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Upside-Down Cake
By DaraD
combine first 3 ingredients in shaker of ice and shake thoroughly
- 2 oz Smirnoff Iced Cake vodka
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- top off with club soda
- Garnish with sprinkles, cherry and an orange slice
GF Cream of Mushroom Soup
By DaraD
Saute mushrooms in butter using a heavy-bottomed saucepan until softened and beginning to brown
- •1 1/2 cup white or portabella mushrooms, diced
- •1/4 cup butter or margarine
- •3 tablespoons sweet rice flour, or your favorite gluten-free thickener
- •2 cups white wine, chicken stock or vegetable stock
- •2 cups milk or cream
- •Salt and pepper, to taste
Grandma D's Italian Wedding Soup
By DaraD
Simple ingredients keep this one true to the Old Country
- 2 whole chicken breasts (bone-in, skin on)
- 2 stalks + 3 cups small chopped celery
- 3 bunches Endive
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 9 eggs
- 64 oz. chicken broth
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
- Bread Crumbs
Pesto - Basil
By DaraD
In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper unti...
- 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (see Cook's Note)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan
Channa Masala
By DaraD
1. Heat oil in a large skillet
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions (peeled and minced)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 6 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups cooked chickpeas or
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon amchoor powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 fresh, hot green chili pepper (, , minced)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Carnitas Shredded Pork
By DaraD
Step 1: Pat pork pieces try with paper towels; sprinkle with seasoned salt
- 1 (4-5 lb) lean boneless pork roast, fat removed, cut in 3-4" chunks
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup low sodium, fat free chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, minced
- 2 cups salsa verde (store bought or homemade)
Teriyaki Marinade
By DaraD
Excellent marinade for chicken
- 1/2 Cup Veg Oil
- 2/3 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/3 Cup Honey
- 3 TBSP Dry Sherry
- 2 tsp ground Ginger
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- Green onions, sliced thin
Greg's Roasted Vegetables Marinade
By DaraD
Good with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red/yellow/orange sweet peppers
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves, crushed
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Grated Lemon Zest
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Peanut Dipping Sauce
By DaraD
combine all ingredients
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sweet white miso
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cranberry Vodka Punch
By DaraD
Instructions combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher serve cold Instructions
- 1 qt. cranberry juice
- 2 c. pineapple mango juice
- 1 can defrosted limeade concentrate
- 2 c. vodka
- 3 12 oz cans of ginger ale
- extra cranberry juice for freezing to chill
- fresh cranberries for garnish