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Vampires BEWARE! Garlic Onion Sauce Pasta

Jan 282013

plate of pasta and pork chops

I think there must be a coven of Vampires close by because I have been craving this for a few weeks.

It was one of those nagging cravings that just wouldn’t go away. So, off I go to the store to gather the ingredients and started photographing away so I could share this with you.

We love it paired with some Italian Pork Chops but it works with almost any type of meat.

ingredients for garlic onion pasta

Get your ingredients together.

using the food procaessor mince the onions and garlic

Mince the onions and garlic.

saute the garlic and onions for Onion Garlic Pasta

Saute.

final Garlic Onion Pasta

Add to pasta.

Yep, it is that easy.

Even though it looks a little labor intensive, it really isn’t. I use Apple Cider Vinegar since I don’t drink. After I quit drinking 16 years ago it just became a personal decision on a daily basis not to partake in things with alcohol in them. So, either way you choose to make this dish it will turn out wonderful.

GARLIC ONION SAUCE PASTA

12 large cloves garlic, peeled

1/2 cup butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound sweet onions (approx. 2 large)

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or Marsala cooking wine

Pasta of choice, cooked

Directions:

Peel garlic cloves, trim off ends. Peel and rough chop onions. Place the onions and garlic in food processor and pulse until minced.

Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until just soft. Add honey, and reduce the heat to low. Cook, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine or vinegar and cook 10 minutes more. Add to cooked pasta of your choice. I prefer a textured pasta to hold all those wonderful flavors.

Garlic Citrus Pork Chops

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Sep 052012

I love anything citrus and use limes and lemons in many dishes around here and as a marinade for lots of stuff.

ingredients for garlic citrus pork chops

Gather up your ingredients. I forgot to set out the olive oil, the red pepper flakes and the cumin. Ooops, but I did add them in when your supposed to.

marinade for garlic citrus pork chops

Add all the ingredients (except the pork chops) together in a bowl or dish and whisk vigorously.

garlic citrus pork chops

Add the pork chops and marinate for 2 or more hours.

Garlic Citrus Pork Chops

You can then bake, grill or fry the chops and serve with your favorite sides.

Ohhh, goodness, I can’t wait to dig in!!

GARLIC CITRUS PORK CHOPS

Boneless Pork Chops

1/2 Cup Lime Juice (or lemon juice)

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/3 cup olive oil

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Whisk all ingredients together and add pork chops. Marinate for at least 2 hours.You can then grill, bake or fry these. They turn out great any way you choose. If baking: 350 degrees for 30 minutes. If frying: Medium/High heat for 4 minutes per side.

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken Quarters

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Jan 132012

I am loving finding delicious ways to use cheaper cuts of meat. Chicken Quarters are typically MUCH cheaper than chicken breasts and they are tastier too!! I found a pack of chicken quarters on sale for .79 per pound and started pondering what I could do with them. I mean really, 5 for $3.85. You just can’t beat that price! I wish I had metal buildings that was nothing but freezer space and could fill it to the brim with meats when I find a good deal. I finally decided on doing a lemon rosemary dish. I had picked up a pack of 6 lemons for .99 which sure beats the heck out of .85 per lemon. We also have fresh rosemary here so that was free. Yep, $4.84 for 5 LARGE chicken quarters! That is a budget friendly meal if I ever saw one. And, there is enough left over for lunch. BONUS!

zest of one lemon

freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2-3 lemons

2 cloves garlic, minced

fresh rosemary leaves, finely minced

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

Kick’n Chicken Seasoning by Webers (optional)

3-5 pounds of chicken quarters

sliced lemons, for garnished

Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish. Salt and Pepper to taste.

Sprinkle with the Lemon Zest and the juice of the lemons.

If you don’t have a microplaner, I HIGHLY suggest you get one. It is one of my favorite kitchen tools. If you get one, use it upside down, it keeps all your little bits inside and from getting all over the place. Wish somebody had told me that when I first got mine. Let me just say, I have made several messes.

Sprinkle the minced rosemary and garlic over the top.

I sent Tate out to cut me a sprig. A SPRIG. He brought me back a tree.

Add lemon slices on top and refrigerate and let marinate for 2 hours. This helps all of the flavors to hook up and meld together. Kinda like a big ol’ family. Hints of individual characteristics that work together to make it all just right. Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the skins are crispy and well-browned.

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The BEST Potato Soup E-V-E-R

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Nov 282011

slow cooker potato soup

OhMyStinkinHeck, you are going to love this recipe. It is absolutely the best potato soup E-V-E-R! Seriously, it is the best I have ever made at least. And, it is made in the slow cooker. Easy Peasy. This is my families favorite fall food. We look forward to the cooler weather just to gather around the table, bowls in hand, puppy dog eyes abound. Why puppy dog eyes? Because they always want extra bacon. Bacon, Bacon, Bacon. Everything goes with bacon.

So, let’s get to it:

diced potatoes

First you need to dice about 4 pounds of potatoes and a large onion. Once you have those diced place them in your slow cooker. My slow cooker is a 6 quart and this makes enough to fill it up. If yours is smaller you will need to adjust this recipe accordingly.

garlic cloves

Peel 6-8 cloves of garlic and add them whole to the slow cooker.

chicken broth

Add 3 cans of chicken broth to the slow cooker along with 2 cans of water.

Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker 6-quart

Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 10

Add cream cheese

Now, take out the whole garlic cloves and put them in a food processor or blender along with one and a half packages of cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons of seasoning salt and half of the soup in the slow cooker. I have to do this in two batches because of the size of my food processor. I also didn’t show pictures of it because it is from the time of dinosaurs and is ugly enough in person, much less pictures. After you have pureed it add it all back into the slow cooker. Stirring occasionally. After about 20-30 minutes it is ready to garnish and serve.

Best Ever Potato Soup

Ingredients:
4 pounds of Potatoes, washed and diced, not peeled
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 cloves of garlic, whole
3 cans of chicken broth, then fill 2 cans with water
12 oz cream cheese
2 TBS seasoned salt
Optional Garnishes:
Crumbled bacon
Shredded cheddar cheese
Green onions

Directions:
Add potatoes, onion, garlic and chicken broth to slow cooker.
Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 10 hours.
Remove and puree the garlic cloves along with 1/2 of the soup, seasoning salt and cream cheese and then put back into the slow cooker. Stir occasionally until soup is well blended.
Top with your choice of garnishes & serve!

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