Ingredients 2 lbs ground meat 2 med onions diced 2 white potatoes diced to 1/8 inch 2 (or to taste) jalopenos, diced 4 cloves garlic diced 1 T. cumin liberal amounts of salt and pepper Preparation I know the potatoes sound wierd, but try it…it is the way mom and pop made theirs!! Add everything to pan and cook on med high for several minutes then lower heat to medium and simmer until veggies are tender and the meat is done....
Ingredients For the milk pudding: 1 cup sugar ½ cup potato starch 1 quart whole milk one 3-inch-long cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split open lengthwise one 1-inch strip of lemon zest For the blueberry compote: 6 cups blueberries 1 cup sugar Preparation MAKE THE MILK PUDDING: In a large saucepan, whisk the sugar and the potato starch into the milk until it is thoroughly dissolved. Add the cinnamon and the vanilla bean, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens to the consistency of very thick cream, 5 to 6 minutes....
Ingredients 1 package of parmesan shreds 1/2 cup mayo (do not use fat free or light, use the real deal) 1/4 tsp or more of red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp oregano salt and pepper to taste Dash of extra virgin olive oil and enough olive oil to baste undersides of bread slices Small french bread loaf or any loaf of Italian bread Preparation 1)Mix first 6 ingredients in a bowl and set aside 2)Slice thin bread slices at an angle to form oblong pieces 3)Brush the undersides of the bread with olive oil and place on a baking sheet (this makes the bread crispy on the bottom during baking) 4) Place enough of the mixture on top of the bread slices to cover bread and bake until cheese turns slightly golden and has melted....
Ingredients Spread onto cooled brownies and put brownies in fridge for at least a half an hour. Then unwrap and melt a bag of peppermint patties in a bowl in the microwave at 20 second intervals stirring each time. Be careful not to overcook. Stop before you think it is completely melted. Preparation For 1.5 minutes maximum. Stir in a little milk 1 Tablespoon at a time to loosen it up....
Ingredients 10 oz extra lean white meat ground turkey 1 medium onion diced 2.3 TBS spicy dry chili powder 2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes or 1 crushed and 1 diced 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained 2 14 oz cans low sodium, fat free beef broth 4 stalks celery diced 2 green, red, yellow or orange bell peppers diced 2 medium zucchini diced 2 medium yellow summer squash diced...
Ingredients CRUST: 16 ounces Oreos (about 35-40 cookies) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted CAKE: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 ounces dark chocolate (60-70%), chopped 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1/4 cup Kahlua (or strong coffee at room temperature) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar, divided CHOCOLATE PUDDING: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder...
Ingredients Dressing ¾ Cup of Olive Oil ¼ Cup of Red Wine Vinegar 1 T. of fresh lemon juice 2-3 garlic cloves (pressed) 1 T. Dijon Mustard 3/4 t. of dried Thyme Pepper and Kosher Salt Salad Mixed Spring Greens 1/2 large Red Onion, sliced in rings 1/2 Cup of Pomegranate Seeds Honey Roasted Almonds Crumbles Goat Cheese (Feta or Montrachet - about 1 Cup) Preparation Whisk all dressing ingredients together and set aside....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter 12 squares ( 1 ounce each) bittersweet chocolate 2-1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups strong brewed coffee 2 teaspoons rum extract 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups flour,all-purpose 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar and whipped cream optional Preparation In a microwave,melt butter and chocolate;stir until smooth.Transfer to a large mixing bowl.Beat in sugar.Add eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition....
Ingredients Cake Batter Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2-3 cups grated carrots 1-2 cups chopped pecans Frosting Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans...
Ingredients 5 regular size cabbage(pat dry after rinsing if not washed and rinsed before hand) 1 Large or 2 Small Carrots 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 gal mayo Preparation Shred cabbage and carrot in small plastic grey bus pan Add mayo and mix together with hands In a measuring cup mix together vinegar and sugar and blend well with a wisk Taste sugar mixture to make sure the sugar takes the bite off the vinegar Pour most of the vinegar mixture in cabbage and mix together to taste adding the rest of sugar mixture if needed...
Ingredients 2 large mangos Handful cherry tomatoes seeded and chopped 1/2 bunch (about ¾ C or to taste) snipped cilantro ½ C red onion roughly chopped ½-1 jalapeno pepper (or to taste) seeded, cleaned of vein and roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped 2-3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lime Habanera Sauce or Tabasco to taste Kosher salt Preparation Dice mangos (stand fruit on end and slice down on each side along the pit....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup safflower oil 2 tablespoons golden rum, such as Bacardi Gold 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 ripe banana, mashed until smooth (1/3 cup) 2 large or 3 small ripe mangoes (2 pounds, 6 ounces total), peeled, 2 sides cut off each, and each side sliced into 5 pieces...
Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast halves 6 whole cloves 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preparation NOTE: WHILE THIS WAS MADE FOR A GRILL, IT CAN BE COOKED IN THE OVEN AT 350 DEGREES FOR UNDER AN HOUR. ALSO, MANY USED A CROCK POT FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND CLAIMED IT FELL OFF THE BONE...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/4 package of active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 1/2 cups “00” flour 2 tablespoons salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 ball Mozzarella 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup semolina (or 1 cup cornmeal) Basil Preparation ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/2 package of active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 1/2 cups “00” flour 2 tablespoons salt instructions Make pizza dough...
Ingredients For crust 70 vanilla wafers (8 1/2 oz), finely ground in a food processor (2 1/3 cups) 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled For filling 20 oz cream cheese (2 1/2 eight-ounce packages), softened 8 oz mascarpone cheese at room temperature (about 1 cup) 3/4 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt For topping 1 cup sour cream...
Ingredients 4 medium or 3 large Garnet yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into a large dice extra virgin olive oil 5 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves, chopped salt and pepper to taste 2 oz. soft goat cheese Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until very soft. While sweet potatoes cook, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a medium frying pan over low heat....
Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni 1 oz thinly sliced deli salami, cut into quarters 1/2 cup diced Canadian bacon 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray or grease 15x10-inch or larger dark or nonstick cookie sheet....
Ingredients 4 cups small white beans 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses Good tbsp. full of ordinary mustard Bacon or ham or salt pork Tail end of bottle of ketchup Preparation Soak beans over night in cold water. Bring pot to a boil & simmer until the skins peel back. Mix ingredients and simmer in pot @ 250 degrees (F) for 2 to 6 hours.
Ingredients Sauce: Your own preference. I prefer tomato paste, though bbq sauce, ketchup, salsa, or other common sauces works well too. Wrap: 1 lafa (a round, flat Arab bread about 40cm in diameter)* 1 small tomato. 1-2 handfulls iceberg lettuce. 1/2 red onion Salt and pepper to taste Mozzarella or similar cheese (optional) If unavailable, a thin, large, round bread will do, such as Lebanese bread, or large tortilla wraps....
Ingredients Garlic-as much as you want and any size Green onions—the same ¾ lb. raw shrimp ¾ lb. Scallops 1 king crab leg 2 tbs. olive oil 2 to 3 tbs. butter ¾ to 1 cup half & half or cream Fish broth (see below) 1 to 2 cups finely graded Grassi Grana Padano cheese (found in most super markets) 1 to 2 cups finely graded Sharp Provolone cheese Pasta (I use De Cecco small sized noodles found at Sprouts but any will do)...
