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Microwave Roux

Microwave Roux

3.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the vegetable oil into a microwave-safe glass bowl. Whisk in the flour until no lumps remain.
  2. 2 Cook in the microwave at 70% power for 6 minutes. This will create white roux. If you would like a darker roux, carefully stir, and return to the microwave. Cook at 70% power 2 to 3 minutes at a time until the desired color has been achieved.

By flatscat

Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat until 360 degrees F (182 degrees C), about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Lower tortilla triangles carefully into the hot oil in batches; fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tortilla triangles.

By Carole

Baked BBQ Chicken Wings

Baked BBQ Chicken Wings

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
100 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil; lightly brush with 1 teaspoon oil.
  2. 2 Place wings in a single layer on the prepared pan, skin-sides up, with a little space between each wing. Brush tops of wings with ⅓ cup oil. Brush hot sauce over oil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, basting with pan juices a few times, until wings are browned, 1 ½ to 1 ¾ hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching bones should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove wings from baking sheet; wipe baking sheet with paper towels. Return wings to baking sheet; spread barbecue sauce on tops of wings.
  5. 5 Bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Spread barbecue sauce over wings; bake 5 minutes more.

By sooz_stuff

Crispy Chinese Noodles

Crispy Chinese Noodles

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut egg roll wrappers into 1-inch strips.
  3. 3 Heat a wok over medium heat until very hot. Pour oil into the hot wok and heat until shimmering. To test the heat, lower the tip of a wooden chopstick into the oil; if it bubbles vigorously, the oil is ready.
  4. 4 Gently place 2 to 3 strips into hot oil; cook until beginning to brown on one side, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Gently flip and cook until crisp and golden brown all over, 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
  5. 5 Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried strips to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat to fry remaining strips.

By OdaMae

Homemade Tortilla Bowl

Homemade Tortilla Bowl

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan for about 7 minutes. Ensure oil is hot enough by sticking the end of a wooden spoon into the oil; bubbles should form around the wood start to float up.
  2. 2 Place 1 tortilla on a slotted spoon and bottom of 1 jar on top of tortilla; lower into the hot oil. Carefully remove spoon, making sure not to tear the tortilla. Mold tortilla around the bottom of the jar using the spoon; cook for about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Remove the jar and tortilla bowl from oil using tongs, tilting the tortilla bowl so excess oil goes back into the saucepan. Lay bowl on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Repeat with remaining tortillas and jars.

By Jeanette

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

Hard Taco Shells

Hard Taco Shells

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a heavy skillet with 1-inch-deep oil over medium heat; heat to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  3. 3 Fry one tortilla at a time in hot oil. Cook for about 15 seconds.
  4. 4 Flip over and fold in half, holding in place with tongs until crispy, about 15 seconds.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

By TINKERBELL4

Barbequed Steak

Barbequed Steak

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put oil and steak spice on a large enough platter to accommodate steaks; coat steak well with oil and spices. Cover the platter; marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Cook steaks on the preheated grill to desired doneness.

By Barb

Crispy Basket Burritos (Baked Tortilla Bowls)

Crispy Basket Burritos (Baked Tortilla Bowls)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush oil on both sides of tortillas.
  3. 3 Invert ramekin on a work surface. Center tortilla over bottom of the ramekin; gently shape tortilla down around sides.
  4. 4 Place a double layer of aluminum foil over tortilla and press to form a bowl around the ramekin.
  5. 5 Place right-side-up on a baking sheet. Leave about 1/2-inch of tortilla exposed above foil, so it gets browned and crispy when baked. Repeat this step with second tortilla.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Use tongs to remove the ramekins from shells. Continue baking shells until lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.
  7. 7 Carefully remove foil from around shells. Flatten foil sheets and invert shells on them. Bring foil up just around bottom of shells to protect top edge.
  8. 8 Bake shells until browned and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Invert shells and continue baking until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch them carefully, so they don't burn.
  9. 9 Transfer basket burritos to a rack to cool completely.
  10. 10 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ranch Mix Saltine Crackers

Ranch Mix Saltine Crackers

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place oil and ranch dressing mix into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and shake until well combined. Add crackers and shake until crackers are evenly coated.
  2. 2 Set crackers aside to absorb coating, about 3 hours, shaking the bag every 30 minutes. Enjoy as a snack or with a dip.

By Audrey

Honey Garlic Vinaigrette

Honey Garlic Vinaigrette

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a container, combine oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic. Cover, and shake until blended. Set aside for 45 minutes, to allow flavors to combine. Shake again before serving.

By Dawn V.

Maduros

Maduros

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil, or just enough for plantain slices to be halfway submerged, in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Cut off the ends of the plantains. Slit the skin of each plantain by running the tip of your knife from one end of the "rib" to the other; peel the skin. Cut at an angle, making slices that are about 3/4-inch thick.
  3. 3 Brown plantain slices in the hot oil until brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain off excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still moist.

By Mig

Honeymoon Dressing

Honeymoon Dressing

1.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat ketchup, vegetable oil, and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer on low speed until creamy, 30 to 45 seconds.

By Renee B

Dill Butter

Dill Butter

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place butter, oil, and dill in a mixing bowl. Beat until well blended. Store covered in the refrigerator.

By Holly

Plantain Chips

Plantain Chips

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Deep fry the plantain slices, about a dozen at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a large bowl lined with paper towels, and salt to taste while still warm.

By Luthiena

Who-Hash

Who-Hash

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread potatoes and meat in a single layer in the skillet; cook until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn potatoes and meat; cook until the other side is browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Dennis Carroll

Quick Chick

Quick Chick

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until all sides are well browned, then stir in the celery, onions, mushrooms with liquid and soy sauce. Cover skillet and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until celery is tender and chicken is cooked through.

By K Grecco

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

Polished Eggs

Polished Eggs

3.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil for one minute. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Peel. Score spirals into the white of the eggs, from the tops to the bottoms, using a sharp knife.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, heat oil. Add garlic, and cook over medium heat until it begins to brown. Stir in sugar and soy sauce. Remove pan from heat.
  3. 3 Place eggs in sauce, and turn to coat. When eggs are nice and dark, and the sauce is thick and syrupy, remove from sauce. Serve.

By Sue

Mom's Kimchi Egg

Mom's Kimchi Egg

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook kimchi in hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes; add eggs. Cook and stir eggs and kimchi together until eggs are set, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Jacob0206

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

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place drumsticks on a rack over a drip tray or baking sheet. Air-dry in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Brush drumsticks lightly with vegetable oil. Place drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle with the rub. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. 4 Place drumsticks on the rack in the smoker. Smoke until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours.

By France Cevallos

Wheat Dosa

Wheat Dosa

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Mix for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cup water and mix until it's lump free, the chunks of flour have dissolved, and the batter has a good consistency, adding more water if needed.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil on a griddle over medium heat. Pour some of the batter onto the griddle; spread the batter in a circular motion, slowly yet steadily. Cook until the edges start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the grill. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil between each batch.

By Nihit Navroz Mehta

Original Ranch Roasted Potatoes

Original Ranch Roasted Potatoes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat.
  3. 3 Add Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix and toss again until coated. Bake in ungreased baking pan for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.

By Hidden Valley Ranch

Leftover Stuffing Patties

Leftover Stuffing Patties

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place leftover stuffing in a mixing bowl. Stir in beaten egg until evenly combined.
  2. 2 Scoop 1/2 cup of mixture up and form a patty. Place patty on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat 3 more times until you have 4 patties.
  3. 3 Place baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place patties in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook 5 minutes more or until desired browning is achieved.

By Soup Loving Nicole

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

Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sweet potatoes, oil, and onion soup mix in a large bowl; toss until sweet potatoes are well coated. Spread sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are tender, about 40 to 50 minutes.

By Jessica Schumacher

Taco-Seasoned Salmon

Taco-Seasoned Salmon

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Mix bread crumbs and taco seasoning mix in a shallow bowl until well combined. Press salmon into bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Gently shake so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck fall away. Place breaded salmon onto a plate; do not stack.
  3. 3 Cook salmon in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.

By Ruthdbd

Breaded SPAM Steaks

Breaded SPAM Steaks

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Gently press the luncheon meat slices into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour. Dip into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded luncheon meat slices onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  3. 3 Deep fry the luncheon meat a few slices at a time until hot and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate before serving.

By BriefBrie4282