Friday, June 26, 2020

Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice

This recipe is a full hibachi chicken dinner at home! With restaurant-style sautéed veggies, fried rice, and super tender chicken, this hibachi recipe is served with a spicy mustard dipping sauce that really transports you to the Japanese steakhouse! 



Sunday, May 17, 2020

Honey Sriracha Chicken

Honey Sriracha Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 hen breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 head Broccoli
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
  • 2 inexperienced onions, sliced (optional)



Elderberry Syrup

A super easy Elderberry Syrup recipe for the Instant Pot. This immune system boosting tonic is flavorful, versatile and packed with health benefits too!




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Elderberry Syrup is such an easy, delicious and beneficial thing to have on hand both for its delicious flavor and potential health benefits. This vitamin C-rich delight has been shown in studies to boost the immune system, battle both bacterial and viral infections and have overall anti-inflammatory benefits. Best of all? It’s like a guilt-free sweet treat you can enjoy a myriad of ways!
Table Of Contents
  • Elderberry Syrup
  • Why The Instant Pot?
  • Ingredients
  • How-To Make
  • Tips, Tricks and Substitutions
    • Elderberries
    • Cinnamon
    • Ginger Root
    • Lemon Peel
    • Honey + Dietary Options
    • Storage
  • Uses
  • You Might Also Like




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Elderberry Syrup


The Elder Tree, and its bits and parts have been revered for centuries to fight off all that ails you. Its berries are the star of the show in this Elderberry Syrup recipe, but keep in mind elderberries should always be cooked before ingesting, as raw elderberries are toxic and can cause unpleasant side effects. But no bother, the Instant Pot takes care of that in no time at all!

Monday, May 11, 2020

CAPPUCCINO CHEESECAKE

This coffeehouse-inspired cheesecake is light, creamy and not overly sweet. You won’t even have to turn on your oven, because it’s no-bake! The instant espresso powder in this recipe can be found at kitchen specialty shops and online. It gives the cheesecake a more pronounced coffee flavor, but if you don’t have any on hand, instant coffee granules are an acceptable substitute. Whipped cream can be piped on top of the cheesecake in a spiral using a piping bag and a plain 1/2-inch decorator tip, or you can swirl it on using an offset spatula.



Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 cup finely crushed shortbread cookies
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
3/4 cup whole milk
.25 ounce (1 envelope) unflavored powdered gelatin
24 ounces (3 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened
8 ounces sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 cups whipped cream
Cinnamon for garnis

Directions
For the Crust:

Stir together shortbread crumbs and melted butter until crumbs resemble wet sand. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Place in refrigerator while preparing filling.

For the Filling:

Pour milk in small saucepan and sprinkle powdered gelatin evenly over surface. Let stand for 2 minutes. Place pan over low heat and cook while stirring just until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Beat cream cheese in stand mixer fitted with whip attachment at medium speed until smooth. Beat in sour cream, sugar and vanilla until well mixed; gradually beat in gelatin mixture.

Combine instant espresso powder with 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water; stir until dissolved. Gradually add coffee mixture into cheesecake batter.

Spoon batter into pan over crust and spread evenly. Cover and chill until set, about 4 hours. To serve, loosen cheesecake from sides of springform pan using a small knife or offset spatula. Remove springform collar.

Pipe or spread whipped cream over top of the cheesecake and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Store cheesecake in the refrigerator.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken

Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken

Ingredients
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For Homemade Mashed Potatoes:

  • 5 medium Russet Potatoes, of identical size
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 cup half and half, warmed
  • Salt/pepper
  • For Casserole:
  • 5 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 6 Tyson Chicken Strips
  • .87 oz. packet Brown Gravy Mix


Burrito cake

BURRITO CAKE


BURRITO CAKE ROLL RECIPE
A primary vanilla cake roll decorated to seem like a burrito, served with cookie chips and strawberry “salsa”

Find the cookie and “salsa” recipe here.

INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CAKE ROLL:

  • 4 eggs, separated, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 + 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • FOR THE FILLING AND DECORATION:
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Oreo cookies, crushed
  • Buttercream frosting
  • Green meals coloring
  • Shredded coconut
  • Red sweet melts
  • Orange sweet melts