Jelly Shortbreads Recipe

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Slow Down and Have a Tea Party with Jelly Shortbreads

You don’t often sit down to tea with your friends anymore.  We are a society that is always on the go, especially if we have kids.  When your schedule is hectic, it’s the perfect time to schedule time with someone, whether that be your kids, friends, or family, to sit down, take a breath, and maybe have a grown-up tea party!  Every tea party needs fantastic treats, and these thumbprint style Jelly Shortbreads are the perfect addition to finger sandwiches and your favorite tea blends.

Luscious Jellies Make Delicious Jelly Shortbreads

I love to frequent farmers markets and one of the things I look for are unique jams and jellies.  I was recently at a beautiful market and found something I’ve never seen before: Queen Anne’s Lace Jelly.  It has a beautiful golden color, and the flavor…WOW!  I thought it would be really herbal, but it’s actually pretty darn citrusy and light.  Paired with the rich and buttery shortbread crust, they are perfect for the delicious and beautiful Jelly Shortbreads.  Choose a jelly that you like on a simple piece of toast, and you’ll love it in Jelly Shortbreads.  Jams work too, but they might end up a little lumpy in the final cookies as it really doesn’t melt much.  Jelly will melt and create a pretty little puddle that looks like glass when it cools.  The choice is yours!

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Ingredients

  • 1 C sugar
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/2 t vanilla
  • 2 C (1 lb) butter, softened
  • 4 C flour
  • 1 1/2 C (12 oz) jelly or jam
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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 275 degrees F.
  2. Cream the sugar, salt, vanilla, and butter together until smooth.
  3. Slowly add the flour in, mixing each addition until completely incorporated.
  4. Using a mini-muffin pan, roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place in the muffin cups.
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  5. Press flat in the muffin cup.
  6. Bake 20 minutes.
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  7. Remove from oven and using a wooden tart tamper or spoon, press the center of each cookie into a cup shape. Fill with about half a teaspoon of jelly or jam.
  8. Return to the oven and bake another 6 minutes.
  9. Let cool in the tin for 4-5 minutes. Using a thin knife, run the tip around the edge of the cookie, loosening it from the tin. Remove to paper towel and let cool completely.
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Jelly Shortbreads Make Great Gifts

This batch of Jelly Shortbreads will make about 6 dozen little tarts that not only taste great fresh, but they freeze well, and make phenomenal heartfelt gifts.  Change the jelly up for different holidays, or maybe a special family jelly that has a lot of memories.  Use your imagination and make these your own!

 

1 C sugar

1/2 t salt

1/2 t vanilla

2 C (1 lb) butter, softened

4 C flour

1 1/2 C (12 oz) jelly or jam

 

Heat oven to 275 degrees F.

Cream the sugar, salt, vanilla, and butter together until smooth.

Slowly add the flour in, mixing each addition until completely incorporated.

Using a mini-muffin pan, roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place in the muffin cups.

Press flat in the muffin cup.

Bake 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and using a wooden tart tamper or spoon, press the center of each cookie into a cup shape.  Fill with about half a teaspoon of jelly or jam.

Return to the oven and bake another 6 minutes.

Let cool in the tin for 4-5 minutes.  Using a thin knife, run the tip around the edge of the cookie, loosening it from the tin.  Remove to paper towel and let cool completely.

 

Served at a tea party or given as a gift, Jelly Shortbreads make a great impression!

 

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Feta and Onion Salad Recipe ~ A Perfect Picnic Salad

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Feta and Onion Salad?  Are You Kidding Me?

That’s right!  Feta and Onion Salad.  When someone presented it to me for dinner one night, I thought they were crazy.  Raw onions, in a salad, with some cheese sprinkled in?  That sounded really weird, and not very tasty at all.  Being inquisitive, however, I tasted what my mom always called a “Thank You Bite” so I wouldn’t hurt my friend’s feelings.  Then, I piled my plate with it!  The sweetest onions I’ve ever tasted, paired with a brined, salty cheese that brought out the sweetness even more.  My tastebuds were at odds with my brain, trying to figure out how Feta and Onion Salad could be quite that tasty!

Perfect Onion Varieties for Feta and Onion Salad

The original choice for this deliciously cool salad was Vidalia onions.  If you’ve never had these beauties, they are sweet, crisp, and perfect.  They are grown in certain areas of Georgia, and are even the state vegetable!  Another variety that is great for this salad is a Texas Sweet.  They have a sugary taste that compliments the saltiness of the cheese perfectly.  The last variety is aptly named Candy.  These onions are as sweet and tasty as the other two, and work well in Feta and Onion Salad.  Your pick depends on your personal choice and what’s available in your area.

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Ingredients

  • 2-3 Vidalia (or sweet) onions, sliced very thin
  • 4 oz feta cheese
  • 1/4 C chopped parsley
  • 1 green pepper, sliced very thin
  • ¼ C olive oil
  • 2 T. white wine vinegar
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • ½ t. dry oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Chill to marinate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Serve with your favorite meal.
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Slicing Things Thin for Feta and Onion Salad

The easiest way to slice things super thin for this crispy salad is with a mandolin.  If you’ve never used one, it’s one of the most indispensible things in my kitchen.  It slices things thin to thick, depending on what setting you have it on, and makes short work of it.  It’s perfect to use for the Feta and Onion Salad.  When I first recommended it to a friend that makes this salad, she told me she doesn’t like gadgets and slicing the onions thin doesn’t take THAT long.  So I brought mine over and showed her. She bought one the next day.  Not only is it great for Feta and Onion salad, but for pickles, salads, and anything you want sliced perfectly!  (Seriously…head out to your favorite cooking shop and find one!)

Feta and Onion Salad Mandolin Feta and Onion Salad Recipe ~ A Perfect Picnic Salad

 

2-3 Vidalia (or sweet) onions, sliced very thin

4 oz feta cheese

1/4 C chopped parsley

1 green pepper, sliced very thin

¼ C olive oil

2 T. white wine vinegar

2 T. lemon juice

½ t. dry oregano

salt & pepper to taste

 

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

Chill to marinate for at least 4 hours.

Serve with your favorite meal.

 

Change things up a bit at your next cookout and serve Feta and Onion Salad!

 

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Restaurant Italian Salad Dressing Recipe ~ Make the Amazing at Home!

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Dress Up Your Simple Salad with Homemade Italian Salad Dressing

I love a simple salad in the summer, something I can make quickly, but that is still delicious and healthy.  There is a restaurant that I love to frequent that has such a salad, and it was time to bring it home to my kitchen.  Their Italian Salad Dressing, the house specialty, is what makes this salad one of the very best I’ve ever had.  Fantastic greens blanket whatever other veggies you love.  For me, it’s fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.  Especially when they are out of my garden!  Whatever your favorite salad, this dressing is amazing on it.  Now that I have a bottle of dressing in the fridge, I need to make a Cobb salad to put it on!

What Goes into Italian Salad Dressing?

Lots of people have their own recipes for Italian Salad Dressing.  My family has one too.  What is common in most of them is olive oil and vinegar.  Quality counts in this recipe, and since you aren’t cooking the oil, a quality extra virgin olive oil is perfect for this Italian Salad Dressing.  I love red wine vinegar in most of my Italian Salad Dressing recipes, but for this particular one, apple cider vinegar works amazingly well.  The flavor in the vinegar adds a lot of depth and a bit of sweetness to this Italian Salad Dressing.  The other thing that makes this a stand out when it comes to Italian Salad Dressing is anchovy paste.  The original recipe called for filets, but I find the paste works great because with a few shakes, it melts right into the dressing.  It doesn’t give a harsh fishy taste either, as you might expect.  It’s just another layer of flavor in a delicious Italian Salad Dressing.

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Italian Salad Dressing Restaurant Italian Salad Dressing Recipe ~ Make the Amazing at Home!

Ingredients

  • 1 t anchovy paste
  • 1/2 C apple cider vinegar
  • 1 C extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 t oregano
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1 t garlic, finely diced
  • 3 T cornstarch (I use finely ground tapioca starch and it's great)

Instructions

  1. In a jar, place the paste, vinegar, and oil. Cap and shake well.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and shake well.
  3. Serve over your favorite salad.
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Italian Salad Dressing:  A Pretty Summertime Gift

I love making Italian Salad Dressing in a jar that I’ve kept out of the recycle bin, or even canning jars.  As long as it has a lid, it’s fair game.  I pour in all the ingredients, give it a few good shakes, and add a ribbon.  Poof!  The perfect summer gift for anyone on your list!

 

1 t anchovy paste

1/2  C apple cider vinegar

1 C extra virgin olive oil

1/2 t oregano

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1 t garlic, finely diced

3 T cornstarch (I use finely ground tapioca starch and it’s great)

 

In a jar, place the paste, vinegar, and oil.  Cap and shake well.

Add the remaining ingredients and shake well.

Serve over your favorite salad.

 

Next time you have a salad, don’t reach for the bottle of premade stuff!  Make some Italian Salad Dressing and enjoy!

 

 

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Vanilla Bean Cupcake Recipe

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Ingredients

  • box of vanilla cake mix
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • premade icing
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Scrape out insides of vanilla bean and combine with cake mixture. Bake as box instructs.
  2. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
  3. Combine premade icing with 1/2 cup Cool Whip and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Frost with 1M Wilton Tip.
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Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcake Recipe

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 Here’s a delicious treat and a really fun way to make some different cupcakes…These would be perfect for a Birthday party or Summer picnic! Anything with Peanut Butter and Oreos is definitely in my book!

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Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients

  • Box of chocolate cake mix + ingredients on box
  • Premade frosting
  • 1/4 cup Cool Whip
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Crushed Oreos

Instructions

  1. Prepare cupcakes as directed on box. Allow to cool before frosting.
  2. To make frosting, combine premade frosting with cool whip and peanut butter. Whip until smooth.
  3. Frost cupcakes using 1M Wilton tip, top with crushed Oreos.
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Marinated Chicken Recipe ~ Fresh and Fantastic Right in Your Own Kitchen

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Marinating Chicken: Taking the Easy Way Out

Marinating Chicken is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to put a lot of flavor into the meat without a lot of preparation or having to stand over the grill on a hot day, basting the chicken.  The best part about Marinating Chicken is you can do it ahead of time (up to 2 days ahead of time!) and forget about it while it’s doing it’s thing in the refrigerator.  A few common ingredients does the trick, infusing tons of flavor and tenderizing the meat at the same time.

What Makes Marinated Chicken So Good?

What could possibly be this miracle seasoning mix that can give meat so much flavor?  It’s a blend of a few things, plus whatever seasoning you’d like to add.  Vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper make up the base of the best marinade I’ve ever had.  My grandfather taught me that those four ingredients can make any meat delicious, and by adding other flavors, you can add a lot of flavor without adding a lot of calories.  I love to use olive oil, as it’s a healthier fat, and works well when  you are grilling.  My vinegar of choice for Marinating Chicken is almost always apple cider.  It has an amazing flavor that adds sweetness and a bit of sour, plus it helps tenderize the chicken as it marinates.  The flavors you add, whether it be garlic and Italian herbs, or lemon pepper, or ginger and soy, they will be amazing!

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken, cut up
  • 1/2 C olive oil
  • 1/2 C apple cider vinegar
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/2 t pepper
  • 1 T garlic
  • 1 T oregano
  • 1 t basil
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Instructions

  1. Place the oil, vinegar, and spices in a gallon size plastic zippy bag, seal, and shake to mix.
  2. Add the chicken, seal, and coat.
  3. Place bag of chicken in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Heat grill to medium-high.
  5. Place chicken on grill. Grill and turn occasionally until chicken is cooked and no pink remains near the bone.
  6. Serve warm.
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Marinated Chicken is Perfect for Salads

I love to make a big batch of Marinated Chicken and use it on fresh green salads, or even make it up as chicken salad with a bit of mayonnaise.  It gives a phenomenal surprise of flavor which means you don’t need to use near as much dressing as you otherwise might.

 

3 lbs chicken, cut up

1/2 C olive oil

1/2 C apple cider vinegar

1 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1 T garlic

1 T oregano

1 t basil

 

Place the oil, vinegar, and spices in a gallon size plastic zippy bag, seal, and shake to mix.

Add the chicken, seal, and coat.

Place bag of chicken in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Heat grill to medium-high.

Place chicken on grill.  Grill and turn occasionally until chicken is cooked and no pink remains near the bone.

Serve warm.

 

Bite for bite, Marinated Chicken gives you superior flavor that basting won’t.

 

 

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Oreo Brownie Pops Recipe

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Don’t those just look delicous?! These are perfect for parties, late night snacks or just a fun project with the kiddos. Although they are not fat free, they ARE portioned pretty good for a yummy, mouthwatering, not too fattening dessert.  icon wink Oreo Brownie Pops Recipe Plus, you get the best of both worlds….Oreos and Brownies!!

 

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Ingredients

  • box of brownie mix
  • 14 Oreos, crushed
  • chocolate almond bark for dipping, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco

Instructions

  1. Mix brownies as directed on the box. Crush Oreos (I used a food processor), and add 10 to brownie mix. Reserve remaining 4 for topping.
  2. Pour into greased glass pan. Bake for 3 minutes less than the package instructs.
  3. Allow brownies to cool, then roll into 1-inch balls. If the edges of the brownies in the pan are crunchy, set them aside (and eat later! :)).
  4. Place brownie balls on pan lined with wax paper and set in freezer for about 30 minutes.
  5. Melt chocolate almond bark and Crisco together in the microwave until creamy.
  6. Dip brownie balls in melted almond bark. Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle crushed Oreos on top.
  7. Set on wax paper to harden. If you're in a hurry, you can place them in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
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The Perfect Steak Recipe: Make EVERY Steak Perfect

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What is a Perfect Steak?

The Perfect Steak is often elusive for many people, mostly because they take the steak off the tray it came on and toss it on the grill.  Steaks need a little prep work to make them absolutely perfect and all it takes is about 5 minutes of hands on work, and an hour of letting them rest.  You will have the best steak you’ve ever tasted.  The best part?  It work every time.

What it Takes to Make the Perfect Steak

The Perfect Steak starts out with your favorite cut of meat, whatever that may be.  I love New York Strips, mostly because I have a great meat market in my area that sells them in whole flats for $3.29 per pound.  I might have to slice and trim them, but they are amazing and much less than I can find other meats for.  The second most important ingredient in the Perfect Steak is tenderizer.  There are a lot of things people use, from brining the meat in salt water, to beating it with a meat mallet, but I usually use a commercially prepared meat tenderizer.  I’ve been told several explanations as to how it works, but what it comes down to is that it does work.  Even the toughest meat will be tender with a sprinkling of this miracle powder.  The final touch to the Perfect Steak is seasoning.  I love to use a Mrs. Dash blend because it doesn’t add any salt to mix, as the meat tenderizer adds quite a bit.  Garlic and Herb has been a long-time favorite with my family, but all the flavors are amazing.  You can also make up your own seasoning to suit your family’s tastes.

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Ingredients

  • Steak
  • meat tenderizer (such as Adolph's)
  • Mrs. Dash seasoning blend
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the steaks and place on a platter.
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  2. Sprinkle liberally with meat tenderizer. Pierce with a fork to push the tenderizer into the meat. Turn the meat over and repeat on the other side.
  3. Sprinkle the steaks with Mrs. Dash. Again, pierce with a fork to push the seasonings into the meat. Turn and repeat on the other side.
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  4. Let rest for an hour.
  5. Heat your grill or broiler to about 500 degrees F.
  6. Place the steaks on the grill and sear. Turn the steaks over and sear the other side.
  7. Grill until the steaks are to done to your liking, 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, with your favorite steak sauce.
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Not Just for the Perfect Steak

This method of tenderizing isn’t just for the Perfect Steak.  You can do this with roasts too.  My favorite grilled roast is a London Broil, a notoriously tough piece of meat.  I usually prepare it a day or two before I want to grill it, and wrap it tightly for the fridge.  The London Broil will come out fork tender every time, and is amazing over a crisp salad.

 

Steak

meat tenderizer (such as Adolph’s)

Mrs. Dash seasoning blend

 

Rinse the steaks and place on a platter.

Sprinkle liberally with meat tenderizer.  Pierce with a fork to push the tenderizer into the meat.  Turn the meat over and repeat on the other side.

Sprinkle the steaks with Mrs. Dash.  Again, pierce with a fork to push the seasonings into the meat.  Turn and repeat on the other side.

Heat your grill or broiler to about 500 degrees F.

Place the steaks on the grill and sear.  Turn the steaks over and sear the other side.

Grill until the steaks are to done to your liking, 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve hot, with your favorite steak sauce.

 

Don’t fear a tough steak.  Make it the Perfect Steak!

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Homemade Egg Rolls ~ Why Buy Them Boxed?

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Egg Rolls at Home: Fried or Baked

Egg Rolls are a common staple at Asian restaurants in the US.  Why limit them to just restaurants?  Making them at home is fun and easy, and a great way to connect with your kids.  A few simple ingredients from your local grocery can simply be combined to make one of the best egg rolls you’ve ever eaten.  And the best part: you can fry them or you can bake them to eliminate fat and calories.

Anatomy of an Egg Roll

Simply put, an Egg Roll is a thin wrapper that is filled with veggies and protein, that is cooked crispy.  I love to fill my Egg Rolls with bok choy, a Chinese cabbage.  It looks a bit like cabbage and celery combined and you can find it in most produce sections.  Typically the egg roll wrappers are in the produce section near the tofu.  I love a sprouted firm tofu for just about anything I use tofu for, including egg rolls.  The enoki and shitake mushrooms are found with the more common white mushrooms in the produce section.  They are wonderful additions to many dishes including Egg Rolls.

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Ingredients

  • 1 head bok choy, sliced thin
  • 4 oz Shitake mushrooms, stems removed and tops diced
  • 3 oz Enoki mushrooms, diced
  • 1 block tofu (optional), diced fine
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 handful bean sprouts
  • 1 pkg egg roll wrappers
  • qt peanut oil
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Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the olive oil and fry the tofu until it's slightly crispy. Remove from the pan.
  2. Add the remainder of the olive oil and stir fry the bok choy, mushrooms, and bean sprouts until slightly wilted. Remove from the pan and mix with the tofu.
  3. Place an egg roll wrapper on a dry surface. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper and form a log that runs from corner to corner.
  4. Fold like an envelope, long corner over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll to close, using a bit of water to seal the edge.
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  5. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium-high heat, filling the pan only about halfway up.
  6. Carefully lower egg rolls into the oil gently, being careful of splatter. Fry, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown.
  7. Serve hot with duck or sweet and sour sauce.
  8. If baking, spray a baking sheet with baking spray. Place egg rolls on the sheet and bake at 425 degrees F until the egg rolls are browned and crispy.
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Egg Rolls Make Great Appetizers

If you’d like to make Egg Rolls as an amazing appetizers, instead of using egg roll wrappers, use wonton wrappers.  Your Egg Rolls will be a smaller, daintier version, which is perfect for finger foods and your company will be delighted that you made them from scratch.  The taste of your egg rolls will be completely different from the ones you buy in a box, and it will really show!

 

1 head bok choy, sliced thin

4 oz Shitake mushrooms, stems removed and tops diced

3 oz Enoki mushrooms, diced

1 block tofu (optional), diced fine

3 T olive oil

1 handful bean sprouts

1 pkg egg roll wrappers

qt peanut oil

 

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.  Add half of the olive oil and fry the tofu until it’s slightly crispy.  Remove from the pan.

Add the remainder of the olive oil and stir fry the bok choy, mushrooms, and bean sprouts until slightly wilted.  Remove from the pan and mix with the tofu.

Place an egg roll wrapper on a dry surface.  Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper and form a log that runs from corner to corner.

Fold like an envelope, long corner over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll to close, using a bit of water to seal the edge.

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium-high heat, filling the pan only about halfway up.

Carefully lower egg rolls into the oil gently, being careful of splatter.  Fry, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown.

Serve hot with duck or sweet and sour sauce.

If baking, spray a baking sheet with baking spray.  Place egg rolls on the sheet and bake at 425 degrees F until the egg rolls are browned and crispy.

 

Next time you’d like Egg Rolls, skip the box and forget the takeout!

 

 

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Skip the Take-Out: Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

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Peanut Butter Chicken?  Really?

You wouldn’t think that peanut butter and chicken would be a good combination but I am here to tell you, it is amazing.  I first had this delectable delight at Chinese buffet, and I knew I could make it at home.  Peanut Butter Chicken is an easy dish to prepare, and when you can find the chicken on sale, it’s a pretty inexpensive dish that feeds a crowd.  And with as easy as it is to make a large batch of it, it will soon become a crowd favorite.

Choosing your Peanuts for Peanut Butter Chicken

I love using a salted kettle roasted peanut for my Peanut Butter Chicken.  The fresh taste is amazing, and you don’t need to worry about the pesky skins on Spanish Peanuts.  The salt is just enough to give the Peanut Butter Chicken a marvelous flavor without making it too salty to eat.  Paired with your favorite peanut butter, you have a dish of Peanut Butter Chicken that is savory and perfect.

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Skip the Take-Out: Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 1 lb kettle roasted peanuts
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 C breadcrumbs
  • baking spray
  • 2 C crunchy peanut butter
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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Spray baking sheets with baking spray.
  3. Pulse the peanuts in a food processor or blender until finely ground but not powdered. Place in a shallow bowl.
  4. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs together.
  5. Coat the chicken in egg, then in peanuts. Place on the baking tray. Continue until all the chicken is coated.
  6. Bake 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is done throughout.
  7. Heat the peanut butter in the microwave 1-2 minutes, until warm and melted.
  8. To serve, place chicken on a plate and cover with peanut butter.
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Peanut Butter Chicken is Amazing for Kid’s Parties

Kids love chicken tenders.  It’s often a common favorite, as is peanut butter.  Why not combine the two for your next children’s gathering?  You’ll have a gaggle of kids that love their meal, and parents that want to know how you did it.  So keep a few copies of the Peanut Butter Chicken recipe around.

 

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin

1 lb kettle roasted peanuts

3 eggs

1 C breadcrumbs

baking spray

2 C crunchy peanut butter

 

Heat oven to  400 degrees F.

Spray baking sheets with baking spray.

Pulse the peanuts in a food processor or blender until finely ground but not powdered.  Place in a shallow bowl.

In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs together.

Coat the chicken in egg, then in peanuts.  Place on the baking tray.  Continue until all the chicken is coated.

Bake 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is done throughout.

Heat the peanut butter in the microwave 1-2 minutes, until warm and melted.

To serve, place chicken on a plate and cover with peanut butter.

 

Skip the take-out!  Make Peanut Butter Chicken at home!

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