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Green Chile Chicken Tamales
By GadgetGirl
This is the absolute best tamale recipe
- Filling
- 1 8-ounce package dried corn husks
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed
- 4 3-inch-long serrano chiles, stemmed, chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 4 cups (packed) coarsely shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound; from purchased rotisserie chicken)
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Dough
- 1 1/3 cups lard or solid vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (omit if masa mixture contains salt)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (omit if masa mixture contains baking powder)
- 4 cups freshly ground masa dough for tamales (34 to 36 ounces), or make masa dough with 31/2 cups masa harina (corn tortilla mix; about 17 ounces) mixed with 2 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
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Savory Mediterranean Cheesecake
By GadgetGirl
Cheesecake can be made up to one month ahead
- 1 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or Italian breadcrumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup minced green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
- 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 (2.5 oz.) cans sliced black olives
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Four Spring Salads-Radish Salad with 4 Dressing Choices
By GadgetGirl
Fresh radishes add peppery heat and crunch to spring salads
- Radish Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 (5-ounce) package mixed baby greens
Chocolate Chip and Peanut Blondies
By GadgetGirl
These brown-sugar brownies have a lovely cakey texture
- 1 cupall purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 cup(1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups(packed) golden brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1/2 cupsalted roasted peanuts, divided
- 1/2 cupbittersweet chocolate chips (about 3 ounces), divided
Ravioli Filled with Spring Peas, Ricotta and Mint
By GadgetGirl
Ravioli is composed of a filling sealed between two layers of this egg pasta dough
- Fresh Pea Filling:
- 3 cups frozen peas, cook and cooled
- 2 cups fresh ricotta
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- freshly ground black pepper
- Pasta:
- 5 cups flour, plus extra for dusting
- 8 eggs
- 2 Tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 freshly squeezed lemons
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Black Bean Soup with Salsa Cream
By GadgetGirl
The compound responsible for a chili's "fire" is called capsaicin
- For the salsa cream:
- 2 cups dried black beans
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
- 1 or 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried coriander
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 8 cups water
- 1 ⁄2 small ham hock or ham bone
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro, plus 6 to 8 sprigs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 ⁄2 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbs. purchased fresh salsa
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Strawberry and Spinach Salad
By GadgetGirl
For the dressing: Add 3/4 cup strawberries, white wine vinegar, basil, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to a food...
- Dressing:
- 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Salad:
- 5 ounces baby Spinach, washed and dried
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Grilled Corn Chowder
By GadgetGirl
1. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-heat
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn, husked & silks removed
- 1 poblano pepper, halved, seeded & membrances removed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (14 1/2) ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
- Fresh snipped basil, optional
- Lime wedges, optional
Chocolate Chili
By GadgetGirl
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 2 minutes
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- Two 15-ounce cans ranch-style beans, undrained
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- Optional garnishes: Sour cream, shredded cheese, minced chives
Grilled Skirt Steak with Fruit-and-Green-Tomato Salsa
By GadgetGirl
To garnish her grilled steak, chef Stephanie Izard prepares a summery salsa of sweet cherries and plum, with choppe...
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 small spring onion or 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 large green tomato, cored and cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1 black plum, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1/2 cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted and quartered
- 1/4 cup pitted Niçoise olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sorrel (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 5-inch lengths