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Angie's Salsa Recipe
By GadgetGirl
Peel, seed and finely chop the tomatoes saving the seeds and juice
- 2 lbs roma tomatoes
- 2 large shallots
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/8 t ground pepper
- 1/8 salt
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
Summer Berry Trifle
By GadgetGirl
Use a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to make this a red-white-and-blue-striped creation, or use ...
- 1-1/2 quarts mixed fresh berries (hull and quarter strawberries), plus extra berries for garnish
- 3/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 4 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb. day-old French bread, crusts removed, crumb cut into 1/2 -inch cubes (5 to 6 cups)
- 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
By GadgetGirl
Sauté Italian sausage in heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling with back of spoon...
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage or chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, sliced
- 5 cups beef stock or canned broth
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 8 to 10 ounces purchased fresh cheese tortellini
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Corn, cheese & chilli empanadas
By GadgetGirl
A spicy Latin American treat, great served with drinks or as part of a special meal for two
- 1/2 x 198g can sweetcorn, drained well
- small handful coriander, leaves and stalks chopped
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- 25 g extra mature cheddar, grated
- 1/2 green chilli, chopped
- 230 g sheet ready-rolled all-butter shortcrust pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Bulgur Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Mint
By GadgetGirl
In a medium saucepan bring water to boiling
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup bulgur
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 cups shredded purchased roasted chicken
- 1 15 ounce can can chickpeas or cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped orange, red and/or yellow sweet pepper
- 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
Miso, Ginger and Sesame Dressing
By GadgetGirl
This simple dressing is perfect with spinach salad, or steamed broccoli, roasted carrots or grilled zucchini
- 3 tablespoons shiro (white) miso
- 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Fennel-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Lemon Aïoli Over Couscous
By GadgetGirl
Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy small skillet
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 pound sugar snap peas
- 2 cups couscous
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 1/2 pounds ahi tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick)
Wild Rice with Bacon and Fennel
By GadgetGirl
For this earthy salad, make sure to use wild rice, not a blend, to get a nice chewy texture
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked wild rice
- 4 bacon slices
- 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh fennel fronds or flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing
By GadgetGirl
1. Prepare Peanut Butter Dressing
- 1 recipe Peanut Butter Dressing, recipe below
- 6 cups packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
- 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup coarsely shredded, peeled jicama
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
La Louisiane Chili Con Queso
By GadgetGirl
This is a classic Southwestern appetizer that can be served as a cocktail party hor d'oeuvre by placing the cheese
- 2 cups oil
- 8 large corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1 lg. ripe tomato, cored and finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 6-8 serrano or jalapeno chilies, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups grated American or Cheddar cheese