Peach Pork

Me and my mom made this yummy peach pork. This recipe came out really good. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest)this would fall under a 1. This recipe required no work. I definitely recommend this recipe.

Ingredients:

~6 boneless pork loin chops(about 1.5 pounds)

~6 tbs butter

~3/4 cup of peach preserves(no sugar added)

~1/2 tsp thyme

~1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

~In a skillet over medium high heat melt the butter and whisk occasionally until it starts to bubble and foam.

~Continue whisking until it just starts to develop little brown specs and then add the seasonings then remove from heat.

~Continue to whisk and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.

~Whisk in preserves until smooth(may be a little chunky with fruit from preserves)

~Place chops in slow cooker and pour sauce over them.

~Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4.

Progress pictures:

Source: https://slowcookergourmet.net/slow-cooker-peach-glazed-pork-chops/

Apple pie!!

So today I made a pie. This was really simple to make and came out delicious. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest)this would fall under a 1. This requires minimal work and effort. I totally recommend this pie for a party.

Ingredients:

~2 disks of grandma's Pie dough

~2 1/2 pounds of mixed apples

~2 tbsp of all-purpose flour

~3/4 cup of sugar

~1 tbsp sugar

~1 tsp of ground cinnamon

~1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

~1/2 tsp of salt

~1 tbsp of lemon juice

Instructions:

~Heat the oven to 375°F.

~Roll out one of the disks of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness; transfer to a 9-inch pie pan. Set aside and keep chilled. 

~Toss the chopped apples, flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice together and mix until combined. Pour apple mixture into the prepared pie pan.

~Roll the remaining dough to 1/8-inch thickness and top the pie with the dough.

~Trim, leaving 1/2-inch overhang, fold under, and crimp edges. Sprinkle the top with the remaining tablespoon of sugar; chill for 10 minutes.

~Bake until fruit is bubbling and crust is golden brown -- 50 to 55 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Progress pictures:

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a1596/farmhouse-apple-pie-3711/

Delicious bang bang chicken!!

Hi! So last night I made this recipe and it was AMAZING!! This is by far the best food I have made. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest) this would fall under a 4. The only downside to this recipe was it was pretty messy. But it was totally worth it. I definitely recommend making this recipe.(I doubled the sauce you don't have to though)

Ingredients:

~1/2 cup vegetable oil, or more, as needed
~1 cup buttermilk
~3/4 cup all-purpose flour
~1/2 cup cornstarch 
~1 large egg
~1 tablespoon hot sauce
~Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
~1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
~1 cup Panko

For the sauce:

~1/4 cup mayonnaise
~2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
~1 tablespoon honey
~2 teaspoons Frank’s Hot Sauce

Instructions:

~For the sauce mix the mayonnaise(1/4 cup),sweet chili sauce(2 tbs),honey(1 tbs),and Frank's hot sauce(2 tsp)in a small bowl and set aside.

~In a large bowl mix together the buttermilk(1 cup),flour(3/4 cup),cornstarch(1/2 cup),egg(1 egg),hot sauce(1 tbs),and the salt and pepper.

~Working one at a time, dip chicken into buttermilk mixture, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat. 

~Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

~Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

~Serve immediately and drizzle the sauce over the chicken.

Progress pictures:

source:https://damndelicious.net/2014/06/06/bang-bang-chicken/

Easy homemade ice cream!

Hi! The other day I made ice cream. This recipe is super simple and straightforward. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest)this would be a 1. This recipe required minimal effort. I added Oreo's to my ice cream and it came out really good. I recommend making this.

Ingredients:

~2 cups(16 oz/450 ml)cold whipping cream,all purpose cream,heavy cream. 

~14 ounces(1 can/400 ml)cold sweetened condensed milk(fat-free or regular).

~1 tsp of vanilla extract(optional)

Instructions:

~Put the sweetened condensed milk in the fridge.

~Beat cold heavy cream(16 oz)on medium using a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until peaks form.

~Lower the speed and pour the condensed milk(14 ounces)into the whipping cream.

~Add the vanilla extract(1 tsp) if you are adding it.

~Turn the speed up until the mixture becomes thick and more peaks start to form.

~Now add any desired flavors or toppings into your ice cream.

~Put the ice cream in a large container and freeze it for 6 hours of overnight.(lasts 2 weeks)

Progress pictures:

source:https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-ice-cream-party/

Delicious cookies

Hi!! So yesterday I made these yummy cookies. I doubled this recipe so it made about 24 cookies. These are the best I have ever made. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest)these would fall under a 2. They were pretty simple to make. These cookies had the prefect amount of saltiness and sweetness to them.I definitely recommend these.

Ingredients(12 cookies)(double if needed):

~1/2 cup granulated sugar

~3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
~1 teaspoon salt
~1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
~1 egg
~1 teaspoon vanilla extract
~1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
~1/2 teaspoon baking soda
~4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
~4 oz dark chocolate chunk, or your preference

Instructions:
~In a large bowl mix the brown sugar(3/4 cup),granulated sugar(1/2 cup),salt(1 tsp), and butter(1/2 cup) until there are no lumps.

~Whisk in the egg(1 egg) and vanilla(1 tsp.

~Sift in the flour(1 1/4 cups)and baking soda(1/2 tsp),then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to over mix)

~Mix in the chocolate chunks and then chill the dough for 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.

~Preheat the oven to 350°F(180°C)and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

~Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches(10 cm)of space between cookies and 2 inches(5 cm)of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.

~Then bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Progress pictures:

Source:https://tasty.co/recipe/the-best-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies

Berry Icebox cake

So today I made berry icebox cake. It was a little messy but this was REALLY good! On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest) this would be a 2. This recipe doesn't require a lot of effort. This would be perfect to make on a nice summer day. I definitely recommend this recipe.

Ingredients:

~19 oz graham crackers

~8 oz cream cheese(softened)

~2(34 oz)packages of vanilla instant pudding

~2 1/2 cups cold milk

~12 oz cool whip(or homemade whipped cream)

~3 cups of fresh sliced strawberries.

~1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

~2 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions:

~Beat cream cheese(8 oz) and dry pudding(2 packages)in a large bowl and mix until blended.

~Then gradually beat in milk.

~Stir in the cool whip(12 oz)or homemade whipped cream and and leave out 1/2 cup.

~Spread a thin layer of the reserved cool whip in a 9x13 pan to just coat the bottom.

~Layer the graham crackers across the pan covering all empty space.

~Now spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers and add the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top of the layer. 

~Place the graham crackers on top of the berries, then pudding mixture, then add the berries on top again.

~Repeat that process one more time(3 times total)and you should reach the top of your pan.

~Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the graham crackers have softened completely.

~When ready to serve, melt the white chocolate chips in a bowl and drizzle over dessert.

~You can use a spoon to drizzle it or use a Ziploc bag and snip the corner and it makes for an easy piping bag.

Progress pictures:

Source: https://cakescottage.com/2016/05/11/no-bake-summer-berry-icebox-cake/