The Recipe Thread (NON-CANNABIS RECIPES)

[FriedaMae]

You are a most excellent researcher! I looked/searched online, called the extension Service, asked friends, researched old/new cookbooks...very little info and recipes I found did not appeal to me..then voila!

Thank you!
FM

[Vicki]

Traditional Deviled Eggs

7 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Salt and pepper, for taste
Paprika, for garnishing
Sweet gherkin pickles sliced, for garnishing
Pimentos, for garnishing

Halve 7 eggs lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a small bowl.

Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish, and mustard. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Fill egg whites evenly with yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika, pickles, and pimentos. Store covered in refrigerator.

[Vicki]

Fried Chicken with Pecan-Honey Glaze

1 (3 1/2-pounds) frying chicken, cut up, or your favorite chicken parts
2 large eggs
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Vegetable shortening or vegetable oil
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1/2 cup honey
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Brown paper bag


Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Beat the eggs in a 9 by 13-inch dish. Lay the chicken pieces in the dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Turn the chicken and season the other side, then slosh the chicken parts around in the egg until well coated.

Put enough shortening or oil in a cast iron pan or electric skillet to come just halfway up the sides of the chicken parts. Heat the shortening or oil just until smoking, about 375 degrees F. Put the flour in a paper bag, add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat well.

Remove the chicken with tongs and place it in the hot fat. Cover the pan, leaving a crack for steam to escape, lower the heat to 325 degrees F for electric skillet, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken with tongs, cover again (leaving the lid open just a crack), and cook for 10 minutes longer. Very large pieces may need to be cooked a little longer. Drain the chicken on paper towels and transfer to a platter.

To make the glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the honey until well blended. Bring to a simmer and add the pecans. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle the glaze over the hot fried chicken and serve.

[Vicki]

Great Grilled Quesadillas

1/2 cup Mexican style shredded cheese
4 flour tortillas
1/4 cup thick 'n chunky salsa
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Preheat grill to medium heat. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. cheese onto half of each tortilla; top with 1 Tbsp. each of the salsa and green onion. Fold tortillas in half; press lightly to secure.

Grill 1 to 2 min. on each side or until cheese is melted and quesadillas are lightly browned on both sides.

Cut each quesadilla in half to serve.

Serve each quesailla with 2 Tbsp. sour cream and additional salsa.

**You can add grilled chicken, steak or fish.

[Vicki]

Grilled Summer Fruit

Nonstick spray
3 firm, but ripe nectarines, halved, pitted
3 firm, but ripe purple/black plums, halved, pitted
3 firm, but ripe red plums, halved, pitted
6 metal skewers or thick wooden skewers soaked in water 30 minutes
3 tablespoons sugar
*Other fruit substitutions can be apricots and peaches

Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 1 piece of each fruit on each of 6 skewers so that the cut sides line up and lay flat. Sprinkle the sugar over the cut sides of the fruit. Let stand until the sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.

Place the fruit skewers on the grill cut side down. Grill the fruit until it is heated through and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Transfer 1 fruit skewer to each plate and serve.

[ctwalrus]

ok i need a good ass omelet right now i have an omelet itch that cant be scratched with just any old omelet it has to be amazing

[Vicki]

**I hope you have a well stocked kitchen.

Western Omelette

12 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 ounces boiled ham (in one piece), cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 scallions (white and green), roughly chopped
1/2 cup grated white cheese (about 2 ounces), such as Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Gouda (optional)


In a small bowl, beat together 3 of the eggs and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a small non-stick skillet, with tight-fitting lid, over medium heat. Add the peppers and cook, covered, without stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Uncover and raise the heat to medium-high. Add the ham and scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until hot, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Melt a nut-sized piece of the remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add 1/4 of the pepper mixture. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant rubber spatula, until just cooked, about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and, using the rubber spatula, smooth over the top of the omelette so that it evenly covers the inside of the skillet. If using the cheese, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons over the omelette. Let rest for 30 seconds until the omelette has set.

Using the rubber spatula, fold the omelette in half, and transfer to a warmed plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 omelettes in all.

Cook's Note: If you like your eggs well-done, cover the pan with the lid after you've smoothed over the eggs, and let it rest for 30 seconds.

**You can also add mushrooms to this as well.

[ctwalrus]

that was amazing but i added like 4 slices of bacon

[Vicki]

Originally Posted by ctwalrus

that was amazing but i added like 4 slices of bacon

I'm glad you liked it. It's ok to make substitutions.

[Vicki]

Originally Posted by LesFex

Hello,

Great place to start!!!!..I like to cook different kinds of recipes..I keep on trying varieties of items..Thanks for all good recipes. Surely I m going to try all these.

If you have any requests, let me know.