Mass Effect: Commander Shepards Pie

2 Words.. Mass Effect. One of the best Games in History. Whether it be the first, second, or third. Its no wonder Commander Shepards Pie is one of my FAVORITE creations. SOOOO FREAKING DELICIOUS! Just eat it okay?

Level: Noob

Time: 40 Minutes

Serves: 6

The Goods

1lb Ground Beef 

2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed

1 large egg yolk

1/2 cup cream, (Milk, half and half, or heavy whipping)

4oz (half of the 8oz package) Cream Cheese 

1 cup of cheddar cheese

Salt & Pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 white or yellow onion chopped

2 cloves or garlic, minced (if pre minced 2 teaspoons)

1 cup of chopped carrots

1 cup peas

1 cup mushrooms

1 cup corn (canned and drained or fresh)

1 cup beef gravy

Tutorial

Preheat oven at 375 degrees fahrenheit 

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. 

Drain potatoes and pour them into a bowl. 

Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, egg yolk, cream, and minced garlic. 

Mash until potatoes are almost smooth.

While potatoes boil, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. 

Add oil to hot pan with beef.

Season meat with salt and pepper.

Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes.

Add chopped carrot, and onion to the meat cook for 5 minutes.

 In a Medium saucepan over medium heat cook butter and other veggies. 

Mix in beef gravy.

Fill a small rectangular casserole dish or baking dish with meat and vegetable mixture. 

Spoon potatoes ON TOP of meat evenly.

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top of potatoes. 

Bake 20 minutes until heated through, nicely browned on top.

Spoon into a bowl.

Enjoy and save the galaxy from the Reapers!

Tauren Turkey Burgers

• Tauren Turkey Burgers... because of course they don't eat beef. But these babies are delicious too! Not to mention pretty darn good for you.

Level: Noob

Time: 30 Minutes

Serves: 6

The Goods:

• • 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced onion
  • 1 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  Burger Buns
  
  
  Your favorite burger toppings:
  
  
  Lettuce
  Tomato
  Onion
  Cheese
  Etc.
  
  
  Tutorial:
  
  
  • In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties
  • Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C)

Chun-Li Chicken Chow Mein

A kick ass recipe! I am ALWAYS down for some delicious Chinese food. In fact, Asian cuisine is what I  crave most of the time! So enjoy Chun-Li's sexy moves and this meal!

"What's wrong? You've stopped moving...finished already?" - Chun Li

Level: Noob

Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

The Goods:

1 package fresh celery (sliced) 

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

1 cup bean sprouts

1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained

1 (7 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 

2 cups cut up cooked chicken (Pre cooked chicken strip packages from the store = perfect)

3 tablespoons cornstarch 

1/4 cup water 

1 (10 ounce) can condensed chicken broth 

1/4 cup soy sauce 

1 package rice chow mein noodles (Found in your international food isle at the store) 

Tutorial:

Boil chow mein noodles in a pot until cooked (package instructions)

In a separate large pot, saute celery in oil for apx 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. 

Add bean sprouts (if using), mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken. 

In a large bowl, blend cornstarch with water. 

When smooth, add chicken broth and soy sauce to bowl.

Mix well and pour over meat and vegetables. 

Bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens. 

Reduce heat to low. 

Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Serve over hot, cooked rice and chow mein noodles.

K.O.

"My tastebuds just got pwned" - Megs

Angry Birds Pork Chops

This is no laughing matter for the piggies, but your taste buds will be thankful. 

Level: Noob

Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Serves: 6 

-The Goods-

6 pork loin chops

Egg Wash:

2 eggs

4 tablespoons water

Coating for the chops:

1 cup flour
2 tsp salt
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Sauce:

2 tablespoon olive oil
3 – 4 cloves minced garlic (4 teaspoons if  pre minced)

1 cup honey

¼ cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

-Tutorial-

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper

In a separate bowl, whisk together the two eggs and 4 tablespoons water. 

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dip the chops in the flour and spice mixture. Dip the chop into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix into the chop to get good contact.

Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil or vegetable oil  covering the bottom. 

You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chops do not brown too quickly on the outside before they are fully cooked on the inside. I find just below medium heat works well.

 I use a burner setting of about 4 1/2 out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on a wire rack or plate with paper towels for a couple of minutes.

  dip the cooked chops into the Honey Garlic Sauce.

-TO MAKE THE HONEY GARLIC SAUCE-

In a medium saucepan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3 to 4 cloves minced garlic ( 4 teaspoons of  pre-minced garlic at the store.)

Cook over medium heat to soften the garlic but do not let it brown. 

Add the soy sauce, honey and pepper.

Simmer together for 5-10 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Watch this carefully as it simmers because it can foam up over the pot very easily.

ENJOY!!!

Mario's Meatballs and Spaghetti

I know, How cliche - Mario Spaghetti and Meatballs? But hey, its much easier than lasagna and tastier too in my opinion! This is super easy because the meatballs are baked in the oven, so they are juicy and they melt in your mouth! 

"Its-a meee Mario!"

Level: Noob

Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4 or more

The Goods:

One package Spaghetti noodles

For Meatballs:

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

For sauce:

1 onion diced
5 mushrooms, diced
2 garlic loves minced
a little olive oil
2 tins chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar

Tutorial:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. 

In a bowl combine ground beef, pork, garlic salt and pepper.

Form into meatballs. You can make several small ones or medium sized.

Place meatballs in casserole or baking pan and cook in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Boil pot of water and cook spaghetti per cook-time on packaging. 

To make sauce:

Fry the onion & garlic in a little oil until softened (about 5 minutes). 

Add the mushrooms and fry for another few minutes. 

Add the tomatoes & sugar, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

 Pour overthe meatballs & return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Serve on top of cooked spaghetti and top with fresh parmesan cheese!

Enjoy and SAVE THE PRINCESS... YET AGAIN!

Luigi's Alfredo Linguini

-Luigi's Alfredo Linguini-

Shhh don't tell Mario, but Luigi was my favorite character to play. I hope you enjoy this meal, it's great any time of the week!

Level: Noob

Time: 30minutes

Serves: 4

The Goods:

-1 lb of Linguini noodles

-1/2 cup butter 

-8 oz cream cheese 

-2 teaspoons minced garlic

-2 cups of milk

-6 0z Parmesan Cheese

-1/8 tsp black pepper

-Fresh Basil

-Salt to taste

Tutorial:

Bring a pot of water to a boil

Now once your water is boiling, throw in your pasta and cook until al dente - about 5 minutes. 

 In another small pot or saute pan, melt your butter over a medium heat. 

 Add minced garlic until nicely browned

Add cream cheese, mix/whisk until smooth

Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. 

Stir Parmesan Cheese into your sauce and continue whisking until smooth. 

Strain Pasta.

remove cheese sauce from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency - mix in chopped fresh basil and throw in your pasta.

Enjoy!