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Here are some of the recipes I have worked on over the course of the past few years (some perfected, some need a little work).

          

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Recipe Index

Steak on the Stove
Garlic Prime Rib
Salt Encrusted Prime Rib
Ground Meat
Beef and Bean Burritos
Steak Fajitas
Spanish Rice
Braised Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Sirloin Tip Roast
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Skillet Lemon Chicken
Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken
Celery Stuffed Roasted Chicken
Baked Chicken Teriyaki
Chicken Parmigiana
Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut
Honey Curry Baked Chicken
Chicken Black Bean Rice Casserole
Chicken Enchiladas
Five-Spice Chicken
Chicken and Pasta
Thanksgiving Turkey
Sage Sausage Cranberry Stuffing
Pork Schnitzel
Baked Pork Chops
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Red Wine Pork Tenderloin
Slow Cooker Ham
Pork Chop Brine
Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
Crusted Pork Chops
Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
Skillet Pork Chop Zucchini
Apple Baked Pork Chops
Katsudon
Okonomiyaki
Beans, Sausage and Rice
Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
Glazed Kielbasa
Penne with Broccoli and Sausage
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Roasted Garlic Tomato Tortellini
Baked Ziti
Shrimp and Beans
Ginger Sea Bass over Wilted Greens
Broiled Tomato Sauce
Gumbo
Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Croutons
German Potato Salad
Potato Salad
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole
Dauphinoise Potatoes Gratin
Red Potatoes with Cheese
Sliced Baked Red Potatoes
Scalloped Potato Bake
Bratkartoffeln
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Creamy Brussels Sprouts
Green Beans with Bacon and Onions
Fried Green Tomatoes
Corn N' Bacon
Broccoli Salad
Fried Okra
Green Beans
Mixed Bean Salad
White Asparagus (Spargle)
Roasted Lemon Garlic Broccoli
Stewed Zucchini and Squash
German Red Cabbage
Pizza Bread
Bacon, Apple and Cheese Sandwich
Bacon Bowls
Bacon Swiss Tomato Bites
French Toast
Toad in a Hole
Scrambled Eggs with Chives
Instant Pancakes
Japanese Pancakes
Bacon and Cheese Rolls
Sausage
Biscuits and Gravy
Pasta Quiche
Tomato Sauce
Bechamel Sauce
Veloute
Espagnole Sauce
Hollandaise Sauce
Buffalo Dip
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Fried Apple Hand Pies
Lava Cakes
Peanut Butter Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
Chocolate Chip Brownies
Oreo Brownies
Oreo Fudge
Oreo Poke Cake
German Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (White)
Soft Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cheesecake Filling
Cream Puffs
Snickerdoodles
Lemon Cookies
Chocolate Fudge
Coconut Pecan Candy
Coconut Cream Pie
Young Coconut Cake
Banana Coconut Cream Pie
Coconut Macaroons
Macarons
Lemon Blueberry Yum Yum
Pumpkin Pie
"Three Layer" Custard Cake
Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Snickerdoodle Brownies
Walnut Maple Cookie Bars w/ Butter Cream Frosting
Nutty Cheesecake Squares
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bars
Pecan Pie Bars with Walnut Shortbread Crust
Raspberry Jam Bites
Mixed Berry Pie Bars
Honey Roasted Pears
Apple Crisp
Pistachio Ambrosia
Dirt Pudding
Whipped Cream Topping
Hard Boiled Eggs
Pork Rub
Pico De Gallo
Salsa
House Seasoning

Total Recipes: 138
 
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"Instant" Pancakes

This is Alton Brown's recipe for what he calls "Instant" Pancakes. There is more work than just pouring from a bottle or just adding water, but the payoff is worth it. The best pancakes we have ever had, hands down. The recipe allows for you to make your own pancake mix that will keep in a sealed container for around 3 months and then make the batter in the proportion you need.

 

Ingredients

Pancake Mix:
12 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda (check expiration date first)
6 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons sugar
 
Ingredients for the Pancakes (this makes between 20 and 24 three to four inch pancakes - you can adjust the proportions pretty easily):
 
4 eggs, separated
4 cups buttermilk
8 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups "Instant" Pancake Mix, recipe above (add a little more for thicker pancakes).
1/4 stick butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups fresh fruit such as blueberries, if desired - or mini chocolate chips

 

Cooking Directions

Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F.

Whisk together the egg whites, the buttermilk and vanilla in a small bowl. Temper the egg yolks with the melted butter in another bowl, then whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.

Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.

Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.

Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)

Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.

Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

 

Melt the butter (1 minute in microwave)  the allow to cool so the egg yolks don't scramble

Melt the butter (1 minute in microwave) the allow to cool so the egg yolks don't scramble

 

Separate the eggs (the whites could be put in a larger bowl since they mix w/ 3 cups buttermilk)

Separate the eggs (the whites could be put in a larger bowl since they mix w/ 3 cups buttermilk)

 

Mix buttermilk, vanilla and egg whites together

Mix buttermilk, vanilla and egg whites together

 

Break yolks with a fork

Break yolks with a fork

 

Temper the egg yolks with the butter (if the butter is too hot, the egg will begin to scramble)

Temper the egg yolks with the butter (if the butter is too hot, the egg will begin to scramble)

 

Add egg yolk mix to the buttermilk

Add egg yolk mix to the buttermilk

 

Mix thoroughly

Mix thoroughly

 

3 cups of the pancake mix in a bowl.

3 cups of the pancake mix in a bowl.

 

Pour liquid over the mix (you can see a few scrambled eggs in the mix)

Pour liquid over the mix (you can see a few scrambled eggs in the mix)

 

Mix - no need to overmix, just get so the flour is combined

Mix - no need to overmix, just get so the flour is combined

 

Once mixed, make right away (you don't want these to sit too long)

Once mixed, make right away (you don't want these to sit too long)

 

Butter the skillet

Butter the skillet

 

Place the batter on skillet.  Add the blueberries to the top.

Place the batter on skillet. Add the blueberries to the top.

 

Or chocolate chips

Or chocolate chips

 

Flip - once the edges harden a bit the pancakes are ready to flip.

Flip - once the edges harden a bit the pancakes are ready to flip.

 

Place done pancakes oven - 200 degrees - to keep warm.

Place done pancakes oven - 200 degrees - to keep warm.

 

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

 

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

 

"Instant" Pancakes

 
 
 
          
 
 
 
 
 

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