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Easy Fried Ravioli

April 22, 2011 Nicole

I have to first start off by saying this recipe is great! I was able to pick up frozen ravioli for a really great price a few days ago now what to do with it? My husband loves fried ravioli so I decided to give making it homemade a try.

If you buy it as an appetizer at a restaurant it’s a little expensive, but making it at home is not only easy, but it’s half the price. This is an easy and delicious recipe that made the entire family very happy.

Ingredients:

Olive oil, for frying
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 (24 count) box store-bought cheese ravioli (about 24 ravioli)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Store bought marinara sauce, heated, for dipping

Directions:

Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl.
Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli.
When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.
Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

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Tartar Sauce

April 16, 2011 Nicole

A few nights ago we had shrimp for dinner and I wanted to include a tartar sauce on the side. Typically the rule of thumb with a recipe like this is to allow the finished product to set over night to allow all the spices and flavors to mingle together thus creating the ultimate recipe. This tartar sauce recipe was no exception. I allow it to refrigerate overnight and the end results were fantastic! After trying this recipe out I could never imagine myself buying store bought tartar sauce again!

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise or 1 1/4 cups Miracle Whip
1 medium dill pickles (or 1/4 cup dill relish)
2 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes (or fresh)
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Mix all together in the food processor and pulse for about 10 seconds until finely chopped, but not smooth.
Best if refrigerated for an hour before use.
Note: Can be made without the food processor, using dill relish or finely minced pickle.
Lasts quite a while in the refrigerator.

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Neely’s Spicy Sweet Potato Fries (Chips)

April 15, 2011 Nicole

One of my favorite cooking shows is Down Home with the Neely’s! I love this husband and wife dynamic duo! They have such amazing chemistry in the kitchen that I find watching their cooking show both educational and entertaining. I saw the Neely’s making spicy sweet potato chips that I later turned into fries and knew I had the try them because I love sweet potato fries and I love spicy. As always they delivered with an amazing recipe that I am in love with. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes paired with the spiciness of just the right spice combination makes these fries a sweet and spicy delight! The only thing I changed from the original recipe was changing them from chips to fries.

Ingredients:

Peanut oil, for frying
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large sweet potatoes, well scrubbed

Directions:

In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, mix together salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds. Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the hot oil and fry, in batches, until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately sprinkle with the seasoning mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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Oven Fried Bacon

April 15, 2011 Nicole

I love bacon, but I hate the mess that comes with frying bacon. I decided there had to be an easier way. I decided to figure out how to “fry” bacon in the oven, and now that’s the only way I do it. First off I don’t have to scrub down my kitchen after making bacon now, and I don’t smell like fried bacon after cooking it! That’s a huge plus! This is simple and fantastic!

What you need:

1 pound of bacon
1 jelly roll pan
Heavy foil
Optional oven safe cookie cooling racks

Line a baking sheet with heavy foil. This will make your cleanup much easier. I like to use the heavy foil to insure that the grease doesn’t get on my pan. Yep it’s called lazy.
Arrange your bacon on the foil. I put my bacon on cookie cooling racks in the middle of my foil lined pan. This helps the grease drip off your bacon.Place the baking sheet in a cold oven. Turn you oven on to 400°F.
Check your bacon within 15 to 20 minutes. This will vary based on the thickness of your bacon. Check back often you don’t want burnt bacon. Let your nose be the guide. As soon as the bacon is golden brown, but not excessively crisp, it’s done.
Remove pan from the oven and remove your bacon from the pan. Place bacon on paper towels to allow the excess grease to drip off.

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I’ve Got the Need, the Need for Fried Cheese

April 14, 2011 Nicole

I found this recipe while watching Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Big Bites” on Television. He made this recipe look easy and in truth it really was. The flavor is fantastic, and these cheese sticks make great appetizers. I had fun making them, and loved eating them. No doubt you will too!

Ingredients:

4 cups canola oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
8 ounces mozzarella string cheese, individually wrapped
16 thin slices salami, 2 1/2-inches in diameter
8 egg roll/spring roll wrappers

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, add oil and heat to 325 degrees F.
In a medium shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk thoroughly. In another medium bowl mix panko and Italian bread crumbs.
Dredge 1 entire side of egg roll wrapper into egg wash. Place 2 slices of salami in the center of wrapper, towards the edge closest to you. Place 1 stick of cheese on top of salami. Roll wrapper edge closest to you over the filling. Tuck ends and continue to roll until it forms an egg roll shape.
Dredge rolled wrapper in egg wash again, and then thoroughly coat in bread crumb mixture. (Wrappers can be frozen for future use at this point.)
Add 1 to 2 rolled wrappers to oil at a time, cooking 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Be careful not to overcook, or cook on too high of a temperature as wraps may explode. Remove fried cheese to a paper-towel lined plate and serve immediately

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