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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
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    https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/10530-cast-iron-baked-chicken

    Cast Iron Baked Chicken

    2 teaspoons paprika
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon pepper
    ½ teaspoon onion powder
    ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, (2 split breasts, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 2 wings with wingtips discarded), trimmed
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    6 sprigs fresh thyme

    Adjust oven rack to middle position, place 12-inch cast-iron skillet on rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and granulated garlic in bowl. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with spice mixture.

    When oven is heated, carefully remove hot skillet. Add butter, let it melt, and add thyme sprigs. Place chicken in skillet skin side down, pushing thyme sprigs aside as needed. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes.

    Remove skillet from oven and flip chicken. Return skillet to oven and bake until breasts register 160 degrees and drumsticks/thighs register at least 175 degrees, about 15 minutes longer.

    Let chicken rest in skillet for 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and spoon pan juices over top. Serve.

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    My effort

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    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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    • MikM Offline
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      Tasty looking.

      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      • MikM Mik

        Tasty looking.

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        George K
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        #473

        @Mik said in The Cookbook:

        Tasty looking.

        Very easy. Chicken was juicy but just a bit chewy. Not sure I understand why.

        Mrs. George approves.

        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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          #474

          Anybody for a fast, easy bean soup? Just made it, and it's delicious.

          Just for fun I added in like two drops of liquid smoke. Nice touch.

          https://www.simplyrecipes.com/marcella-hazan-white-bean-soup-review-8348453

          Upon tasting, I think the olive oil is a bit heavy. Maybe make it 1/4 cup.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            George K
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            Spuds:

            Small Red Potatoes, Quartered 2 pounds
            Vegetable Oil ¼ cup
            2 Teaspoons Hidden Valley Salad Dressing Mix

            1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
            2. Place potatoes in a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat.
            3. Add seasoning mix and toss again until coated. Bake in ungreased baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.

            Surprisingly good. I might have added some onion powder for a bit more of a kick.

            But, at my age, I love stupid-easy recipes.

            This accompanied some chicken schnitzel.

            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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            • MikM Offline
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              #476

              I do too. I brined a couple pork chops in a seasoned salt brine all day, then grilled them with a little bbq sauce. They were superb. Made my favorite coleslaw with them. Yum.

              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                I’ve been wanting to find a cheeseburger pasta recipe that’s simple and good. Well, I have.

                https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/family-favorite-cheeseburger-pasta/

                I used a little less mustard, more onion, added some Worcestershire and more cheese. Turned out very tasty.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  Smoked Turkey Rosemary Pasta

                  1/2 lb smoked turkey, cut in 1/4" cubes
                  1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
                  EV Olive oil, to taste (1/4 C?)
                  1/4 cup white wine if you like
                  zest of 1 orange (don't skip this - important)
                  ground up rosemary to taste (1 t - 1 T - I tend to about 1 T)
                  1 - 3 cloves garlic, crushed
                  12 oz linguini or spaghetti
                  toast pine nuts
                  dice smoked turkey
                  start pasta water & cook as you do rest
                  heat EVOO in skillet, med ht.
                  when hot enough, add turkey and 1/2 rosemary, saute
                  after 5 min or so add white wine
                  when pasta is almost ready, add rest of rosemary, garlic, orange zest and pine nuts to turkey mix.. add EVOO to taste
                  mix with hot pasta and maybe 1/3 C pasta water.

                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  • MikM Offline
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                    This looked really good.

                    https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/recipes/creamy-tuscan-salmon-recipe/ar-BB1mUxqs?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=165e1fecf0c547f68834fb9387365951&ei=28

                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                      #480

                      As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

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                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                      • MikM Mik

                        As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

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                        @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                        As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

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                        Classic. We make a variation much like this I got from my uncle's.

                        Please love yourself.

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                          Tried a new marinara tonight - Mezzetta. Excellent, tons of fresh, bright tomato flavor. Maybe better than Rao’s and a couple bucks cheaper.

                          Ingredients: Italian Plum Tomatoes From Italy's San Marzano Region, California Plum Tomatoes, Imported Olive Oil, Fresh Onions, Sea Salt, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Basil, Black Pepper, Spices.

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                          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                            image.jpeg

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              I made @jon-nyc 's lasagna on Sunday.

                              Didn't have meatloaf mix or sausage, so ground beef it was.

                              IMG_4424.jpeg

                              We're gonna get at least (probably 4) meals out of this.

                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                Nice! How’d you like it?

                                Only non-witches get due process.

                                • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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                                • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                                  Nice! How’d you like it?

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                                  @jon-nyc said in The Cookbook:

                                  Nice! How’d you like it?

                                  Well, I didn't follow the instructions perfectly. I let it cook, covered for longer than your recipe suggests for "immediate serving". I gave it the full 40 min.

                                  TO SERVE:

                                  Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap the dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray (or use nonstick foil). Place a rimmed baking sheet under the dish to catch any overspill. Bake until the sauce bubbles lightly around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until hot throughout and the cheese is browned in spots, 25-35 minutes longer. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

                                  TO SERVE RIGHT AWAY:

                                  Follow instructions above, reducing covered baking time to 15 minutes.

                                  I think the cream and the basil give a nice touch - almost has a sweetness to it.

                                  Most importantly, Mrs. George approves.

                                  "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                  The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                    @George-K said in The Cookbook:

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                                    Had a dream the other night that Trump had us selling homemade marinara and he wasn't happy with the sales figures. I had a lot of one-on-one time with him in the dream.

                                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                    • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                                      @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                                      As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

                                      image.png

                                      Classic. We make a variation much like this I got from my uncle's.

                                      MikM Offline
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                                      Mik
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                                      @Aqua-Letifer said in The Cookbook:

                                      @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                                      As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

                                      image.png

                                      Classic. We make a variation much like this I got from my uncle's.

                                      Made it last night, but used a chicken demi-glace instead off stock. Very rich.

                                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                      • George KG George K

                                        I made @jon-nyc 's lasagna on Sunday.

                                        Didn't have meatloaf mix or sausage, so ground beef it was.

                                        IMG_4424.jpeg

                                        We're gonna get at least (probably 4) meals out of this.

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                                        IMG_4424.jpeg

                                        We're gonna get at least (probably 4) meals out of this.

                                        Yup - four meals it was. I divided into fourths and froze the uneaten ones.

                                        Simple dinner tonight:

                                        Thaw the lasagna, and heat it up (covered) in the oven.
                                        Some salad.
                                        Some "Bake in the bag" bread.

                                        Simple and tasty.

                                        The hour I spent making the lasagna is more than offset by the fact that I don't have to cook for three nights.

                                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                        • MikM Mik

                                          @George-K said in The Cookbook:

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                                          Had a dream the other night that Trump had us selling homemade marinara and he wasn't happy with the sales figures. I had a lot of one-on-one time with him in the dream.

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                                          @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                                          @George-K said in The Cookbook:

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                                          Had a dream the other night that Trump had us selling homemade marinara and he wasn't happy with the sales figures. I had a lot of one-on-one time with him in the dream.

                                          Marinara And Garlic for All, FTW

                                          Only non-witches get due process.

                                          • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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