chicken and Rice The way my mother Made IT!

Chicken And Rice

Today I went to my mothers house and walked in the kitchen and saw brother Kelly cooking chicken.  We then decided to cook chicken and rice after much discussion. The recipe is a method not   an extract measurements kind of thing. So let's get started

  Chicken And Rice


2 chicken quarters
4 chicken wings
1/2 chopped large onion
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon  powered garlic
1 teaspoon powdered onion
1/2 teaspoon salt

2 carrots peeled and diced              
1 small onion diced
2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 celery stalk diced
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1 cup of long grain rice

Place the first 8 ingredients  in crock pot and cook until done on high. Remove the chicken and reserve the broth, while chicken cools, Measure out 2 cups broth , placing 3/4 of a cup in a saucepan and boil down by half. With the remaining 1/4 cup of broth, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch stirring until smooth with no lumps. add the corn starch mixture to the broth, stirring often until gravy has thicken. Then take off stove. In the crock pot place 2 cups of the remaining broth ( add water if necessary) the carrots,onions, garlic and onion powder, and celery cook, until the carrots are tender.  Then remove cooked chicken from bones, and place in crock pot adding 1 cup of rice. Cook until rice has absorbed  the liquid. Now it is ready to serve. Serve Gravy over Chicken and rice

Hamburger Buns

Hamburger Buns fresh from the oven, soft and sturdy enough to hold up to sauces and gravies. This is what I made this week. Topped with sesame seeds and an egg wash. This gives a shiny gloss to the buns. I used only 3 cups of bread flour and only made 6 buns. They are really mammoth. I think I will use them for giant sandwiches and hamburger for my grandchildren I know one of then will love it. There is a roasted chicken in the oven cooking, and I will be making a gravy from the juices. Now that would be Delicious with my mammoth buns. May be I should name them Mammoth Buns,it makes a lot of sense. 




Hamburger Buns

1 1/4 cups water warm ( warm to the wrist) 150 DEGREES
1 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg

3 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg ( for wash)


1. In a small bowl place water, yeast,and sugar stir. Then let sit until foamy,add 1 egg and stir well.
2. Add all remaining 3 cups flour,2 tablespoon sugar.and salt to a mixing bowl ( I have a kitchenaid that I love) Using a dough hook,and slowly adding water mixture. Stop mixer when dough forms a soft ball other wise slowly add remaining flour until it does form a ball.
3.Dump onto a floured surface and knead for 10 to 15 minutes or until dough is elastic.
4. Place in a greased bowl turning dough once to grease both sides. Place plastic wrap over bowl let rise double in size for 40 minutes depending on the weather.
5.Punch down and cut into 8 to 6 equal parts making balls on floured surface.
6. Use rolling pin and roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Place on greased pan and cover with plastic wrap. when they have risen to double size use egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds
7. Place in a 375 oven and cook 20 minutes or until brown.

Slow Cooker Swiss Steak and Onion

I had't made Swiss steak in over 10 years, however I had some round steak and decided to make it. The recipe I found was on allrecipe.com. which is a great website. I wanted to share a recipe that brought me so much pleasure so here it is . I also made Flat Bread will post the recipe later. 








Slow Cooker Swiss Steak and Onion

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Submitted By: GrannyGiggles
Photo By: GrannyGiggles
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours 10 Minutes
Ready In: 6 Hours 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
"Pan-fried round steaks are slow-cooked with onion and garlic in a tomato-based sauce for an easy version of a classic beef recipe."
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds  steak
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground thyme

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix flour, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a wide, shallow bowl.
2. Dredge  round steaks in the flour mixture to coat completely.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry round steaks until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a slow cooker, reserving drippings in the skillet.
4. Saute onion and garlic in the reserved drippings in the skillet until softened, 2 to 3 minutes more; add to the slow cooker. Discard the oil.
5. Stir beef broth and tomato paste together in a bowl until the paste dissolves into the broth; add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Pour the broth mixture over the round steaks in the slow cooker.
6. Cook on Low until the meat is tender to the point of falling apart, 6 to 8 hours.
7. serve over rice
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2015 Allrecipes.com Printed from Allrecipes.com 8/3/2015

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Coconut Bread

Zucchini a bountiful crop. My son has a garden that is plentifully , he works at his regular job and in his garden, I guess he needs something to do . With his family of 3 children and his wonderful wife., he should be busy. But no, he still needs something extra to do. Brian gives me all the vegetables to cook . This means I am as busy as he is, oh well maybe he wants to keep me busy too. As a result, I have made many zucchini dishes, casseroles,fritters cornbread,stuffed,muffins,and cakes, this is just of few. With a few more recipes. I could become the queen of zucchini. Please send me ideas for this harvest it would help, I was thinking pickles what do you think!

Cooked in a loaf pan

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Coconut Bread

3 cups flour ( 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 cup bread flour)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg


3 large eggs (beaten)
1 cup oil (canola, soy bean )
2 cup sugar ( 1 cup brown firmly packed,and white sugar 1 cup)
1 tablespoon vanilla or vanilla nut butter


2 cups zucchini grated
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup coconut grated

Preheat oven 350

grease 2 9x5 inch loaf pans

1. In medium bowl add flour, salt.baking powder,baking soda, cinnamon,and ground 

nutmeg. Sift together, once.

2. in large bowl add eggs,oil,sugar,and vanilla.

3. Fold the dry ingredients into wet , just until combined.

4. Add zucchini, chips,and coconut fold into mixture.

5. Place into Pans or pound cake pan. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. insert toothpick 

 if it comes out clean with crumbs remove from oven


drizzle with a lime confectioners sugar icing

2 lime (zest 1) juice both
1 cup confectioners sugar
couple of drops of milk 
mix well and drizzle over bread

Amish chicken noodle casserole

My mother have been making this recipe for many years, in fact it is a family favorite that always makes it way to all holiday meals! 




Amish chicken noodle casserole

Servings 4-6
8 ounces noodles, cooked
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed?
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups chicken broth (canned is ok)
1 cup milk
1 diced carrot
2 stalks of celery ribs diced
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup flour
3 tablespoon diced onion
2 cloves of chopped garlic
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Melt margarine, then add onions cook until Translucent add carrots , celery and finally garlic until lightly wilted add flour and stir until smooth.
Gradually add milk and broth, then seasonings an and peas.
Combine chicken , ricotta cheese, and cooked noodles, and prepared sauce.
Place in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan and top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350ºF for 35-45 minutes, or until heated thoroughly and top is browned slightly.

so Good!

Amish Macaroni Salad

Amish Macaroni Salad, it is rich and creamy,sweet,and slightly sour. A perfect summertime side dish. It goes well with chicken, pork,or beef. Even hot-dogs and sausages,and sandwiches benefit from this pairing. 

Amish Macaroni Salad

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

2 grated carrots

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and

chopped

1 small green bell pepper,seeded,and chopped

2 tablespoons dill pickle relish

2 cups mayonnaise

3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

3/4 cup white sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons white vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon celery seed

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until 

tender. Drain, and set aside to cool.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, onion, celery, red pepper, and relish. In a small bowl, stir 

together the mayonnaise, mustard, white sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed. Pour over the vegetables, and 

stir in macaroni until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2015 Allrecipes.com Printed from Allrecipes.com 8/7/2015 

I adapted a recipe from allrecipes.com I added grated carrots, green bell peppers, and mayonnaise to the recipe. Enjoy! 

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Blueberry Crisp

Blueberry Crisp II

Well here I go again blueberries, as I have said before my husband loves them. I had a few left over and decided to cook a blueberry crisp. I looked around the internet and found an unusual ingredient in the crisp, mayonnaise. I was surprised and interested in the concept of using mayonnaise in a sweet dessert.  And it really paid off, this crisp is delicious and very rich, the mayonnaise had something to do with that I am quite sure. Even my picky eater EJ loved it!

Rich and Gooey

Blueberry Crisp II

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Submitted By: ESCAPETONH

Photo By: PTMUGUCA

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 9

"The mayonnaise adds a little tang to this delightful fresh blueberry crisp. It's really delicious."

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups fresh blueberries

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup mayonnaise

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Place the blueberries into an 8 inch square baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the mayonnaise until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the berries.

3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2015 Allrecipes.com Printed from Allrecipes.com 8/3/2015

So if you are wondering how to use blueberries this summer look no further. This is a delicious way that most in your family will love . Try it I did and I am very pleased!

Chicken Vegetable and Noddle Soup

Chicken Vegetable and Noddle Soup

I have been making this for so many years,and my family and friends seem to like this soup. It is cheap and tasty. Hope you all enjoy it !!

So Good

Chicken vegetable and noodle Soup

Ingredients

5 chicken thighs skinless

1 stalk celery cut in chunks

1 carrot chopped chunks

2 clove whole garlic

1 teaspoon steak seasoning

 oil enough to lightly grease bottom of pan

4 cups water

Rinse chicken and pat dry with pepper towel.

Sprinkle steak seasoning on both sides. Add oil to pot and brown chicken on both sides. Then add water and rest of ingredients, and cook until done about 35 minutes. When done remove chicken and place to the side drain broth and discard cooked vegetables.

5 cups chicken stock

1 carrot diced

2 stalks celery diced

1 medium onion diced

2 large potatoes diced 

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon steak seasoning

1 1/2 cup egg noodles

3/4 cup frozen green peas

1/4 cup water 

1 tablespoon corn starch ( dissolve in water)

 place the next 4 ingredients into pot ,chicken stock,  carrots, celery,and ,onions cook until carrots are 

tender.Then add potatoes cook until tender. Add salt,and steak seasoning and noodles,cook until noodles are 

done, add pea stirring well. Pour corn starch into pot mixing well cook until thicken. Serve

Best served hot! 

Dry Rub for ribs

Keep Plain Keep it Simple!
That's my idea when it comes to dry rubs
With a world of flavors to choose from it is important to keep things simple. Nothing should overwhelm  your taste buds.



Dry Rub for Ribs

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 8
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon Chili Power
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub into pork ribs. For best results, allow ribs to marinate overnight. Grill ribs as desire

Cook Good and Eat Better!

Sunday Breakfast and they liked it!

Sunday Breakfast and they liked it!

I woke up this morning and thought my family needed breakfast. I cooked some sausage, omelets and apple slices. I had cooked the biscuits earlier this week and it save me time. I am doing summer cleaning to my home, and have not had much time to cook any elaborate meals. Like little children my family has been asking about where are the goodies. I am always amazed when they act like little ones, needing special treats. I have one son who has his own home and still he will come by everyday to see what I have cooked. He will bring his kids also and they will ask the same question what did you cook today grandmother?  Oh, he will be upset that his family missed this meal. Oh, well I feel he should learn to cook like most people, and tell him that often. This is for all the ones who refuse to learn to cook ! Get with it and start cooking in your kitchen! When you do this you get exactly what you want!

Biscuits, omelets Sausage, apple slices