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Pork Chops, Grilled Oriental
By fireandfrost
I serve with vegetable fried rice and grilled fresh pineapple rings
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
Marshmallows, Toasted Coconut
By fireandfrost
These are good as a snack or dropped into a mug of hot chocolate
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
- 2 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (2 tablespoons plus 1 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3/4 cup cold water, divided
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 2/3 cup light-colored corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Empanadas, Caroline’s Argentine
By fireandfrost
from Caroline Black in Managua Nicaragua
- Filling:
- 6 cups of flour
- 1 cup butter, melted
- salt
- 1 beaten egg
- Cold water to pull away from edge of bowl
- 2 pounds round steak, cubed
- 1 large potato, cooked & cubed
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 peeled tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup seeded green olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- salt
- chili powder (optional)
Bread, Walnut
By fireandfrost
This recipe yields two loaves, which means you can make one for yourself and give one away with preserves as a tast...
- 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 20.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 cups), divided
- 9 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour (about 2 cups)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- Cooking spray
Pork Tenderloin, Grilled with Green Mango
By fireandfrost
Green mangoes are not fully ripe, and they lend sour flavor to Southeast Asian dishes
- Pork:
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (rice wine) or dry sherry
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- Salad:
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 large green (unripe) mango, peeled and shredded
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- Remaining ingredients:
- 8 Boston lettuce leaves
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
Hummus, Lime Cilantro
By fireandfrost
Enjoy this fun dip with crackers or veggies or on your favorite sandwich or burger
- 2 cans (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, halved
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Assorted fresh vegetables or crackers
Breakfast, Sausage Egg Casserole
By fireandfrost
"Assemble the ingredients the night before, and bake this casserole in the morning
- 3/4 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 10 eggs, beaten
- 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Pork Loin, Maple-Mustard Glazed with Roasted Potatoes
By fireandfrost
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the mustard, maple syrup, hot sauce, chopped rosemary, garlic and 2 t...
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus 6 sprigs
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin
- 12 slices bacon
- 6 small baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered Salt and pepper
Potatoes, Creamy Make Ahead Mashed
By fireandfrost
Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water
- 3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 bacon strips, chopped
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped
Pecan Cheesecake Squares
By fireandfrost
Each square of this scrumptious dessert boasts a layer of shortbread, a layer of tangy cheesecake, and a crunchy pe
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt