Category Archives: AMERICAN RECIPES

Nov
22
2016

Thanksgiving menu ideas

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Here are some Thanksgiving menu ideas from Countryliving. You can find more ideas and all the recipes here: www.countryliving/thanksgiving-menus/

The retro menu:

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Main Course:

Herb and citrus butter roasted turkey

Sides:

Apple-walnut stuffing

Maple meringue sweet potato casserole

Green bean casserole with fried shallots

Rosemary-port cranberry sauce

Desserts:

Chocolate brown sugar butter cake with spiced pumpkin frosting

Salted caramel peanut butter fudge pie

The traditional family menu:

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Starters:

Cheese plate with nuts and dried fruits

Main Course:

Rosemary-sage roast turkey

Side Dishes:

Cornbread and apple dressing

Cranberry sauce

Fresh green bean casserole

Glazed pearl onions and shallots

Oven-roasted beets

Desserts:

Pumpkin mousse

Cinnamon and vanilla fruit compote

Assorted pies and cakes

Coffee and chocolates

The Southern menu:

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Appetizers:

Collard and Brussels-sprout salad

Main Course:

Sage-butter roasted turkey

Sides:

Cornbread dressing

Citrus-cranberry sauce

Caramelized-onion galette

Skillet green beans

Potato gratin

Roasted sweet potatoes and carrots

Buttermilk biscuits

Dessert:

Pecan pie

 

Apr
19
2016

Best ever chocolate brownies recipe

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Ingredients:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder
11 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
5 eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the sides and bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and cocoa powder together.

3. Put the chocolate, butter and instant espresso powder in a large bowl and set it over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Turn off the heat, but keep the bowl over the water and add the sugars. Whisk until completely combined, then remove the bowl from the pan. The mixture should be room temperature.

4. Add 3 eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Add the remaining eggs and whisk until combined. Add the vanilla and stir until combined. Do not overbeat the batter at this stage or your brownies will become like a cake.

5. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the chocolate mixture. Using a rubber spatula (not a whisk), fold the flour mixture into the chocolate until just a bit of the flour mixture is visible.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs sticking to it. Let the brownies cool completely, then lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

7. Store at room temperature in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.

Nov
27
2015

Turkey noodle casserole recipe – for Thanksgiving leftovers

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▶ Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe – Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Special – YouTube.

Ingredients for 6 Servings:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (10-oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon garam masala, or curry powder
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
1 cup shredded pepper Monterey jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 ounce package dry egg noodles
3 cups diced cooked turkey
1 bag of potato crisps, crushed into crumbs
Note: 375° Farenheit = 200°C

 

Nov
14
2015

Caramel baked apple

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Ingredients for 2:

  • 2 crisp apples
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 caramels

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • To get the blooming apple look, you need to cut the apples. Slice off the top ¼ of the apples. Scoop out the core. Then, use a thin knife to make two deep circular cuts around the center of the apple. Next, turn the apple over and make narrow cuts all the way around the apple. Flip it back over and you can see all of the cuts.

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  • Place the apples in an oven safe dish and put two caramels into the center of each apple.

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  • Heat butter and brown sugar in the microwave for 30 second, stir and continue heating for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir in flour and cinnamon. Divide the mixture over the top of the two sliced apples.

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  • Bake at 375°F (180°C, Thermostat 6) for 25-30 minutes. (Check apples after 25 minutes and continue cooking until tender. Some big apples can take 45 min to 1 hour to soften.)
  • Remove from the oven and use a large spoon to move the apples into bowls.

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Sep
18
2015

How to make mini corn dogs

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What you’ll need:

2 cups all-purpose flour (plus a bit extra for coating the hotdogs before dipping in batter)

3/4 cup ground yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup white sugar

2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1-1/2 cups milk

2 eggs

2 packages hot dogs (beef, chicken or pork, your choice!)

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking soda. Add in the milk and eggs and mix well until no lumps are remaining.

Cut hotdogs into 1/3 (thirds). Coat in flour and shake to remove excess.

In a saucepan, heat oil to 350°F. Dip the hot dogs into the batter and carefully put into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. When done, place onto a paper towel lined plate or wire rack. Serve with ketchup, mustard, cheese or whatever dipping sauce you prefer. Makes 48 mini corn dogs. Enjoy!

via How to Make Mini Corn Dogs!! – YouTube.

Jul
03
2015

Kentucky fried potatoes recipe

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Here are the secret ingredients for the spice mix:

 

  • 75 g plain flour
  • 2 tsp (teaspoon) salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

▶ Awesome Kentucky Fried Potatoes Recipe – Titli’s Busy Kitchen – YouTube.