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Chili
By Zopmama
Recipe from Goya small red bean package
- 1 lb. dry small Red Beans, pinto also works well
- 4 tsp. Adobo with pepper
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 (16 oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Skiers' French Toast
By Zopmama
"A baked French toast that makes it's own syrup
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 (1 pound) loaf unsliced white bread
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Asparagus with Parmesan Crust
By Zopmama
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)
- 1 pound thin asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Pancakes
By Zopmama
This recipe makes great pancakes
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 Tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lentil Salad With Red Pepper, Mint and Feta
By Zopmama
This dish is a family favorite
- 1 cup (7 oz.) dried lentils
- 5 T. (3 fl. oz.) extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 T. (3 fl. oz.) red wine vinegar
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 t. ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and finely diced
- 1/4 cup (1/4 oz) chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
- 6 oz. feta cheese crumbled
Horchata
By Zopmama
Pour the rice, 2 cups water and cinnamon sticks into a blender; blend until the rice just begins to break up, about...
- 1 1/3 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 cups water, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 - 2/3 cup white sugar
Spiced Lamb Stew with Apricots
By Zopmama
In a large skillet, brown lamb in butter in batches
- 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1-1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
- 3/4 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Hot cooked couscous
- Chopped dried apricots, optional
Wild Rice with Cranberries and Caramelized Onions
By Zopmama
Awesome combination of wild rice, cranberries and orange
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 cup craisins
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Roasted Butternut Squash & Rice Salad
By Zopmama
1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, oil and salt
- DRESSING:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 medium butternut squash (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Honey-Glazed Chicken
By Zopmama
The rich honey glaze gives each luscious piece a spicy tang
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 pounds skinless chicken pieces
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 1/4 teaspoons curry powder