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Soccer Salad

Soccer Salad

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread the almonds and sesame seeds onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the almonds are just turning golden brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, cool, and crumble.
  4. 4 Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool; crumble.
  5. 5 Make the dressing by shaking the sugar, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, vegetable oil, and garlic in a glass jar with a sealable lid until mixed. Combine the cooled almonds, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, lettuce, and chow mein noodles in a bowl. Pour the dressing overtop and gently toss until coated.

By Laura

Mushroom and Swiss Burger

Mushroom and Swiss Burger

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make sauce: Mix together condensed soup, sliced mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over low heat; allow to simmer while you complete the remaining steps. Stir sauce occasionally.
  2. 2 Make burgers: Mix together ground beef, monosodium glutamate (MSG), seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Form into 4 patties.
  3. 3 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in the hot skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness.
  4. 4 Place a patty onto each hamburger bun bottom, then top with cheese. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons sauce over cheese; cover with bun tops to serve.

By LivLifeGreen

Marinated Vegetable and Olive Salad

Marinated Vegetable and Olive Salad

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the green beans are cool. Place into a bowl along with the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, garlic salt, and dill in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk to create a dressing. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

By Jessica Moretz

Mustard Fried Chicken

Mustard Fried Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken wings on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, seasoned salt, and MSG.
  2. 2 Use a basting brush to coat each wing with a thin layer of mustard. Pour flour into a plastic bag, add chicken, and shake to coat.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

By Othasha Thomas

Sweet Chili Lime Chicken with Cilantro Couscous

Sweet Chili Lime Chicken with Cilantro Couscous

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken; sprinkle with monosodium glutamate. Cook and stir until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink inside, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, zest of 1 lime, juice of 1 lime, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved; add to hot skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir chicken into sauce; cook until sauce glazes chicken, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
  3. 3 Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, turn off the heat, and let couscous stand until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  4. 4 Arrange couscous on a serving platter; top with chicken and sauce. Squeeze lime wedges over couscous and chicken before serving.

By Grumpy's Honeybunch

Rice Cooker Chicken

Rice Cooker Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, garlic, ginger, monosodium glutamate, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil together in a bowl until salt dissolved; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Remove thighs from marinade and shake off excess. Pour marinade into a programmable electric rice cooker.
  3. 3 Whisk 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into marinade. Add thighs and just enough water to barely cover; stir.
  4. 4 Seal rice cooker and select regular rice setting according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cook until steam comes out of cooker's top, about 20 minutes. Set cooker's timer for 10 minutes; cook. Unlock cooker; stir. Set cooker's timer for 10 minutes; cook. Switch cooker to keep warm setting; rest chicken in cooker for 20 minutes.

By STARDUST_331

Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)

Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, pear juice, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, black pepper, and monosodium glutamate; add beef and onions. Stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat a grill pan over high heat and brush with oil; add beef and onions. Cook, turning to brown evenly, for 3 to 6 minutes, or until done.

By Wuchong Keller

General Tsao's Chicken

General Tsao's Chicken

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To Make Sauce: In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Mix together. Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce and white wine vinegar. Then add chicken broth and monosodium glutamate and stir all together until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until needed.
  2. 2 To Prepare Chicken: In a separate bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup soy sauce and white pepper. Stir in egg. Add 1 cup cornstarch and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Add oil to help separate chicken pieces. Divide chicken into small quantities and deep fry at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 To Make Mixture: Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot. Add scallions and dried chile peppers and stir-fry briefly. Remove sauce from refrigerator and stir. Add sauce to wok. Then add fried chicken and cook until sauce thickens (add cornstarch or water as needed until sauce is as thick as you like it).

By Chuck Cade

Special Fried Rice

Special Fried Rice

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until smoking. Beat eggs and water together in a bowl until smooth, then pour into the skillet. Cook eggs in hot oil briefly to begin to firm, then scramble lightly with a wooden spoon until cooked and shiny, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cooked eggs to a plate.
  2. 2 Pour 1 teaspoon sesame oil into the same skillet. Add enough canola oil to cover the cooking surface and heat to smoking. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oils until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; add peas and carrots and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Return cooked eggs to the skillet.
  3. 3 Gradually add rice to the skillet, tossing chunks to break into individual grains and mixing with vegetables; cook and stir until rice starts to turn a light brown color and is completely hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, salt, white pepper, and monosodium glutamate into rice mixture; continue to cook and stir until rice grains no longer stick together, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle cilantro and 2 tablespoons green onion over rice; toss to mix.
  5. 5 Peel cucumber skin with a vegetable shredder to create a ragged design on the outside. Slice cucumber diagonally and arrange in a circle around a serving platter. Serve fried rice in the middle of the platter; top with remaining 2 tablespoons green onion and additional white pepper.

By Gigachip

Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg in a large bowl. Mix all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 tablespoons corn flour into egg until batter is smooth; season with salt and pepper. Dip chicken into batter, working in batches, until coated; place on a plate in a single layer so the pieces do not touch.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add enough vegetable oil to reach about 1/2-inch depth. Fry battered chicken, working in batches, in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken, using a slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ginger and garlic until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cilantro and serrano peppers; reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. 4 Mix chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and monosodium glutamate into garlic-ginger mixture; cook and stir until sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes. Add green bell pepper to sauce and cook until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk water and 2 tablespoons corn flour together in a bowl until smooth; stir into sauce until incorporated. Bring sauce to a boil. Add chicken and stir to coat.

By heavenzH2O

Korean Kimchi

Korean Kimchi

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
3080 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the cabbage leaves into 2 inch long pieces. Spread 1/4 of the leaves into a large, non-metallic bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt. Repeat layering all of the cabbage has been salted. Let stand at room temperature until a lot of liquid has been pulled from the leaves and the cabbage is tender, 3 to 4 hours; drain. Rinse the cabbage in 2 or 3 changes of water. Drain again very well and return the cabbage to the mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Sprinkle the cabbage with the minced garlic, green onions, MSG, and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with additional salt and toss until evenly combined. Pack the mixture into a sterilized gallon-sized glass jar. Cover the jar with wax paper and a loose fitting lid so the seal is not airtight.
  3. 3 Allow the cabbage to ferment at room temperature until it reaches the desired degree of sourness, 2 to 5 days. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

By Christina P

Ann's Sister's Meatloaf Recipe

Ann's Sister's Meatloaf Recipe

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl combine the beef, eggs, crumbs, ketchup, MSG, water and soup mix. Mix well and spoon mixture into loaf pan. Cover with 2 strips of bacon, then cover with tomato sauce.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

By Debbie Clark

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese, dried beef, and green onions in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
  3. 3 Stir in Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, and MSG (if using). Mix well until smooth.
  4. 4 Form into a ball and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up.
  5. 5 Just before serving, roll in bacon bits and garnish with additional green onion, if desired.

By Kristi Demanette

Peas Supreme

Peas Supreme

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour peas in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until peas are hot and tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir onion into the bacon dripping; cook and stir with the bacon until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour cream over the bacon mixture; cook and stir until the cream thickens, about 5 minutes. Season thickened cream with monosodium glutamate, salt, and pepper. Pour sherry into the thickened cream. Add drained peas and mushrooms to the skillet; gently stir to coat.

By BOJIBLUE

Easy Baked Chicken Wings

Easy Baked Chicken Wings

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour egg beat into a shallow dish or bowl; do the same with the flour. Heat oil and margarine in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Dip wings in egg, then flour, then fry until browned and crisp. Lay browned wings in an 11x14 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar and MSG. Blend well and pour sauce over chicken.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

By Lynn

Memphis Rub

Memphis Rub

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix paprika, dark brown sugar, white sugar, salt, monosodium glutamate, celery salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small airtight container. Seal and store in a cool, dark place until ready for use.

By CONNIE66

Spicy and Creamy Chicken Pasta

Spicy and Creamy Chicken Pasta

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cider vinegar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, monosodium glutamate, black pepper, and salt in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken pieces into marinade, seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard used marinade. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Transfer chicken to a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving accumulated juices in skillet.
  3. 3 Whisk whipping cream into pan juices and cook until cream has started to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken back into skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer chicken in cream sauce until sauce is thick, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain. Gently stir cooked noodles into skillet with chicken and cream sauce.

By Nicole Gilbert

Fried Corn with Smoked Sausage

Fried Corn with Smoked Sausage

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and smoked sausage in butter until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Add corn to the skillet and reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until corn is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, monosodium glutamate, and pepper; toss to combine. Serve hot.

By David Dennis

Pete's Kicked-Up Japanese Wings

Pete's Kicked-Up Japanese Wings

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
85 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, sake, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, monosodium glutamate, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and let cool.
  2. 2 Cut wings at the joint to make drumettes. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in sauce. Marinade in the refrigerator, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken wings from sauce; grill until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Pour sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange chicken wings in a single layer in a large baking dish; pour sauce on top.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven, turning and basting frequently, until wings are browned, about 1 hour.

By Chef Daddy Pete

Plato's Dry Rub

Plato's Dry Rub

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the sugar, salt, monosodium glutamate, oregano, basil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, mustard, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until evenly combined. Store in an airtight container.
  2. 2 To use, apply generously (about 1 tablespoon per serving), and rub into chicken or pork. Allow to stand for 30 minutes prior to cooking.

By Eric

Spicy Ginger Chicken Wings

Spicy Ginger Chicken Wings

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Blot chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
  3. 3 Beat the eggs in a bowl, and place the flour in another bowl. Dip chicken wings into the egg, then into the flour to lightly coat, shaking off the excess.
  4. 4 Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  5. 5 Pan fry the chicken wings until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, gently boil the cider vinegar, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, monosodium glutamate, salt, serrano chile peppers, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7 Toss the browned chicken wings in the sauce to coat, then transfer the wings to large baking dish with a slotted spoon. Reserve remaining sauce.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes, rotating and basting with the reserved sauce after 15 minutes.
  9. 9 Sprinkle sesame seeds on the chicken wings before serving.

By Melissa Killion

Chinese Lion's Head Soup

Chinese Lion's Head Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, monosodium glutamate, salt, and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the napa cabbage, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.
  3. 3 Use a spoon to form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. When the last ball has been added, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.

By Lei Lei Wyatt

Dad's Chili

Dad's Chili

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
80 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and ground pork. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set meat aside. Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked meat, pinto beans, tomatoes, parsley, chili powder, pepper, monosodium glutamate, salt, and cumin. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.

By DNACLOWN

Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken

Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
790 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken thighs and drumsticks in a bowl and pour enough buttermilk over chicken to cover. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, granulated onion, granulated garlic, thyme, paprika, monosodium glutamate, baking powder, and cayenne pepper in a large, wide bowl.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from buttermilk and shake off excess; discard buttermilk. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Dip chicken in beaten egg whites, then press in flour mixture to coat. Allow coated chicken to rest on a wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, fill a cast iron skillet or deep fryer to about 1/3 full of oil and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  5. 5 Fry chicken in hot oil in batches until golden brown, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or a paper towel-lined tray to drain. Keep fried chicken warm in the preheated oven while frying remaining pieces.

By arthurfl99

Beef Kushiyaki

Beef Kushiyaki

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the mirin, garlic, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, and sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar. Place the beef and green onions into the marinade, stir to coat with marinade, and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Soak bamboo skewers in water.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  3. 3 Roll a slice of thin beef around a piece of green onion; skewer the roll with 2 bamboo skewers, place about 1/2 inch apart. Repeat twice more, placing 3 beef rolls onto the 2 skewers. Repeat with remaining beef, green onion, and skewers until all the beef is rolled up. Place skewers onto a broiling pan. Discard used marinade.
  4. 4 Broil until browned on both sides, about 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per side.

By Julie Moon

Spicy Pressure Cooker Short Ribs

Spicy Pressure Cooker Short Ribs

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
63 min
Total
128 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine habanero pepper, black pepper, MSG, paprika, and cumin in a bowl. Rub mixture evenly over ribs; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine cola, apple cider, jam, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar together in another bowl; stir well.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add ribs in batches; cook until browned all all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Add onions and garlic to the pot. Cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Return ribs to the pot; pour in cola mixture.
  4. 4 Close pot securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Bring to high pressure, with rapid steam escaping the cooker, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Combine water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; mix until cornstarch is dissolved.
  6. 6 Open pot carefully; transfer ribs to a plate. Skim any extra fat off the top of the liquid; drain to remove any solid bits. Return liquid to the pot. Mix in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat, until boiling. Remove from heat. Add ribs back in and coat in the liquid.

By Shyla Lane