Thursday, March 20, 2025

Non-Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Non-Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

### Ingredients

- **For the Slaw:**
  - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  - 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
  - 1 cup carrots, grated
  - 1 cup bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
  - 1/2 cup green onions, chopped

- **For the Dressing:**
  - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  - Salt and pepper to taste

### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Vegetables:**
   - In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions.

2. **Make the Dressing:**
   - In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. **Combine:**
   - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

4. **Chill:**
   - Let the coleslaw sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.

5. **Serve:**
   - Toss again before serving, and enjoy your fresh, non-creamy coleslaw!

### Tips
- Feel free to add other veggies like radishes or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- You can also add herbs like parsley or cilantro for added flavor. 

Enjoy your healthy and refreshing coleslaw!

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Wendy's Chili

 Wendy's Chili

Ingredients

- **2 pounds** fresh ground beef
- **1 quart** tomato juice
- **1 (29-ounce)** can tomato purée
- **1 (15-ounce)** can red kidney beans, drained
- **1 (15-ounce)** can pinto beans, drained
- **1 medium-large** onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- **1/2 cup** diced celery
- **1/4 cup** diced green bell pepper
- **1/4 cup** chili powder (use less for milder chili)
- **1 teaspoon** ground cumin (use more for real flavor)
- **1 1/2 teaspoons** garlic powder
- **1 teaspoon** salt
- **1/2 teaspoon** ground black pepper
- **1/2 teaspoon** dried oregano
- **1/2 teaspoon** sugar
- **1/8 teaspoon** cayenne pepper

### Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat.
2. Combine the beef with the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot.
3. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for **1 to 1 1/2 hours**, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on low for **3 to 4 hours**.

Enjoy your delicious chili! 🍲 

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Pete's chili

 Pete's Chili

### Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red and orange), diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1½ tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- Water (as needed)
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
- 1 can red or black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes

### Instructions
1. In a pot, soften the diced onion and bell peppers over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Stir in the following seasonings:
   - Salt and pepper to taste
   - Sugar
   - Cayenne pepper
   - Oregano
   - Garlic powder
   - Paprika
   - Chili powder
   - Cumin
4. Add enough water to achieve your desired consistency.
5. Stir in the red enchilada sauce, drained beans, and diced tomatoes.
6. Let the chili simmer, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld, about 20-30 minutes.

### Serving
Serve hot with cornbread. Enjoy!

Monday, February 17, 2025

Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip

Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip 
Ingredients
- 2 tsps onion powder
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 2 tsps cumin
- 2 cans chopped green chilies
- 1 tbs butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 pound white American cheese, cubed

Instructions
Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
Cook until cheese has melted, stirring frequently.
Stir in green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Add more milk if dip is too thick.
Heat through and serve immediately.
Enjoy!

Thursday, February 13, 2025

KFC Style Gravy

KFC Style Gravy

Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste

Directions
1. Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

2. Make the Roux
Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns a light golden brown.

3. Add Broths
Slowly add the chicken broth and beef broth to the roux, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

4. Season the Gravy 
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.

5. Simmer
Bring the gravy to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened to your desired consistency.

6. Taste and Adjust
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Brazilian Cheese Bread

Brazilian Cheese Bread
Ingredients:

1½ cup of tapioca flour
⅔ cup whole milk
⅓ oil
½ cup cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp salt 


Preheat oven at 350 F⁰
Blend everything, add cheese last, don't blend too much, leave it chunky. 

Cook for 15-20 minutes




Saturday, December 28, 2024

McDonald's BBQ sauce

McDonald's BBQ sauce

Ingredients
- **1 cup ketchup**
- **1/4 cup apple cider vinegar**
- **1/4 cup brown sugar**
- **1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce**
- **1 tablespoon mustard**
- **1 tablespoon onion powder**
- **1 teaspoon garlic powder**
- **1 teaspoon smoked paprika**
- **1/2 teaspoon black pepper**
- **1/4 teaspoon salt**
- **1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)**

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients**: In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well 

2. Simmer (Optional)**: For a thicker sauce, you can simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.