Ecomy Recipes

Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy 🥓🍖

Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops, seasoned
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup flour with salt, pepper, paprika
- Oil for frying
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 3 tbsp bacon drippings
- 2 tbsp flour, 1½ cups milk

Directions:
1. Soak chops in buttermilk 30 minutes. Dredge in flour mix. Fry until golden.
2. Cook bacon, save drippings. Stir in flour to make roux; add milk and whisk to gravy.
3. Serve chops topped with gravy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ soak) | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: approx. 650 kcal per serving | Servings: 4

Oven-Roasted Garlic Herb Veggie Medley 🥦🧄

Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Toss vegetables with oil and seasonings.
2. Spread on baking sheet; roast 20–25 minutes until tender and edges browned.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: approx. 120 kcal per serving | Servings: 4

Mom’s Classic Coconut Carrot Cake 🥕🥥

Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda, powder, cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups grated carrot
- ¾ cup sugar, brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup shredded coconut

Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
1. Preheat to 350°F; line 9×13 pan. Mix dry.
2. Whisk sugars, eggs, oil, vanilla; add carrots and coconut; combine.
3. Bake 30–35 minutes. Cool and frost.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: approx. 300 kcal per slice | Servings: 12

Slap Ya Momma Butter Pound Cake 🍋🧈

Ingredients:
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1½ cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
1. Preheat to 325°F (163°C); grease loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
3. Mix flour, powder, salt; add gradually.
4. Bake 60–70 minutes until golden and tester comes clean. Cool before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 70 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Kcal: approx. 320 kcal per slice | Servings: 12

Chocolate Eclair Layer Dessert (No-Bake) 🍫🍮

Ingredients:
- 1 box graham crackers
- 2 (3.5 oz) instant vanilla pudding
- 4 cups cold milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup chocolate frosting

Directions:
1. Whisk pudding and milk until thick. Fold in Cool Whip.
2. Layer crackers, pudding mix, and repeat; top with chocolate frosting.
3. Chill 4 hours or overnight until set. Slice to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: — | Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Kcal: approx. 300 kcal per serving | Servings: 12

Sweet Soy-Glazed Chicken Strips 🍶🍗

Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken strips
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, green onions

Directions:
1. Season chicken. Cook in skillet over medium-high until cooked, set aside.
2. Mix soy, honey, vinegar, oil; pour in pan, simmer to thicken.
3. Return chicken, coat in glaze. Garnish and serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes
Kcal: approx. 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders 🍗🍯

Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ½ tsp salt, pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- Chopped parsley

Directions:
1. Season tenders with salt and pepper.
2. In skillet, heat butter and garlic, cook until fragrant.
3. Add tenders, cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
4. Drizzle honey, toss to coat, cook 1 more minute. Garnish and serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: approx. 300 kcal per serving | Servings: 4

Cajun Steak Penne with Cheesy Ranch Sauce 🌶️🥩

Ingredients:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), sliced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- Salt, pepper, chopped parsley

Directions:
1. Cook penne until al dente, reserve pasta water.
2. Season steak with Cajun mix. Sear in oil over medium-high until desired doneness, remove and slice.
3. In pan, stir cream, Parmesan, and ranch; simmer to thicken, add pasta water if needed.
4. Toss pasta and steak in sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: approx. 550 kcal per serving | Servings: 4

Whipped Pudding & Cool Whip Frosting 🍮✨

Ingredients:
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
1. In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (2 minutes).
2. Fold in half of the Cool Whip and vanilla until smooth.
3. Spread over cooled cake or cupcakes. Top with remaining Cool Whip. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: — | Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling)
Kcal: approx. 150 kcal per serving | Servings: 12

Sweet Potato Crust Spinach Feta Quiche 🍠🥧

Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press sweet potato mash evenly into a quiche pan to form a crust.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add spinach until wilted. Spread mixture into the crust and sprinkle with feta.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; pour over filling.
4. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and lightly golden. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: approx. 280 kcal per slice | Servings: 8

French Onion Melt Chicken Bake 🧅🍗

Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken and sear in butter 2–3 min per side; transfer to bake dish.
3. In skillet, sauté onions and thyme until caramelized.
4. Spoon onions over chicken, top with cheese. Bake 15–18 minutes until chicken cooked and cheese melted.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: approx. 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 4