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Salsa Verde-Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
By alas14
Adapted from Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless
- 8 ounces husked, rinsed, and halved tomatillos
- 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 jalapeño or 2 serrano chiles, stemmed and roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup (loosely packed) roughly chopped cilantro
- 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- Sugar
- Salt
Waffles-Overnight Yeast
By alas14
NOTE: The batter must be made 12 to 24 hours in advance of making the waffles
- 1 3/4 cups whole, low-fat, or skim milk (your choice
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick or cube) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- NOTE: The batter must be made 12 to 24 hours in advance of making the waffles.
Shrimp and Grits
By alas14
Bring water to boil. Add salt and pepper
- 4 cups water
- salt, pepper
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Tillamook Cheddar -- grated
- 1 pound 16-20 shrimp -- peeled, deveined
- 6 slices bacon -- chopped
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley -- chopped
- 1 cup fresh scallions -- thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic -- minced
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
By alas14
1. In a large skillet toast almonds over medium-low heat until lightly golden
- optional:
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 3 slices bacon
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon honey
- sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, fresh grated
- 1 cup white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 eggs, hard boiled, poached or fried
- 1 tomato diced or cut in wedges
Biscotti-Banana Pecan
By alas14
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your cookie sheet
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3-1/2 cup mashed banana, about 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Ciabatta-French Ciabatta
By alas14
2 1/2 hours...prep time Soft,delicate in texture Tender crumb
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon dry yeast
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 salt
- Additional flour for kneading, rising
Raspberry Balsamic Chicken Breasts
By alas14
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Claudia's Chocolate Ice Cream
By alas14
Beat eggs and sugar in mixer until foamy
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 8 oz whipping cream
- 1 large can evaporated milk
- 1 gallon whole milk
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
By alas14
Dissolve yeast in warm water
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
Corey's Cream Cheese Mints
By alas14
Combine cream cheese and butter in a large saucepan
- 1 8-oz pkg cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter -- softened
- 1 2-pound pkg confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract