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Peanutbutter Cookies

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  Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter 1 1/3 cup peanutbutter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 1/3 cup peanutbutter chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F Line two baking sheets with parchment paper In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup salted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 1/3 cup peanutbutter, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth and light in colour Beat in two large eggs, one at a time, making sure each are fully integrated Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract Add 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch  Add 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, adding 2/3 cup at a time and mixing until mostly incorporaated Mix in 1 1/3 cups dry roasted peanuts and 1 1/3 peanutbutter chips With a table spoon, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet and use a fork to press into patt...

Chanko Nabe

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  Ingredients: 1 package mushrooms 1 head bok choy 1/4 head cabbage 1 package bean sprouts Green onions 1 cooking onion Ginger 1 head garlic Carrots (optional) 2 containers chicken stock (10 cups) Soy sauce to taste Sesame oil to taste Sriracha to taste 2 lb ground chicken (I used turkey) 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Special Equipment: Crockpot Instructions: Coarsley chop 1 cooking onion, 1 package mushrooms, 1 head bok choy, 1/4 head cabbage, green onions, ginger, 1 head garlic, carrots (optional) Put chopped veg, as well as 1 package bean sprouts and 2 containers (10 cups) chicken stock, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil to taste into crockpot Set to cook on low 6-8 hours For the meatballs, preheat oven to 375 F When the stew is about 2 hours from being ready, combine 2 lb ground chicken, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp...

Meatloaf

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  Ingredients: 2 lbs ground meat 1 onion 2 eggs 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup bbq sauce 3 tbsp fresh parsley 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 cup milk 1 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F Dice onion and garlic, chop 3 tbsp parsley Mix together 2 lb ground meat, diced onion, 2 eggs, garlic, parsley, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup milk, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika Add meat mix to 9" x 5" loaf pan and put in oven for 40 min In a bowl, mix together 3/4 cup bbq sauce, 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar, 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt After the meatloaf has been cooking for 40 min, remove, spread the sauce over the top and return to oven for another 15 min Allow meatloaf to rest 10 min before slicing Source:  https:/...

Chicken Potato Soup

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  Ingredients: Chicken bones, the more the better (about one pre-cooked rotisserie chicken container, filled to maximum capacity) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 med potatoes 1  med onion 2 med carrots 3  med stalks celery 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tbsp salt 1/8 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp rosemary Directions: Put chicken bones in pot of water, bring to a boil, then lower temp and let simmer for 2 hours In this time, dice 3 potatoes, 1 onion, and chop 2 carrots and 3 stalks celery Pan fry 2 chicken breasts until cooked through Remove chicken breasts, let rest and then cut into cubes After 2 hours, strain broth from one pot into another, removing the bones Put pot with broth onto heated element and while simmering, add cut up vegetables and 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/8 tsp thyme, and 1/4 tsp rosemary, and optional additional chicken into chicken stock Boil until vegetables have softened Yield: Big pot of chicken soup Source: Lee-Anne Description: After eating anything that has...

Copycat Chalet Sauce

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Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp basil 1/4 tsp oregano 1 tsp hot sauce 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp water Instructions: In a saucepan, mix together everything except the cornstarch and water (2 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp salt, a/2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire) Bring sauce to a low boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 min In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp corn starch and 2 tbsp water until they are fully integrated, then add and mix into the sauce Yield: 2 cups Source:  https://www.theblackpeppercorn.com/swiss-chalet-secret-sauce-copycat-recipe/#recipe Desc...

Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)

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  Ingredients: 2 lb steak (ribeye or sirloin, can substitute with pork or chicken) 6 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 Asian pear (can substitute with alternate pear or apple) 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp sesame oil Instructions: Freeze steak Grate Asian pear, mince 1 tbsp garlic and 1 tsp ginger In a bowl, combine 6 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 grated Asian pear, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper Cut frozen steak as thinly as you can Put meat into bowl, then pour marinade over it, massaging it in until combined Add 2 tbsp sesame oil, again massaging until combined Cover the bowl with cling wrap and leave in fridge to marinate for 4 hours, can be left overnight Cook over grill. Most recipes I saw suggested using a cast iron Source:  Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) - My Korean Kitchen Yield: Dinner for two with leftovers Tips: You can substitute Asian pear with any other type of pear or an apple. I'v...

Toum

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  Ingredients: 3 heads garlic 4 cups neutral oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tsp salt Tools: Food processor Instructions: Peel three heads (about 1 cup) of garlic Put garlic and 1 tsp salt into food processor Pulse garlic for 10-20 seconds, then scrape down sides Repeat process 3-4 times, until garlic becomes a paste Switch food processor on and keep on until recipe is complete Add 1/2 cup neutral oil slowly, in a thin stream Once the oil has integrated into a shiny paste, add 1/2 tsp lemon juice Wait for lemon juice to be fully absorbed, then repeat process until oil and lemon juice are used up Yield: Most of a food processor. We filled an emptied margarine container. Lots of leftovers Source:  https://www.mamaslebanesekitchen.com/dips/lebanese-garlic-dip/#recipe Description: I mentioned in my shish tawook recipe that me and my family used to go to a Lebanese restaurant. One notable feature of their shish tawook wrap was their toum. My granddad asked them how they made it once, and...