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Famous Meatballs

Famous Meatballs

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
130 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour pineapple chunks with juice into a saucepan. Mix in green bell pepper, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and lemon juice; stir until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
  2. 2 Bring mixture to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place meatballs in a slow cooker; pour pineapple mixture over meatballs.
  4. 4 Cook on Medium for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

By loves2bake

Half Time Hoisin Chicken Wings

Half Time Hoisin Chicken Wings

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Whisk together hoisin sauce, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili-garlic sauce in a bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange chicken wing pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Brush chicken with hoisin sauce mixture.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken wings are no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes on each side, basting every 15 minutes.

By Occasional Cooker

Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes

Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine shrimp, cilantro, garlic, chili paste, brown sugar, salt, fish sauce, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until mixture begins to break down. Scrape down sides of the bowl. Continue processing until mixture is very smooth but not puréed and moves around the bowl as a mass; transfer to a mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; press wrap against surface of shrimp mixture. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Place panko on a plate. Scoop out 8 equal-sized portions of shrimp mixture; roll in panko to coat. Shape into thin patties.
  3. 3 Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp cakes, in batches; cook until golden brown and cakes spring back to the touch, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining cakes.

By John Mitzewich

Soy Eggs (Shoyu Tamago)

Soy Eggs (Shoyu Tamago)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a pot. Cover with about 1 inch water. Remove eggs and stir vinegar into water. Bring to a boil. Gently place eggs back in the pot. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to soft-boil. Cook 3 minutes more for hard-boiled eggs. Prepare an ice bath in the meantime.
  2. 2 Remove heat and immediately place eggs in the ice bath. Peel eggs carefully.
  3. 3 Combine soy sauce, ponzu sauce, mirin, scallions, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, togarashi, and ginger in a container such as a jar. Mix well to ensure sugar dissolves and garlic breaks up.
  4. 4 Place eggs in mixture and seal. Marinate for 1 day. Eggs keep for 3 or 4 days after.

By Epicure Amber

Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread

Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prick the eggplant several times with a fork, and remove the leaves. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes in the oven, turning over once, until tender. Remove from the oven, and slit open to cool.
  2. 2 While the eggplant are still warm, remove the stem end and peel. Cut into chunks, and place them in the container of a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  3. 3 In a small dish, combine the garlic, ginger, green onions, and red pepper flakes. In a separate dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and hot water.
  4. 4 Heat a wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water. Pour in the peanut oil, and swirl to coat the wok. When the oil is hot, dump in the garlic mixture, and stir-fry for about 15 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the eggplant puree, cooking just until heated through. Remove to a serving dish, and stir in the sesame oil. Allow to cool, and serve at room temperature as a spread for the bread.

By LAURA NASON

Instant Pot® Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Instant Pot® Teriyaki Chicken Wings

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken wings with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat sesame oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to Saute function. Add chicken wings and garlic; saute until wings are browned, about 2 minutes per side. Hit Cancel and use tongs to transfer wings to a plate.
  3. 3 Whisk 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and ginger together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour sauce into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Return wings to the pot; stir until coated in sauce.
  4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 6 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
  6. 6 Use tongs to transfer wings to a plate.
  7. 7 Whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Whisk slurry into the sauce. Turn on Saute function and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Hit Cancel. Return wings to the sauce and toss to coat.

By fabeveryday

Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings

Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Season chicken wings with hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add vegetable oil; toss to coat.
  3. 3 Place wings and flour in a large, food-safe plastic bag; hold closed tightly and shake until wings entirely coated, no wet spots should remain. Transfer wings to the prepared baking sheets, making sure no wings touch one another. Coat wings with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; flip wings. Continue baking until wings crispy and no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more.
  5. 5 Whisk rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, chili paste, and soy sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat.
  6. 6 Toss 1/2 wings and 1/2 glaze together in a large bowl using tongs until evenly coated; transfer to a serving platter. Let sit about 5 minutes to allow glaze to soak into wings before serving. Repeat with remaining wings and glaze.

By John Mitzewich

What the ELLE...Baked Egg Rolls

What the ELLE...Baked Egg Rolls

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, green pepper, green onions, and garlic until vegetables are crisp, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cornstarch, water, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, brown sugar, and cayenne in a small bowl; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir, cooking until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.
  4. 4 Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture on the bottom third of one egg roll wrapper. Fold sides toward center and roll tightly; place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers. Spray top of egg rolls with nonstick cooking spray.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

By HoneyBooBoo

Chef John's Crab Rangoon

Chef John's Crab Rangoon

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
3 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper together with a fork until ingredients are blended thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 1 or 2 hours.
  2. 2 Keep wonton wrappers moist by covering with a damp paper towel. Place a small bowl of water nearby on the work surface. With a wet fingertip, moisten surface of wonton. Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of crab filling in center of wonton. Fold 2 opposite corners toward each other over the filling but without touching tips together yet. Fold up the other 2 corners. Working gently from the bottom, squeeze out any air bubbles; pinch together the 4 seams from the bottom up to create a modified pyramid (or "warhead") shape. Place on a dry surface. Continue with remaining wontons.
  3. 3 Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy, gently moving them around in the oil with a strainer to brown each surface, about 3 minutes. Let cool about a minute before eating. Serve with the dipping sauce.
  4. 4 Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sriracha sauce together in a bowl for the dipping sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chef John's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

4.7

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, water chestnuts, mushrooms, yellow onion, 1/3 cup green onion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar together in a bowl. Pat mixture down, cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2 Whisk chicken stock, vinegar, garlic, ketchup, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, pepper flakes, and dry mustard together in a bowl until glaze well-mixed.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir until chicken no longer looks raw, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 the glaze mixture; cook and stir until chicken begins to caramelize and brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour remaining glaze into chicken mixture; cook until heated through and slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro, basil, and 1 1/2 tablespoons green onion. Transfer chicken mixture to a bowl; serve with lettuce leaves as wrappers.

By John Mitzewich

Best Bacon Appetizer

Best Bacon Appetizer

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese and brown sugar together in a small bowl; spread over bacon slice. Roll up and transfer to the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

By pooka lilly

Baked Salami

Baked Salami

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
105 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Partially slice salami into 1/4-inch-thick slices, making sure the cuts do not go all the way through. Place salami into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake salami for 1 hour. Drain off grease.
  4. 4 Mix brown sugar and barbecue sauce together in a bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour about 2 cups sauce over salami; reserve the remainder for basting.
  5. 5 Return salami to the oven and bake for 45 minutes more, basting occasionally with reserved sauce.
  6. 6 Serve baked salami on a platter with a knife so guests can cut their own slices.

By Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Sweet Bacon Dogs

Sweet Bacon Dogs

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread about 1/3 of the brown sugar in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Slice each hot dog into 6 pieces and wrap each piece with 1/3 slice of bacon. Secure with toothpicks. Arrange half of the bacon wrapped dogs in a single layer over the sugar in the baking dish. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the sugar over them. Top with another layer of bacon dogs, followed by the remaining sugar. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake for 45 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring a few times. Once the bacon is crisp, remove the dish from the oven and transfer the contents to a slow cooker. Set on high for about 10 minutes, then set to low to keep warm while serving.

By Lydia

Air Fryer BBQ Cocktail Smokies

Air Fryer BBQ Cocktail Smokies

Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cocktail sausages in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk barbecue sauce and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Baste sauce over sausages and cook for 2 minutes more. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Candy Coated Pecans

Candy Coated Pecans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Spray the wax paper with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Beat egg white until stiff. Add brown sugar and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Mix in pecans and stir until coated. Pour the nuts onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake until browned, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

By AUMECHE96

Brown Sugar Smokies

Brown Sugar Smokies

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut bacon slices into thirds. Wrap each strip around a sausage. Secure several sausages on each wooden skewer. Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet; sprinkle liberally with brown sugar.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon crisps and sugar liquifies, 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through for even browning.
  4. 4 Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand 5 minutes before serving; glaze will thicken as it cools.

By TINACLINKENBEARD

Sweet Bacon Crackers

Sweet Bacon Crackers

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line two rimmed cookie sheets with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Arrange crackers on the prepared cookie sheets in a single layer.
  3. 3 Place a piece of bacon on top of each cracker, then put about a teaspoon of brown sugar on top of the bacon.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crackers and bacon are glazed, about 45 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By Jen

Amazing and Easy Chicken Wings

Amazing and Easy Chicken Wings

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix brown sugar, mustard, and soy sauce together in a bowl. Transfer 1/4 cup to a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate until needed.
  3. 3 Pour remaining marinade into a resealable bag. Add wings, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  4. 4 When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Remove wings from the marinade, shake off any excess, and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Baste wings with reserved marinade, then continue to cook, basting every 10 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Rebecca O- hingham, MA

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
  2. 2 Mix brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each bacon slice in the brown sugar mixture. Wrap a coated bacon slice around each pretzel rod, leaving a small space at the bottom of pretzel uncovered for easy handling. Arrange wrapped pretzels on the wire rack atop the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Chad Baker

Sweet Potato Sweeties

Sweet Potato Sweeties

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix sweet potato slices, oil, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Arrange slices evenly on a baking sheet, preferably all laying flat.
  3. 3 Bake in the top third of the preheated oven until tops are barely browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Flip over each slice. Continue baking until toasted on top, 10 to 15 minutes more. Immediately unstick slices from the pan. Serve warm or cool.

By momiam

Hot Dog Bourbon Appetizers

Hot Dog Bourbon Appetizers

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix hot dogs, brown sugar, ketchup, and bourbon in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot dogs are cooked through and evenly coated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm for serving.

By Sue's recipes

Zurie's Fresh Fig Compote Over Cream Cheese

Zurie's Fresh Fig Compote Over Cream Cheese

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, water, salt, and figs. Cook and stir until sugar has dissolved and figs have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Cool for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place cream cheese on a platter; pour fig mixture over cream cheese.

By Delish Nutrish

Salt and Vinegar Almonds

Salt and Vinegar Almonds

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread almonds onto a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Gently stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove toasted almonds from the oven, add to saucepan, and stir to coat.
  4. 4 Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Spread coated almonds evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle salt over almonds, tossing to cover evenly. Allow time to dry, about 10 minutes.

By Robert Kostoroski

Rye Whiskey Brie

Rye Whiskey Brie

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut slits about 1/4-inch deep in a crossing pattern across the top and along the sides of the Brie wheel. Place the brie in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake the Brie in the preheated oven until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 While the Brie bakes, stir the brown sugar, pecans, and whiskey in a small bowl; pour onto the top of the Brie and return to the oven another 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Terri Gainer

Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Weenies

Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Weenies

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Wrap hot dog pieces in bacon pieces and secure with toothpicks. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil the hot dog pieces until bacon is crisp, turning once or twice, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in brown sugar. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved. Serve hot dog pieces with brown sugar sauce drizzled on top.

By bookmdanno

Sausage Applesauce Appetizer

Sausage Applesauce Appetizer

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large skillet, fry sausage until it is browned. Drain well. Cut the sausage into bite-size pieces.
  3. 3 In a small casserole dish, combine sausage, brown sugar, applesauce, and onion.
  4. 4 Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Serve with toothpicks for easy nibbling.

By Jim Mihalski

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts I

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts I

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Combine ketchup and sugar in a small bowl and mix together; dip each wrapped water chestnut into this mixture.
  3. 3 Place water chestnuts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake covered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.

By MARBALET