August 16, 2023 – Kitcheeen

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How To Make Butternut Cookies

Butternut Cookies. These are my most requested cookie. I usually make at least 500 in Christmas. It’s a very simple recipe but packed with lots of flavors!

Oh wow… these buttery cookies are so delicious. They’re crunchy little balls of yumminess. Sort of remind us of a Mexican cookie (but even better!). The butterscotch chips are a bonus; they add so much flavor. Drizzling with the rum glaze and sprinkling with chopped nuts add an extra pop of flavor. A fantastic cookie for your holiday cookie tray. But, they’re so good you’ll find excuses to make these often.

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cbutter, room temperature + 1 Tbsp.
1/2 cpowdered sugar
1/4 tspsalt
1 3/4 call purpose flour
6 ozpackage butterscotch chips
1 cfinely chopped pecans
RUM GLAZE
3 cpowdered sugar
1 tsprum extract
1/2 cchopped pecans
3 to 4 Tbsp milk or water

DIRECTIONS:
1-Cream butter with powdered sugar and salt til light and fluffy.

2-Blend in flour, mix well.

3-Add butterscotch chips and 1 cup finely chopped pecans.

4-Shape dough, a scant teaspoonful at a time, into balls.

5-Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

6-Bake in 325′ oven for 15 minutes or until firm but not brown.

7-Let cool on wire racks.

8-Make rum glaze. Mix the ingredients until smooth.

9-You can either dip the cookies in the glaze or use a spoon to pour over cookies. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

August 16, 2023

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White Chicken Chili

This White Chicken Chili is creamy and hearty with just the right amount of spice! Loaded with lean chicken, white beans, green chiles, and corn, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

My Instant Pot makes my life so much easier when I plan ahead – and also when I don’t!

I can make amazing meals for my whole family in such a short amount of time with very little prep.

This easy Instant Pot Chicken Chili is one of those meals that comes together perfectly with minimal ingredients and absolutely no fuss!

The only thing you’re preparing is a chopped onion, and the rest is dump-and-go.

If chopping an onion is even too much prep you could buy pre-chopped onion, or skip it and use a sprinkling of onion powder instead!

I have used fresh chicken breasts here, but you can make it just as easily with frozen chicken breasts or thighs.

Ingredients:

1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
1 cup (240ml) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the drained cannellini beans and diced green chilies to the pot. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring it covers the ingredients in the pot. Stir in the ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
After 20 minutes, stir in the heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chili has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper according to your preference.
Serve the White Chicken Chili hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, and accompanied by lime wedges on the side.

Enjoy this hearty and creamy White Chicken Chili with your family and friends. It’s perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, and the lime adds a refreshing zing to the dish. Savor the delicious flavors of this comforting chili, and watch it become a favorite in your home!

August 16, 2023

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Grandma's

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Grilled Lamb & Almonds Shrimp Roast Potato & Creole

Ingredients:

4 Andouille sausages, chop

1 pound (455 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 red potatoes, cut to quarters

2 pieces of corn, quarters

2 tsp olive oil, divided

1 tsp butter, cubed

4 cloves minced garlic

Cajun seasoning mix

2 tsp garlic powder

2 and a half teaspoons paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried thyme

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tsp cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

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August 16, 2023

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Best Meatloaf I Ever Made

Prepare to experience the ultimate comfort food with the Best Meatloaf I Ever Made. This recipe delivers a moist and flavorful meatloaf that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Bursting with savory seasonings, tender ground meat, and a rich glaze, this meatloaf is a classic dish that never fails to impress. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special gathering, this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients: For the meatloaf:

1 ½ pounds (680g) ground beef (preferably a mix of lean and medium fat)
1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup (60ml) milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the glaze:

1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined, but avoid overmixing as it can result in a dense meatloaf.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan, gently pressing it to form a loaf shape.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) using a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Carefully remove the meatloaf from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board.
Slice the meatloaf into thick slices and serve hot, accompanied by your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Prepare to be amazed by the flavors and texture of the Best Meatloaf I Ever Made. This recipe combines simple ingredients with the perfect blend of seasonings, resulting in a moist and delicious meatloaf that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. Enjoy the comfort and satisfaction that this classic dish brings to your table!

August 16, 2023

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Peanut Butter Fudge

This old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe is light and creamy, and amazingly simple! No one would ever guess that it only requires four ingredients, one pot, and a few minutes of cooking time.

Easy peanut butter fudge
Every time I make this peanut butter fudge, I feel like I’d died and gone to a sweet, peanut-buttery heaven where I danced among unicorns and fluffy white clouds.

So I am sharing this super easy peanut butter fudge recipe from a family cookbook.

This fudge recipe is the best because:

There are only four simple ingredients!
It’s made in only one pot!
And the instructions are only two sentences long!

So if you’ve always envisioned the peanut butter fudge-making process as being something complex, requiring candy thermometers and special sugars, and perhaps a little bit of fairy dust… let me show you how easy it is to make peanut butter fudge!

Peanut butter fudge with marshmallow fluff
This fudge needs just a container of marshmallow fluff (or marshmallow creme), some good old fashioned creamy peanut butter, milk, and sugar. The secret’s out, and I can’t wait for y’all to make this yourselves.

Best Peanut Butter for Peanut Butter Fudge:
As much as I love natural peanut butter, you don’t want to use it in this recipe. Stick with traditional creamy peanut butter (I almost always use Jif).

Fudge making tip:
The fudge-making process works best if you put the marshmallow fluff and peanut butter into bowls (as pictured above) before adding them to the milk/sugar mixture. That way you can add them quickly and make sure everything melts together without separation.

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Easy peanut butter fudge made with marshmallow fluff (creme).