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Sangria Verde
By emp1438
A white wine sangria that is delicious when it has time to sit so the flavors infuse themselves to develop
- 1 bottle of vihno verde
- 2 cups ginger ale
- 1/2 cup cointreau grand manrier
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 lime, seeded and cut into wedges
- 1 lemon, seeded and cut into wedges
- 1/2 small orange, seeded and cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1/2 cup honeydew or cantaloupe, cubed
Sweet and Spicy Drumettes
By emp1438
Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid, 2009
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons ground ancho chile* (or chipotle powder)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken drumettes
Seafood-and-Chicken Paella
By emp1438
1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 15-inch paella pan or heavy-bottomed roasting pan over medium heat; span 2 burners, ...
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 large chorizo, sliced
- 2 large Spanish onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups medium-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1 dozen mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 (1 1/4-pound) lobster, steamed and split in half with claws cracked or 2 (8-ounce) lobster tails, steamed and split in half
Swiss Steak
By emp1438
Preheat oven to 300 degrees Trim fat off of meat
- 2- 2 1/2 lb. thick round steak
- 1/4 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbls. oil
- 1 1/2 8 oz. cans chopped tomatoes
- 3 large onions chopped
- 1 stick celery diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tbls. bottled thick meat sauce ( A-1 sauce)
Toasted Coconut Marshmallows
By emp1438
Recipe courtesy Barefoot Contessa Family Style,2002, All Rights Reserved
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 recipe Homemade Marshmallow batter, recipe follows
- Confectioners' sugar
- 3 packages unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Salad Dressing - Roquefort Dressing
By emp1438
Makes 2 cups In meduim bowl, whisk together all ingredients
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yougurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup crumbled Roguefort cheese
- 1 T. chopped fresh tarrogon(optional)
Rosemary-Cheese Spritz Cookies
By emp1438
From Food Network Kitchens
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 large egg yolk
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup finely grated Pecorino cheese
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoons fine salt
- Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- Special Equipment: Cookie Press
Tomato and Basil Tarte Tatin
By emp1438
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 50 vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Large pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 squidge of honey or 1 tbsp superfine sugar
- Handful of bread crumbs
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 lb 2oz/500g homemade or store-bought puff pastry
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Small bunch of fresh basil or mint leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Equipment: 8in (20cm) ovenproof skillet. If you don't have one, cook the tomatoes in a skillet, then transfer to an 8in (20cm) cake pan for baking
Game-Winning Guac' with Fresh Baked Tortilla chips
By emp1438
Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid, 2009
- 4 firm, ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
- 1/2 medium white onion, minced (about 4 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 medium lime, freshly squeezed (about 2 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 fresh corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
Chocolate Crackers
By emp1438
If you live the combination of salty and sweet, you will love this easy recipe
- 1 sleeve of saltine crackers
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet of milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)