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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup Ken’s Ranch dressing (or your preferred ranch dressing)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Olive oil (for brushing the crust)
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.

  2. Prepare the Pizza Dough:

    • Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper if not using a pizza stone.

  3. Assemble the Pizza:

    • Spread the Ken’s Ranch dressing evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
    • Evenly distribute the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon over the ranch dressing.
    • Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the toppings.
    • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the pizza.

  4. Bake the Pizza:

    • If using a pizza stone, carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone. If using a baking sheet, place the sheet in the oven.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  5. Finish the Pizza:

    • Remove the pizza from the oven. Brush the crust with a little olive oil to give it a nice shine and added flavor.
    • Let the pizza cool for a minute or two before slicing.

  6. Garnish and Serve:

    • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
    • Slice and serve hot.
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Beef Stronganoff

Written by Chelsea on . Posted in Dinner, Favorites, Recipes. No Comments on Beef Stronganoff

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Egg Noodles:

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Cook the Ground Beef:

    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
    • If using, add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened.

  3. Season the Beef:

    • Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Slap Ya Mama seasoning to the skillet with the beef. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  4. Add the Cream of Mushroom and Beef Stock:

    • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the can of cream of mushroom soup and beef stock to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  5. Incorporate the Sour Cream:

    • Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and well combined. Do not let it boil, as the sour cream can curdle.

  6. Combine with Egg Noodles:

    • Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.

  7. Serve:

    • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
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Smash Burger Tacos

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Ingredients:

  • Ground Beef:
    • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
  • Tortillas:
    • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Cheese:
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice)
  • Onion:
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Lettuce:
    • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • Tomato:
    • 1 large tomato, diced
  • Pickles:
    • Sliced pickles (optional)
  • Sauce:
    • 1/2 cup burger sauce or your favorite sauce (optional)
  • Salt and pepper: (to taste)
  • Butter or oil: (for greasing the pan)

Equipment:

  • Large skillet or non-stick frying pan
  • Spatula

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:

    • Finely chop the onion, shred the lettuce, and dice the tomato.
    • Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and shape into small balls.

  2. Preheat the Skillet:

    • Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add a little butter or oil to grease it.

  3. Cook the Smashburger Tacos:

    • Place a tortilla in the skillet and immediately place a beef ball in the center of the tortilla.
    • Using a spatula, press down firmly on the beef ball to flatten it, spreading it out so it covers a large portion of the tortilla. This will create the “smash” effect.
    • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
    • Let the beef cook for about 2-3 minutes, until it starts to brown and crisp on the bottom.
    • Flip the tortilla with the beef patty over, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the tortilla is crispy.
    • Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the cooked beef and allow it to melt.

  4. Assemble the Tacos:

    • Remove the tortilla with the beef patty from the skillet and place it on a plate.
    • Add a handful of shredded lettuce, diced tomato, chopped onion, and pickles (if using) on top of the melted cheese.
    • Drizzle with burger sauce or your favorite sauce.

  5. Repeat and Serve:

    • Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the remaining tortillas and beef balls.
    • Serve immediately while hot.
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Chicken Fried Steak

Written by Chelsea on . Posted in Dinner, Favorites, Recipes. No Comments on Chicken Fried Steak

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Ingredients:

  • 4 cubed steaks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (divided, 1/2 cup for the egg wash and 1/2 cup for the gravy)
  • Oil for frying (vegetable oil or canola oil)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Coating:

    1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt.
    2. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup of milk.

  2. Coat the Steaks:

    1. Dip each cubed steak first into the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
    2. Next, dip the steak into the egg wash, then back into the flour mixture for a second coating.

  3. Fry the Steaks:

    1. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated steaks into the skillet. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
    3. Remove the steaks and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Homemade Gravy

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk (or more for desired consistency)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Gravy:
    1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    2. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
    3. Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
    4. Add the Slap Ya Mama seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
    5. If the gravy is too thick, you can add more milk, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

Serving

  1. Place the fried steaks on a serving platter.
  2. Pour the homemade gravy over the steaks or serve it on the side.
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Grinder Sandwich

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Italian loaf bread
  • 8 slices of Muenster cheese
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) deli meats (such as salami, ham, and turkey)
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup banana peppers
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter for grilling

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bread:

    • Slice the Italian loaf horizontally, creating a top and bottom half.
    • If the loaf is very large, you might want to cut it into manageable sandwich sizes before proceeding.

  2. Prepare the Spread:

    • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  3. Assemble the Sandwich:

    • Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly on both halves of the bread.
    • Layer the Muenster cheese slices evenly on both halves of the bread.
    • On the bottom half of the bread, layer the deli meats (salami, ham, and turkey).
    • Add the shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and banana peppers.

  4. Grill the Sandwich:

    • Close the sandwich with the top half of the bread.
    • Spread a thin layer of butter on the outer sides of both the top and bottom of the sandwich.
    • Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
    • Place the sandwich on the skillet, pressing down gently with a spatula.
    • Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted. You may need to cover the skillet with a lid for a minute or two to help the cheese melt properly.

  5. Finish and Serve:

    • Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
    • Use a sharp knife to cut the sandwich into individual servings.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips:

  • If your skillet is not large enough to fit the entire sandwich, you can cut it into smaller sections before grilling.
  • Pressing down gently with a spatula while grilling helps to achieve a crispy texture on the outside.
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Creamy Tuscan Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fettuccine work well)
  • 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (120g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (drained if oil-packed)
  • 3 cups (90g) fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
  • Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Pasta:

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
    • Drain and set aside.

  2. Cook the Sausage:

    • In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    • Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
    • Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside, leaving some of the fat in the pan.

  3. Prepare the Sauce:

    • In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
    • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  4. Combine and Finish:

    • Add the cooked sausage back into the pan.
    • Stir in the fresh spinach, letting it wilt into the sauce.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.
    • Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
    • Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste.

  5. Serve:

    • Serve the creamy Tuscan pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
    • Enjoy!
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