1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 teaspoon mild or hot chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup panko bread crumbs (whole wheat, if available) 1-1/2 lbs chicken drumsticks, skinless with bone-in Olive oil nonstick cooking spray Directions: Preheat the ovenContinue reading “Zesty Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken”
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Buffalo Chicken Roll
1 lb chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, halved 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 medium carrots, thinly bias-sliced 3 stalks celery, thinly bias-sliced 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce 1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce 13.8 oz package of refrigerated pizza dough Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking panContinue reading “Buffalo Chicken Roll”
Granny’s Oven Fried Chicken (or Pork Chops)
(Granny’s Note: You can use whole cut up chicken, boneless breasts, thighs, or pork chops work well. The night before you plan to cook it or at least 3 to 4 hours before cooking, season each piece with seasoning salt and a little black pepper. I usually put it in a ziplock bag and refrigerateContinue reading “Granny’s Oven Fried Chicken (or Pork Chops)”
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole (Granny’s Favorite)
Directions:
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
6 cups bite-size broccoli florets and stems, peeled and cut into small pieces 1-1/2 cups (6 oz) hot cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks 1/4 cup diced, drained jarred roasted red pepper, patted dry 5 tablespoons butter, divided into 3 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups 2% reduced-fatContinue reading “Chicken and Broccoli Casserole”
Balsamic Chicken
4 4-5 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dry rosemary 2 garlic cloves, minced (roughly 1 tablespoon) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup dry red wine or water or broth 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions: Mix together oil, paprika, rosemary, garlic, andContinue reading “Balsamic Chicken”
Pumpkin Muffins
1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup pumpkin, cooked and mashed 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, melted 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup raisins Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Beat egg, milk, pumpkin, and shortening in a bowl. Combine and mix dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients intoContinue reading “Pumpkin Muffins”
Oatmeal Muffins
1 cup rolled oats 1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk) 1/3 cup vegetable shortening and butter (some of each) 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Soak oats in milk for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400F. Mix shortening,Continue reading “Oatmeal Muffins”
Our Favorite Coffee Cake
(Note from Granny: This was Sunday morning breakfast when my kids were growing up.) 1 cup granulated sugar 3/8 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco) 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 2-1/4 cup self-rising flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, melted Optional: Nuts or raisins Directions: Mix granulatedContinue reading “Our Favorite Coffee Cake”
Cheesy Corn Fritters
1-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup coarse cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons water 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter, melted 1-1/2 cups whole kernel corn Directions: Heat deep fryer (or equivalent) to 350F. StirContinue reading “Cheesy Corn Fritters”
Easterling Family Recipes 