Kkhymn's Corner

Here is a small collection of recipes from my kitchen. I am not a cook but love finding simple, delicious recipes that have easy-to-find ingredients and not difficult to prepare.

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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

On one of the Food Network shows, they said that the secret to Mrs. Field’s sugar cookies is cream cheese.  I don’t think this is the “secret” recipe, but this one is definitely worth trying!

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour until well blended. Chill the dough for 8 hours, or overnight.

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Crockpot Macaroni

• 8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1 tall can Carnation milk
• 1 1/2 cups sweet milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups sharp cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup melted margarine
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablesppons margarine
• dash of black pepper
• dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

Grease the crockpot with 2 tablespoons of margarine. Mix macaroni with milk, salt, pepper, cheese, melted margarine and egg to taste and place in the crockpot.  Cut thin slices of cheese and put on top. Cook 3 hours and 15 minutes on the low setting.  Add a dash of cayenne pepper to the mix or on top of each individual serving for added kick.

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Korean BBQ (Buhl-goh-ghee)

This meat dish is usually one of the first Korean dishes that is served to people. There are several variations to the marinade. Add a spoonful of asian sticky rice and wrap it up with a piece of leafy lettuce! Yum!

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• If using meat, use 1.5 pounds of boneless rib eye or sirloin steaks, cut into very thin slices,  5 or 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or sliced chicken tenders.

Mix the following ingredients in a medium to large bowl for the marinade:

• 3 scallions, chopped
• 4 cloves crushed garlic
• 5 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1/4 cup beef (or chicken) stock – optional
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 tablespoons of sugar or 2 tablespoons of honey
• black pepper

Combine meat or chicken with the marinade. Place in a sealed container or cover with saran wrap. Keep refrigerated for at least two hours. The marinade will keep overnight and taste even better.

Preheat and cook meat immediately, a handful of slices at a time, on the grill or skillet over medium heat. Enjoy!

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West African Groundnut Stew

My friend Mary shared this recipe with me while I was in graduate school. It may sound strange to have a recipe that mixes peanut butter with tomatoes and meat, but this is a one-pot meal that is absolutely delicious.

Servings: 6-8

In large, heavy pot, heat 3 Tablespoons of oil and then add 1.5 pounds of ground meat. While meat is browning, add 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1 tablespoon chili powder. When meat is browned, add:

• 3 or 4 small/meduim onions, chopped
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 3/4 cup of tomato paste
• 5 or 6 cups water
• dash of red pepper (optional)

Simmer until meat is tender.  Slowly add and stir in  1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter. Simmer another 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve over rice. During the last 5 minutes, I have also added 1 or 2 freshly chopped tomatoes, a completely optional variation to the recipe.

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