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Southern Style Coleslaw
By DaraD
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, onion powder, and celery seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 tablespoon finely grated onion
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 16 ounce bag of coleslaw mix, plain cabbage or tri-color deli style
Gluten-Free Fried Onion Rings
By DaraD
This one uses a batter, instead of an egg wash dipped in flour
- •3 large onions
- •1 cup rice flour
- •1 tsp baking powder
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 egg
- •3/4 cup water
- •oil for frying
Oven-Roasted Boston Butt
By DaraD
Incredible favor - a crowd pleaser every time
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 3 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1 (5 to 7 pound) pork roast, preferably shoulder or Boston butt
Simple Meatballs
By DaraD
Mix all ingredients, except the EVOO in a bowl
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped and sauteed
- 1/4 bread crumbs
- Chopped Parsley
- Basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup EVOO
Sweet and Sour Pork
By DaraD
In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, pepper flakes, and sesame ...
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sherry
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 pound lean pork shoulder, cubed
- 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
- 1 green bell pepper, stemmed and seeded, cut into strips
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cubed pineapple
- Steamed white basmati rice, accompaniment
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted macadamia nuts, garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, garnish
Perfect Turkey Gravy Recipe
By DaraD
Mix Gravy Mix and flour in large saucepan
- 2 packages Mccormick turkey gravy mix
- 1 cup Turkey giblets, cooked
- 1 cup Turkey pan drippings
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 3 cups Water
You Won't Be Single For Long Vodka Cream Pasta
By DaraD
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
- Crusty bread, for passing
Gin Fizz
By DaraD
Combine all ingredients in blender, fill with ice, blend and enjoy!
- 2 Cups good Gin
- 4 Cups good Orange Juice
- 1/3 + cup good Lemonade
- 1/2 TBSP Powdered Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 Cup Half & Half or Cream
- Ice
Corn Salad
By DaraD
Combine corn, peppers, onion, and celery
- 16 ounces frozen corn —thawed (original recipe called for shoepeg corn, but my grocer didn't have it)
- 1/2 cup green pepper — diced
- 1 cup onion — diced
- 2 stalks celery — diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
By DaraD
Instructions Mix together the seasonings: sage, salt, pepper and garlic
- 2 pounds Pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon Ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 clove Garlic; crushed
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce