Pepper – Plante Family Recipes

Salt and Pepper Wings

Andre Plante — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:19:36 +0000

Salt and Pepper Wings

I know, another wing recipes, but who doesn't love wings?!?

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, easy, wings

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Total Time 22

Servings 4

Calories 247kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Air Fryer
1 Bowl (large)

Ingredients

2 lbs Chicken Wings
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Baking Powder

Instructions

Add the Chicken Wings, Salt, Pepper and Baking Powder to the bowl, and mix
Add the Wings to the Air Fryer to 400℉ for 8-10 minutes
Flip the Wings and cook for another 10 minutes

Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chop

Andre Plante — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:38:25 +0000

Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chop

A quick, simle pork chop recipes for when you don't have hours to cook.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy, pork, tasty

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 1

Calories 500kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Fry Pan (medium, cast iron)

Ingredients

2 Pork Chops
Salt and Pepper
1 tbsp Olive Oil
3 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Thyme
6 cloves Garlic

Instructions

Heat the Olive Oil in the Fry Pan, over medium high heat
Season the Pork Chop with the Salt and Pepper
Once the Fry Pan is hot, melt 2tbsp of Butter, add the Pork Chops and ½tbsp of Thyme
Cook the Pork Chops for about 4-5minutes on each side
Add the remaining Butter and Garlic and Thyme
Using a spoon drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the pork chops, flipping often for about 4-5 minutes

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

Andre Plante — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:35:45 +0000

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

An easy chicken recipe that although looks complicated, is quite easy to make. Definitely going to be adding this to the regular meal rotation.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy, quick, tasty

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 4

Calories 820kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Fry Pan (large, oven-proof)

Ingredients

4 Chicken Breast
½ tsp Salt
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Lemon (medium, thinly sliced)
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
2 tbsp Butter (cut into pieces)
1 tsp Pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉
Sprinkle the Chicken Breasts with the Salt
Add Olive Oil to Fry Pan, and heat on the stove on medium-high heat
Cook the Chicken Breasts for about 4 minutes
Flips the Chicken Breasts and arrange the Lemon Slices around the Chicken Breasts
Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, at 425℉
Transfer the Chicken Breasts to a platter
In the Fry Pan, add Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup and Butter, allowing the Butter to melt
Stir in Pepper and a pinch of salt
Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and serve

Garlic Butter Meatballs

Andre Plante — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:39:36 +0000

Garlic Butter Meatballs

A tasty garlic meatball recipe that is easy to make. Serve with salad, and you have a great pasta meal

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy, pasta, tasty

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings 5

Calories 1500kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Fry Pan (large)
1 Bowl (large)

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef
5 cloves Garlic
1 Egg
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp Parsley
¼ tsp Chili Pepper Flakes
Salt and Pepper
1½ tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Olive Oil
4 tbsp Butter
1 lb Pasta (linguini or spaghetti)

Instructions

In the Bowl, mix the Ground Beef, 2 Garlic Cloves, Egg, Parmesan Cheese, Parlsey, Chili Pepper Flakes and season with the Salt and Pepper
Form into tablespoon sized meatballs
Heat the Fry Pan over Medium heat, add the Olive Oil and cook the meatballs until golden on all sides, approximately 10 minutes
While the meatballs as cooking, cook the Pasta until just before done
Transfer the Meatballs to a place, and wipe down the Fry Pan with a paper towel
Melt the Butter into the Fry Pan, add in the rest of the Garlic, and cook for 1 minute
Mix the Pasta into the Garlic Butter and add in the Lemon Juice
Add the Meatballs back in and heat until warmed through

Salt and Pepper Ribs

Andre Plante — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:00:07 +0000

Salt and Pepper Ribs

My first crack at making homemade ribs, and it was much tastier and easier than I thought.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword delicious, easy, tasty

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2 45

Total Time 2 50

Servings 6

Calories 200kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

2 Baking Sheets (lined with Aluminum foil)

Ingredients

5 lbs Pork Back Ribs
Salt and Pepper
1 cup Barbeque Sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 275℉
Season both sides of the Pork Back Ribs with the Salt and Pepper
Wrap the ribs in Aluminum Foil, and place on the Aluminum Foil Lined Baking Sheets, meaty side up
Cook for 2.5hrs, and ensure they are done by sticking a sharp knife in them. IF there is no resistance, they are good to go
Remove the Pork Back Ribs from the Foil, and coat all sides with the Barbeque Sauce
Turn the oven to 500℉, and cook the Pork Back Ribs for another 10-15mins to help caramelize the Barbeque Sauce

Chicken Parm Burgers

Andre Plante — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:46:16 +0000

Chicken Parm Burgers

A tasty meal to make when you have extra ground chicken on hand. Very filling, and delicious!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword burger, filling, tasty

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings 4

Calories 600kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Bowl (large)
1 Fry Pan (large)

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Chicken
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion (chopped)
2 cloves Garlic
¾ cup Pasta Sauce
½ cup Cheese (shredded)
½ cup Bread Crumbs
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Oregano
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

In the Fry Pan, heat one tbsp of Olive Oil
Saute the Onion, until tender, approximately 3min
Add in the Garlic, and cook for another minute before removing from heat
In the Bowl, combine ¼cup Marinara Sauce, Grated Cheese, Bread Crumbs, Italian Seasoning, Oregano, Salt and Pepper
Add in the Onion mixture and Ground Chicken
Form into 4 patties
In the Fry Pan, heat 2tbsp of Olive Oil over medium heat
Fry the patties for about 4-5min per side, until done, and cover with the Mozzarella Cheese, until melted
Serve on buns, and top with remaining Pasta Sauce and Parmesan Cheese

Ketchikan Soup

Andre Plante — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:39:58 +0000

Ketchikan Soup

A quick, east, meat and potatoes soup. Definitely a great winter warm up meal

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword comfort food, easy, warming

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings 6

Calories 450kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 InstantPot

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef
1 Onion (diced)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 cup Chicken Broth
4 Potatoes (cubed)
1 can Diced Tomatoes (~28oz)
1 can Kidney Beans (~16oz)
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (~10oz)
1 cup Shredded Cheese

Instructions

Set the InstantPot to Saute
Once Hot, add the Ground Beef, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder and Italian Seasoning, and brown for approximately 5min
Pour in the Chicken Broth, and ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the InstantPot
Add the Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans and Cream of Mushroom Soup in layers, without mixing them in
Ensure the InstantPot is set to Sealing, and cook at High Pressure for 5minutes
Once done, manually vent, and mix in the cheese

Pork Schnitzel

Andre Plante — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:25:47 +0000

Pork Schnitzel

A quick and easy way to make pork chops.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy, quick, tasty

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings 4

Calories 600kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Fry Pan (large)
3 Bowl (medium)

Ingredients

2 lb Pork Chops
⅓ cup Flour
1 tbsp Garlic salt
½ tsp Paprika
½ tsp Pepper
3 Egg
2 cup Breadcrumbs
1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

In one Bowl, combine the Flour, Garlic Salt, Paprika and Pepper
In the second Bowl, beat the Eggs
In the third Bowl, add the Breadcrumbs
Heat the Olive Oil in the Frypan, over medium heat
Dredge the Pork Chops in the first, second and then third bowls
Once all are covered, saute in the Frypan for 5 min per side, or until done

Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

Andre Plante — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 21:41:50 +0000

Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

Quick easy way to make chicken thighs. A few simple ingredients, and very tasty

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy, quick, tasty

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings 6

Calories 650kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Bowl (small)
1 Bowl (large)
1 Baking Sheet (13×9, lined with parchment paper)

Ingredients

4 lbs Chicken Thighs (about 12 bone-in, skin-on)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Paprika
2 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉
In the Small Bowl, mix the Italian Seasoning, Brown Sugar, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt and Pepper
In the Large Bowl, coat the Chicken Thighs with the Olive Oil
Place the coated Chicken Thighs on the parchment lined baking sheet, and cover with the season
Bake at 400℉ for 35 minutes

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Andre Plante — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:18:22 +0000

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Quick and tasty way to make chicken drumsticks when in a rush

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken, easy, tasty

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings 4

Calories 450kcal

Author Andre Plante

Equipment

1 Bowl (small)
1 Bowl (medium)
1 Baking Dish (9×11)

Ingredients

2 lb Chicken Drumsticks
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Onion Powder
⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ tsp Oregano
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
2 tbsp Canola Oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉
In the Small Bowl, mix the Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Oregano, Salt, and Pepper
Place the Chicken Drumsticks in the Medium Bowl, and coat with the Canola Oil
Sprinkle the spice mix onto the Chicken Drumsticks, and toss until they are evenly covered
Place the season Chicken Drumsticks in the baking disk, trying to keep them separated
Bake in the oven for 40 minutes