Easy Shepherd's Pie

Check out this Easy Shepherd's Pie recipe that remains a strong contender for American Classics.

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs ground beef

10-12 slices of American Cheese

6 large potatoes

¾ stick of butter

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

3 tbsp sour cream

½ cup of whole milk

DIRECTIONS

*start by pre-heating oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

*brown ground beef in a medium sized skillet and drain

*prepare mashed potatoes, see recipe here: http://imajneasycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-garlic-mashed-potatoes.html

*place ground beef into a casserole dish and spread out evenly

*pour mashed potatoes on top of ground beef

*last, place slices of cheese on top of mashed potatoes and place into pre-heated oven for 18-20 minutes

*remove from oven when cheese has browned and melted, serve and enjoy!

Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Breasts

We have an Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Breasts recipe for those who live their lives in a rush. In less than one hour and a half this chicken can be prepared and sitting on the dinner table.

INGREDIENTS

4 Bone-In Chicken Breasts

¼ cup of oil

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp black pepper

1 tbsp garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

*preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

*rub each piece of chicken evenly with oil and then season with salt, pepper and garlic powder

*place chicken breasts in a roasting pan bone side up

*cook chicken for 30 minutes, and then flip chicken over and cook an additional 20-30 minutes or until golden in color and juices run clearly when chicken is poked with knife or fork

*remove from oven, allowing resting for approximately 8 minutes, garnish then serve!

Pan Drippings Gravy

It's easier than you think to make a Home-Made Pan Drippings Gravy. Give this recipe a try a see just what we mean. It's easy and just like Grandma used to make!

INGREDIENTS

Pan Drippings from bacon, sausage or even pork chops

 

2 ½ cups of whole milk

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp flour

DIRECTIONS

*pan temperature should be set to medium heat

*add flour to pan drippings, creating a paste

*next add milk and scrape the pan with a wisk or spoon to break drippings loose

*season gravy with salt and black pepper

*bring gravy to a simmer and stir frequently until gravy thickens

*turn off heat and serve 

Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

6 Large Potatoes, cut into cubes

¾ Stick Salted Butter

3 tbsp Sour Cream

½ Cup Whole Milk, warmed

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS

*Place potato cubes in pan and fill with water until potatoes are just covered.

*Boil potatoes on high heat until fork tender; approximately 18-20 minutes.

*Drain water from potatoes and mash with a potato smasher.

*Stir in butter, sour cream, milk, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth.

*Serve while warm.

Skillet Fried Pork Chops

Southern Fried at its finest! Just wait to see how easy these Skillet Fried Pork Chops are to prepare. The recipe is simple yet the flavors are intense.

INGREDIENTS

6-8 boneless pork chops (brined in salt water for 4-6 hours)

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp pepper

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 cup of oil

DIRECTIONS

*Start by preheating oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat (approximately 340 degrees Fahrenheit)

*Add flour to large bowl and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix with fork or wisk.

*Dredge chops in seasoned flour two chops at a time, making sure to coat well, and then shake gently to remove access flour

*Place floured pork chops into oil once it has reached proper temperature

*Pork chops should take approximately 8 to 10 minutes per side to cook depending on their size

*When done place on a wire rack to drain oil or a plate lined with paper towels

*allow chops to rest for five minutes, serve and enjoy

Tangy Cole Slaw

This Tangy Cole Slaw recipe is packed with flavor and crunch. It is easy and quick to make.

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs of Cole Slaw Cabbage/Carrot Mix

½ Cup of Red Onion, sliced

¾ Cup of Mayonnaise

1 ½ tbsp Dijon Mustard

2 tbsp White Vinegar

1 Lemon, juiced

¼ Cup of Sugar

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS

*Stir slaw mix and onion in a large bowl.

*In separate bowl, prepare dressing for cole slaw by mixing  mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
*Pour the dressing over the slaw and onion combination and gently stir.

*Let chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

*Recipe yields about 8-10 servings.

Sweet Peas with Onions

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Bag Frozen Sweet Peas

½ Red Onion, diced

1 tbsp Butter

1 tbsp Sugar

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tbsp Water

DIRECTIONS

*Combine peas and onions in a microwave safe dish.

*Season with butter, sugar, salt and black pepper.

*Add water and gently stir.

*Microwave approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring midway through cooking time.