Chef John’s Peach Cobbler
Cans of peaches work just as well in this delicious peach cobbler!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine peaches Chinese five-spice powder and lemon zest in a bowl.

Stir sugar and water together in saucepan pan over medium heat until simmering 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in peach mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and set aside.

Combine sugar and self-rising flour in a large bowl.

Pour in milk; whisk to form a smooth batter.

Pour melted butter into a Dutch oven.

Pour batter over the melted butter.

Gently place peaches and syrup on top of batter.

As the cobbler bakes they will sink down into the batter.

ArnoldGreg September 8, 2024

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Alabama Chicken Stew
This traditional Alabama chicken stew is thickened naturally with potatoes, resulting in a rich and wholesome dish that’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Place chicken bay leaves 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a 10-quart stockpot.

Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear about 2 hours.

An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Remove from the heat and transfer chicken to a cutting board.

Let cool for about 15 minutes.

Remove and discard skin and bones.

Shred meat.

Empty canned tomatoes and juices into a casserole dish and break up the tomatoes with your hands.

ArnoldGreg September 7, 2024

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Shipwreck Dinner
Ground beef, macaroni and cheese, and frozen vegetables are combined to create this “shipwreck,” which is a quick and simple family meal.

A large skillet should be heated to medium-high.

Cook and stir the beef in the hot skillet for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is browned and crumbly.

The beef should be mixed with the macaroni and cheese pasta and cheese mixture.

Stir in the tomatoes, milk, peas, corn, and beef mixture.

Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer the mixture for about 12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.

ArnoldGreg September 6, 2024

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Mu Shu Pork
A savory stir-fried pork and napa cabbage dish with shiitake mushrooms is wrapped into prepared Chinese pancakes for a fun, delicious Asian meal.

Place Soy sauce, two tablespoons White wine, two tablespoons In a non-reactive bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and stir until smooth.

Refrigerate for an hour after thoroughly coating the pork strips with the marinade.

In a bowl, cover the shiitake mushrooms with hot water, and leave for 15 to 20 minutes to soften.

The mushrooms should be drained, dried thoroughly, and chopped into small pieces.

In a bowl, mix the mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and ginger.

ArnoldGreg September 5, 2024

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Baked Paprika-Parmesan Chicken
Chicken is breaded with a Parmesan-paprika coating and baked until golden and crispy in this easy recipe. This unique combination of ingredients makes a fantastic dish that all your family will love.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Coat a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine flour parmesan paprika salt and pepper in a bowl.

In a separate bowl whisk together the egg and milk.

Dip the chicken in the egg then dredge in the flour mixture.

Place in the baking dish and pour the melted butter evenly over the chicken.

ArnoldGreg September 4, 2024

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Easy, Healthy No-Cook Overnight Oats
Rolled oats layered with banana, chia seeds, almond butter, and almond milk are soaked overnight for an easy, no-cook breakfast in a jar.

Place 3 to 4 slices of banana in the bottom of a jar.

Layer 1 1/2 teaspoon of almond butter 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds and 1/2 cup oats on top.

Repeat layering remaining almond butter chia seeds and oats leaving a 1-inch gap at the top.

Mix almond milk maple syrup and vanilla extract in a bowl.

Pour over oats leaving a 1/2-inch gap at the top to allow oats to expands as they soak.

Push a knife or fork vertically through the jar to make sure milk mixture soaks all the way through.

Cover jar tightly and refrigerate until oats are moist 4 hours to overnight.

ArnoldGreg September 3, 2024

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Chocolaty Beet Muffins
Get some fruits and vegetables in these tasty chocolate and beet muffins made with spelt flour that the whole family will love.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.

Combine flour cocoa powder baking powder and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Stir beets applesauce oil honey and egg together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until batter is combined.

Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean about 18 minutes.

Remove muffins from tin immediately.

ArnoldGreg September 2, 2024

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Potato and Leek Soup
Leeks, potatoes, butter, and cream are combined in this easy potato and leek soup recipe to make a hearty and nourishing vegetable soup.

In a big pot over medium heat, melt the butter.

Add the leeks and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook and stir for about 15 minutes, or until the leeks are tender.

ArnoldGreg September 1, 2024

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Friendship Fruit Starter
This is really two recipes in one – 6 cups of brandied fruit, and 2 cups of starter for the Thirty Day Friendship Cake.

In a large glass jar combine drained pineapple chunks drained apricot slices drained sliced peaches drained maraschino cherries brandy and sugar.

Stir gently with wooden spoon.

Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 weeks stirring at least twice a week.

Drain and reserve the liquid – This liquid is your starter for the Thirty Day Friendship Cake.

ArnoldGreg August 31, 2024

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How to Make Chocolate Truffles
Adapt Chef John’s easy chocolate truffle recipe to any flavor whim you like, including his favorite gingerbread spice version for the holidays.

Add chocolate chips to a heat-proof mixing bowl; add ginger cinnamon black pepper salt and cayenne.

Heat cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.

Immediately remove from heat and pour hot cream over chocolate.

Shake bowl slightly to fully cover the chocolate; let sit for 2 minutes.

Slowly whisk until well combined and a thick glossy ganache forms.

Cover ganache with plastic wrap and let cool to room temperature or until firm enough to scoop about 15 minutes.

Form about 2 teaspoons of the ganache into balls using a small sorbet scoop or roll by hand.

Place balls onto a baking sheet lined with silicone or parchment paper.

Refrigerate until cold and firm about 15 minutes then re-roll as needed to smoothen.

ArnoldGreg August 30, 2024

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