Since I am required by law to feed my kids, I like to do a good job at it. And since they all have fairly good taste in food, I have to be on top of my game. I am always searching for new recipes and easier/better ways to make them. And some of my favorites are the ones that tell me how to make my favs from restaurants and store bought pre made items. I have scoured the internet to put together a fairly good sized list of these. I thought I would share a few with all of you...all are tested and not too bad, if I do say so myself!
KFC Chicken Seasoning Mix
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon sage
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons onion salt
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 package Lipton tomato cup-a-soup mix
Place all ingredients in blender with on\off speed for 3-4 minutes to pulverize, or rub through a fine strainer.
Store in an airtight container.
Add 1 oz. mix to cup of flour for coating chicken.
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
1 pt heavy cream
1 stick butter
2 T cream cheese
1/2 to 3/4 c Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
in a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, and mixed well. Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer this for 15 to 20 min on low. (can be left on low longer, just watch it and stir) I have done this with half and half, but we prefer the heavy cream. But wouldn't try it with plain milk.
Outback Onion Ring Dipping Sauce
1 pint Mayonnaise
1 pint Sour cream
1/2 C. Tomato chili sauce
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
Combine and mix well, enjoy!
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
2 C buttermilk baking mix (small box, Jiffy Mix equals 2 cups)
2/3 C milk
1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese (extra sharp?)
1/4 C butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Preheat oven to 450*.
Combine mix, milk and cheese with a wooden spoon until soft dough forms. Beat vigorously 30 seconds. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 - 10 minutes until golden brown. Combine butter and garlic powder; brush over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm. Makes 10 large biscuits.
This is a little bit off from I normally post, but damn it...I was hungry! This is just a few, I have many more. If you want to see them, comment and let me know! Try them out and let me know what you think. Until next time...
Well, some how I managed to delete my post from Friday night...so let me try this again!
We have scheduled plans that we follow out just about every week. Thursdays are date night, no kids, just the parents. And kids are only allowed to call for emergencies, (and they always call at least once, lol...and it is NOT an emergency). Our night consists of going to dinner, preferably somewhere where you do not order your food through a microphone. And a place where you are served and do not bus your own table. After that, being the rebels that we are we head off to the library! We might even stay there a couple of hours, its quiet there! We might log on to the computers or go over bills or discuss upcoming things, but it is our time! :) Sometimes there is even a trip to Walmart or Target! Hell yeah!
Next is Friday night dinner out with the family. They think of it as a special treat, but actually it is just a night to not cook and clean, lol. This Friday night was no exception. Only two of the kids were home to go with us tonight, brats 2 and 4. We went to our favorite Mexican restaurant. It is nice to go to a place, be recognized by the management, greeted and socialized with. And to top it off, he always brings brat 2 a huge bowl of salsa. This is first and foremost GREAT customer service and second, it saves his staff the hassle of running to our table to refill brat 2's small dipping bowl every 5 seconds. He literally inhales it! He is a tall slender kid, but don't let that fool you! He CAN eat you out of house and home! He just applied for a job at this restaurant, lol.
After dinner we are in car heading home, and brat 2 is sharing a story for his day and almost lets out a cuss word, lol. Now mind you, he is nearly 18 and we as his parents do not have the cleanest vocabulary ourselves. But he, like the rest of the kids have that respect and courtesy towards us. So, we make a joke about it and are having a little laugh when brat 4 pipes up and says, "I can't wait until I am old enough to cuss. I have some great jokes to tell you!" WTF???? Hold it kid, what did you just say? I kept my head forward, bit my tongue to not laugh and reminded him that he didn't need to worry about cussing, lol. I know, I know, I should not be laughing about this, but I swear you had to be there! Oh, the comic relief brat 4 brings to our lives...PRICELESS!
Outback Onion Ring Dipping Sauce
