and cooked pasta. Butter a casserole dish and turn the pasta mixture into the casserole leaving a well in the center of the pasta.
Turn remaining cooked chicken half into the center of the pasta mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Optional: may also top with butter to breadcrumbs and grated cheddar or American cheese.
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