Author: Cindy Randolph

Raised pork pie

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 Raised pork pie
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 1/2 hours
Passive Time 4 hours
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine English
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 1/2 hours
Passive Time 4 hours
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Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients for the filling.
  2. To make the pastry, put the flour in a large bowl, then put the lard and water into a small pan and heat gently until the lard melts. Bring just to the boil and then stir into the flour using a wooden spoon. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, (it should still feel very warm) knead well until smooth.
  3. Cut off 1/4 of the dough, wrap in cling film and reserve for the lid. Roll out the remaining dough to a circle and then place in the base of a non-stick 20cm springform cake tin. Working quickly while the dough is warm and pliable, press the dough evenly over the base and up the sides of the tin. Make sure there are no holes. Fill with the meat mixture and pack down well. Roll out the dough for the lid. Place on top of the pie. Pinch all around the edge to seal the pie. Make a hole for steam in the centre, using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  4. Cook in the oven for 30 mins then reduce the heat to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and cook for 90 minutes. Brush the top with beaten egg and return to the oven for a further 20 mins. Leave until cold.
  5. Heat the stock until almost boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin. Leave to cool to room temperature.
  6. Use a small funnel to pour the stock into the pie through the hole in the top. Pour in a little at a time allowing a few seconds before each addition. Place in the fridge to set overnight.
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Nutrition Facts
Raised pork pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1055 Calories from Fat 657
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73g 112%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 24g
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 772mg 32%
Potassium 201mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 43g 86%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 1%
Iron 19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Crab Cakes

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Pretty good recipe! From the Handy crab meat combo package.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
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  1. Beat one egg, then whisk together with everything EXCEPT crab meat.
  2. Gently add in crab meat and combine. Make 4 patties, and refrigerate until firm. 1/2 hour should be plenty of time.
  3. Heat skillet with olive oil to medium heat, about 300F. Place cakes in skillet, don't overcrowd, and saute, with the lid on the skillet, on each side for a few minutes until golden brown.
  4. Serve with tartar sauce.
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Nutrition Facts
Crab Cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 838mg 35%
Potassium 18mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 0.03%
Calcium 13%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cindy’s Creamy Sausage & Egg Noodles

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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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  1. Slice sausage into small slices. Brown in short stock pot on medium-high heat until lightly browned; remove, cover and set aside.
  2. Add butter, return to medium heat. Add garlic and sweat, then add flout; whisk until smooth.
  3. Add beef broth and/or stock (can prolly use either for both, this is what I had) a bit at a time, whisking between to keep smooth.
  4. Add marjoram, pepper, thyme, and salt, whisking frequently. Stir until thickened.
  5. While the sauce is cooking, cook the egg noodles per package instructions.
  6. When the sauce has thickened "nicely", and the noodles are done, add the noodles and sausage to the sauce and cook until everything is well heated together.
  7. Serve immediately with ... stuff, I don't know, I had cream peas and crescent rolls, but whatever floats your boat!
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Nutrition Facts
Cindy's Creamy Sausage & Egg Noodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 930mg 39%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 7%
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 3%
Iron 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

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 The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
It truly is quite amazing! And easily converted to gluten-free!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Course Dessert
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 9-inch cake rounds. Dust with flour and tap out the excess.
  2. Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat on a medium speed until smooth. This should take just a couple of minutes.
  4. Divide batter among the three pans. I found that it took just over 3 cups of the batter to divide it evenly.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes and then turn out the cakes onto the racks and allow to cool completely.
  7. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

They recommend a chocolate cream cheese buttercream frosting, but I initially used a white cloud frosting, a whipped honey buttercream, and a whipped chocolate buttercream on small, individual cakes.  I really liked the white cloud, which cake I also added a small layer of orange marmalade between layers.  Steve really like the whipped chocolate buttercream, and I also thought it was really amazing.  We both like the whipped honey buttercream as well, but it was sort of beaten out by the other two, but it's still amazing. The link to the original recipe with frosting is here:  https://thestayathomechef.com/the-most-amazing-chocolate-cake/

I like to make these as cupcakes - you should get about 50 cupcakes. 

You can also make this gluten-free!  I substituted the flour for Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Mix, so you have a 1:1 ratio to replace the flour, and substitute plain fat-free Greek yogurt for the buttermilk.  The only way you can tell the difference between the cakes with gluten or without gluten is if you have eaten them both.  it does turn out amazing!

To make it even better, I recommend filling the cupcakes with my Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce, and frosting with my Whipped Chocolate Buttercream.  Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 504mg 21%
Potassium 110mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 82g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 45g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 0.4%
Calcium 5%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Whipped Honey Buttercream Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
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  1. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together butter and honey for 2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Begin with mixer on low speed until sugar is incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add another cup of powdered sugar, again mixing on low speed to incorporate.
  4. Add heavy cream at low speed. Mix on medium speed about 2 minutes until mixture is smooth.
  5. You may need to add additional powdered sugar as needed for desired consistency.
  6. Makes enough to frost approximately 12 cupcakes. Great as a topping for everything from plain old vanilla to peanut butter cupcakes. Get creative and try it with your favorite!
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Nutrition Facts
Whipped Honey Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 748 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 135g 45%
Sugars 133g
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 18%
Vitamin C 0.03%
Calcium 0.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

White Cloud Icing

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Prep Time 15 minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
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  1. Use a stand mixer. It will change your life. You can make this using a hand mixer, but it just takes time. In a clean bowl (any grease on your bowl or utensils will ruin the icing, egg whites hate grease!), beat the egg whites and salt on high speed until foamy.
  2. With the mixer still running, slowly add the sugar. Beat mixture until soft peaks form (when you pull the mixer out of the white mixture you should get a little point that bends over).
  3. Bring the corn syrup to a boil over medium heat in a small saucepan. When the corn syrup comes to a boil, remove from heat. Slowly pour the hot corn syrup into the egg mixture while your mixer is mixing on high. Beat the mixture until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix to combine.
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Nutrition Facts
White Cloud Icing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Sugars 7g
Protein 0.4g 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
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  1. In a the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with whisk attachment whisk butter and sugar on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy or about five minutes.
  2. Be sure to stop at least once and scrape the bowl.
  3. With the mixer off, add in cocoa powder, vanilla and salt.
  4. Turn mixer on low and blend for about 30 seconds.
  5. One tablespoon at a time add in heavy cream.
  6. Once all cream has been added and mixture is mostly combined, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  7. Now turn the mixer onto medium-high to high and whisk for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is lighter and fluffier. The frosting will be shiny and seem to have many large air bubbles throughout and this is exactly what we are going for. (You can smooth those out on the cake if so desired.)
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Nutrition Facts
Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Potassium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 82g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 77g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 18%
Vitamin C 0.04%
Calcium 0.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Easy Homemade Biscuits

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These are really god! I need to work on starting off much thinner when it's time to fold the dough so I don't have to squish so much, and I can keep my layers.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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  1. For best results, chill your butter in the freezer for 10-20 minutes before beginning this recipe. It's ideal that the butter is very cold for light, flaky, buttery biscuits.
  2. Preheat oven to 425F and line a cookie sheet with nonstick parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  4. Remove your butter from the refrigerator and either cut it into your flour mixture using a pastry cutter or (preferred) use a box grater to shred the butter into small pieces and then add to the flour mixture and stir.
  5. Cut the butter or combine the grated butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Add milk, use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir until combined (don't over-work the dough).
  7. Transfer your biscuit dough to a well-floured surface and use your hands to gently work the dough together. If the dough is too sticky, add flour until it is manageable.
  8. Once the dough is cohesive, fold in half over itself and use your hands to gently flatten layers together. Rotate the dough 90 degrees and fold in half again, repeating this step 5-6 times but taking care to not overwork the dough.
  9. Use your hands (do not use a rolling pin) to flatten the dough to 1" thick and lightly dust a 2 3/4" round biscuit cutter with flour.
  10. Making close cuts, press the biscuit cutter straight down into the dough and drop the biscuit onto your prepared baking sheet.
  11. Repeat until you have gotten as many biscuits as possible and place less than 1/2" apart on baking sheet.
  12. Once you have gotten as many biscuits as possible out of the dough, gently re-work the dough to get out another biscuit or two until you have at least 6 biscuits.
  13. Bake on 425F for 12 minutes or until tops are beginning to just turn lightly golden brown.
  14. If desired, brush with melted salted butter immediately after removing from oven. Serve warm and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

I would like to try making basil and honey flavored biscuits!  So I found a recipe that's pretty close, I think I need to reduce the milk to 5/8 C, eliminate the sugar, and add 1/4 C honey.  Plus some fresh chopped basil.  Not too much, finely chopped maybe 2 Tbsp?  Will try to remember to add notes after I try it!

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 604mg 25%
Potassium 150mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin A 8%
Calcium 12%
Iron 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cindy’s Lowfat Chicken Salad

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  1. Mix everything together in a bowl. Start with a small amount of mustard and pickle juice, as you can easily add more if it's too dry.
  2. This tastes amazing on fresh, homemade bread!
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Cindy's Lowfat Chicken Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 628mg 26%
Potassium 88mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugars 2g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin A 4%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 3%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Easy Homemade Beef Stroganoff

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Really good - thanks to Nichole at thesaltymarshmallow.com for the recipe start! There are notes below on changes I've made to make it my own. And what Steve wanted. 🙂
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Russian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Russian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. Slice the beef across the grain into thin strips. Salt and pepper the beef to taste.
  2. Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the hamburger or sear the beef strips until browned on all sides. Remove from pan to a plate and set aside.
  4. Melt the remaining half of butter in the same skillet.
  5. Cooking the veggies: start with the onion, give them a couple of minutes to start turning a bit translucent, then add the garlic, give it all a stir or two, then add the mushrooms. The garlic shouldn't really take much longer than the mushrooms. Cook until it's all tender and smells amazing!
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables in the skillet and stir for one minute.
  7. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the beef broth slowly.
  8. Allow the broth mixture to come to a simmer and thicken.
  9. Once the mixture has thickened, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, and sour cream.
  10. Stir in the beef and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  11. Serve over hot cooked egg noodles.
Recipe Notes

Steve wants more sour cream flavor, so we're going to add more sour cream, and I'm increasing the bits for the sauce - I think it needs more sauce!  I also think I was perhaps a bit anxious about getting dinner done - or maybe just hungry - so I didn't cook down the sauce enough, so we'll be working on that too.  Sorry, I'm horrible with timing stuff, and really, really good with just dumping ingredients in, but I'll try to document this one a bit better.

Hope you enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Beef Stro
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 724mg 30%
Potassium 98mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 4%
Iron 29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.