Brian's EZ Recipes

Brian’s EZ collection of recipes are for the practical cook, The person who prefers to eat at home, has basic cooking skills, and does not want to be bothered with some of the cooking techniques used on TV ( Remember the cooking shows are still TV!) and I cannot chop at 100 mph...

Brian’s practical collection of recipes, showcase great culinary tastes, broken down in EZ to follow instructions, with minimal prep time,designed for all budding chefs. and keeps in mind that we all want to eat well. But cleaning up is another story..

Remember to Improvise,

You know what your family will eat or what you like.

Quantities and Ingredients are subject to change to what you have on hand!

Chopped,Quartered, paired, spear halves, are technical terms. They tase the same.

Fresh herbs are great, and easy to grow!

Organic, Fair Trade, Local products are recommended, but use what you have

Lastly, Salt can kill a dish ..

Let us know what you think, share your recipes.

Most of these recipes should be able to be prepared in the 15 - 30 minutes range. Because we know that most of us do not have the time to spend in the kitchen.

Marbled Biscotti

You will need:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups mini chocolate baking bits, divided
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside.
In large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla.
In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; blend into creamed mixture. Dough will be stiff.
Stir in 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate baking bits and nuts.
Divide dough in half. Add cocoa powder and coffee granules to one half of the dough, mixing to blend.
On well-floured surface, gently knead doughs together just enough to marble. Divide dough in half and gently roll each half into 12 x 2-inch log; place on prepared cookie sheets at least 4 inches apart.
Press remaining 1/2 cup mini chocolate baking bits onto outside of both logs.
Bake 25 minutes. Dough will spread.
Cool logs 15 to 20 minutes. Slice each log into 12 slices; arrange on cookie sheet cutside down.
Bake an additional 10 minutes. (For softer biscotti, omit second baking.)
Cool completely.
Store in tightly covered container.

Makes 24 pieces.

*To toast almonds, spread in single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 7 to 10 minutes until light golden, stirring occasionally. Remove almonds from pan and cool completely before using.

Chipoltle Ginger Peanut Soup

Ginger Peanut Chipotle Soup

A fusion of flavors that gurantees warmth on a snowy day, this is a delicious and hearty winter soup.

2 cups chopped broccoli

2 cups chopped cauliflower

2 medium ( Sweet)Onions

4 chopped celery

4 carrots

3 potatoes peeled diced

RECIPES: Chipoltle Ginger Peanut Soup

BBQ Brisket

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Prep Time 20 minutes or less

3-5 lb brisket

salt,pepper. garlic powder,onion powder, lemon pepper, coriander spice

2 beef boullion cubes*

end of the bottle BBQ sauce*

Potatoes,

carrots,

celery,

any other vegetable, except for Broccoli, Cauliflower or Asparagus

RECIPES: BBQ Brisket

Five Minute - One Pan Meatloaf

RECIPES - Brian's EZ Recipes

This recipe is one of the Quickest,Simplest and Easiest that I have made.Guaranteed no one in the family will turn up their nose when you are ready to serve. Make a lot because cold meatloaf sandwiches are just as good!

One Pan Meatloaf

RECIPES: Five Minute - One Pan Meatloaf

Brian's Chicken Tenders with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This is one of those recipes that no matter how much you make, it is never enough. Our family loves them, You can also back off the heat on the peanut sauce if you want to..This can be done on the grill, ( I grill all year round, even in the snow, I just have to shovel the deck off first!) This can be done as a quickie meal/appetizer.

RECIPES: Brian's Chicken Tenders with Spicy Peanut Sauce