Easy Ass Nacho's

He all!

Like easy things? Then look no more. We have some easy ass nacho's! This dish is so easy to make and we think you will love it! Make great for a movie or game on TV! You can put this together fast! With a few key ingredients you can also mix those up as well! Give this easy dish a try and have a great start to summer everyone! This dish is also Gluten Free just make sure you don't use bread an all seasonings are gluten free.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Serves 6-8

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 Bag of Scoops Shredded Cheddar Cheese Salsa Sour Cream 1 Packet of Taco Seasoning 3/4 Cup Water Any other ingredients you would like!

Directions: Preheat your oven 375 degrees.

Cook up the ground beef until it is all fully brown.

Add seasoning and water and continue to cook.

Spread out scoops on a large cooking sheet evenly.

With a spoon place some meat in each Scoop.

With a spoon place some salsa in each Scoop.

Sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese all over the nacho's.

Place the tray in the oven for about 5 or so minutes or until cheese is melted.

Remove and plate up.

Add sour cream to the top and serve!

Here they are!

They came out Amazing!! As well as so easy! Hence the name! One of our teams fav sides to make to! This dish is so simple and fast you can have a great app in minutes! Check out the video below to see how we put it all together!

We do hope you enjoyed this video and blog!  Again one of our favorite app's to make!  You can also put other toppings on as you wish.  Add spicy toppings to make this Easy Ass Flaming Nacho's!  Whatever you like.  Have fun with this, you can also remove the meat to make it vegetarian friendly.  This dish is gluten free as well.  We do thank you for checking this post out!  Be sure to look around our side and check others out!  

Remember Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team  

Grilled French Fries

 Hey everyone!

     We have a fun side for you!  Now a lot of people know about French Fries.  They know they are mainly fried in oil or oven backed.  However today we are going to grill them!  Nice large seasoned fries!  Chef said he hasn't even tried them yet so he is so excited!  This makes for a great new taste on fries along with some cool grill marks.  This is also nice if you are grilling burgers or hot dogs you can grill everything at once and not worry about running to the fryer!  Check this video out below and yes this one is also Gluten Free.  Just always of course check the seasonings. 

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time:15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes

Serves: 6-8 

Ingredients: Potatoes (We used Russetts) Melted Butter 1 Tbsp Ground Bay leaves 1 1/2 Tsp dry mustard 1 Tsp Ground Ginger 1/2 Tsp Allspice 1 Tsp Chilipowder 1 Tsp Paprika 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tsp Garlic Powder Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Directions: Wash the potatoes and dry. Cut them into wedges. Place them in a steamer pot. (Or boiling water if you don't have a steamer pot) Steam them for just a few minutes. While they are steaming in a large bowl mix all the seasonings together. (Feel free to use others you like as well!) Mix well and put aside. Once the potato's are soft but not to soft remove them and pat them dry. Brush the fries wit either melted butter or oil to glaze them. Sprinkle the rub you made over the fries and flip and get the other side. Place them on your hot grill spaced apart evenly. Let cook for several minutes and flip. Grill other side for several minutes and remove.

Here they are!

They came out really good! A nice char and crispy outside with a tender almost mashed like potato inside! We were very happy with the outcome and it was nice not to use oil. You can mix up the seasonings however you feel but do give this a try. Check out our video below to see how we did this!

Thank you again for checking this out and we do hope you try this! They did come out really well. Spice things up next time you cook and grill your fries! This again was simple, healthier and gluten free! We hope everyone checks out some of our other video's and post and learns some new great ideas!

Remember, Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner ~Blog Team

Steak Bites

 Hey all!

It is fall season and we think you will really enjoy this fun dish!  It can be an appetizer or meal! Cooking steak is fun on its own but why not cut it up into fun bite sized pieces and try something new!  This dish came out so wonderful we absolutely loved it!   This dish also is Gluten free as long as the seasonings you use are!  So try this out as a dinner or app at your next party!  Check out below how we pulled this one off!  This dish is also Gluten Free if you check to make sure the seasonings are you used!  

Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 
Total Time:

Serves- 6-8 (Depending how many steaks you buy)

Ingredients: Steak- 1 steak per person we used NY Strip USDA Choice (Middle of the road, BUY FRESH STEAKS) 2 Tablespoons of canola oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic or 4 cloves Steak Rub- we bought ours to save time however below is a generic steak rub! Steak Dry Rub 3 Tablespoons Salt 3 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano 2 Tablespoons Ground Black Pepper 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin Mix all together.

Directions: Buy FRESH strip steaks, as many as you have people. (We used 4 for the vid) Season all the steaks front and back with salt. (You can use pepper/AP rub as well if you want.) Let the steaks sit for about 30 minutes so they can warm up a bit and the salt can extract some of the moisture. After 30 Minutes trim all the fat off the steaks Cut the steaks in to bit sized pieces, about quarter inch sized pieces. Place the steak pieces in a large bow and coat in a rib rub. Either the one above or any you like! Toss the steak bites in the rub coating them all. Heat up your cast iron pan. (Or cooking pan if you don't have cast iron.) Add Canola oil and let the oil get nice and hot. Once hot place the steak bites on the pan/oil and let sear. You wan the pan hot so you sear the steak bites Flip the steak bites after about a minute, or so. After another minute or so remove the steak bites. (Depending how you like your steak cooked. Leave them on longer if you like them med to well done.) Leave all the oil/grizzle in the cast iron and add butter. Once the butter is melted add the garlic. Add the steak bites back in to the pan. Move the steak bites around and baste them in the butter garlic mix. After basting for a minute or so take them out and plate them up. Add some chopped up parsley over top and a spoonful or two of the basting oil from the pan. Serve up with tooth picks as an app or eat for

Here they are!

We do think you will enjoy this dish, they came out really good. Great flavor, the steak cut so well and the meat just melted in our mouths. This dish surprised us all! Below is the video on how we put it all together so be sure to check that out!

We do hope you enjoyed the video and try this one out! Steaks alone are so good but try cutting one or two up and doing this. You also will be the hit at any party if you serve this as an app! This dish is Gluten free if you check the seasonings to make sure they are! It is a win win! Thanks everyone for joining us and we do hope you try this along with other dishes we have made!

Remember Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner ~Blog Team

Reeces Peaunut Butter Ball | Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween Everyone! 

Do we have a great App for you!  This Reeces Ball is so simple to make and is no bake!  It is Gluten Free.  The dish didn't take long to make however does require some cooling time to form.  For the most part this dish is just very easy.  If you like Reece's and Peanut Butter you will love this dish!
We hope you check out how we put this great app together below! 


Serves: Small Group

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 5 Minutes. However there is a cooling time of either 1/2 hr freezer or 2 hours fridge.

Ingredients
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
3/4 Cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 c. peanut butter, warmed in microwave
1/2 Cup chopped Reese's peanut butter cups
Reese's Pieces, for decorating ball
Graham crackers, for serving, or other things you would like to use. 



Directions:
In a medium bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, peanut butter, and chopped Reese's until combined.
Transfer mixture to plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Fold up sides and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until slightly firm, 1 hour
Unwrap and place on a serving platter.
Place Reese's Pieces all over and let soften 20 minutes before serving.
Serve with graham crackers.

Here it is!


We think you will really enjoy this dish.  It has a lot of great flavors and was just had that great Halloween feel to it!  Below is how we made it so be sure to check it out!  

We hope you all enjoyed this post and have a fun and safe Halloween!  Halloween is one of Chef's favorite times of the year.  He loves the season but it also kicks off the other seasons to come!  Kinda the start to the big seasons next to come.  We  hope everyone had some fun downtime this October and did some great fun fall activities as well!  We look forward to keep posting!  

Happy Halloween!

Remember Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~ Blog Team

Crispy Potato Stacks

Hey all!
Today we have a great fall side dish!  Crispy Potato Stacks.  We found this from Byron Talbot who we follow on YouTube.  We really enjoy his videos and dishes he makes.  Chef wanted to make this video for a while now and finally did it.  He has to admit it was so simple too!  It is one of those ideas that looks so complex but is not at all.  We do hope you check out the blog post to see the full recipe and check out Bryon as well!  This side dish is Gluten Free too.


Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:
Russet Potatoes
Salt
Frying Oil

Directions:
Pour your cooking oil in a pan and heat up to 350 degrees.
Set your mandolin to a very fine or thin setting.  If you don't own one you can use a knife. Be careful with either one.
Slide the potato making slices and keep going until you are almost all the way through.  No ER Visits please!
Then throw out the top and bottom few slices.  You really only need the middle.  Put the stacks back together making it look like the potato again.
Cut the all four sides of the potato removing the skin and squaring off the potato.
Cut it down the middle and place aside.
Do not place in water.  Water will wash the starch off and then they will fall apart in the oil.
Slowly place the squares in the oil slowly and let cook.  Move them around a bit so they don't stick and monitor.
After about 5 minutes check and remove if golden brown. 
Then season with salt and plate up with ketchup.

Here they are!

They came out really well we will add.  Chef was nervous at first but they did hold and tasted so good.  The crunch outside and soft inside.  They also looked really fun and different.  These would go good with a steak or other disk like that.  Check out the video of Chef making this below to see how easy it was!

As you can see it really was simple.  Chef has wanted to try this since he saw it on Byron's channel.  He was nervous at first but then after trying it found they wee so simple to make!  He said he will make these again for sure.  A special shout out to Bryon Talbot for this creative idea!  His links are below so be sure to check those out!  The other cool thing is you can even make these as an appetizer!  We just listed them as sides.  The past few videos we have made have only had a few key ingredients and by far they have been so fun to make!  We can't wait for our next one.  Fall time is one of our favorites!  We hope you are all having a fun and spooky October!

Remember,
Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner
~Blog Team

Here is Byron's video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF6pomWXxes&t=235s

Extra Crispy Chicken Wings | Binging with Babbish

Hello all,
Today we wanted to do a video on a you tuber who comes from our area!  Andrew Rea has a great and amazing cooking show where he makes dishes from movies, TV shows and other places.  He was just on Hot Wings not to long ago and made the wings for it.  So we wanted to give his crispy recipe a try!  We never made wings like this before but were very interested and excited to try something new!  Maybe one day if he comes home for a visit we can do a video together.  These wings are cooked at a low temperature, then rest then cooked again at a higher temp.  These are gluten free also! Check out this cool and unique way to make some really extra crispy wings!

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes 1 Day resting in between.
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:
Fresh Chicken Wing
Oil
Celery
Blue Cheese

Directions:
Take your fresh chicken wings out and season each side with salt.  Let them warm up a bit and let the salt extract some of the moisture out.
Turn the oil up to 225 degrees and place your wings in.  Let cook for about 20 minutes.
Take out and drain, then refrigerate for 24 hours.
Take them out and again let warm up.
Fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Here they are!

They came out really crispy!  We will advise they weren't as juicy as other wings we made but the crispy factor was off the chart.  We also wanted to point out they were not breaded.  We did enjoy making these however.  The lower temp frying then letting them sit was something we never did.  It was really interesting.  Please check out however the video below to see how we put these together!

  

We do hope you enjoyed this blog and thank you Andrew for this great crispy take on wings!  Over all it wasn't hard to make just different.  We did give his information below so be sure to check that out!  We always love making chicken wings, they are fun to make and new ideas always get our interest so this was an awesome video.  Thank you all again check out Andrews information below!

Binging With Babish:

https://www.youtube.com/user/bgfilms

Binging with Babish- On hot ones:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ80ui7zur4&t=59s

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

How To Make Ice Cream

Hello all!
So Chef's wife told him if he doesn't use the Ice Cream Maker in the basement by this year she is gonna toss it!  So guess what we did.  We made Ice Cream!  We were very surprised how easy and fun it was!  Chef said he never made it because he was afraid it was be header than it was.  Besides chilling the one unit part it really was just some mixing and then turn it on!  This was again top easier dishes we made.  Now granted Vanilla is one of the easier flavors.  However we really enjoyed it.  The vanilla we made was also Gluten Free!  However other flavors may not be so be advised.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45
Total Time: 1 Hr 

Serves: 6-8 Medium bowls

Ingredients: 1 Cup Whole Milk 3/4 Cup Sugar 2 Cups Heavy Cream 1 -2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract Pinch of Salt-Optional

Directions:
In a medium bowl add all the ingredients:
Milk, sugar, heavy cream, Vanilla and salt.
Mix well and cover then put in the fridge.
Make sure your cooling unit that goes inside is frozen also. 
Take your ingredients and pour them into the machine.
Turn it on and check it every so often.
Remove the ice cream and put it in a container and freeze again. 
You can serve up right away however!

Here it is!

We really enjoyed this dish and made it over the summer.  Again Chef was so suprised how simple it was and how much fun he had.  He wants to note you can add ingredients like chocolate chips or peanut butter cups as it is almost done churning.  However the entire process was simple and we made many more batches since this video.  Check out the video below to see how we made it step by step.

 Thank you again everyone and we do hope if you see an ice cream maker on sale to get one!  They aren't expensive and Chef got this one years ago.  It was just collecting dust!  So if you see one on sale pick one up.  We think you will really enjoy making it.  Thank you all again and hope everyone had a great summer!

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team 

 

Egg Roll Noodle Bowl

Hello all! Chef is taking us the Far East! This Egg Roll Noodle Bowl is made in under a half hour! It has so much flavor and is very simple to make. We wanted to try something new and fun and think you will really enjoy it! This dish was not only interesting to make it really had a great and interesting taste. It is always good to try new foods and dishes and this dish is one of the reasons we like this channel. We get to try new things and that's what its all about. This meal won't take long and it's gluten Free! We really liked this meal because of how fast you can prepare it. Try something new everyone, try making this fun and very tasty dish!

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil 1/2 Lb Ground Pork About 1 small head of shredded Cabbage 2 Cups Shredded Carrots Rice Noodles (How much is up to you) 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (There is Gluten free to) 1 Garlic clove, minced 1 tsp ground Ginger 1 tsp ground Turmeric Pinch of Salt Pinch of Pepper Chopped Green Onion (Garnish)

Directions:

Heat up a cast iron skillet or pan.
Add the sesame oil
Add the ground pork and start to break it up.
Cook the pork all the way though
Add soy sauce, minced garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, salt and pepper.

Mix well.
Add the shredded cabbage and carrots and let cook down.
Cook the rice noodles.

Once the dish is cooked down you can add a little extra soy sauce if you want.
Add the rice noodles that are now cooked on top and mix in.
Add chopped green onions for garnish.

Here it is!

We think you will really enjoy this meal, it had a really great taste to it. However we do advise below is the video and to check that out. Watching us put this together will help answer some questions you might have. Be sure to see below for the full video!

Thank you again for checking our site and this dish out!  We do hope you try it.  This also is a 30 minute meal and won't take long to make.  We feel this is a great meal to make during the week and its Gluten Free!  It was different but that is why we do this!  You can always use different ingredients also to adjust to your liking.  Be sure to check out other videos and post we have done for other great ideas! 

Thanks again!

Remember Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Sweet Potato Fries

Hello all!
We wanted to share with you our fun take on Sweet Potato Fries!  Now there are a lot of ways to make this and many of them are oven baked.  However we wanted to show you the fired take!  Sweet potato fries are healthy and have a great taste.  Even if you fry them the sweet potato has so many vitamins and minerals.  This side dish also is so simple to make, especially if you have a fry cutter.  Something we suggest you invest in.  They aren't expensive and really come in handy.  They came out crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside.  They are also Gluten Free!  Check out this post and see how simple it is to make the classic Sweet Potato Fry!   

Prep Time: 1 Hour (Mos of this is per soaking in water to remove starch)
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Serves: 6-8 Depending how many potatoes you use

Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes Canola Oil Honey

Directions:
Peal and cut the sweet potatoes
Use a fry cutter or knife to make the fries of you size
Place them in water up to an hour
Take out and fully dry
Heat up oil to 280-300 Degrees
Place fries in and let cook for 3-4 Minutes to Blanch the fries
Take out and heat oil up to 350 degrees and now cook them between 5-8 minutes.
Remove and plate up!

Here they are!

They really came out great and had that amazing crunch to them.  Sweet potato fries also don't need salt like normal fries because of there sweet taste making them a bit more healthy in that aspect.  However we still love normal fries too!  The honey is such a great dipping sauce as well.  Try to pick up some pure farmers made honey if you can!  Down below is our video on how we put this all together so be sure to check that out too! 

Thank you again for checking this dish out.  We do hope you try it out and feel you will like it!  If you are wondering we cooked the fries in lower oil to blanch them.  Then you raise the temp and cook them in hotter oil.  This is a tick a lot of chefs use.  Try it out!  We think it makes a difference.  

Thank you all again for the support and hope you are enjoying these videos and post!

Remember, 

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Almond Chicken

Hello all!
Looking for a new and healthy dinner?  This almond chicken dish is a wonderful and simple meal you can put together!  Chef took out some of the ingredients for coating a chicken with some new healthier ones!  Almonds also are so healthy and a super food!  We liked how creative this dish was and some of the ingredients we used.  Ones you don't always use in a dinner, we weren't sure how this would come out but it really was wonderful.  A light dish paired with a potato and vegetable makes for a wonderful meal.  Check out below how to see how we did this!  Chef used Gluten Free Bread crumbs for dish also making it Gluten Free!

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes


Ingredients:
1 Cup Yogurt
1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard
1 Cup Bread Crumbs (We used Gluten Free)
1/2 Cup Sliced and then crushed Almonds
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
4-6 Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

Directions: 
Take the check out and salt and pepper both sides letting it sit out while you continue to prep.
In a dredging pan Mix the yogurt and mustard together
In a separate dredging pan mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in the mustard and yogurt mix then move them to the other pan and coat.
Coat them in the bread crumbs well.
Place on a pan and cook at 350 for about 30 minutes.
Plate up after!

Here it is!

This dish was light and very enjoyable.  There was a lot of flavor and it was simple enough to make.  The gluten free bread crumbs were good and didn't change the dish at all.  You can use regular bread crumbs however if you want.  With a little bit of prepping the dish is really easy.  Most of the time is done cooking in the oven.  Be sure to check out our video below to see how we put this together!

We hoped you enjoyed this post and video!  We know people are looking for fun and new ideas for cooking dinners and we hope this helped.  We wanted to share a fun way to prepare a healthy dish we think you will really enjoy!  Thanks again for joining us today and we hope you do try this out!

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Loaded Breakfast Skillet

Hello All,
Breakfast is such an important meal of the day!  So why not load up!  This loaded skillet has so much to offer it is amazing!  Packed with great things to keep you energized throughout the day.  We also enjoyed how easy it was put make and just how Delicious it came out!  Breakfast can be the same thing over and over so try something new and check out this great dish!  This dish is Gluten free, just make sure the tater tots advise this on the package.   


Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients: 1 Bag Mini Tater Tots 4-6 Strips of Bacon 2 Cloves Minced Garlic 2 Green Onions. Chopped
Pinch of Smoked Paprika Pinch of Salt and Pepper
1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onions 4 Eggs 1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese


Directions:
Start by cooking your bacon and Tater tots in the oven.  Follow the directions on the package.  Bacon all depends on how crispy you want it.
Once the tots are cooked put them in a cast iron skillet evenly dispensed. 
Add Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Salt, pepper and chopped green onions. 
Mix well, heat should be on medium.
Move the tots around making 4 holes and then crack an egg inside each spot.
Cut your bacon in to small pieces and add them over the top.
Sprinkle the cheese over the top after the bacon.
Place a lid on this till the cheese melts and the eggs cook.
After you can serve it up!

Here it is!

You do want to be careful this dish will be hot!  However it was such an amazing meal!  There were so many flavors.  We enjoyed this just because how easy it was and how much it filled us up for the day.  We do suggest you check out or video below to see how we put this together, again it is very simple.  The video does help you show our steps however.

We hope you enjoyed this video and do try this out.  It was a fun dish to make and we plan on making it part of our breakfast dishes to continue on with.  We think you and the family will enjoy it and really show them the creativity of cooking.  Thanks again for joining us on this post and video!

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Dates Stuffed with Sausage

Hello all!
This was our Valentines Day special!  We wanted to make a fun appetizer we think you would really enjoy.  Chef actually got this recipe from an old friend long ago.  He has made this for many parties and everyone always was curious and excited to try it out.  Dates are something not typically seen in many dishes.  People typically may eat them as a snack but mixed with the ingredients below and wrapped in bacon sure can kick it up!  Chef really likes this dish also because of how easy it is to make and inexpensive too.  Check out how we put this very simple and amazing app together.  We think you will enjoy!  This dish is also Gluten Free!

Serves: 10-15
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:
1 Package of pitted dates 2 or 3 Sausages the sausage removed from skin Pinch of Salt Pinch of Pepper Pinch of Garlic Powder Bacon cut in halves

Directions: First make a small cut in each date, do not cut the date all the way through.
Take the sausage and push it out of the wrapping it is in. You only want the meat in a small bowl.
Add the seasoning. Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder.
Mix the meat and seasoning.
Take a small pinch of seasoned meat and fill the date.
Cut the bacon in half.
Take one half and wrap the date then put a tooth pic through it.
Set your oven to 400 up to 450 and cook for between 20-30 minutes. Depending on how crispy you like the bacon.
Then plate up!

Here they are!

We know they look a bit different and may seem different however you should really try them! They are bit sized as well and that always makes for a good appetizer.  You can season the sausage with other seasonings as well.  Below is our fun video we made and we hope you check it out!

Thank you again for joining us on this fun video!  I know we put this video out late and we are trying to catch up.  We do hope you try this if you are looking for a fun dish to serve up.  It really is a good conversations started too!  The flavors mix really well.  Check out some other dishes we are serving up as well on our blog!  

Remember everyone, 

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

 

Gluten Free Pancakes

Hey all,
We wanted to dedicate this post and video to Chef's Aunt Ro.  She was such a big part in his life and he wanted to do something for her after she passed.  She passed away just before the holidays in 2018 and although it was sudden family and friends did have time to see her.  She loved Chefs cooking and gave him many tips and tricks along the way that he still uses to this day.  Many years ago she found out she had Celiac which means she can't have Gluten at all.  She did however overcome this difficult challenge and still love life.  She never let it bring her down.  She always saw the upside to things and would always move forward.  She enjoyed showing Chef different ideas for Gluten free dishes and it inspired him way back to make a Gluten Free Play list!  There are many people who can't have Gluten and he wanted to help them out as well by showing them there are great meals you can enjoy without gluten.

Aunt Ro loved breakfast and would often take Chef, other family and friends out to enjoy a meal and conversation.  She loved pancakes as well and this is why we decided to make this video for her.  This recipe isn't difficult and we did use the box however our site isn't about how hard it is to make meals its that cooking should be fun and there are easy and quick tips you can use!  So we are cooking them out of a box however the brand we used turned out to be her favorite.  We hope you enjoy this post and video and as a team we really enjoyed these.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients: Box of Gluten Free Pancakes 2 Eggs 6 Tablespoons Butter 2 Cups Milk

Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl
Put in fridge for about 10 minutes to let stand
Greased pan pour a ladle full and let cook
Once you see bubbles flip and let cook for another minute or so
Remove and add butter and syrup!

Here they are!

They actually came out really good.  Chef said that they were some of the best he ever had!  They had a great crust and fluffy inside to them making them so Delicious.  We know they were store boxed however one day we will make them from scratch.  We do however will say if you can not eat Gluten try these out!  You will enjoy them we feel!  Check out our video below to see how we made them and some fun pictures of Chef's Aunt.

Thank you so much again for stopping by we do hope you try this out.  Aunt Ro was such a big part of our family and Team.  She will be missed, however we will pass her fun stories and memories on.  Like in this video and post.  Thank you all for the love and support we got on this and remember...

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Kiebasa Bites

Hello all!
We wanted to show you a fun and very simple appetizer!  Now normally Kielbasa is cooked up for dinner or served with a bun but we are going to cut these up for a bit sized treat you will love so much.  We try to stick with simple and easy dishes to make and this one is just that.  We know with work and kids and other things that take up our time cooking is just something that gets pushed aside.  Then when it comes time for a party your going to the store.  Well try this dish out!  You will be bribing something homemade and everyone will be excite to try them!

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
Total Time: 2 Hours 5 Minutes

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:
2 to 3 lbs kielbasa
12 oz jar Chili Sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite!)
1 cup grape jelly
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder

Directions: 
Start by spraying down your slow cooker with cooking spray.
Make sure the Kielbasa are fresh and cut them in bite sized pieces.
Place them in the cooker.
In a large bowl mix all the other ingredients: BBQ Sauce, Chili Sauce, Jelly, Worcestershire sauce, and both powders.
Stir and mix well
Pour glaze over the Kielbasa and stir coating them.
Cook for 4-6 hours on Low or 2-3 on High
Remove and serve up

Here they are!

We really think you will enjoy them and again the cook time can be a bit longer or faster depending on how much time you have and if you like using either high or low heat.  Slow cookers are such a great tool to have in the kitchen and can do so much.  Most of the dishes made from them are just set and watch.  The cooker does most of the work.  These came out amazing and check out the video below to see how we put these together!

Thank you again for joining us and we do hope you are enjoying our blog.  Our goal is to really just put dishes out there we think people will enjoy.  This meal is also Gluten Free so keep that in mind if you need a dish like that!  Just check the ingredients before hand some sauces can contain gluten.  Thank you all again for checking this post and video out and for all the support!  

Remember

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs | Happy Halloween

Hey all! Happy Halloween! We always love putting an app out before Halloween. This one would be great for that festive party! In fact it would be good all year. We know there are many meatball recipes out there but this one is so simple and we really think you will love it! We always try to have a fun dish for the holidays. We also always try to put out a fun appetizer. People love to throw parties and always wonder what to put out. This dish is so simple and has a great taste! Not only will this be great for your Halloween party but other ones too!

Serves: A good sized group

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients:
2 Lbs Meatballs. (We suggest store bough, they are made and already cooked.) 1 Cup Packed Brown sugar 1 Cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 Cup Ketchup 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger

Directions:
Cook the meatballs to the directions on the package. Typically around 350-425 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. (They are usually precooked so only need heating.)
With about 10 minutes left on the meatballs start the glaze.
Heat up a pot and add the ingredients. Brown Sugar, Wine Vinegar, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Grown Ginger.
Bring this up to a boil.
Once boiling reduce heat to low or off and let simmer.
Let the glaze simmer for about 10 or so minutes it will thicken up.
When the meatballs are done take them out and place them in a large bowl.
When you feel the glaze is thickened up drizzle some over the meatballs.
Then toss to coat making sure they are all coated nicely.
Serve up on a platter!

Here they are!

We think this is such a great party appetizer because it is so simple and easy. Also however they are so good! Going to a party or hosting can make you wonder what to bring or make. We think this makes such a great dish because lot of people love them and they will wonder how you made them. Be sure to check out the video below to see how we made this!

Thank you so much again for joining us on this spooky holiday!  We do hope everyone enjoyed this months fun recipes and do check other ones out!  This time of year is one of our favorites we just love making fun dishes for everyone to try out.  Thank you for joining us and hope everyone has a great, fun, safe and spooky Halloween!

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team  

Almond Cheese Spread | Happy New Year!

Hello all!
   We wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe New Year!  We have so many new ideas and different dishes to share with you this year!  This was the final post of 2017 and we wanted to end with a fun and easy spread.  This cheese and almond spread is so simple to make you will just love it!   This dish only requires a few ingredients and mixing!  We wanted to thank everyone for all their support over this year and hope they have a great start to 2018!  This spread is also gluten free!  Just be mindful on what crackers you use.  See below for all the ingredients and directions!

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1-4 Hours in fridge to cool

Ingredients: Please note this will make enough for about 2 people. 1/2 Cup Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese 2 Tablespoons of Mayo Dash Teaspoons Onion Powder Dash of Pepper Dash of Hot Sauce 1 Green Onion Chopped 1 Table Spoon Sliced Almonds Crackers of your choice.
Directions:
In a small bowl mix all the ingredients one by one.
Place the dip in the fridge from 1-4 hours.
Take out and place on a small plate and serve up!

Here it is!

     Thank you again for joining us today on this fun New Years dish and we do hope everyone does check out the video below on how to make this.  We had a great year and hope everyone did too.  Next year we have so much to offer and hope you all stay with us!

     Thank you all again and we hoped you watched the video and do thy this out.  It really was a fun and easy video!  With 2017 closed out we now start 2018, we are planning on some live streams as well as other ideas.  Check us out to stay tuned!

Thank you all!  

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Italian Frittatas | Happy Takesgiving!

Happy Takesgiving!

Here we celebrate takesgiving in honor of all the land that was "Found" by those Europeans, even thought others were living there.  We do have a fun dish that doesn't involve turkey either!

Looking for a very simple and fun breakfast!  Try out these Italian Frittatas.  Simple, and fun to make.  You get your very own little hand crafted mini breakfast.  With so many great ideas for breakfast we love this one because it is personal and just has a great taste and look to it.  We think you really will enjoy them.  These are also Gluten Free!

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes


Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Chopped Onion 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil 4 Pieces of hard Salami cut in thin slices 2 Table Spoons Chopped Onion 4 Large Eggs 1 Table Spoon Milk 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese 2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh Parsley 2 Tablespoons of chopped Green Onions Dash of Pepper 1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:
In a small skillet cook up the onions in medium heat with some the olive oil.
Divide into two greased ramekins and top with Salami
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced chives and pepper.
Pour into the ramekins evenly and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese and bake 8-10 minutes longer.
Sprinkle with a few chopped green onions.

They came out really delicious!

     We do hope you try this out and for further help check out the video below to see how the team and Chef puts them together!  Our videos will give you step by step directions on how to make them.  We do hope everyone had a fun Thanksgiving and are thankful for all you have.  Please checkout our video below to see how we put this together.

     We do hope you enjoyed this video and checked it out.  This really was a fun and creative meal, it also gives enough to just make two so share this with a friend or loved one!  Thank you again for just checking out our site and this video!

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

   

Whichs Brew | Happy Halloween

Hey everyone!  This October we made Which's brew!  It was a bit difficult per we didn't have a kitchen aid however we did enjoy it.  There is no cooking necessary and the ingredients are easy to find.  This did make a lot so please cut the ingredients in half or you will get a ton of this!  Sorry this post came out so late.  We do hope everyone had a great Halloween! 

Ingredients:

3 Packages of Pistachio Pudding

6 Cups Almond Milk

16 Ounces Cream Cheese (Warmed)

16 Ounces of Cool Whip (Warmed)

Animal Crackers 

Gummy Worms

Crushed Oreo's

Directions:
In a large bowl Mix up the Pudding and Almond Milk and stir.
Add the cream cheese and keep stir.
Add the whipped cream, softened.
Stir, stir, stir!
Place this in the fridge and let cool for several hours.
Place in a bowl and use fun animal crackers for dipping!
You can use crushed Oreo's on top for dirt.

We hope you enjoyed this post, below is the video and hope you do try this out.  It was a learning experience for us and we so need a mixer but we still enjoyed it!  It was simple and cheap.  It also made a lot, it is also gluten free!  If that matters.  Check out the site below to see us make this!

     We do hope you checked out this fun video and try this app out.  We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween and we can't wait to keep rolling out some more videos for you all!

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team

Zesty Zoodle Salad

Hello All!

Fall is here!  How exciting, we made it!  This is Chef's favorite times of year.  He loves fall and fall cooking!  We wanted to start off with a fun and healthy dish!  This salad is not only very simple to make but very tasty as well.  You can make this any time of year and we suggest to make sure you purchase a Veggitti.  They are so simple to use and cheap to purchase!

We do hope you enjoy this video!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0.0 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes



Ingredients: 2 Zucchini 2 Table Spoons of Basting or Seasoned Oil 1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, drizzled in seasoned oil. 1/2 Cup Small Mozzarella Balls, drizzled in season oil. 2 Table spoons Balsamic Vinegar. Salt and Pepper

Directions:
Take a few Zucchini's and use them on the Veggitti to spiral them out.
Place them in a large bowl and add basting or seasoned oil.
Add Salt and Pepper
Toss and Mix.
On a side plate cut some small cherry tomatoes and Mozzarella into pieces.
They can have oil on them too.
Mix with the salad and toss again.
Drizzle the Balsamic Vinegar and toss one more time.
Serve up!

Here it is!

     We think you really enjoy this dish.  It is light, healthy and very simple to make!  Try something new and make a fun spiral dish like this with some beautiful color and taste! Make sure to check our the video below!

     Thank you so much again for joining us today and we do hope you check out this video as well as others we think you will enjoy! This is Gluten Free as well  you can make it Vegan if you don't use the cheese.  Some different options would be to use other veggies to put in this as well.  That is up to you!  

Remember,

Cooking should be FUN, have FUN doing it!

The Cooking Corner

~Blog Team