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Chocolate-Banana Muffins

Chocolate-Banana Muffins

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. 2 Combine mashed banana, oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Sift flour and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt into the flour mixture; mix to combine. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Batter should be wet enough to scoop into muffin liners; add a little extra milk if your mixture is too dry.
  3. 3 Stir chocolate chips into batter. Scoop batter into muffin liners.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Vickie Cross

Quick Beef Taquitos

Quick Beef Taquitos

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine roast beef with gravy, pepper Jack cheese, and green chiles in a large bowl. Use a fork to break up beef and mix well. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas in hot oil just long enough to soften, 2 to 3 seconds; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. 3 Working in batches, spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, making a line down the middle of tortilla. Roll tortilla around filling and place in a frying pan with the edge of rolled tortilla facing the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat until tortillas are completely browned, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By TRACEY

Simple Greek Couscous

Simple Greek Couscous

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

By DontWastetheCrumbscom

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

Homemade Scotch Eggs

Homemade Scotch Eggs

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the pork sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; mix into the sausage.
  2. 2 Divide the sausage into four equal parts. Mold each part around one of the hard-cooked eggs, rolling between your hands to shape. Place the beaten egg and bread crumbs into separate dishes. Dip the balls into the egg, then roll in the bread crumbs until coated. Shake off any excess.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C), or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil turns brown in 1 minute. Lower the eggs carefully into the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes, or until deep golden brown.

By UKLAINE

Breaded Chicken Fingers

Breaded Chicken Fingers

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. Mix egg, buttermilk, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour mixture into the bag with chicken. Seal and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Mix together flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, and salt in another large, resealable plastic bag.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the refrigerator; drain and discard buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in the bag with flour mixture; seal, then shake to coat.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Carefully place coated chicken into the skillet. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Janet Shannon

Real German Potato Salad (No Mayo)

Real German Potato Salad (No Mayo)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, vinegar, and oil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add onion to broth mixture; cook until onion is desired tenderness, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add potatoes, bacon, and dill; gently stir, adding more chicken broth if needed to moisten salad. Season potato salad with salt and pepper.

By Lish Cook

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board as they're each done; cool to the touch.
  2. 2 Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately; placing each in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange 1/2 each onion then herring in layers in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 each potatoes, carrots, and beets in layers on top of onion and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers with remaining 1/2 each onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.
  4. 4 Cover with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Evgeniya

Heirloom Tomato Soup

Heirloom Tomato Soup

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
195 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cut tomatoes in half and put on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  3. 3 Put enough oil in a large pot to cover the bottom. Add 2/3 of the onion, 1/2 of the garlic, and Italian seasoning; sizzle over low heat for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place roasted tomatoes and chicken stock in a large pot. Mix well and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, cover, and reduce heat to low; cook for 2 to 3 hours.
  5. 5 Ten minutes before the soup is ready, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in remaining onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add spinach and salt; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  7. 7 Pour soup into individual ceramic bowls. Place spinach mixture and mozzarella cubes on top of each soup.
  8. 8 Place soups in the preheated oven and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Brandy Kozloski

A Plus Fair Corn Dogs

A Plus Fair Corn Dogs

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in bacon drippings. Make a well in center; stir buttermilk, egg, and baking soda into well until smooth and well blended.
  3. 3 Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels; insert wooden skewers into hot dogs. Dip hot dogs into buttermilk batter, one at a time, shaking off excess. Deep fry in hot oil in batches a few at a time until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels or serve on paper plates.

By ROBY

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad I

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad I

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, onion, garlic, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, and pour over the salad. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

By Lucie H

Fleischkuechle (Flesh-Keek-Luh)

Fleischkuechle (Flesh-Keek-Luh)

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Pour in the eggs and milk, and stir until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Form the dough into 2 inch balls, and roll out into circles 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
  3. 3 Form the beef into golf ball sized balls, and place each one onto one half of a dough circle. Fold the other halves of the circles over to enclose the dough. Seal the edges using a saucer or pressing with your fingers.
  4. 4 Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C), or over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Fry the Keuchle until golden brown, turning once. It should take about 10 minutes total for each batch.

By LYSS17

Pluto Pups

Pluto Pups

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). Soak the wooden sticks in water so they will not burn easily.
  2. 2 Stir together flour, self-rising flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk, beaten egg, and lard; stir until batter is smooth. Set aside to rest briefly.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the center of each hot dog to use as a handle. Pat hot dogs dry with a paper towel to help batter stick.
  4. 4 Dip each hot dog into batter and allow excess to drip off. If batter is not sticking, roll hot dogs in a little bit of flour first.
  5. 5 Fry hot dogs, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. If hot dogs are very brown on the outside and cold on the inside, oil is too hot. Adjust temperature as needed.

By mandas stuff

Chef John's Falafel

Chef John's Falafel

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
750 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place dried chickpeas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
  3. 3 Blend chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed.
  4. 4 Transfer falafel mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Divide falafel mixture into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands to form a ball.
  6. 6 Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

By John Mitzewich

Southern Tuna Macaroni Salad

Southern Tuna Macaroni Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place diced onion in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain into a colander.
  2. 2 While onion soaks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into the same colander as red onion and run under cold water to stop cooking and cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Place mayonnaise, pimentos, relish, chow-chow, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add pasta, red onion, and celery and stir to combine. Gently fold in tuna and eggs to combine.

By Ali Ramee

Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
19 min
Total
74 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, rice, carrot, peas, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to the bite, about 14 minutes. Drain excess water; let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix prosciutto cotto, Swiss cheese, button mushrooms, corn, green olives, black olives, pickle, artichoke hearts, olive oil, thyme, and oregano together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture. Fold tuna into the salad.
  3. 3 Divide salad among 4 serving plates; garnish with hard-boiled eggs. Chill before serving, at least 30 minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly)

Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly)

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

By Lori L Dixon

Fried Plantains

Fried Plantains

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Peel plantains. Cut in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into thin pieces.
  3. 3 Working in batches, fry plantains in the hot oil until browned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Donna

Onion Rings

Onion Rings

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
  2. 2 Prepare pancake mix according to package directions.
  3. 3 One at a time, dip Spanish onion rings into the prepared pancake batter, then into the hot oil. Fry until crispy and browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By T coo

Uncle Bill's Hot Water Cornbread

Uncle Bill's Hot Water Cornbread

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. 2 Place cornmeal in a bowl. Slowly pour boiling water into the cornmeal; stir until smooth. Mix seasoned salt into the batter.
  3. 3 Drop batter with a spoon into the hot oil. Fry until edges are brown, about 5 minutes; flip over bread. Flatten with spatula; fry until bread is cooked through and edges are brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.

By QueenE

Deep-Fried Peanuts

Deep-Fried Peanuts

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook peanuts in the preheated oil until fragrant and hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt.

By Kristi Whittington

Ham with Redeye Gravy

Ham with Redeye Gravy

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet. Fry ham on both sides until browned. Remove ham and set aside. Stir coffee and salt into the hot oil. Return to a boil over medium heat, stirring to get any bits of ham that may be stuck to the pan. Cook until the mixture has reduced by 1/3. Remove from heat and serve over ham and biscuits.

By Norma

Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)

Patacones de Colombia (Fried Plantains)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a plate upside-down onto a work surface.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lower plantain slices carefully into the hot oil. Fry until slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the upside-down plate, using a slotted spoon, reserving oil in the skillet. Place a second plate, right-side up, onto plantains. Smash plantain slices by gently pressing top plate into bottom plate.
  3. 3 Lower smashed plantains carefully into the hot oil. Fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; sprinkle with salt.

By kat

Corn Tortilla Chips

Corn Tortilla Chips

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/4 inch oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Working in small batches, fry tortilla wedges in hot oil until crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain on paper towels. Season warm chips with salt.

By Kirstin

Philly Creamy Pesto Chicken

Philly Creamy Pesto Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done, 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
  2. 2 Add cream cheese spread to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until melted, stirring constantly. Whisk in broth and pesto; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and well blended. Pour over chicken.

By PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Banana Tempura

Banana Tempura

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour cold water into a large bowl; sprinkle tempura batter mix on top. Whisk until mix is moistened and large lumps dissolve; batter should still be slightly lumpy.
  3. 3 Dip 5 banana slices into batter. Fry in hot oil until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat to dip and fry remaining banana slices.
  4. 4 Dust with confectioners' sugar to serve.

By baby23

Braised Cabbage with Bacon

Braised Cabbage with Bacon

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bacon until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Add cabbage and mix well; pour in beer. Cover stockpot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By RunningD

Green Banana Fries

Green Banana Fries

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the bananas using a knife, as they are not ripe and will not peel like a yellow banana. Slice into long thin wedges or strings to make fries.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the banana fries into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oil, and drain on paper towels. Pat off the excess oil, and season with salt. Serve immediately.

By Victoria M H

Crab Puffs

Crab Puffs

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together crabmeat, cream cheese, and garlic salt.
  3. 3 Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each wonton wrapper and seal.
  4. 4 In small batches, carefully place wontons into hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

By TishNEric