Mushroom Ravioli

My wife and I both enjoyed this simple mushroom ravioli dish so much that we ended up making it three times in one week. I picked up a few packages of fresh cheese-filled ravioli plus a few other fresh ingredients at the store and in no time we had a great dinner.

You could use any ravioli you like. I felt that cheese-filled worked best with the mushrooms, spinach and (a favorite) sun-dried tomatoes. We liked a bit of freshly grated Parmesan sprinkled over the tops just before serving. You can leave that out.

Mushroom Ravioli

Easy. And Delicious.

You definitely don’t want to overcook the ravioli. Take them out of the water a minute before the package tells you too. They will finish cooking in the pan later. These mushroom ravioli are really easy to make and turn out absolutely delicious. They’re a great easy dinner.

This recipe is also great with tortellini or just ‘plain’ pasta.

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Mushroom Ravioli

We enjoyed this simple mushroom ravioli dish so much that we ended up making it three times in one week. I picked up a few packages of fresh cheese-filled ravioli plus a few other fresh ingredients at the store and in no time we had a great dinner.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword mushroom, ravioli
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 601kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook ravioli until just barely done, a minute less than the package instructions.
  • Drain well.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the spinach, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir and keep stirring until the spinach has wilted completely.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add in the ravioli and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir gently.
  • Cook until the ravioli is done.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

You can use any fresh ravioli you like in this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1168mg | Potassium: 1622mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 6888IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 19mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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KFC Macaroni and Cheese (Copycat Recipe)

Oh I’ve made fru-fru mac-and-cheese before. Heck, I’ve made the stuff out of the box before. But ya know, this copycat recipe for KFC macaroni and cheese puts them all to shame. It’s crazy easy to make, like most stove-top versions. And it’s soooo creamy. And yummy. You can make an absolutely huge batch of this in no time and feed a crowd. Or you can keep it for yourself. It’s your call.

It’s time to get cheesy! Let’s roll!

KFC Macaroni and Cheese (Copycat Recipe)

Ok, So I Added Something…

Ok, the recipe for copycat KFC macaroni and cheese does not call for a light dusting of paprika before serving. That was my idea. You don’t have to do it. Or you can do it heavy, like I did. “Light dusting” is so subjective…

Or you can use cayenne for a little kick. I like putting a little something on top to add a little color or even a bit of heat. I’m quite sure the original version from Kentucky Fried Chicken had neither paprika or cayenne!

The No-Skimp Zone

This is not the time to grab those ‘light’ ingredients. Whole milk. Real cheddar cheese. We aren’t making a salad here. This dish is meant to be decadent. The sauce is meant to be thick. When you scoop some out of the pot onto your plate your plate is going to lean to one side from all the weight. That’s what you want here.

Do The Macaroni

I used good-ole elbow mac to make this dish. But you can use whatever you want. I’m a huge fan of cavatappi pasta. It’s the perfect kind of pasta for dishes like this. It has ‘places’ for the cheese sauce to go and stick to. You want maximum cheesiness in each bite. So feel free to use a pasta that delivers on that promise!

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Also try my copycat KFC bean salad.

Copycat KFC Macaroni and Cheese
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KFC Macaroni and Cheese (Copycat Recipe)

Oh I’ve made fru-fru mac-and-cheese before. Heck, I’ve made the stuff out of the box before. But ya know, this copycat KFC macaroni and cheese puts them all to shame. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 446kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan.
  • Add pasta, stir, and cook 10-12 minutes until tender, stirring often.
  • Meanwhile, add remaining ingredients to a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir until melted and smooth.
  • When the macaroni is cooked, pour into a strainer and rinse with cold water.
  • Drain well then return it to the pasta pot.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Stir in the cheese sauce and serve.

Notes

For a spicy version, substitute pepper jack cheese for the cheddar.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 943mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Honey Barbecue Roasted Nuts

I bought a big bag of Kosmo’s Q Honey Barbecue wing dust for… wait for it… wings! Yep, sure did! And they were oh, so good! I love the sweetness and the barbecue flavor. It didn’t take me long to think of sprinkling some of the dust on roasted nuts. And oh, my…. talking about crazy addictingly good! I am one serious chicken wing eater. But these honey barbecue roasted nuts were so great I might just have to save the rest of the dust for more nuts!

Honey Barbecue Roasted Nuts

Great Flavor That Cannot Be Beat

I was pretty heavy-handed with the Kosmo’s Q Honey Barbecue wing dust on my roasted nuts. I wanted it everywhere, on every nut, under every nut, and specially on my fingers (hey, it’s finger-licking good!). You might not want quite as much as I added, so maybe start with half and see. You can actually add more after the nuts have roasted.

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Also try my chipotle honey roasted nuts.

Honey Barbecue Roasted Nuts
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Honey Barbecue Roasted Nuts

You might now want quite as much honey barbecue wing dust as I added, so maybe start with half and see. You can actually add more after the nuts are roasted.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, honey, peanuts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 345kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Toss nuts with the oil.
  • Sprinkle the nuts with the dust and toss to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Remove and let cool before serving.

Notes

Note: If you’re using nuts that are already roasted, cut the cook time to 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chili’s Chicken Crispers (Copycat Recipe)

I don’t get my deep fryer out from the back of the pantry often, but when I do I make sure it’s for something good. I’m not getting it out to make salad. I want something breaded, something crunchy. This copycat recipe of Chili’s chicken crispers hit the spot. Great breading that sticks. None of this take-a-bite-all-the-breading-falls-off stuff. A bit crunchy, with tender juicy chicken inside. And a crazy-good honey mustard dipping sauce that I’ll be making for other things too (like nuggets). Oh you bet I’d get my big fryer out for this…. again and again!

Chili's Chicken Crispers (Copycat Recipe)

Crispy Leftovers

I had a few of these copycat recipe Chili’s chicken crispers leftover. I reheated them for lunch the next day. Much to my happiness, they stayed a bit crispy crunchy. That’s a major plus for me because as much as I love deep-fried food, I can’t eat 4 servings at once so there’s gonna be leftovers! I reheated them in an air fryer. It seems to do the best job at re-heating crunchy foods. Oven works fine too of course, but for me the air fryer is best.

Love Me Tenders

The recipe calls for using chicken tenderloins. I’m a cheap kind of guy. I use chicken tenderloins when I find them on sale. Which isn’t that often. That’s when I go to my backup: chicken breasts. I just butterfly them nice and thin first then cut into strips. Boom! Cheap me is happy!

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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As much as I love the honey mustard dipping sauce, my malt vinegar aioli is also excellent for dipping these crispers.

Try my copycat of PF Chang’s crispy honey chicken too. Not eat-with-your-hands kinda food, but might darn tasty too!

Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers
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Chili’s Chicken Crispers (Copycat Recipe)

The honey mustard dipping sauce is also great for dipping chicken nuggets.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken fingers, Chili’s, copycat
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 666kcal

Ingredients

For the honey mustard dipping sauce

For the chicken crispers

Instructions

For the honey mustard dipping sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

For the chicken crispers

  • Whisk the egg, milk, broth, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk in the self-rising flour and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
  • Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Working in batches, roll each tenderloin in the all-purpose flour. Shake off any excess then transfer to the batter. Coat well, shake off any excess, then fry 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with the honey mustard dipping sauce.

Notes

Make extra dipping sauce for nuggets, fries, anything!

Nutrition

Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1599mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Celery and Cheddar Soup

Sometimes, I just want something easy, something hassle-free, for a nice lunch on a cold day. No troubles, but flavorful. This celery and cheddar soup takes only a few minutes to put together, and just a few hours to cook in a slow cooker. When it’s done, you get to enjoy a creamy, smooth cheesy soup that has a wonderful hint of celery. This soup does not skimp on flavor. It looks deceptively fancy, but it’s so easy to make.

Celery and Cheddar Soup

Use Different Peppers For Different Flavors

The only change I’d make to this celery and cheddar soup would be to substitute a 4 ounce jar of pimentos (drained) for the red bell pepper. Sometimes in winter good bell peppers can be hard to find. Pimentos (or chopped jarred roasted red peppers) make for a great substitute. I also like to use roasted red peppers as a substitute. They come in jars and can be found near the pickles in the grocery store.

Every time I make a recipe that calls for shredded cheese I remember how happy I am that I bought a cheese grater/shredder. No more of that pre-shredded stuff for me. It doesn’t melt right.

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You can also make this soup on the stovetop. Just bring to a slow simmer and cook, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

Also try my homemade creamy cheddar soup.

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Celery and Cheddar Soup

This celery and cheddar soup takes only a few minutes to put together, and just a few hours to cook in a slow cooker. When it’s done, you get to enjoy a creamy, smooth cheesy soup that has a wonderful hint of celery. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword celery, cheddar, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 317kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all but the half and half and green onion into a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
  • Stir in the half and half and heat another 30 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with green onion.

Notes

For a spicier version, cut back on the cheddar and add a little pepper jack cheese instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1489IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 464mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Turkey Legs

The first time I picked up a smoked turkey leg was at a Renaissance Faire outside of Baltimore, Maryland. The turkey had these great ham-like texture and flavor that I could not get enough of. And I thought it was cool to walk around with a huge turkey leg like a good heathen might do. At every Renaissance Faire I’ve ever been to, the smoked turkey leg booth is always the first place I stop.

Smoked Turkey Legs

Like Being At A Ren Faire

Making smoked turkey legs at home is easy. I found fresh legs in the poultry section of our grocery store, but you might have to look into the frozen section if you can’t find them fresh. I found super duper big turkey legs, and I found more manageable ones (which is what I went with). Either will do just fine, just keep in mind that the really big ones take more space on your smoker.

I made my legs with the skin on. I think it keeps the legs a bit more moist during the smoking process. The skin does not get super crispy (you’re not smoking them at a high temperature) so feel free to remove it before or even after cooking if you wish.

I used my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker for these legs.

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Any leftover turkey leg meat I had went into a delicious smoked turkey noodle soup. Yum!

You can also use turkey wings or legs to make smoked turkey broth, which makes for the world’s tastiest gravy!

Smoked Turkey Legs
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Smoked Turkey Legs

The first time I picked up a smoked turkey leg was at a Renaissance Faire outside of Baltimore, Maryland. The turkey had these great ham-like texture and flavor that I could not get enough of.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword smoked, turkey
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 5 hours
Servings 6 legs
Calories 1046kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place 1 gallon of water into a large stockpot over high heat.
  • Add the rub, curing salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves and liquid smoke.
  • Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the salt.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Add the remaining water and the ice.
  • Add the turkey legs. If the legs are not submerged cover them with a heavy plate or pot lid to keep them under the water.
  • Transfer to the fridge overnight.
  • Remove the pot from the fridge and drain.
  • Rinse the turkey legs with cold water, removing any pieces of peppercorns or other spices that may be stuck. Pat dry.
  • Fire up your smoker for 250 F. I used hickory but you can use whatever your favorite wood is.
  • Add legs to the smoker and smoke for 4-5 hours or until the meat reaches 165 F as measured in the thickest parts of the legs.
  • Remove and serve.

Notes

You can also use this technique on turkey thighs.

Nutrition

Calories: 1046kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 481mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 1876mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fiery Mushroom Burgers

“Absolutely fantastic”. We both agree, these fiery mushroom burgers were absolutely fantastic. The flavor of the mushrooms is so savory, deep, fantastic…. all with just the right amount of spiciness. Originally, the recipe for the mushrooms (from a 2021 issue of Louisiana Kitchen and Culture magazine, a long-time favorite of mine) was meant as a topping for steak. But I immediately thought of it on burgers. And they definitely did not disappoint.

Fiery Mushroom Burgers

A Real Keeper Recipe

This recipe is one of those that goes into my ‘go-to’ folder of keepers. Destined to be made again and again. To be truthful, this blog is my recipe ‘box’. I got tired of searching all over the house or thru my emails for my favorite things to make. Now I just post them here!

Spot-On Great Burgers

These fiery mushroom burgers hit the spot. I don’t ever see myself even tweaking the recipe, changing this or that. Nope. This is it right here. And any time I need mushrooms (and boy would these be great on Salisbury steak), I’m making these.

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Also try my blue cheese burgers with caramelized onions and my classic brat burgers.

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Fiery Mushroom Burgers

This recipe is one of those that goes into my 'go-to' folder of keepers. Destined to be made again and again.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, mushroom, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 486kcal

Ingredients

For the fiery mushrooms

For the burgers

Instructions

For the fiery mushrooms

  • In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar until the brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir in the jalapeno slices.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms. Saute 8-10 minutes or until they have released their liquid.
  • Increase the heat to high. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms turn golden brown, 5-7 minutes.
  • increate heat to high, add garlic and cook stirring, until mushrooms golden brown 5-7 more

For the burgers

  • Season the burger patties with salt and pepper and cook as desired.
  • Top with Swiss cheese.
  • Toast the buns as desired.
  • Place cooked patties on the buns. Top with plenty of fiery mushrooms and serve.

Notes

I prefer mini portabellas for these burgers, but you can use your favorite mushrooms instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mexican Rice

This is by far my favorite, hands-down, go-to recipe for Mexican rice. The flavors are so incredible, so good, that I could just sit down with a bowl of this rice and have it for dinner. And the house smells so awesome while it is cooked. It definitely gets my tummy growling. This is a keeper.

Frying the rice gives it a fantastic color and great texture. A little bite, but not crunchy. The sauce used for cooking the rice has such a rich flavor. I love it.

Mexican Rice

Rinsing The Rice Is Key

You have to make sure you really thoroughly rinse the rice for this Mexican rice to come out perfect. Get rid of that starch. Don’t rush it. Keep rinsing and rinsing until the water is clear. Anything less is… well, less.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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You can certainly leave out the jalapenos, though trust me that they do not make this rice spicy. They just add great flavor.

For a twist, use roasted diced tomatoes. And serve alongside tacos made with slow cooker taco meat.

Mexican Rice
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Mexican Rice

This is by far my favorite, hands-down, go-to recipe for Mexican rice. The flavors are so incredible, so good, that i could just sit down with a bowl of this rice and have it for dinner.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Mexican, rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 191kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Note; This dish is best made in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place tomato and onion into a blender and pureé.
  • Rinse the rice by placing in a strainer and running under cold water. You want the water from the rice to be clear. Don't rush this, it's an important step. It usually takes me at least 5 minutes, stirring the rice occasionally to make sure that all the rice grains get rinsed well.
  • Drain well when done.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Add the rice and fry for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until it is golden brown.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic and 2
  • Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and 2 of the jalapenos.
  • Stir while cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the tomato mixture and salt.
  • Bring a boil then remove from heat and cover.
  • Place a lid on the Dutch oven and transfer to the oven for at least 30 minutes. Check on it after 15 minutes to make sure there's enough liquid (if not, add just a bit of water).
  • Check if the rice is done. If not return to the oven 5 minutes at a time, checking on it, until perfect.
  • Remove the rice from the oven.
  • Stir in the cilantro, last jalapeno and lime juice and serve.

Notes

If the jalapenos are too hot for you, substitute two medium poblano peppers instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Dried Dill on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

I tend to be a dry-herb kind of guy, but sometimes a recipe needs fresh instead. To keep from wasting any unused fresh herbs I just toss them onto my Nesco Snackmaster Pro dehydrator and let them dry for later use. I needed dill for a dish I was making (a creamy cucumber salad!), and had a few stems left. I could’ve kept the dill intact, but I opted to remove it from the stems instead. Dried Dill on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro is great either way!

Dried Dill on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Storage

I keep the dried dill made on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro in air-tight containers. So I remember what is what, I write the contents on a small piece of blue painter’s masking tape. The tape is great for marking items, dry or in the freezer or wherever. It peels off so easily, you never have to worry about fussing with it.

I also use blue painters tape to identify my trays in the dehydrator. I write numbers on them so if I have to rotate the trays I can keep track of them. It just makes things a bit easier.

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You can dry any fresh herbs in the Nesco Snackmaster Pro. Like cilantro, rosemary and basil.

Dried Dill on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro
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Dried Dill on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

I keep the dried dill in air-tight containers.
Course Dehydrator
Cuisine American
Keyword dehydrator, herbs, nesco snackmaster pro
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 1
Calories 0.4kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch dill fresh, rinsed, patted dry

Instructions

  • Rinse the dill to remove any foreign material.
  • Dry well with kitchen towels.
  • Optionally: remove the dill from the stems.
  • Place onto the Nesco Snackmaster Pro trays. Do not let the stems overlap.
  • Dry at 95 F for 4-6 hours. Rotate the trays every hour or so.
  • If drying whole stems, remove the dill from them.
  • Grind if desired.
  • Store in an air-tight container.

Notes

You’ll definitely want some extra trays for your dehydrator so you can make plenty of dried dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 0.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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KFC Chicken Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)

I admit, I’ve never had the chicken nuggets from Kentucky Fried Chicken. I’ve always been more of a give-me-a-bucket-of-crispy-fried-chicken kind of guy. And usually the hot-and-spicy chicken at that. Well, I have been missing out all of these years if this copycat recipe of the KFC chicken nuggets are even remotely the same as the original. I mean seriously, they’re great. Which begs the question: how many nuggets could you order in the drive-thru before they started to look at you in a strange way? With these little yummies over-indulging is expected. I’m sure they’ve had people order a huge number without even blinking an eye.

If you’re afraid of how they might look at you when you order 100 nuggets next time you’re in the drive-thru, fear not. You can make 100 (or more at home) in no time, actually.

KFC Chicken Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)

Great Flavor In The Perfect Size

I guess if you were making this copycat recipe of KFC chicken nuggets for kids you might leave out the cayenne. I could barely detect it. It was there, enough to add flavor and maybe a hint of spiciness, but certainly not enough to burn or make my eyes water. Heck, for my tastes I’ll probably add more next time! Like I said, I like to get the hot chicken at the restaurant. So it’s not unusual for me to like to make my nuggets hot too!

See You Tomorrow

These nuggets reheat really well, keeping their flavor and texture. That’s another great reason to make extra. Personally, I think they reheat best in an air fryer. It heats them up quickly and keeps that crunch.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Also try my KFC bean salad.

Copycat KFC Chicken Nuggets
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KFC Chicken Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)

These nuggets are seriously great. Which begs the question: how many nuggets could you order in the drive-thru before they started to look at you in a strange way?
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken nuggets, copycat, KFC
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 321kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oil to 350 F.
  • In a small bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flours, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and baking powder.
  • In another small bowl or pie plate, whisk together the egg, milk and hot sauce.
  • Working in batches, dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, and back into the egg mixture and again the flour mixture. Double dipping will get you that fantastic crunchy coating.
  • Fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack-lined baking sheet to drain and cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Or sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1319mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.