Several months ago, I listening to a program on Fox News, and this man(forgot his name) was telling the audience how he can find what a certain type of food is made. He has even written a book on this. Well, anyway he had broken the code on Kentucky Fried Chicken. I just happened to have a paper and pen so I jotted down the ingredients. I was really surprised, but most of the ingredients are what I have been putting in my marinate for years. I never thought to put in Chili Powder or paprika, but I think that paprika is one of the ingredients my mother used to put in, and I have left out. Most of these ingredients are already in your pantry.
When I made this mixture, I used 1 teaspoon for each. Now if you happen to have Italian spices in your cupboard, then you have most of the ingredients. (use about 6 teaspoons if you choose to use Italian Spices) They are as follow: OREGANO, BASIL, CHILI POWDER,GARLIC POWDER,SALT,PEPPER,ACCENT,PAPRIKA ONION POWDER,SAGE, MARJORAM,AND THYME.
Now you Know. Until next time.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Scotch Cake
This recipe is Scott's favorite dessert and so I made it for his birthday, and would like to share it with my faithful followers. It is a simple recipe, but has lots of calories because of the butter (Paula Deen would love this recipe). I got this recipe from Scott's mother, but as far as the history behind it I can't tell you. I think it came from Scotland because they do like to use lots of butter in their recipes.
Sift together: 2 cups flour and 2 cups sugar. ( I added a sprinkle of cinnamon into the mixture)
In sauce pan bring to boil: 2 sticks of butter, 4 Tablespoons cocoa (I added a little more to make the cake darker)and 1 cup water.
Pour into the flour/sugar mixture.
Mix and add 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs slightly beaten, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Mix and pour into greased and floured pan ( I used Pam baking spray) and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
Now for the icing.
About 5 minutes before the cake is done, boil 1 stick of butter with 4 Tablespoons of Cocoa (you can add more if so desired) and 6 tablespoons milk. Remove from heat and add 1 (1pound) box (3 1/2 cups) Confectioners powdered sugar 1 Teaspoon vanilla, mix well and pour over the hot cake. sprinkle pecans on top.
This is a delicious cake for special occasions
Enjoy!
Until next time.
Sift together: 2 cups flour and 2 cups sugar. ( I added a sprinkle of cinnamon into the mixture)
In sauce pan bring to boil: 2 sticks of butter, 4 Tablespoons cocoa (I added a little more to make the cake darker)and 1 cup water.
Pour into the flour/sugar mixture.
Mix and add 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs slightly beaten, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Mix and pour into greased and floured pan ( I used Pam baking spray) and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
Now for the icing.
About 5 minutes before the cake is done, boil 1 stick of butter with 4 Tablespoons of Cocoa (you can add more if so desired) and 6 tablespoons milk. Remove from heat and add 1 (1pound) box (3 1/2 cups) Confectioners powdered sugar 1 Teaspoon vanilla, mix well and pour over the hot cake. sprinkle pecans on top.
This is a delicious cake for special occasions
Enjoy!
Until next time.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Hot Dog Casserole
Hello faithful followers. I decided to write about comfort foods. My favorite food is hot dogs and macaroni, so decided to combine these two with a twist. Here are the ingredients:
1 pound hot dogs Sliced
macaroni cooked according to the package
velveeta cheese About 8 ounces cubed
1 can of Rotel tomatoes
1 onion diced
1 bell pepper diced
just as the macaroni is about done (maybe 3 minutes), add the sliced hot dogs. Meanwhile, place to tomatoes in a saucepan and heat. When it is hot, add the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. When the macaroni is done, drain and add the tomato/cheese mixture, onion and bell pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix all the stuff together until the macaroni is well coated. At this time, you can serve it or add more cheese and place in a 350 Degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Serve this with green beans or salad and a roll. Enjoy.
1 pound hot dogs Sliced
macaroni cooked according to the package
velveeta cheese About 8 ounces cubed
1 can of Rotel tomatoes
1 onion diced
1 bell pepper diced
just as the macaroni is about done (maybe 3 minutes), add the sliced hot dogs. Meanwhile, place to tomatoes in a saucepan and heat. When it is hot, add the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. When the macaroni is done, drain and add the tomato/cheese mixture, onion and bell pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix all the stuff together until the macaroni is well coated. At this time, you can serve it or add more cheese and place in a 350 Degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Serve this with green beans or salad and a roll. Enjoy.
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