Month: October 2021

Boursin Burgers with Arugula and Tomatoes

Boursin Burgers with Arugula and Tomatoes

Boursin Burgers with Arugula and Tomatoes are one of our favorite burgers. I love these cheeseburgers for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this whole dish in less than thirty minutes. Secondly, I like that this is such a simple 

Spaghetti with Butternut Squash and Pancetta

Spaghetti with Butternut Squash and Pancetta

Spaghetti with Butternut Squash and Pancetta is one of our favorite fall dinners. I start this dish by cooking lots of butternut squash. Then, I add crispy pancetta, garlic, al dente spaghetti and Parmesan cheese. I love this dish for several reasons. First of all, 

Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles

Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles

Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles is one of our favorite fall dinners. I start this recipe by deep frying chicken strips. Then, I make pumpkin waffles, Finally, I top both with homemade Bourbon Maple Syrup. I love this dish for several reasons. First of all, I like that this dish can be made ahead and then reheated. The chicken and the waffles reheat great in the oven or air fryer. The syrup can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave. Secondly, I like that this recipe uses ingredients I always have in the house. And, that makes it inexpensive for me to prepare. And, lastly, we all love how delicious this dish is. Personally, my favorite part is the Bourbon Maple Syrup. Of course, you could just make the waffles and syrup and serve them for breakfast.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Waffle Iron- You’ll need a waffle iron to make the waffles.
  • A Deep Fry Thermometer- In my opinion, this is essential for deep frying.
  • A Cast Iron Skillet- I use this to fry my chicken, but you could also use any large skillet or pot.

The Ingredients Needed for Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles

  • Chicken- I used boneless, skinless breasts. But, you could also use thighs.
  • Buttermilk-Use whole milk buttermilk if possible.
  • Flour- Be sure to use all purpose flour.
  • Oil- Use vegetable oil to fry your chicken.
  • Pumpkin Spice- This is a spice blend that you can find with the rest of your spices at the market.
  • Pumpkin Puree- Use canned pumpkin. I like the Libby’s brand.
  • Sour Cream- I always use full fat sour cream.
  • Milk- Use whole milk.
  • Maple Syrup- Use pure maple syrup.

How I Made my Chicken and Waffles

  • First, I fried my chicken. Be sure to only fry when your oil is a the right temperature.
  • Next, I made the waffles.
  • Finally, I made the syrup and served it on top of the chicken and waffles.

If you like waffles, you need to try this delicious Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles.

Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles
Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles
Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles

Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles

Crispy fried chicken tenders on top of pumpkin waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • waffle iron
  • deep fry thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

For the Pumpkin Waffles:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin spice blend
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup melted butter

For the Bourbon Maple Syrup:

  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp. bourbon
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp. cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the fried chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the chicken into long strips about a half inch thick. Season the strips with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare three bowls for dipping the chicken. Divide the flour and spices between 2 bowls and place the buttermilk into the third bowl.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet filled with one inch of the oil to 350 degrees. Dip each strip in the flour, then the buttermilk, and then into the second bowl of flour. Fry each piece until golden brown on both sides. Drain the chicken on a wire rack. Keep it warm in the oven while you make the waffles.
  • Next, make the waffles: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice together into a bowl. Stir in the sugar.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Then, stir in the milk, pumpkin, and sour cream. Add the flour mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Try not to overmix. Stir in the butter.
  • Cook the batter in your waffle iron, according to the manufacturer's directions.
  • While the waffles cook, make the Bourbon Maple Syrup: In a small saucepan on low heat, melt the butter. Add the bourbon and simmer one minute. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken on top of the waffles, topped with the syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Linguini

Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Linguini

Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Linguini is one of our favorite shrimp dinners. I start this dish by making a spicy tomato sauce. Then, I add whole pound of large Gulf shrimp. I serve this delicious shrimp sauce with linguini. I love this dish for several 

Easy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Easy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Easy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches are one of our favorite fall dinners. I like to serve these sandwiches on game nights. And, I also like to make these on Halloween. I like making these for several reasons. First of all, the steak and vegetable mixture heats 

Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches

Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches

Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches are one of our favorite seafood dinners. These sandwiches are famous in New Orleans. I begin these sandwiches by deep frying fresh oysters. Then, I add spicy Remoulade sauce, lettuce, and tomato. Next, I pile all this on warm hoagie rolls. All together, this makes a delicious lunch or dinner.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Dutch Oven- I like to deep fry in my Dutch oven. But, you can use any large pot.
  • A Deep Fry Thermometer- To me, this is essential for deep frying. Use a thermometer that clips on to the side of your pot.

The Ingredients Needed for Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches

  • Oysters- You’ll need fresh oysters for this recipe. You can remove them from the shells yourself, or ask your fish person to remove them for you. Be sure to drain and dry the oysters well. Make sure no shells are still attached.
  • Oil- Fry your oysters in vegetable or peanut oil.
  • Tabasco Sauce- You’ll need this for the oyster dredging and the Remoulade.
  • Cornmeal- Use fine cornmeal to dredge your oysters.
  • Lettuce- I used shredded romaine lettuce, but you can use whatever lettuce you have on hand.
  • Mayonnaise- This is the base of the Remoulade sauce. I use Hellman’s brand.
  • Lemon Juice- Use fresh lemon juice for the Remoulade.
  • Horseradish- Use prepared horseradish for the Remoulade.
  • Mustard- I add Dijon mustard to my Remoulade. I like the Grey Poupon brand.

How I Made my Oyster Sandwiches

  • First, I fried my oysters. It’s very important to make sure your oil is at 365 degrees. Before you add a new batch of oysters to the oil, make sure the oil is at 365 degrees.
  • Next, I assemble the sandwiches.
  • Finally, I serve them right away.

If you like oysters, you need to try these really yummy Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches.

 Oyster Po' Boy Sandwiches
Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches
Oyster Po' Boy Sandwiches

Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches

Fried oysters on hoagie rolls with Remoulade sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp. whole milk
  • 2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • cups all purpose flour
  • cup fine cornmeal
  • tsp. black pepper and kosher salt
  • 24 fresh oysters, shelled and drained
  • 4 hoagie rolls, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced tomatoes

For the Remoulade Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • tsp. cayenne
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Begin by heating the oil in a Dutch oven to 365 degrees.
  • While the oil heats, make the Remoulade Sauce: Simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and chill until serving.
  • Next, prepare a dredging station: In the first bowl, mix together the egg, milk, and tabasco. In the second bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
  • Dip the drained and dried oysters in the milk mixture, and then in the flour mixture. Place the coated oysters on a plate.
  • When the oil has reached 365 degrees, fry six oysters at a time, for about two minutes. Turn the oysters so that they get golden brown all over. Drain the cooked oysters on a wire rack over a pan. Let the oil come up to 365 degrees again, and then fry the next six oysters. Repeat until all the oysters are done.
  • Spread some Remoulade on each roll, and add 6 oysters and some lettuce and tomato.
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Potato and Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese

Potato and Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese

Potato and Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese is one our favorite fall dinners. I start this dish by making a rich and hearty Bolognese sauce. Then, I make homemade gnocchi and mix them into the sauce. I love this dish for several reasons. First of all, I 

Easy Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake

Easy Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake

Easy Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake is one of our favorite dessert recipes. I start this recipe by making a sweet vanilla wafer crust. Next, I make a creamy lemon cheesecake filling. Then, I make a thick strawberry sauce full of sweet strawberries. I love this recipe 

Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread

Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread

Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread is one of our favorite fall breads. I like to serve this bread for breakfast, dessert, and especially for tea time. We love nibbling on this bread along with one our October Tea runners Tea. This month, I received four Tea Runners teas, as always. The flavors were Blood Orange Roobios, Pumpkin Spice Oolong, Fruit Aroma Black, and Salty Caramel Pumpkin Black. So far, we’ve only tried the Blood Orange Roobios, and we love it! It tastes delicious and I love that it’s caffeine free. Today, while I sipped my tea, I mixed up this bread. It only took me a few minutes to stir up the bread, and the whole house smelled amazing while it baked. To receive $7 off a Tea Runners subscription, use the code: SPOOKYDEAL. Also, be sure to follow them at @tearunners.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Loaf Pan- I used a 9×5 ceramic loaf pan to bake my bread.
  • Parchment Paper- Use this to line your pan. That way the bread doesn’t stick to the pan.
  • An Electric Mixer- You can just use a whisk and a spoon to mix this up, but I used my mixer.
  • A Food Scale- For perfect results, please weigh your flour and sugar.

The Ingredients Needed for Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread

  • Eggs- Use one large egg, at room temperature.
  • Vanilla- I used pure vanilla extract.
  • Butter- Use unsalted butter, and make sure it’s all melted.
  • Sugar- For best results, weigh your sugar.
  • Flour- Weigh this as well.
  • Buttermilk- Use whole milk buttermilk.
  • Pecans- These add great crunch to the bread.
  • Cinnamon- Use ground cinnamon.

How I Made my Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread

  • First, I let the egg and buttermilk sit out to come to room temperature.
  • Then, I mixed the Cinnamon Apple Swirl ingredients together. Be sure to dice up the apple nice and small.
  • Next, I made the bread batter. It’s important not to overmix the batter, or the bread will be tough.
  • Finally, I baked the bread. It’s important to insert a toothpick in the middle of the bread to check if it’s done. The toothpick will be dry when the cake is done.

If you like apples, you need to try this moist and yummy Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread.

Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread
Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread
Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread

Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread

A vanilla bread swirled with apples, cinnamon, and pecans.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Equipment

  • 9×5 loaf pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup whole milk buttermilk, at room temperature

For the Cinnamon Apple Swirl:

  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 cup finely diced peeled apple
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper overhanging the sides.
  • Toast the pecans in a small skillet on low heat for five minutes. Mix it with the rest of the Cinnamon Apple Swirl ingredients and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla, butter, and sugar. Add the buttermilk and dry ingredients, alternating them. Stir until everything is just combined.
  • Pour half of the batter into the pan. Top with half of the Cinnamon Apple Swirl mixture. Add the rest of the batter, and smooth it over the swirl mixture. Then, add the rest of the Cinnamon Apple Swirl mixture. Then, use a knife to make a swirl going through the loaf.
  • Bake on the middle oven rack for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan on a rack for ten minutes, and then lift it out of the pan to let it cool completely on the rack.
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Margherita Pizza with Truffle Cheese

Margherita Pizza with Truffle Cheese

Margherita Pizza with Truffle Cheese is one of our favorite early fall dinners. It’s perfect for this time of year because it’s cool enough to eat hot pizza. And, I can still buy great summer tomatoes at my farm stands. I start this pizza by