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Sweet 'n' Sour Pork Chops Recipe
By pattie_d
The recipe for these moist, tender pork chops was given to me years ago by my best friend," recalls Gina Young from...
- 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Acai Special SauceSpicy Home-Cured Pickles
By pattie_d
Goes great as an accompaniment for the burger
- Sauce:
- 6 ounces tofu, soft
- 2 tsp acai juice
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp shallots, chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- Pickles:
- Half-gallon mason jar
- 1 lb kirby cucumbers, washed, ends trimmed
- 1/2 Spanish onion, peeled, julienned
- 4 cups distilled white vinegar
- 4 cups apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp pickling spice
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 2 gloves chopped garlic
Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
By pattie_d
In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
Macadamia Nut Crust
By pattie_d
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the nuts, panko, sugar, flour, and salt
- 5 ounces (approximately 1 1/4 cups) roasted macadamia nuts, ground
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Pastitsio
By pattie_d
For the sauce, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot
- For the Tomato Meat Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound lean ground lamb
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 large cloves)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the Bechamel:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan or Kasseri cheese
- 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
- 3/4 pound small shells
Sponge Cake Recipe
By pattie_d
This golden cake has a light texture and mild orange flavor that makes it a pleasant ending to most any meal
- 6 egg whites
- 3 egg yolks
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1/2 cup orange juice, warmed
- 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Salmon and Zucchini Baked in Parchment
By pattie_d
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 lemon slice, halved, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 skinless salmon fillet (6 to 8 ounces)
Green Goddess Spinach Dip
By pattie_d
active time: 15 min total time: 15 min
- 4 * 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 * 10 ounces thawed frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry
- 1 * 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 8 * 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 * 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 * 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon
- * Accompaniment: crackers or crudités
Steak Stir-Fry
By pattie_d
1. Dissolve bouillon in water
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut into
- thin strips
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large green pepper, julienned
- 1 cup sliced carrots or celery
- 5 green onions, chopped into 1 inch
- pieces
- Hot cooked rice
Lentil Soup
By pattie_d
Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
- 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
- 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise