Mama's in the Kitchen Cooking and Baking

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Gather all of your ingredients 1 - 16 oz. package of wheat spaghetti/ regular spaghetti, cooked according to the directions on the package. 1 Medium Onion, finely chopped 2 (28oz) Cans of Tomato crushed Italian herb flavor 1 small can of tomato paste Italian herb flavor 1 (8oz. tomato sauce) 1 lb of  Italian sausage 2 lb of ground beef 2 tbsp. knorr tomate 2 tbsp. Italian spice mix 2 tbsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. onion powder 2 tbsp. black pepper powder Let's get started I do not add salt because the knorr tomate has salt in it, so once you taste the sauce you can add more knorr or salt it's  up to you. Let's get started  In a large pot over medium high heat,  Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cook until its pretty much all cooked through, remove from the pan with slotted spoon drain, now add the meat back to the pan and add the onion cook until the onion is translucent. Add all the dry spices mix ...

Gather all of your ingredients Dumpling dough 1 cup all purpose flour 3 tps baking powder 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup skim milk Make the Dumplings first and set aside for later. In a bowl add dry ingredients, with a whisk mix dry ingredients well then add butter mix then add milk combine with hand, dump it over dry counter, knead until combined, roll out to about a 1/4 inch and cut out into small to medium size. Drop into soup later, let them sit and rest while you make the soup. ------------------------------------------- Soup ingredients 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. Oil 2 c. onion chopped 2 tbsp. Knorr pollo 2 tbsp. garlic diced very small 1 tsp. sage 1 tsp. Dry thyme 1 tsp. pepper 2 bay leaves make sure to pull out before serving your dumpling soup 1 c. celery chopped 1 pack sliced carrots frozen  3 1/2c. chicken stock 2 lbs. chicken cubed or cook whole an...

Instant pot mashed potatoes Gather all of your ingredients 6 large potatoes 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoons knorr pollo 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 4 cup water Half & half milk Ok let get started In your instant pot add water, knorr pollo, and black pepper, mix. Next peel potatoes, place in the Instant Pot, cover and cook on the steam setting for 18 minutes. Release steam right away and drain, leave potatoes in pot. When releasing steam be very careful, refer to your instant pot manual for instructions on how to operate your instant pot. To the instant pot add, butter, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, press the saute button to keep potatoes warm while mashing them, stirring continuously, using your potato masher start smashing potatoes, gradually add half and half until you get that perfect creamy texture. Once you have finished press cancel and unplug your instant pot. If for some reas...

INSTANT POT TURKEY BREAST Gather all of your ingredients. 8 lb. Defrosted turkey breast 1 medium onion diced 3 celery stalk 10 mini carrots 1 dried bay leaf 2 tsp. Knorr pollo 1/2 tsp. Sage 1 cup water 1/2 stick butter Salt and pepper to taste Let get started Using an 8qt. Instant Pot and use your trivet. I bought the turkey breast Ok at the bottom of the instant pot add, water, butter, sage, bay leaf, knorr pollo, sage, celery, onion, and carrots, mix then place the trivet on top of all these spices, and now add the turkey. Place lid on top, twist, lock in place, make sure the steam valve is closed. Now press on the button that says poultry, then the + sign, set for 48 Minutes. Once the instant pot let's you know it's all done, be careful don't burn yourself, release the steam valve, do not put face or hands in the way of the steam... Read your instant pot manual for instructions on how to use your instant pot. Preheated oven to 4...

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Gather all of your ingredients 2 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin, cut in half length wise. 2 tbsp. Oil 3 oz. apple juice 2 sprigs of Rosemary 1/2 onion diced Garlic salt Italian spice Worcestershire sauce Dijon mustard Let get this baby started Turn your stove on to a medium high, add your oil,e season pork with garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Place pork in your hot pan and sear all sides until you get a golden brown.  Once the pork has been seared, pull out of pan and drizzle with Worcestershire sauce, then smear Dijon all over, and sprinkle with spices again. Be careful not to burn yourself. In the bottom of your instant pot add your apple juice, then place your seared spiced pork, and top with two sprigs of Rosemary. Close the lid, select meat/stew, then press the + sign keep pressing it until you've reached 45 minutes, the instant pot needs to build up pressure and h...

MEXICAN RICE ARROZ MEXICANO 2 tablespoon oil 1 cup rice ¼ cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, chopped, or 2 Tbsp. garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 tbsp. black pepper 3 cups water or 3 cups unsalted chicken broth if using regular chicken broth then don't use the bouillon. 1/2 can tomato sauce 1 Tbsp. Powder of Knorr chicken/tomato bouillon mix and add more if needed, use this instead of salt. Heat oil on a medium heat, using medium size pot add rice, stir do not leave rice unattended, stir until rice is golden brown, once it browns then add the onions and stir until onions are translucent.  Now add liquid, tomato sauce, and spices.  Stir and let mixture come to a boil, lower heat and cover, simmer for 10 minutes.  It's been10 minutes, uncover mix, (If adding canned or frozen vegetables add them now, cover and cook for another 10 minutes, if needed add just a bit of liquid if it looks to dry. After the final...

DUTCH OVEN LASAGNA 9 oz. package no-boil lasagna noodles 1 (15 oz) carton ricotta cheese or cottage cheese 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley 1 lb. ground beef lean 1 lb. ground Italian sausage 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup chicken broth 1 tbsp. knorr tomate 1 tbsp. Italian spice mix 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. onion flakes or onion powder 1 tbsp. black pepper powder or white 1 1/2 tbsp.  dry oregano 2-3 dashes red pepper flakes (optional) 3 /14.5 oz. Cans of Diced Tomato, Italian style 1 small can of tomato paste, Italian herb flavor 1/8oz. tomato sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese  ½ cup grated Parmesan fresh basil, rough chopped In a small bowl, beat together the egg, ricotta and parsley and set aside. In the Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown the beef and sausage.  Drain the meat reserving 2 tablespoons fat (add 2 tablespoo...