BakeAwayGirl

 There was some playing with proportions but this was deeeeelicious and will try again. Beef & Broccoli Marinade 1.5 lbs steak, sliced thin (we used ribeye, can use flank) 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp oil 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp garlic Sauce 1 cup chicken or beef broth 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp brown sugar White pepper In the Pan 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp garlic 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine Cornstarch slurry to thicken Cut your steak against the grain. We purchased the pre-sliced ribeye from Costco. Cook broccoli. We spread it out on a cookie sheet and bake in the toaster oven at 350* for 18 minutes. Mix marinade into the sliced meat and set aside for 30+ minutes (the longer the better). Prepare your sauce by whisking all sauce ingredients into a mixing bowl. Set aside. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil until very hot. Add in your marinated meat and spread out to brown. Leave it alone to br...

 We've made this twice and done it differently each time. I liked the flavor better the first time but the texture better the second. Key difference is cooking the potatoes first, and that's a must. Using frozen potatoes is just too wet. Breakfast Casserole 1 lb bacon, cooked and diced 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, deseeded and diced 1 can green chiles 12 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 tbsp neutral oil 3 cups frozen diced potatoes 2 cups shredded cheese Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika to taste Cook bacon in preferred method. We prefer to bake it on a cookie sheet in the oven at 400* for 22 minutes. Dice cooked bacon. Set aside. Dice one onion. Deseed and dice one bell pepper.  In a large skillet, heat bacon fat or oil. Saute the onion and bell pepper, adding salt, pepper, and garlic to taste. Once vegetables are tender, set aside. In the same large skillet, heat oil. When oil is very hot, pour in frozen potatoes. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook according ...

Red Enchilada Sauce 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp flour 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic 1/4 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp apple cider vinegar Black pepper to taste Mix your spices and flour together in a small bowl. Make sure you have the tomato paste, chicken broth, and vinegar ready as well. In a medium size pot, heat the oil. You'll know it's ready if it sizzles when you sprinkle a tiny bit of the spice mixture. When the oil is hot, pour in the spice mixture, whisking constantly until it darkens just a bit (about 1 minute).  Whisk in tomato paste, then slowly add the chicken broth. Raise the heat to medium high and bring mixture to a simmer, whisking frequently. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat, pour in vinegar and add pepper as preferred. 

 Honestly, this took forever because of the caramelized onions, but it was SO delicious. Suggestion: either caramelize the onions in advance (even the day before) or plan on dinner being late. French Onion Chicken Bake Adapted from here 2 Tablespoons butter 3 medium sweet yellow onions, sliced thinly 1 tsp granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 5-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning (or just oregano, garlic, basil) ¾ cup white wine 2 tbsp olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts* 1 tsp black pepper 1 ¼ cup chicken or beef stock 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 8 ounces (2 cups) gruyere In a large braiser, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and season with the sugar and salt. Sauté for about 20-25 minutes (this took us an hour!), stirring occasionally. The onions should be caramelized and brown. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, ...

 Significantly better than our last attempt. Honestly phenomenal with some fresh crushed cashews on top. Thai Peanut Noodles Adapted from here 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or honey 1/2 teaspoon chili paste like sambal oelek 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves minced 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3 tablespoons water 8 oz. noodles ramen or other Cook noodles according to instructions on the package. Drain and keep warm. Whisk all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl or measuring cup. Make sure the sauce is smooth and the peanut butter mixed well with all ingredients. Taste and add more chili paste if needed. Heat up the sauce in a pan or in a microwave and pour over noodles. Toss to coat. Garnish noodles with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve.

 This one had great flavor and was pretty easy, but it was gritty and honestly too cheesy. Let's keep trying. Mac and Cheese Adapted from here 1lb dry pasta 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup salted butter 2-1/2 cup whole milk 2 tsp dry mustard 8oz pepper jack 8oz sharp cheddar 8oz medium cheddar Cook noodles until al dente. Drain. Melt butter in a large pot and sprinkle in flour. Whisk constantly over medium low heat for 5 minutes.  Pour in the milk and mustard (and any other seasonings). Whisk until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes or until very thick. Reduce heat to low. Add in cheese in small batches, stirring to melt. Pour in cooked noodles. Layer noodles and sliced cheddar cheese in baking dish and bake at 350* for 25 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly.