Buttermilk Pancakes

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Buttermilk Pancakes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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pancakes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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pancakes
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Instructions
  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in medium bow.
  2. In separate bowl whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, and melted butter.
  3. Make well in middle of dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Gently stir until just combined (batter should remain lumpy, with few streaks of flour). Let batter sit for 10 minutes before cooking.
  4. Heat 1 tsp oil in 12" skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Using paper towels, carefully wipe out the oil, leaving thin film of oil on bottom and sides of pan.
  5. Using 1/4 C measure, portion batter into pan. Cook until edges are set, first side is brown, and bubbles on surface are just beginning to break, 2-3 minutes. Using thin, wide spatula, flip pancakes and continue to cook until second side is golden brown, 1-2 minutes longer.
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Nutrition Facts
Buttermilk Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Potassium 149mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 5%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 8%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Spice Cake

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Spice Cake
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
servings
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Instructions
  1. Sift the flour, measure and resift 3 times with the baking powder and salt. Combine the spices and mix thoroughly with boiling water. Cream the butter until soft and smooth, blend in 3/4 C of the sugar, and add the beaten egg yolks. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in spice mixture; then add flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour and beating until smooth after each addition. Beat egg whites, add remaining 1/4 C sugar, and continue beating until very stiff; fold into batter. Turn into two 8-inch cake pans which have been lined with thin plain paper in bottom. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for about 25 minutes, until springy when pressed lightly with the finger tips. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans and then turn out and cool thoroughly on cake racks. Put together with orange frosting.
Recipe Notes

I changed the recipe slightly from what was in the cooking encyclopedia.  First, I changed to shortening rather than butter: though both were listed as options, I prefer shortening.  I also added an egg yolk to try to counteract the dryness.  That didn't work as well as I'd hoped, so I'm going to add 2 egg yolks next time, and look into changing from milk to buttermilk.

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Nutrition Facts
Spice Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 179mg 7%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 15g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 10%
Iron 9%
* 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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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
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Course Dessert
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
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Instructions
  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.

Andouille Hush Puppies

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Andouille Hush Puppies
This is my take on modifying a recipe I found online that looked really good! I have a link to the original recipe included.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
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Instructions
  1. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.
  2. Stir together cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add egg, beer, and buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes.
  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, drop batter into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Keep warm in a 200° oven.
Recipe Notes

Original recipe:  https://www.southernliving.com/syndication/crispy-andouille-hush-puppies

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Nutrition Facts
Andouille Hush Puppies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 553mg 23%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 8%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles

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Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings
waffles
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings
waffles
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the waffle baker and grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in the mashed potatoes, scallions and cheese until well combined.
  3. 

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Fold the flour mixture into the potato mixture until it's well combined.

Scoop 1/2 to 2/3 cup (depending on the size of your waffle baker) of the mixture into the prepared waffle baker, spreading it into an even layer. (The potato mixture will not spread or expand as much as a regular waffle, so it's important to spread it in an even layer.) Close the lid and let the waffle bake until golden brown and the egg is cooked throughout.
  4. Transfer the waffle to a serving plate then repeat the filling and baking process with the remaining potato mixture.
  5. Serve the potato waffles topped with sour cream and garnished with additional chopped scallions.
Recipe Notes

KELLY'S NOTES: All leftover mashed potatoes will vary in consistency depending on how much cream, milk or melted butter you added to the original batch. If the waffle batter looks too dry and isn't holding together, add one more egg. If it looks too wet, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is cohesive. Do not lift up the waffle baker lid too soon or you’ll risk having the mixture separate and stick to the waffle baker. Allowing the waffle to cook through before opening the waffle baker ensures the waffle can be removed whole.

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Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 833 Calories from Fat 459
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 905mg 38%
Potassium 255mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin A 23%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 63%
Iron 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Buttermilk Brined Chicken Thighs


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Buttermilk Brined Chicken Thighs
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
Servings
people
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
Servings
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Instructions
  1. Combine buttermilk, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Mix the salt and pepper in, then add the chicken. Seal bag or cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours to 2 days.
  2. Remove chicken from brine. It can then be roasted in the oven at 425F for ~20 minutes, or grilled, or breaded and fried. Internal temperature should be 165F.
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