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Espresso-Balsamic Roasted Chicken
By Zopmama
Impress the table with this tangy, yet surprisingly simple glaze
- Glaze:
- 1 pound butternut squash, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 large carrots, thickly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, salt, & pepper
- 4 chicken breasts, halved or quartered depending on size
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-2 Tablespoons espresso, brewed extra strong(French press)
- 3 tablespoons Chopped parsley, for garnish
Asian Street Sandwich
By Zopmama
Original recipe was courtesy of Guy Fieri
- Pork marinate:
- 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup crushed garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pound pork roast, sliced 1/8-inch thick
- Pickled cucumber slices:
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup mirin, (sub. sake & powdered sugar)
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cucumber, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and thinly sliced
- Spread:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
- 3 Tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Garnish:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- Cilantro sprigs
- Rolls:
- 6 round crusty rolls, split
Rhubarb Custard Bars
By Zopmama
Preheat over to 350°F. In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse...
- FILLING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
- TOPPING:
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Creamy Rice Pudding (Stovetop)
By Zopmama
"This is my mom's recipe for Rice Pudding
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups 2 cups milk, divided
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 egg, beaten
- 2/3 cup 2/3 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sour Cream Pound Cake
By Zopmama
1. Mix flour and baking soda
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
Kale, Grilled Garlic and Cheddar Panini
By Zopmama
Vegetarian sandwiches make a great diet
- 1 head garlic
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Dash coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound kale, rinsed, stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Coarse salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 8 slices rustic white bread, sliced from a bakery loaf
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
Creamy Rice Pudding
By Zopmama
Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir rice into boiling water
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice, or 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups milk, divided
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Scalloped Potatoes
By Zopmama
1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening or cooking spray
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 onion, finely chopped (2/3 cup)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 5 cups milk
- 4-6 medium peeled or unpeeled potatoes, thinly sliced (6 cups) russet prefered
South Beach Bean Salad
By Zopmama
Great salad served rom temp
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 TB. Red wine vinegar
- 2 TB. Minced red onion
- 1 1/2 tsp. each dried oregano and basil
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 (15 oz.) can cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
By Zopmama
Transform ordinary chicken into an extraordinary entree with this tangy, sweet marinade of lime juice, brown sugar,...
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro