✦ Easy FRENCH CHICKEN THIGHS IN CILANTRO SAUCE

How to Make FRENCH CHICKEN THIGHS IN CILANTRO SAUCE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 1?2 teaspoons corn oil 2 lbs chicken thighs, skin and fat removed (about 8) 3?4 lb onion, peeled and thinly sliced (resulting to 4 cups) 8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1?2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander or Chinese parsley) 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil on large nonstick frying pan. Add thighs in one layer and saute them over medium to high heat for 4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Remove the chicken to a platter. Add the onions to the drippings in the skillet. Saute for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic, wine, and cilantro stems and saute for 10 seconds longer. Return chicken to frying pan, add salt and pepper, and bring surrounding liquid to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce heat, and bring to a slow boil for 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro leaves. Serve 2 chicken thighs per person.

by: Polar Bear

❦ Healty FRENCH BREAD ROLLS TO DIE FOR

Try easy FRENCH BREAD ROLLS TO DIE FOR Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 1?2 cups water 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups bread flour

DIRECTIONS

Mix together warm water, yeast and sugar and let stand for about 10 minutes. In large bowl, combine yeast mixture with oil, salt and 2 cups of the flour. Stir well to combine. Stir in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl and place dough in and turn to coat with oil. Cover with cloth and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Deflate the dough and turn out onto floured surface. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces and form into rounds. Place rolls onto lightly greased baking sheet at least 2" apart. Cover rolls with cloth and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake rolls for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

by: Marie

۵ Recipe FREEZING EGGS

TESTED & PERFECTED FREEZING EGGS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 egg 1 egg

DIRECTIONS

Items Needed: Eggs. Ziplock Bags, various sizes. Permanent Markers. Freezing eggs will allow you to keep them for up to 1 yr. But they must be taken out of the shell. When freezing the eggs they will no longer work for a Fried Egg - seems to take away the "pretty" shape. Results are best when the eggs are beaten before freezing, allowing for a smoother product when thawed before use. Personal Recommendations of freezing in groups of 2 - 3 - 6 & 12 eggs per bag. Instructions for freezing individually below. Pre-made mixes such as cakes often call for 2 - 3 eggs. Batters such as for pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, baked egg dishes often need 6 or more eggs. The packages of 12 eggs would be for large families. Label ziplock bags PRIOR to filling, making sure to mark the NUMBER of eggs in the bag along with the DATE. (Month & Year is fine). Fill the bags with the number required, and carefully press out all the excess air possible. Lay filled bags flat in deep tray and place in freezer. When frozen place individual bags of same amount into GALLON size or HUGE ziplock bags, to keep the amounts more organized. Once the bags are frozen they will be easy to stand up side by side with zippers upright. TO FREEZE 1 EGG AT TIME - Beat egg lightly and place in ice-cube trays sprayed slightly with non-stick spray. When frozen, pop out cube and place in ziplock bag. TO USE: Place the amount of eggs needed in the REFRIGERATOR 24-48 hours PRIOR to use. NEVER THAW EGGS ON COUNTER TOP! If there still appears to be thick "globs" in the egg, a quick spin in the blender will smooth them out, or a good whisk. Use as you would normally from the shell. *note*. I have seen instructions stating that salt or sugar MUST be added when freezing eggs. I personally have NEVER done that, and after 15 yrs of using the above system MONTHLY, I have safely raised 7 children, not to mention several "strays" that chose to live with us for months at a time. There has NEVER been a problem at all! Servings & Time to Make: This will vary on how much you decide to put up. Once you have a smooth system, very little time is involved. I have learned to use my Magic Bullet - ( THE best countertop equipment that I will ALWAYS have in my kitchen ) to give them a quick beat, and find the little spout great when pouring. I also place my ziplock bags upright in a BIG coffee cup so that it does not tip over! --------- For those suffering from * S E Y F E W S * (Separating Egg Yolks From Egg Whites Syndrome ). Just mark the bags accordingly. Perhaps a good Meringue is just around the corner -- maybe you want a really extra rich yellow cake or toss the extra "whites" or "yolks" into the next giant omelette or pancake mix. I have not tried it yet -- but I stumbled across recipe # 376260 Toasted Meringue Almond Clouds by Chef mariajane tonight, and that will be my next egg white usage!

by: GypsyWinds

❦ Easy FREE RANGE FRUITCAKE

Try easy FREE RANGE FRUITCAKE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup golden raisin 1 cup currants 1?2 cup sun-dried cranberries 1?2 cup sun-dried blueberries 1?2 cup sun-dried cherries 1?2 cup dried apricot, chopped 1 lemon, zest of, chopped coarsely 1 orange, zest of, chopped coarsely 1?4 cup candied ginger, chopped 1 cup golden rum 1 cup sugar 5 ounces unsalted butter (1 1/4 sticks) 1 cup unfiltered apple juice 4 whole cloves, ground 6 allspice berries, ground 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 3?4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1?2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1?4 - 1?2 cup toasted pecans, broken brandy, for basting and or spritzing

DIRECTIONS

Combine dried fruits, candied ginger and both zests. Add rum and macerate overnight, or microwave for 5 minutes to rehydrate fruit. Place fruit and liquid in a non-reactive pot with the sugar, butter, apple juice and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil stirring often, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for at least 15 minutes. (Batter can be completed up to this point, then covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before completing cake.). Heat oven to 325 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and sift into fruit mixture. Quickly bring batter together with a large wooden spoon, then stir in eggs one at a time until completely integated, then fold in nuts. Spoon into a 10-inch non-stick loaf pan and bake for 1 hour; check for doneness by inserting toothpick into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. If not, bake another 10 minutes, and check again. Remove cake from oven and place on cooling rack or trivet. Baste or spritz top with brandy and allow to cool completely before turning out from pan. When cake is cooled completely, seal in a tight sealing, food safe container. Every 2 to 3 days, feel the cake and if dry, spritz with brandy. The cake's flavor will enhance considerably over the next two weeks.

by: Blue Peacock

Ⓡ How To FOURTH OF JULY BURGERS

Try easy FOURTH OF JULY BURGERS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs ground beef 1 cup soft breadcrumbs 3?4 cup Burgundy wine 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained 2 teaspoons onion salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1?4 teaspoon garlic powder 1?4 teaspoon pepper 8 hamburger buns

DIRECTIONS

Mix together first 9 ingredients. Shape into 8 patties. Broil or grill 4-5 inches from heat 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness. Serve in hamburger buns. **We also toast the buns on the grill. **Adjust seasonings to taste.

by: ratherbeswimmin

༄ Easy FOOTBALL BEAN DIP

This easy FOOTBALL BEAN DIP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

2 cans refried beans (can be low-fat, vegetarian, whatever) 12 ounces Velveeta cheese (sometimes I add a little more) 1 jar chunky picante sauce 3 dashes Tabasco sauce (or similar)

DIRECTIONS

Begin heating refried beans in a suacepan. Cut Velveeta into cubes and add to beans. Heat until cheese is melted. Stir in picante sauce and as much Tabasco (or similar) as you like. Serve with chips, a cold beer, and a good football game (Hook'em Horns).

by: Mark H.

✔️ Recipe FOOD PROCESSOR FRENCH BREAD

How to Make FOOD PROCESSOR FRENCH BREAD Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1?2 cup water, 110-115 degrees 1 1?2 tablespoons yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3 1?2 cups flour 1 1?2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup water, 110-115 degrees

DIRECTIONS

Grease baguette pans for two loaves or cookie sheet if making rolls. Combine 1/2 cup cup water,1 1/2 Tbls yeast,1 teaspoon sugar;in food processor bowl, let sit 5 minutes to proof. Add 3 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, process for 30 secs. Slowly add 1 cup of water with the processor running, once dough comes together process mix for 1 minute. Check dough, it will be slightly moist and sticky, add extra flour if needed and process for 30 seconds. For loaves, divide dough in half and shape into 2- 11"-12" loaves( I usually hold it and squeeze gently starting in the middle and working towards the ends, letting it hang from my hands). Place on pan, and cut or snip 4 diagonal slashes into top of the loaf. For rolls pinch off dough and form 24 balls place on cookie sheet. Snip a small slash into the top of each roll. Set loaves or rolls in a warm spot to rise, rise for 40 - 60 minurtes for loaves, 30- 40 minutes for rolls, depending how warm your room is. As soon as you set you bread to rise, Preheat oven to 450 degrees, after 20 minutes place a shallow pan of warm water on the lower rack of you oven. Bake for 10 minutes, lower temperature to 400 degrees bake 15 minutes more, check rolls at 10 minutes. With the oven I have now, I have to remove the loaves from the pan turn them over and bake for 5 minutes more to get the bottom crusty, you may have to also.

by: momaphet