Mama's in the Kitchen Cooking and Baking

Healthy Spaghetti with veggies and a turkey ground meat sauce  1 - 16 oz. package of whole grain spaghetti, cooked according to the directions on the package. For sauce 1/2 Onion diced 1 (28oz) Cans of Tomato crushed Italian herb flavor 2 small can of tomato paste Italian herb flavor 1 (8oz. tomato sauce) 2 lb of ground turkey 2 tbsp. knorr tomate 2 tbsp. Italian spice mix 2 tbsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. onion powder 2 tbsp. black pepper powder 2 tbsp.  dry oregano  Veggies to be cooked and added to spaghetti 1⁄2 small container of sliced mushrooms 1/2 Green bell pepper 8 oz. Fresh spinach 1/2 of a large tomato diced big 1/2 sliced onions Oil Instructions for veggies In a pot add 1 tbsp. oil and all the veggies except spinach, first cook veggies until the onion translucent and a little-caramelized turn heat off then add the spinach toss some spaghetti in the cooked veggie pot mix and set aside. I do not add salt because the knorr tomate ha...

Gorditas 2 cups masa harina 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons shortening 1/4 cup oil 1 cup warm water and a few tablespoons more if needed Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl mix well then add shortening and the wet ingredients Knead for a few minutes until all ingredients are well-blended and you are able to form a ball. Divide dough into 14 small balls. Keep dough covered with a damp towel I used a tablespoon leveled with the dough to get the same measurements. Pat balls out to form a disc 4 to 5 inches in diameter and about 1/4 inch thick I used a tortilla presser. Place gordita on a preheated griddle that has been preheated at 400° skillet or comal will do. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, flip over and cook 3 minutes more. Start warming up your oil in a small pot but big enough to fit the gorditas, now that you have cooked the gorditas on the griddle place the gordita in the hot oil and cook to a golden brown you will see ...

Southern Pork Burrito  3 lbs. Pork 2 tsp. Knorr pollo 1 tsp. Black pepper 3 tbsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. cumin powder 3 bay leaves 1 lemon squeeze juice into a pot 1 orange... juice and orange goes into a pot 1 onion 1 jalapeño 1/4 of a small can of green chiles In a large pot add all ingredients above add water just enough to cover the pork, boil on high until pork comes out fork tender, once it is falling apart that you can pull apart with a fork shred all the pork, also shred the onion and the chile that was cooked with the pork place on a cookie sheet sprinkle with just a bit more of cumin and garlic mix well and broil in the oven for 10 minutes, let it cool off a bit before using in the burrito. You will also need burrito tortillas, whole corn frozen or from a can, black beans, and Monterey Jack Cheese. For avocado dressing click on the link below https://mamasinthekitchencookingnbaking.blogspot.com/2016/02/avocado-dressing.html For pico de gallo Click...

Asian Orange Chicken Ginger Soup 1 oz ginger root cleaned and sliced 4 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp red pepper flakes  5 skinless chicken breast 2 large oranges cut in half 2 tbsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. knorr tomate 2 tbsp. knorr pollo 1 / 15oz. Tomato paste  In a large pot add all the ingredients above, with the oranges before adding them squeeze the juices into the pot then add the squeezed oranges also to the pot, mix well and boil until the chicken is cooked all the way through with no pink showing. Pull chicken out and slice then add them back to the pot, I take the skin off but that is up to you.  Do not eat the oranges nor the ginger root it has a very strong bitter flavor when biting into it...Serve on top of a bed if steamed rice drizzled with a bit of soy sauce. Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Mama in The Kitchen♡ ☆✿░S░H░A░R░E░✿☆            ♡░T░O░♡ ...

Menudo 6 lbs. Menudo tripe 6 pieces of pigs feet 3 tbsp. knorr tomate 3 tbsp. knorr pollo 3 1/2 tbsp. Mexican oregano 2 tbsp. garlic powder 3 tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 of onion 3 tbsp. menudo mix powder 1 tbsp. pepper black 2 bay leaf 6 guajillo peppers 6 Chile japones 3 Chile Ancho Enjoy How to video click on the link below and subscribe https://youtu.be/D9hzKr4P3QM Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Mama in The Kitchen♡ ☆✿░S░H░A░R░E░✿☆            ♡░T░O░♡         ☆✿░S░A░V░E░✿☆ ☆♡*•Pass it on•*♡☆ ☆♡Thanks for sharing♡☆ Please go to the links below and subscribe or join. Copy and paste. Thank you Like the page with my recipes and videos. https://www.facebook.com/Mamas-In-The-Kitchen-Recipes-Videos-132681560776134 / Join me on Snapchat https://www.snapchat.com/add/mamasinthekichn My blog, where you can find a ...

Arroz con Pollo 3 chicken breast boiled and sliced 1 chile jalapeno 1 tsp. Black pepper 2 c. rice 1 TBSP oil for toasting rice 4 oz. tomato sauce 4 c. Chicken broth or water +2 more after water has reduced ½ TBSP. Knorr Tomate Powder ½ TBSP. Knorr Pollo Powder ½ TBSP. Cumin Powder ½ TBSP Garlic Powder ¼ of a large Onion cut in half 1 of a large Bell pepper cut in half Boil chicken till it's cooked all the way through no pink set aside to cool for a bit then cut into slices. Now Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat add rice, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Add water, jalapeño, spices, Stir in onions, Bell pepper,  tomato sauce, and broth bring to a boil. Add sliced chicken Reduce heat to low, cook about 18-20 minutes after browning once the water has reduced take off of the heat and cover and let the steam finish cooking it about 10 minutes.  Fluff with a fork. Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Ma...

Chile Rellenos  4 Poblano Peppers 8 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded or sliced) 4 large Eggs (room temperature and separated) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup Flour 1 cup Oil  To Prepare the Chilies: Turn burners to medium-high heat place your skillet on top and wait about 5 minutes to heat up, once it heats up place Chiles on skillet and roast, turning occasionally with tongs, until blackened and blistered on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a large heatproof bowl; repeat with the remaining 2 chilies. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the Chilies steam until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Using your hands, scrape away and discard the Chile skins, being careful not to tear the chilies; set them aside. Cut a slit lengthwise into the side of each pepper or cut the tops of and gently, remove the seeds and veins. Lightly flour the chiles then stuff each Chile, being careful not to tear them, with Cheese and Picadillo, set the Chil...

Homemade Waffles 2½ cups all-purpose flour  1½ tablespoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 TBSP. Sugar 1 tsp. Cinnamon (optional) 1/4 cup malt powder (optional) 3 egg yolks save the egg whites for later 2½ cups milk or any milk you like 1 tsp. Vanilla 2/3 cups melted butter In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, malt powder, and salt mix well. In another bowl, beat egg yolks slightly, add vanilla, milk and Melted butter, now add wet ingredients to dry a little at a time and stir just until combined.  Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, with a rubber spatula fold in egg whites into batter, do not over mix. Pour batter into your waffle maker, cook until golden brown or according to the waffle iron directions. Top with a dab of butter and your favorite syrup and enjoy with your favorite fruit coffee or juice and some bacon or sausage. For strawberry topping 1 cup frozen berry melody mix 1/4 cup s...

Chicken Fried Steak 5 lbs. Ground beef 1 tbsp. Knorr Pollo 1 tbsp. uncle chris 1/2 tbs. black pepper For flour mix 3 c. Flour 1/2 tbsp. black pepper 1 tbsp. Knorr Pollo 1 tbsp. uncle chris Wet mix 2 eggs 2 c. Milk For gravy 1 can of cream of chicken 1/4 c. Oil 1/4 c. Butter 1/2 c.Flour 3 tbsp. Knorr pollo or more if needed 1 tbsp. Black Pepper Milk start with a cup first then gradually add more as needed until you get the consistency on the gravy. Once you taste it and you need more salt then sprinkle a knorr pollo mix and add it until you get the salty flavor you like. Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Mama in The Kitchen♡ ☆✿░S░H░A░R░E░✿☆            ♡░T░O░♡         ☆✿░S░A░V░E░✿☆ ☆♡*•Pass it on•*♡☆ ☆♡Thanks for sharing♡☆ Please go to the links below and subscribe or join. Copy and paste. Thank you Like the p...

Mac & cheese 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. flour 2 c. Milk 2 c. Cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. mustard powder or dijon mustard Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Mama in The Kitchen♡ ☆✿░S░H░A░R░E░✿☆            ♡░T░O░♡         ☆✿░S░A░V░E░✿☆ ☆♡*•Pass it on•*♡☆ ☆♡Thanks for sharing♡☆ Please go to the links below and subscribe or join. Copy and paste. Thank you Like the page with my recipes and videos. https://www.facebook.com/Mamas-In-The-Kitchen-Recipes-Videos-132681560776134 / Join me on Snapchat https://www.snapchat.com/add/mamasinthekichn My blog, where you can find a lot of my recipes. Over 💯 recipes... https://mamasinthekitchencookingnbaking.blogspot.com/?m=1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712823062300495 / Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marisol_amateur_foodie / Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/MamaN...

Cinnamon Rolls 4 c. All-Purpose Flour 1 Package of Dry Yeast ¼ c. Granulated Sugar 1 tsp. Salt ¾ c. Whole Milk ¼ c. Water, warmed up to 115 degrees ¼ tsp. Vanilla 1 Egg ¼ c. Butter, melted ¼ cup of Melted Butter, to brush over the top before baking For the Filling, 1/3 c. Butter, at room temperature ¾ c. Brown Sugar ¼ c. Granulated Sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp. Ground Cinnamon For the Glaze, ¼ c. Cream Cheese, at room temperature 1 Tbsp. Butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 c. Powdered Sugar ½ tsp. Vanilla 3 to 4 Tbsp. Warm Milk In a small bowl, combine the warm water and 1 tsp of the granulated sugar, sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the egg, milk, salt, sugar, and melted butter. Add 2 cups of the flour and the water, vanilla and yeast mixture, mix until its all incorporated and slowly add more flour. Turn the speed up to medium and let it mix for about 5 to 7 minutes ...

Banana Cream Cheese Bread Ingredients 3 c. flour 1 tbsp.  Ground cinnamon 2 tsp.  Baking soda 2 tsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Salt 2 c. Sugar 2 TBSP. Vanilla or banana extract 1 c. Or 8oz. Cream cheese, sour cream or plain yogurt 1 c. butter 4 eggs 6 medium ripe Bananas 1 c. Pecans or Walnuts Optional I use the Cream cheese, sour cream or plain yogurt, it helps the banana bread stay moist. you can make it diabetic friendly by changing the flour to wheat flour the sugar to Splenda the creams to a lite cream the banana has natural sugars so its friendly until you get to the banana Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Mama in The Kitchen♡ ☆✿░S░H░A░R░E░✿☆            ♡░T░O░♡         ☆✿░S░A░V░E░✿☆ ☆♡*•Pass it on•*♡☆ ☆♡Thanks for sharing♡☆ Please go to the links below and subscribe or join. Copy and paste. Thank you L...

Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup 1   large onion chopped 5   cups   potatoes peeled and diced 5   cups   chicken or vegetable broth 1   medium sized head of broccoli chopped 3   tablespoons   cornstarch 3   tablespoons   milk 2   cups   shredded Cheddar cheese spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add onions, potatoes and broth into slow cooker.  Cook on high for 4 hours w ith 30 minutes remaining add broccoli to slow cooker and stir. In a small bowl mix cornstarch and milk together.  With 15 minutes remaining add cornstarch mixture to slow cooker. When 4 hours is up, add shredded cheese and mix until melted. Enjoy A little taste of South Texas Comfort Food from yours truly ♡Mama in The Kitchen♡ ☆✿░S░H░A░R░E░✿☆            ♡░T░O░♡         ☆✿░S░A░V░E░✿☆ ☆♡*•Pass it on•*♡☆ ☆♡Thanks for sharing♡☆ ...