Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee

Hearty Southern 3 Meat Chili Recipe for Your Next Cookout The smell of a heavy pot bubbling on the stove is the hallmark of a cozy evening. A bowl of chili warms you from the inside out, but a standard bowl often lacks complexity. Southern cooking is all about layering flavor. By using three different meats, you create a dish that is much greater than the sum of its parts. This Southern 3 meat chili is thick, savory, and perfect for feeding a crowd or saving for leftovers throughout the week. What You Need: Ingredients for Southern 3 Meat Chili Before you start, gather your ingredients. Having everything prepped makes the cooking process smooth and enjoyable. Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat content is best) 1 pound ground pork 1 pound smoked sausage or andouille, sliced into coins 2 large yellow onions, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 can (15 ounces) ki...

Various Ways to Make Perfect Southern Dumplings That Stay Fluffy and Tender A spoonful of Southern dumplings can turn a plain pot of broth into Sunday-dinner comfort. Tender dough, savory chicken, and peppery gravy bring back family tables and old-fashioned kitchen traditions. The word "perfect" means different things to different cooks. Some prefer fluffy drop dumplings, while others want thin, chewy dumpling noodles. The best results come from matching the dough, broth, heat, and cooking time to the texture you want. Choose the Southern Dumpling Style That Fits Your Ideal Texture Southern dumplings fall into a few main styles. Drop dumplings are soft and biscuit-like, rolled dumplings are thin and chewy, and flat or biscuit-style pieces reflect family and regional traditions. Dough thickness, liquid, heat, and handling shape the final bite. Make fluffy drop dumplings for a soft bite Drop dumplings use a soft, spoonable dough placed into simmering broth. Baking powder gives ...

Baked tortilla chips Baked tortilla chips have a better texture and flavor than most store-bought chips, and they're great to use while eating taco salads, nachos, guacamole dip, etc. because they don't break while you're dipping. That's so much more satisfying! Plus, you're in control of how much seasoning is added to your chips. I used two 10-inch flour tortillas when preparing these yummy baked chips, but you'll need to use a dozen tortillas if you're wanting to make a nice big bowl full. Ingredients: 2 (10-inch) soft-shell flour tortillas; use more depending on the amount you'll need. Steak seasoning and seasoning salt to sprinkle over both sides of the cut tortilla pieces (the amount depends on your taste). 2-4 tablespoons of melted butter or butter cooking spray to coat both sides of the cut tortilla pieces Instructions: Lay the flour tortillas on a cutting board, and cut them into triangular shapes (or any shape that you prefer) with a sharp knife...

  Gin Lee's Copycat Version of Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole for an Easy, Cheesy Weeknight Dinner I was profoundly saddened to learn of Dolly Parton's passing at the age of 80. This article and accompanying recipe are dedicated to honoring her remarkable legacy. A hot casserole can turn five familiar staples into a filling family meal. Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole follows that winning formula with savory meat, pasta or another grain, a creamy liquid, canned vegetables, and a generous layer of melted cheese. This dish fits busy weeknights because it needs little prep, uses affordable grocery items, and cooks in one pan. Recipe versions may vary in brands, amounts, and cooking methods, but the five-part structure stays the same. Here is how each ingredient works, how to bake the casserole well, and how to adapt, store, and reheat it. Why Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole Works A Short Ingredient List Makes Dinner Easier Five main ingredients mean ...

  Is Bottled Water Bad for Us? Choose Safer Water and Cut Plastic Waste A sealed bottle looks clean, pure, and safe. Yet concerns about plastic chemicals, microplastics, water quality, and waste keep growing. So, is bottled water bad for us? The answer depends on the bottle material, storage conditions, water source, how often you drink it, and the quality of your local tap water. Bottled water isn’t automatically unsafe. It also isn’t always healthier than tap water. For many people, frequent use creates avoidable plastic exposure concerns, high costs, and environmental harm. In some situations, though, it remains the safest practical choice. Is Bottled Water Bad for Us? Safety Depends on the Source What Bottled Water Contains “Bottled water” covers several types. Purified water may pass through filters, reverse osmosis, or distillation. Spring water comes from an underground source that reaches the surface, while mineral water contains naturally occurring minerals under legal...

Bacon Bisquick Biscuits Today, I prepared bacon biscuits with Bisquick, but you can also make them using self-rising flour. These biscuits are so yummy! They're layered almost like buttermilk biscuits, but I don't use buttermilk in this recipe, even though you definitely could. Ingredients: 3 cups of Bisquick baking mix 1-1/2 cups of bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces. 1/2 cup of cold butter about 1 cup of milk Flour for rolling the dough out Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a pan with cooking spray and set it aside. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Bisquick mix and the cold butter with a fork. Now, add the milk slowly and combine. The dough should not be too wet. You'll want it to come together so that it can be handled easily without sticking to your fingers. Sometimes I need the entire cup, and other times I don't. It has something to do with the weather.  Next, sprinkle flour onto your workspace and turn your dough out on it. Roll the ...

  What the Cluck? Hens are Insulated! Precision-Fermented Egg-White Protein: What is It? Lab-grown egg-white protein is available at Walmart, Target, and Amazon. The products are made by companies like The EVERY Company (OvoPro) and Onego Bio (Bioalbumen). Here's a deep dive about egg-white protein and why hens around the world are insulated! What is an Egg-white Protein? An egg-white protein can now be made without a hen laying an egg. Yeast or fungi grow in tanks, follow added genetic instructions, and produce selected proteins such as ovalbumin. This precision-fermented egg-white protein is different from plant-based egg substitutes, conventional eggs, and cultivated animal products. The category is reaching U.S. food channels, but brand names can cause confusion. OvoPro and Bioalbumen may refer to different products, companies, and uses. Before buying, check whether the item is a finished food or a purified ingredient, how it was made, and what the label says about allergens. C...