Kittencals Crepes Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
• In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
• To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
• Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
• Remove to a paper towel.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
• Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a food processor chop the cabbage into small pieces (should look like about the size of confetti) or shred the cabbage.
• Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• With a fine shredder, shred the peeled carrots; add to the cabbage in the bowl.
• Chop the green onion finely; add to the cabbage/carrot mixture along with the celery seed.
• Mix the three veggies all together with a wooden spoon.
• To make the dressing: in a medium glass bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients starting with the lower amounts then adding in and adjusting to suit taste but using 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar.
• Pour over the veggies in the bowl, and mix well to combine.
• Store covered in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight (overnight is better) to blend flavors.
• FOR ONE 16-OUNCE PACKAGE COLESLAW MIX use the following amounts; 1/2 cup mayonnaise/ 2-1/2 tablespoons milk/ 2-1/2 tablespoons buttermilk/ 1-1/2 tablespoons vinegar/ 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice/ 3-1/2 tablespoons sugar/ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder/ 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste.

KITTENCAL'S CREPES

Steps:

• Place the dry ingredients in a food processor and blend for a couple of seconds.
• Add in all remaining ingredients; blend to make a thin batter (about 15 seconds).
• Let batter sit on counter for 15-20 minutes.
• Rub about about 2-4 tablespoons soft butter in a pan (I use a crepe pan for this, but any small size non-stick frypan will do) with a brush or paper towel.
• Heat the pan.
• Pour about 1/4 cup batter in hot pan and swirl pan around to make sure that the batter is evenly around the pan.
• Cook until bottom browns, then turn over and brown the other side.
• Keep crepes warm in a dish covered with foil.

KITTENCAL'S WHITE CAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl on low speed until blended (about 30 seconds).
• Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes more.
• Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan (the batter will be quite thick so you will need to spread out with back of a spoon).
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until cake tests done.

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN-STYLE BREAD

Steps:

• Prepare a heavy-duty stand mixer with the kneading attachment.
• Pour in 2-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, 2 teaspoons sugar, olive oil and salt into the stainless steel mixing bowl.
• In a measuring cup proof the yeast with 1-1/4 cups warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.
• Pour the water/yeast mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture in it, then start kneading adding in more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl, and dough is soft and smooth not sticky and wet (kneading should take about 6-8 minutes).
• Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45-50 minutes, or until doubled (watch the dough closely since you are using a smaller amount of flour, and using 3 teaspoons of yeast, the dough rises a little quicker!).
• Punch down; cover and let rest for about 10-12 minutes in the bowl (this is important, the dough must rest for 10-12 minutes after punching down and before shaping!).
• Transfer the dough onto a lightly-floured surface and evenly divide in half.
• Shape each half into a thin 10-12-inch long loaf (or you can shape in one thicker shorter loaf if desired).
• Place the shaped loaves onto a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet that has been lighly greased and then sprinkled with about 2 tablespoons cornmeal.
• Cover with a clean tea towel and let rise for about 25-30 minutes.
• Spray the tops of the bread with cooking spray (I use Pam olive oil spray for this).
• Bake at 400°F for about 20-22 minutes for 2 small long loaves, or until golden brown (adjust baking time longer for 1 large loaf).
• Cool on a wire rack.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a medium casserole dish.
• Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• Melt 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; stir with a wooden spoon for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add cream and cook stirring constantly over medium until bubbly and thickened.
• Reduce heat and add in both cheeses; mix until melted and smooth.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S DRY RUB FOR PORK RIBS, ROASTS OR CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight glass jar in the fridge.

KITTENCAL'S CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to middle position.
• Grease bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan,.
• For the crust; in a bowl combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter; mix until well combined (I use my hands for this).
• Pat into the bottom of the springform pan; chill while making the filling.
• For the filling in a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy (about 4 minutes).
• Add in eggs, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined.
• Add in flour; beat until completely combined.
• Add in sour cream; beat until well combined.
• Pour over the crust in the pan.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Turn the heat off and open the oven door to stay slightly.
• Allow the baked cheesecake to remain in the oven for 1 hour (with heat turned off).
• Cool slightly at room temperature then refrigerate overnight.
• Before serving release the sides of the pan from the cheesecake.
• Slice as desired then top slices with pie filling.