Stove-top Macaroni and Cheese | Evil Shenanigans - Baking & Cooking Blog Forget the boxes, the mixes, and don’t even think of waiting an hour for macaroni and cheese on a week night. I have the super-fast solution for homemade macaroni and cheese, and it is SO good. I have something of an addiction to macaroni and cheese. The recipe I am about to share with you makes the creamiest macaroni and cheese I have ever made, and it is nearly as fast as making the stuff in the box. One thing I feel I must add is that you really should grate your cheese fresh. Also, if you are watching your figure, as so many of us are, you can use reduced-fat cheese (this you must grate yourself, reduced-fat ready-grated cheese will not work). Stove-top Macaroni and Cheese Author: Kelly Jaggers (Adapted from Cooks Illustrated) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Cook the pasta according to package directions, but reduce the cooking time by one minute. Serve immediately. © 2009 – 2012, Evil Shenanigans – Baking & Cooking Blog.
Mmm...is for Mommy: Easy Barbecued Ribs I’ve never cooked ribs before. It’s something I’ve left to the pros, like my favourite, favourite, favourite BBQ joint, Boneheads BBQ. When we were out shopping Thursday night though, there was a pretty good deal on some small packs of pork back ribs, so I decided to give it a go. Friday morning, I remembered that there was a barbecue rib recipe in my new America’s Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution cookbook and I knew it was going to be what I used. Like most good slow cooker recipes, this one does have a couple extra steps, but I loved that the extra steps were after the slow cooking, not before, because sometimes my cooking skills at 8 AM are not the sharpest. The original recipe is fairly large and should be made in a large oval slow cooker. Easy Barbecued Ribs In a small bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, cayenne and S&P. Now comes the only stove/oven work involved, we need to reduce the sauce and then brown the ribs under the broiler. Enjoy!
Parmigiano Panko Herb Encrusted Chicken Breasts This is my version of Italian Fried Chicken. Well I am a Southern girl after all & do love fried chicken so I thought this would be a good marriage of the two! I’ve been crazy for Panko lately & just love the texture & crunch that it gives, all the while being light & airy! Crazy I know, but true. These cook oh so quickly too because of the thinness of the chicken, so keep an eye on them. Use your judgment with the amount of cheese and panko you’d like to add. I prepared these with Peperonata the other evening and just loved the flavors together! Want another great way to make this? Try making Parmigiano Panko Chicken and Honey Biscuits! Baci! Parmigiano Panko Herb Encrusted Chicken Breasts What You Will Need: 4-6 chicken breasts (enough for your family) olive oil panko flakes – enough for breading 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano Reggiano – grated 2 tablespoons dried basil salt/pepper What To Do: Trim chicken breasts of any excess fat.
Garlicky Baked Fries I’m never going to make garlic potato fries any other way. These garlic fries, win hands down as the best garlic french fries I’ve ever made. Plus they are baked – so I won’t feel too guilty if I make it every time I’m craving for some potato comfort. When I read that there is garlic infused oil involved, my heart skipped a beat (in a good way, not the way oil would otherwise treat your heart). I got down to making them immediately. crispy golden baked fries These garlic fries are incredibly simple to make and are so full of flavour. crunchy potato skin Garlic Fries Adapted from: Lottie + Doof Ingredients: 8 garlic cloves, minced or grated 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 russet potatoes (about 8oz each), each cut into 12 wedges 3 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Tools:Microplane to grating the garlic warm and soft interior Tagged as: garlic, garlic baked fries, savory bakes, sides
Perfect Mac-n-Cheese « My Cooking Quest November 13, 2008 by joejhorn A few weeks ago I started a quest for some good mac and cheese. Nancy makes a killer mac-n-cheese but I wanted my own. My first attempt was with a Jamie Oliver version that didn’t include a bechamel sauce but instead called for mixing the cooked pasta with the cheese and then baking it. The second version, I made a few nights ago for my best bud Chad, Nancy and the boys. Chad is up from San Francisco and has been visiting for the past week. Last night was particularly funny though since you can customize your player characters. Well back to the mac-n-cheese. Chad, who is like me, super-competitive and a bit of a perfectionist said “Let’s do it again and do it right this time!” Perfect Mac-n-Cheese (serves 4 as a side dish) 8 ounces penne pasta (half a box)2 cups Beecher’s Flagship Cheese Sauce (see below)1 ounce Cheddar, grated1 ounce Gruyere cheese, grated1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove from the heat. Like this:
Roasted Garlic Pizza I had originally un-published this post as part of the purge but after repeated emails asking where the post went, I decided to re publish. Ever since I tried kickpleat's pizza dough recipe, we've had different pizzas probably once a week. Our favorite, however, is the roasted garlic. It's incredibly simple, very tasty, and deliciously inexpensive. You probably have all of the ingredients in your kitchen right now. Try it - and please, let me know what you think!! The Easiest Pizza Dough In The Worldeverybody loves sandwiches 1 packet yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)1 cup warm water2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons olive oilcornmeal Preheat oven to 400F. Sprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal and press dough into it to your desired thickness. Roasted Garlic Pizza 1 recipe Easiest Pizza Dough In The World1 head garlicolive oilsalt & peppershredded mozzarella cheeseoregano Preheat oven to 400F. Keeping head of garlic whole, peel away loose papery exterior.
Garlic Butter Rolls › shutterbean For those of you who swoon over garlic twisty bread but can’t bring yourself to order whole pizza to make the delivery worthwhile, this one’s for you! They are scrumptious! Dip some in marinara or serve them with a salad and pasta! You could also eat them alone, directly from your kitchen counter. No one will know. Promise. To push them over the edge of deliciousness, I am going to tuck a little bit of Parmesan cheese in the middle of each roll before I form them into little dough balls next time! I used Trader Joe’s plain pizza dough for this batch! Start by mincing 4 cloves of garlic. While your dough is getting to room temp, get your muffin tin ready and put some oil in a little bowl. Cut the dough into 12 pieces. Put a pinch of garlic on top. Brush the tops with olive oil and place in the oven for 15-18 mins. Here’s what they look like after 17 minutes in my oven. Dip them in a bowl of melted butter and parsley. You have yourself a very delicious little garlic knot/roll. Makes 12
Oven Fried Chicken This recipe takes more effort to write than it does to make. So, so simple, it is also pretty inexpensive, versatile and relatively diet friendly. Oh yeah – it tastes reeeeeeally good! That is kind of important. The amounts I am giving you here were sufficient for 3 medium sized chicken breasts. Mix Trim the chicken beast of fat and other nasty bits. and gently pound to an even thickness Till it looks like this Place each one in the buttermilk mixture Make sure you use a dish that is wide enough so that all of the chicken can lie flat. In another shallow dish – again I use pie plates for this – combine bread crumbs and seasonings. Stir till evenly combined Take each breast, one at a time, from the buttermilk [leave all the buttermilk on there - no shaking it off or anything]and place it in the bread crumb mixture. Using a spoon, cover the top with bread crumbs and press all over the surface lightly to help the crumbs adhere. Gently place each one on a rack that is set on a sheet pan. So nice.
Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta Do you ever look in your pantry and have an ingredient that you tend to use for the same dish every single time? When it comes to Marsala wine, my go to dish is naturally Chicken Marsala. I've made a few different versions but this Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta is the most favorite of my husband. Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts; cut into bite sized pieces 10-12 ounces sliced mushrooms 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup Marsala cooking wine 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 pound dry pasta + water for cooking (I used penne, rigatoni is also good) 1 cup Parmesan cheese + more for serving 5 tablespoons unsalted butter salt and pepper to taste minced, chopped fresh parsley for garnishMakes: 4-6 servings Season chicken with salt and pepper. Boil water and cook pasta according to the directions. Melt additional 1 tablespoon of butter in skillet, add garlic, mushrooms and onion and cook for about 6 minutes.
Cheese Biscuits Recipe These cheese biscuits from Garrett are the best, enjoy! ~Elise There are a three secrets to making successful biscuits. 1. You have to be willing to get your hands dirty. Mixing with a spoon overworks the dough. 2. 3. Follow these steps and I promise you perfect biscuits every time. These biscuits only take about five minutes of active work and 12-16 minutes to bake. The cut up biscuit dough can be frozen in an airtight container and stored for a few months. I prefer Parmesan and plenty of black pepper for these, but feel free to substitute cheddar, feta, or your favorite blue cheese. Ingredients 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flourdash cayenne1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure your baking powder is fresh! Method 1 Preheat the oven to 425F. 2 Dice the butter into small pieces. 3 Add the buttermilk and mix with your hands until it just comes together. 4 Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Man-Approved Spicy Oven Fries I have always been a big fan of baked potatoes. So it is no surprise that when I came across this lovely recipe my destiny had been sealed. Not only did I end up with a good amount of delicious fries that made both me and my man very happy, but during making of this dish I learned a few useful tricks. One of them is how to cut neat french fries. And the next trick I learned is how to make sure that your fries keep their shape and do not break while baking. Would you like to know the details? Then you are invited to have a look at it all… This is what we need. Very basic stuff. If you do not have Italian seasoning on hand though, you can easily replace it with oregano and thyme. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. To make sure that your fries will keep their nice shape and will not break, move them around (using a spatula) every 5-7 minutes. I also sprinkled my fries with a little bit of additional vegetable oil while they were baking because they looked a little dry to me.