Instant Pot beans

You don’t have to soak them.

soak the beans for 2 hours, and cook for 35 minutes.

If I don’t soak them I cook them for 40 minutes.

If you happen to soak overnight, you can cook for 20 minutes, but I don’t recommend that if using a ham hock. The meat needs the time to become fall off the bone tender.

Cream Cheese Spaghetti (Instant Pot)

Instant Pot Cream Cheese Spaghetti

Based on a recipe from Plain Chicken

(My Notes:  Made in the Instant Pot so it is fast and easy and on the table lickety split!  This is bowl licking good!  Went back for seconds on this one and still want more!  I can only imagine it will be even better warmed up for lunch tomorrow!  This is based on a recipe from Plain Chicken which I changed up to meet our dietary requirements.  I think the original recipe or this one can't be beat!)
prep time: 5 mins

cook time: 15 mins

total time: 20 mins
From the original author:  Instant Pot Cream Cheese Spaghetti - so creamy and delicious! Better than any Italian restaurant!! I wanted to lick the bowl this was so good!! Italian sausage, garlic, Italian seasoning, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, beef broth, cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Cooks for 9 minutes! Everyone cleaned their plate and went back for seconds. This is a new favorite!!!

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Lean Hamburger or ground chicken, cooked (I used 2 1/2 c Freeze Dried Hamburger)
1-1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
12-oz spaghetti, uncooked
1 (26-oz) jar spaghetti sauce (I used a 25 oz jar of organic spaghetti sauce from Aldi that has no soy and no HFCS.  I find it to be really good!)
2-1/2 cups beef broth (I used 2 1/2 tsp beef bouillon and added 1 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce jars of water to the pot)
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (this is NOT the stuff in the green can--get the actual grated parm)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Turn Instant Pot on Sauté setting. Cook burger or ground chicken until no longer pink. Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook 1 minute. Turn off Instant Pot.  

(MY NOTE:  I used 2 1/2 c of Freeze Dried Hamburger, so no saute' was needed and I didn't saute the garlic with the Italian seasoning.  I just dumped it all in)
Add spaghetti sauce, stir.
Break spaghetti in half and place onto of beef mixture.
Add beef broth. Stir and make sure pasta is fully covered 

(MY NOTE:  I used 2 1/2 tsp beef bouillon and dumped in 1 1/4 of the spaghetti sauce jars of water--which also rinsed out every bit of goodness from that jar!)
Close Instant Pot lid, lock and seal. Select Manual setting or High Pressure for 9 minutes.
Quick release pressure. 

Open lid and stir pasta, breaking up any clumps.
Stir in cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Original recipe found at:  http://www.plainchicken.com/2018/08/instant-pot-cream-cheese-spaghetti.html

Belgian Waffles

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BELGIAN WAFFLES

MY NOTES:  I found this recipe but wanted to add some extra flavor so I used 1/4 c sour cream mixed with enough skim milk to make 2 cups.  Also, I added 1 tsp almond extract because...well...because it's almond!  

READY IN: 40mins
SERVES: 4-6

YIELD: 6 waffles
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups milk (about 1/4 c sour cream plus skim milk to make 2 cups mixed together)
1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon Almond Extract



DIRECTIONS
Oil the waffle maker.
Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
In separate bowl, separate egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, oil , and vanilla, stir slightly.
Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
Fold in egg whites.
Cook in waffle iron on medium-high heat for around 5-10 minutes.

Bisquick (Homemade)

If you’re a fan of Bisquick mix, try this easy and inexpensive homemade baking mix recipe. Use it for any recipe that calls for baking mix. You can also use this homemade baking mix to simplify regular recipes and cut preparation time






Homemade Bisquick Baking Mix


9 cups flour

2/3 cup dry milk

3 Tbsp. baking powder

2 tsp. salt

1 cup shortening or 1/2 shortening and 1/2 butter*


Mix flour and other dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Use a mixer on low to cut in the shortening to save time. Store in an airtight container up to 6 months.


This recipe uses a 5-pound sack of flour when doubled.


*Refrigerate if using butter.




Baking Mix Biscuits Recipe

2 1/4 cups baking mix
2/3 cup water or milk

Mix lightly until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 10-12 times. Roll dough about 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a 2-inch cutter or the rim of a glass dipped in flour. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. For drop biscuits, use 1 cup water and drop by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Makes one dozen.

*For cheese biscuits, add 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.


Easy 4 Ingredient Homemade Biscuits Recipe

2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 7-up
1/4 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Cut sour cream into biscuit mix. Add 7-Up. This recipe makes a very soft dough.

Sprinkle additional biscuit mix on board or table and pat dough out. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9 inch square pan. Place cut biscuits in a pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Homemade Biscuits (with Paleo Version)

NOTE: To make these paleo and thus increase protein, sub 1/2 tapioca starch and half fava/garbonzo bean flour for the flour in the recipe. Dirt Patch says it is really good! I have to try that!

How to make homemade biscuits! This easy homemade baking powder biscuits recipe makes the most delicious biscuits that are super yummy and easy to make!


This easy homemade biscuits recipe has been a favorite in our family. Mike spent a lot of time making and re-making the recipe to figure out the perfect taste and texture. We prefer the biscuits just as they are but the recipe is easily adaptable, so if you want to try adding garlic, cheese or some other favorite ingredient, feel free to experiment!
Mike’s Homemade Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

2 cups flour (substitute 1 c tapioca starch and 1 c garbonzo/fava bean flour)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. margarine
1 scant cup milk

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in margarine with a fork or pastry blender until it resembles cornmeal. Add milk, stirring enough to combine ingredients. Do not over stir. Put dough on a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball. If the dough is sticky add a little flour to help form the ball. Knead lightly 5-10 times. Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter or a glass rim that has been dipped in flour. Put onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 10-12 baking powder biscuits.

These biscuits are a great part of a big breakfast, but they also work well with virtually any dinner menu! They only take a few minutes to prepare, so you can make a batch and let them bake while you get the rest of your meal on the table! We usually set them in a basket with a clean kitchen towel laid inside and then fold the top of the towel over the biscuits to keep them warm when they’re on the table.

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Homemade Barbecue Shake and Bake Recipe

Homemade Barbecue Shake and Bake Recipe

1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. smoky paprika
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 Tbsp. tomato powder (1/3 cup of dried tomatoes ground in blender) (optional)
2 Tbsp. canola oil

Directions

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Store in freezer bag. Immediately return any remaining mix after use to the freezer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place coating mix in a shallow cake pan. Rinse chicken or pork; pat dry. Dip chicken or pork into egg beaten with splash of Worcestershire OR 1 part ketchup, 1 part honey and a splash of red wine, then dredge in homemade coating. Place on sprayed baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes for boneless chicken or pork or 50 to 60 minutes for bone-in chicken pieces.

Homemade Shake and Bake Recipe

Homemade Shake and Bake Recipe


4 cups flour

4 cups soda crackers, crushed

4 Tbsp. salt

2 Tbsp. sugar

2 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. onion powder

3 Tbsp. paprika

1/4 cup vegetable oil


Mix well and store indefinitely in the refrigerator in a covered container.




Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken Recipe


4 pieces of chicken

2 cups homemade shake and bake


Moisten the chicken pieces with milk or water. Pour about 2 cups mixture, or more if needed, into a plastic bag. Place chicken pieces, one at a time, in the bag and shake until evenly coated. Bake coated chicken pieces in a greased shallow pan at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Discard plastic bag with unused coating. DO NOT reuse extra coating that has come into contact with raw chicken!





Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops


4 pork chops

2 cups shake and bake


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 pork chop at a time in bag, with 2 cups of shake and bake. Shake to coat the whole pork chop. Place in a greased baking pan. Take any leftover shake and bake that is in the bag and spread it over top the pork chops. This gives it extra coating. Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.
Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken Nuggets


2 chicken breasts, cut into nugget sized pieces

2 cups homemade shake and bake


Moisten the chicken pieces with milk or water. Pour about 2 cups mixture, or more if needed, into a plastic bag. Place chicken pieces, one at a time, in the bag and shake until evenly coated. Bake coated chicken pieces in a greased shallow pan at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Discard plastic bag with unused coating. DO NOT reuse extra coating that has come into contact with raw chicken!
Homemade Shake and Bake Potatoes Recipe


10-12 medium potatoes

1/4 cup oil of choice (olive or canola)

1 package dry ranch dressing mix or dry Italian dressing mix

1 cup homemade shake and bake


Preheat oven to 450F. Wash and dry potatoes. Cut potatoes int 1 inch cubes. Place potatoes in a large bowl or gallon-size bag and drizzle with olive oil. Toss or stir well until potatoes are coated with the oil. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. Add dry ingredients to potatoes. Shake in the bag or stir in the bowl until all potatoes are coated with the seasoning mix.


Place on a baking sheet (at least a 10×15 sized) 45 minutes at 450, stirring and flipping potatoes halfway through. Remove from oven, salt to taste and serve. Potatoes should be light and golden brown when they are finished. Bake time may vary depending on the size of potatoes. Makes 10 servings.






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