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SANDRA'S EASY ONE-PAN CHICKEN THIGH and RICE CREOLE BAKE

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First, I sear the chicken thighs, then add all the other ingredients, cover and bake for 50 minutes = absolute perfection with crispy, moist chicken and heavenly seasoned rice! Servings: 3-4 Prep: 5 Mins. Cook   10 Mins. Bake: 50 Mins. Rest: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Spice blend (divided): 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's in the green container) 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper Chicken: 3-4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, (mine are from Costco the 3-pack tends to come with 3/4 thighs) 1/2 of above spice blend mixture (reserve other 1/2 for rice, below) 1 teaspoon Mazola oil Plus, 1 tablespoon Mazola oil for searing Rice: 1 cup raw Calrose rice (short-grain) Remaining 1/2 of spice mixture 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon lemon juice METHOD ...

SANDRA'S MORNING ALASKA WHOLE-WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD LOAF

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This is a 1-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 1-2 hours Bake: 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 -1/2 cups Whole-Wheat Flour (I use King Arthur) 1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flours, kosher...

SANDRA'S OVERNIGHT ALASKA SOURDOUGH BREAD LOAF

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This is a 9-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 9-12 hours Bake 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS   Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 3-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flour, kosher salt, and sponge. Once the yeast mixture has...

SANDRA'S 24-HOUR REFRIGERATOR FUDGY ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES

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Super fudgy, decadent and chilled brownies that are incredibly addicting, but must be refrigerated for a minimum of 24 hrs to set... Yield: 16 squares Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 27 to 30 Mins. Cool: 1 Hr. Refrigerate: 24 Hrs. INGREDIENTS Brownie Batter: 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup walnuts, chopped coarse Topping: 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x9" square baking dish with baking spray; set aside. To make the brownie batter, in a heavy 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, unsweetened chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate, stirring constantly, just until smooth. Add sugar, stirring to incorporate, then remove pan from heat. Cool mixture 10 minutes. In a small bow...

SANDRA'S INSTANT POT CHICKEN THIGHS, POTATOES and CARROTS with GRAVY

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All are cooked at the same time in your Instant Pot; an easy recipe to learn to cook three things at the same time... Servings: (4) Prep: 10 Mins. Pressure build: 10 Mins. Cooking Time: 8 Mins. to saute, 13 Mins. under pressure, plus making gravy = 2 mins. longer Pressure release: 10 Mins naturally, then 1 Min. quick release INGREDIENTS Spice Rub Mixture 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Paprika 1tsp Johnny's Seasoning Salt For Cooking Chicken Thighs, Potatoes, Carrots and Gravy prep 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 4 Chicken Thighs (I use skin on, bone in) 1 1/2 cups low-sodium Chicken Broth 4 Medium Russet Potatoes peeled, and cut in fourths 3 Medium Carrots scrubbed, and cut in thirds 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice For Gravy (slurry) 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water METHOD Put the spices in a small dish and mix together well. Sprinkle on both sides of chicken thighs. Press the Sauté button on the Inst...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE CINNAMON-RAISIN SWIRL BREAD

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A quick 5-minute no-knead dough to prepare the night before, then easy to roll out and add swirl filling upon waking the next morning to enjoy throughout the day... Yield: (1 loaf) O/N Prep: 5 Mins./Overnight rise time: 9 -12 hours Next Morning Prep: Roll/Add Spiral Filling: 10 Mins. 2nd Rise 1 Hr. Bake 35 to 40 Mins. INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid) --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising in bowl) Swirl filling 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins Brushing top 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted METHOD Add flour and sugar to a medium-size bowl. Add yeast and kosher salt and stir thoroughly. Add barely warm (tepid) water, then stir thoroughly. The dough will look rough and shaggy. Lightly oil top of dough using a paper towel, then oil your hands (to prevent dough stic...

SANDRA'S QUICK HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT with CARROTS

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  Absolutely the freshest and best tasting sauerkraut, in my humble opinion, which is great on venison or moose Reuben grilled sandwiches or Smoked Brat hot dogs... Yield: (3 cups) Prep: 5 Mins. (more time if shredding your own veggies) Cook: 45 Mins. Store: Refrigerated up to 2 wks INGREDIENTS 1 (16-oz. pkg) Organic Shredded Cabbage and Carrots --or 1/2 head of medium-size green cabbage thinly sliced into shreds and 1 shredded carrot on large holes of box grater-- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon whole caraway seeds METHOD Add all the ingredients to a non-reactive Dutch Oven (or heavy-bottom stainless steel pot).   Stir, and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, while occasionally stirring. Let sauerkraut cool completely.   Spoon into a glass quart-size wide-mouth Mason jar, cover with a plastic lid (not metal), and store up to 2 weeks in refrigerator...