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Kettle Corn

Kettle Corn

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather this ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in popcorn kernels and sugar.
  3. 3 Cover and shake the pot constantly to prevent sugar from burning. When popping has slowed to once every 2 to 3 seconds, remove the pot from the heat and shake for a few minutes until popping stops.
  4. 4 Pour popcorn into a large bowl and allow to cool, stirring occasionally to break up large clumps.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Sue Cohagen Myers

Grilled Peaches and Ice Cream

Grilled Peaches and Ice Cream

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat grill to medium-high. Cut peaches in half; remove pits. Brush cut sides with oil. Place cut-sides down on grill. Grill 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks appear. Brush tops with oil, turn over and move to indirect heat. Grill about 10 minutes longer until warm and tender.
  2. 2 Serve warm peach halves topped with ice cream.

By Target Test Kitchen

Real Poutine

Real Poutine

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  2. 2 While the oil is heating, begin to warm gravy.
  3. 3 Place fries into the hot oil, and cook until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cook fries in batches if necessary to allow them room to move a little in the oil. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  4. 4 Place fries on a serving platter, and sprinkle cheese over them.
  5. 5 Ladle warmed gravy over the fries and cheese, and serve immediately.

By NIKKIJM

Deep-Fried Oreos

Deep-Fried Oreos

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk milk, egg, and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Stir in the pancake mix until no dry lumps remain.
  4. 4 Dip cookies into batter, one at a time, and carefully place into hot oil.
  5. 5 Fry in batches, 4 or 5 at a time, until cookies are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving. Enjoy!

By Olivia C

Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken skins in a large stockpot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, scrape off excess fat and cut skin into 1/2-inch wide strips.
  2. 2 Place skin on a baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 8 hours.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large stockpot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lower a handful of skins carefully into the hot oil. Fry until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining chicken skin.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Microwave Popcorn

Microwave Popcorn

4.6

Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together unpopped popcorn and oil in a cup or small bowl.
  3. 3 Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
  4. 4 Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By ACONTORER

Fried Cucumbers

Fried Cucumbers

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set aside.
  2. 2 Roll the cucumber slices in the cornmeal. Fry the slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.

By Carmen

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Add popcorn kernels to hot oil. Cover the pan and cook until popping ceases, shaking the pot occasionally. Remove from heat and pour popcorn into the prepared dish.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir marshmallows in hot butter until melted.
  4. 4 Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn, then use a spoon to mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
  5. 5 Allow mixture to cool enough to handle. Spray your hands with cooking spray. Shape popcorn with your hands into 8 equal balls.

By Kory H

Fried Asparagus Sticks

Fried Asparagus Sticks

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Whisk buttermilk, lemon zest, paprika, and black pepper together in a wide bowl. Pour flour into a separate wide bowl. Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stovetop.
  3. 3 Dip 1/3 of asparagus into buttermilk mixture. Dredge in flour; coat thoroughly. Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour. Place coated asparagus, unstacked, onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining asparagus.
  4. 4 Fry coated asparagus, in three batches, in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Repeat frying until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.

By mmmhmmmgood

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a 4-quart saucepan; heat over high heat. Add 1/2 cup of popping corn; keep pan moving constantly until corn stops popping, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and transfer popped corn into a dish; set aside and keep warm. Repeat until all corn has been popped.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter together in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and simmer until it reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla.
  3. 3 Pour caramel over popped corn and stir to coat.
  4. 4 Lightly grease your hands and shape popcorn mixture into 15 balls; let cool completely.

By Suzanne

Colorful Homemade Playdough

Colorful Homemade Playdough

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soft drink mix together in a large bowl; stir vegetable oil into flour mixture. Add hot water and continue stirring until dough comes together.
  3. 3 When dough is cool enough to handle, turn it onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Store unused portions in refrigerator.

By Stacy Child

Herman Bread

Herman Bread

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the Herman Starter, oil, 2 cups flour and salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top of the loaf is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.

By Jacquelyn Demery

Amish White Bread

Amish White Bread

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix oil and salt into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time.
  4. 4 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
  5. 5 Place in a well-oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Punch dough down.
  7. 7 Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well-oiled 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  8. 8 Allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch, about 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  10. 10 Bake the risen loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown for 30 minutes.
  11. 11 Enjoy!

By Peg

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, honey, oil, whole wheat flour, bread flour, salt, then yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different.
  2. 2 Run Whole Wheat cycle, light color setting.
  3. 3 Remove loaf from the machine after the cycle is done, about 3 hours.

By Kathy Nowell

Popcorn Cake

Popcorn Cake

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix popcorn, M&Ms, and peanuts in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Heat oil, butter, and marshmallows in a pan over medium-low heat until melted. Pour over popcorn and blend together with a heavy spoon.
  3. 3 Spray Bundt cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; press popcorn mixture lightly into the pan and refrigerate until cool.
  4. 4 To remove popcorn cake from the pan, place the pan in warm water, then turn it upside down until cake comes out.

By Johnna

Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined, similar to a batter consistency.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Drain on paper towels. Repeat with any remaining batter. Serve and enjoy!

By DaMonkey

Pattypan Squash Pancakes

Pattypan Squash Pancakes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine eggs and chicken stock in a large bowl; whisk in baking mix until moistened and no dry bits remain. Add squash, onion, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; stir until batter is evenly mixed. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Drop batter in batches, ¼ cup per pancake, into hot oil; cook until pancakes are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to a brown paper bag-lined surface to drain. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Candice

Cake Mix Gingerbread Men

Cake Mix Gingerbread Men

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cake mix, flour, eggs, oil, molasses, and ginger in a large bowl (mixture will be soft). Refrigerate 2 hours.
  3. 3 Place dough on a lightly floured surface; cover with waxed paper. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with nonpareil sprinkles.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Remove immediately to a cooling rack.
  5. 5 Place icing in zip-top freezer bag. Snip the tip off one corner to make a small hole. Pipe a face and ruffles onto each cookie.

By Duncan HinesR Canada

Copycat of Starbucks Lemon Bread

Copycat of Starbucks Lemon Bread

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 loaf pans.
  2. 2 Combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, and 6 tablespoons lemon juice into bowl of stand mixer; beat for 2 minutes and pour into prepared loaf pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 20 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. 4 Whisk confectioners' sugar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice together in a bowl until smooth; spoon evenly over the loaves and let set before slicing, about 30 minutes.

By SB

Vanilla Coconut Flour Cupcakes

Vanilla Coconut Flour Cupcakes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the center position. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with 10 paper liners; grease the liners for guaranteed crumble-free cupcakes.
  2. 2 Beat together eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Add milk; whisk until smooth. Sift together coconut flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir to combine. Divide batter among the prepared liners, filling each 3/4 full.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes,
  4. 4 Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a wired rack to cool completely. Frost cooled cupcakes with your favorite frosting.

By King Arthur Flour

World's Best Funnel Cakes

World's Best Funnel Cakes

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour enough oil into a skillet to completely coat the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Blend flour, sugar, water, milk, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a blender until smooth. Add more flour if batter is too watery. Put your finger over the hole of a funnel and fill funnel with batter.
  3. 3 Hover filled funnel over the skillet, release finger, and swirl batter into the hot oil; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

By kdogisthebest

Okra Patties

Okra Patties

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix okra, onion, water, egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Combine flour, cornmeal, and baking powder in a small bowl: add to okra mixture.
  3. 3 Lower spoonfuls of okra batter carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining okra batter.

By REDIRG

Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes

Applesauce-Filled Cupcakes

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or to temperature indicated on cake mix package. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Pour cake mix into bowl and add 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Prepare cake batter (with vegetable oil and eggs) according to package directions.
  3. 3 Fill muffin cups 2/3 full, and bake according to package directions (typically 18 to 21 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.
  4. 4 Remove muffin pans from the oven, and allow to cool.
  5. 5 Cut a plug about 1-1/2" inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter out of the center of each cupcake. Fill the opening with about 2 teaspoons applesauce or enough to fill hole.
  6. 6 Beat together the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and milk until mixture can be drizzled. If too thin, add more sugar; if too thick, add more milk. Drizzle icing over top of cupcake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Allow icing to dry before serving.

By Mott's

Cold Corn Salsa

Cold Corn Salsa

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
565 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, corn, black-eyed peas, celery, bell pepper, and green onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar, vinegar, oil, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool vinaigrette, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over vegetable-bean mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Drain excess liquid before serving.

By brujah42

5 Minute Microwave Cornbread

5 Minute Microwave Cornbread

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, cornmeal, milk, egg, sugar, oil, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Heat in the microwave on high until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 3 minutes. Rotate the bowl halfway through cooking if the microwave does not have a turntable.

By Sylvia Moestl Vasilik

Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins

Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Whisk milk, oil, and egg together in a bowl until evenly blended. Stir oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl, making a well in the center. Pour milk mixture into well and stir just until batter is combined; fold in blueberries.
  3. 3 Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Busy Cook

Best Ever Banana Bread

Best Ever Banana Bread

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
80 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Mix eggs, bananas, oil, and buttermilk together in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a separate large bowl.
  4. 4 Stir flour mixture into the banana mixture until combined. Gently fold in pecans.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Cut into slices and enjoy!

By Rose

Millet Muffins

Millet Muffins

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 16 muffin cups.
  2. 2 Whisk whole wheat flour, millet, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, honey, and egg in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until evenly moistened. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

By HIMEESGIRL

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Buffalo Chicken Bites

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Beat eggs together in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Dip chicken pieces in egg; transfer chicken to flour mixture and coat completely. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Fry coated chicken pieces in hot oil, working in batches, until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. 5 Combine hot sauce, garlic, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave until butter is melted and sauce is warm, about 1 minute.
  6. 6 Serve hot sauce mixture as a dipping sauce or pour over buffalo chicken bites.

By dayday76

Oatmeal Strawberry Bread

Oatmeal Strawberry Bread

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two (7x3-inch) loaf pans.
  2. 2 Stir together flour, sugar, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together oil and eggs until well combined; stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Fold in strawberries until incorporated. Pour into the prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle the tops with remaining 1/4 cup rolled oats.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Kat