Not A Chef Cooking & Recipes

Spicy Lemon Chicken

1 medium onion, chopped 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon EACH of garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 4 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 4 1/2 teaspoon cold water

Hot cooked noodles

In a greased crock pot, combine onion, water, lemon juice, oil, and seasonings. [...]

Shrimp Marinara

1 can (14.5 oz) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1/2 – 1 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined 1 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

In crock-pot, combine first 9 ingredients. Cover [...]

Sunday Pork Pot Roast

1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 1/2 – 4 pounds) trimmed 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2″ pieces 3 large potatoes, peeled and quarters 3 small onion, quartered 1 1/2 cup beef broth 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup cold water

Combine seasonings. Rub over roast. [...]

Flavorful White Chili

1 lb dry great northern beans, rinsed and sorted 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed and cooked 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Place beans [...]

Homestyle Ribs

4-5 lbs boneless pork spareribs, cut into pieces 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 cup ketchup 1/2 – 1 cup water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika

PLace 1/2 of the ribs on a crock pot. Top with half the onions. Repeat layers. [...]

Fresh Pineapple Fruit Salad

1 whole pineapple 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks 1/4 lb. seedless grapes 1 apple, peeled cored and cut into chunks 1/4 cup pecan halves 1 banana, sliced 1/4 cup lime juice 1 lime, quartered, as garnish

Cut pineapple lengthwise into quarters. Cut away and discard core. Remove pineapple flesh by carefully cutting between it and outer skin of pineapple to use [...]

Egg Nog With a Twist

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream 1 pint eggnog 1 (2 liters) bottle carbonated lemon-lime beverage

Thaw vanilla ice cream COMPLETELY in a punch bowl, ensuring there are no lumps.

Add cold soda.

Add cold egg nog.

Stir until well blended.

Serve very cold.

Stuffed Crab Mushrooms

40 ounces whole mushrooms, stem removed and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup diced carrots 1/3 cup diced yellow peppers or red peppers or green peppers 2/3 cup diced onions 2-4 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup white wine 1 egg 8 ounces lump crabmeat 1-2 tablespoon chipolte chili sauce 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In a hot pan heat oil add [...]

Chex Mix My Way

6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons Lawry’s Seasoned Salt 7 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 8 cups Crispix cereal 1 cup mixed nuts 1 cup small pretzels

Combine melted butter, seasoned salt and worcestershire sauce. Place cereal, nuts and pretzels in a roasting pan. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture stirring constantly to coat.

Place in preheated 250°F oven and bake for 1 hour, [...]

Chili Verde

2 cups cubed cooked pork (about 1 pound) 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 oz) chili with beans 1 can (14.5 oz) Stewed tomatoes 1 1/2 – 2 cups green salsa 1 large onion, chopped 2 cans (4 oz each) chopped green chilies 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon [...]