Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes) 3 tablespoons tequila 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Coarse salt Lime wedges, for serving (optional) Preparation In a medium saucepan, cook 3 3/4 cups water and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in lime zest and juice, tequila, and orange juice. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt....
Ingredients 8 cups Cranberries (fresh) 2 cups Water 2 1/2 to 3 cups Sugar Preparation Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are discolored. Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add cranberries. Bring back to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer until most of the cranberries have burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients Pan drippings and chicken necks left over from Roast Chicken with Herbs 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon cold butter Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation After preparing Roast Chicken, remove rack from roasting pan, leaving necks in pan; place pan on stove (it may need to be set across two burners) over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until necks and chicken bits remaining in pan are deep brown, 3 to 4 minutes; spoon off and discard all but 1/4 cup of the fat....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, and rinsed well 1 pound green cabbage (about 1/2 medium head), halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise 1/3 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound), tough side muscles removed Lemon slices, for garnish Preparation Heat 4 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking....
Ingredients 9 pounds Brisket Flat .25 cup Kosher Salt 1.5 tablespoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1 tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper flakes 2 teaspoons Cumim .5 cup Spray Bottle -Apple Juice .5 cup Spray Bottle- Apple cider Vinegar Preparation Create spray bottle with ingrediants listed. Combine other ingredients for rub. Trim excess fat. Wash meat, pat dry. Apply rub, wrap plastic wrap. Refridgerate at least 1 hour....
Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 5 teaspoons champagne or white-wine vinegar 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 medium white onion, minced (1/2 cup) 1 large celery stalk, diced small (1/2 cup), plus leaves 1/3 cup dried apricots, diced small 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, paprika, and vinegar....
Ingredients 4 medium red onions, peeled, quartered, and layers separated 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place onions on sheet; toss with oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. With another piece of foil, cover baking sheet, and seal tightly. Roast until onions have begun to soften, about 30 minutes....
Ingredients 12 ounces Good quality cheddar 2/3 cups Beer 1 tablespoon Corn flour 1 dash Cayenne 1/2 cup Salsa mild to med Preparation med heat. Pour beer in pan. Warm it. Slowly add grated cheddar. Slurry the cornflour with beer. Add to cheese mixture. Stir for 3 mins. Add salsa and cayenneto taste. Related Video
Ingredients One 15 1/2-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped One 8-ounce container plain fat-free yogurt 1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 8 rounds 6-inch pita bread Cooking spray...
Ingredients 1.5 cups Edamame Beans (frozen, shelled) 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Cumin (ground) 1 can Garbanzo Beans (rinsed, drained) - 15 oz. 1 can Black Beans (rinsed, drained) - 15 oz. 1 Red Onion (chopped) 1 1/2 cups Celery (chopped) 1 cup Sweet Pepper (red, yellow, orange) (chopped) 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (fresh) 1/2 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped) 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced) 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper...
When making this recipe, don’t forget to add the water into the sugar and corn syrup mixture and let the mixture get to a golden brown color. The last time, I tried making these the caramel didn’t get warm enough and ended up falling into one big lump. It was still good though. This time, I let the mixture get to 248 degrees, which is a firm ball stage. Hopefully, that doesn’t happen again....
Ingredients 1 bag Baby Spinach or Lettuce 2 stalks Green Onion (aka Spring Onion) 1 Bell Pepper 3 Tomatoes 1/2 Cucumber 2 rounds Mozzarella 1 handful Pine Nuts 4 tablespoons Salad Dressing Preparation Fry up pine nuts Cut all veggies into slices and cubes Combine all ingredients into bowls Related Video
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling and cutting out dough 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg Small candies or sprinkles, for decorating (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg....
Ingredients 6 to 8 cups mixed lettuces, such as Lollo Rossa, romaine, and butter lettuce, torn into pieces 1 1/2 cups fresh basil 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, preferably flowering thyme 8 small nasturtium blossoms 1/2 cup untoasted sunflower seeds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Place lettuces in a large bowl. Add basil, thyme, nasturtiums, and sunflower seeds. Toss with oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper....
Learn how to make imitation crab salad just like at the deli counter! I know what you’re thinking, imitation wha?! Don’t be frightened by the name because I explain what exactly imitation crab meat is below. I always struggle with lunch and sometimes I never know what to make. I’ll swing by the deli that’s right by my Mom’s house and grab a ½ pound of the Mock Crab Salad and a box of crackers....
Mango and Black Bean Rice - an easy side dish to accompany any Mexican feast or just to eat by itself. Topped with a cilantro lime dressing. I’m going to start doing Meatless Mondays on this blog in attempts to eat more vegetables. I’m not going to go full blown Vegan or Vegetarian. Maybe partial vegetarian like half and half. 🙂 Eat veggies during the week and enjoy some meat on the weekends....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast 2 tablespoons Sugar, Honey, or Stevia 1 1/2 cups Warm Water 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt 2 tablespoons Soften Butter 4 cups Flour Preparation Add yeast, sweetner and warm water. Let sit for a few minutes or until yeast is foamed. Then add salt, butter and flour. Select Quick Bread on Bread Machine. (Ours Bakes 1 Hour) Take out of machine and let sit 15 minutes, cut and serve....
Ingredients 3/4 cup rolled oats 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, (not self-rising) 3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 large whole egg 2 large egg whites 2 1/4 cups nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Mango Sauce 1 1/2 pints assorted fresh fruit, such as raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries, and peaches...
Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 3 Comice pears (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup Preparation In a chilled mixing bowl, combine cream and cardamom and whip until cream holds soft peaks. Refrigerate, covered. Quarter, core, and peel pears. Cut quarters in half and sprinkle with lemon juice. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat....
Would you like to knowhow to reheat fries in the microwave? We ordered a takeaway last night, saved plenty of cheesy chips and wanted to share with you today how to reheat your leftover fries in the microwave. You will love our microwave cheesy chips trick to prevent your chips from going soggy and how easy and quick it is thanks to the microwave. Microwave French Fries Whether you call them microwave French fries or microwave chips, they are a great takeaway comfort food that is ideal for reheating the next day....
