Beenzen Buzzard Stew Recipes

GRANDMA LYNA'S BEST PIE CRUST

Steps:

• ALL INGREDIENTS AND TOOLS MUST BE ICE COLD, INCLUDING FLOUR AND SUGAR! MEASURE IN ADVANCE AND PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 1/2 AN HOUR BEFORE MAKING CRUST.
• Measure flour, confectioner's sugar, and salt into work bowl of food processor. Pulse quickly 2-3 times.
• Uncover bowl, add butter and lard/shortening, process 5-10 seconds until JUST blended.
• Through feed tube, add beaten egg and vinegar and 1/2 of the water. Pulse 2-3 times.
• Watching dough constantly, slowly drizzle the remaining water into the dough as processor is turning, STOPPING INSTANTLY when the dough begins to clump together. (It will look lumpy, rough and riddled with the yolk and butter. THIS IS NORMAL!).
• Turn dough onto Saran Wrap. press into rough circle of pie pan shape, wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Take off Saran Wrap. Roll chilled dough out between 2 layers of parchment paper. Lay into pan, fill and bake. Happy Baking!

BELIZEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with seasoned salt. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned on the outside, about 5 minutes per side.
• Mix chicken broth, cabbage, onion, carrots, green bell pepper, celery, cilantro, tomato sauce, lime juice, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper into chicken and simmer, adding water if needed, until stew is thickened, about 2 hours.
• Ladle stew into bowls and top each with a piece of chicken.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• Mix all but vegetables in deep casserole.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours.
• Add carrots after 1 hour.
• Add potatoes after 2 hours.
• Add more water if needed.
• I have also just put all ingredients into a crock pot on low all day.

BEENZEN BUZZARD STEW

Steps:

• Saute cut- up chicken, onion, peppers and celery in 4 qt saucepan or soup pot with olive oil until celery is soft.
• Add zucchini and green beans.
• Drain white beans and add to pot. Add Butter Beans without draining.
• Add chicken stock and seasonings.
• Bring to just to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 30-60 minutes until chicken is completely cooked.

CREAMY SHRIMP FONDUE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Add frozen shrimp for the last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking time.
• Drain pasta and shrimp.
• While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
• Melt butter with olive oil in pan.
• Saute shallots until tender, then add garlic and saute untl tender being careful not to burn.
• Add wine off heat and return pan to flame.
• Allow wine to come to a simmer and reduce a bit.
• Turn off heat and add cream cheese in chunks.
• Cover pan and allow cream cheese to melt.
• When cheese is melted, whisk into sauce to combine.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine pasta, shrimp, sauce, scallions and tomato.
• Turn into a buttered casserole dish and top with grated cheddar.
• For OAMC freeze at this point.
• Thaw completely in fridge.
• Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

EASY & KID FRIENDLY SWEET GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Remove stems from beans.
• Add garlic, butter and green beans to frying pan, simmer covered on medium low heat -stirring occasionally- for 20 minutes or until beans are tender.
• Drizzle small amount of honey and maple syrup on top of beans occasionally as they cook. You can add as much or as little as you like for desired sweetness!

THE BEST BROWNED BEEF STEW EVER

Steps:

• Put flour, salt and pepper in a large ziploc bag.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven.
• Place meat in bag with the flour and shake until well coated.
• Shake off meat pieces and add them to the oil and stir until slightly browned, Add remaining flour from the bag and the finely chopped onion.
• Stir until well browned.
• Add finely chopped carrot and next 4 ingredients.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours (stirring every 15 minutes).
• Add diced potatoes, carrots, and onions, cook for another 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• Grease a casserole dish.
• Put into it crumbled burger, carrots, celery, soup, water, spices, potatoes, onion, green beans and mushrooms.
• Cover and bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours, adding a litle more water if necessary.

LEFTOVER MEATLOAF SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté onions and garlic in a small amount of oil.
• Add carrots and potatoes, and cook for another minute.
• Pour in tomatoes (I used to pre-seasoned kind) and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add stock and bring to a boil.
• Add frozen vegetables, barley and pasta, and meatloaf.
• Return the pot to a boil, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until barley is tender.
• Toss in a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves (optional).
• Add salt and pepper to taste.