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Citrus Marinated Flank Steak
By NicoleP
Place steak in bowl or large ziplock plastic bag and season both sides with chili powder and salt and pepper to tas...
- 1 flank steak
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- salt
- pepper
- grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
- grated peel and juice of 2 oranges
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-3 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
Hibiscus-Mint Lemonade
By NicoleP
Refreshing twist on classic lemonade
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 hibiscus tea bags
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approx 6 lemons)
- 2 1/2 cups still or sparkling water
- Sliced lemons and mint leaves, for garnish
Benihana's Fried Rice
By NicoleP
Cook rice according to package directions
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2/3 cup chopped scallions
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 5 eggs
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- salt
- pepper
Bacon Chips and Guacamole
By NicoleP
Cut uncooked bacon strips into 2" squares and bake according to package instructions until bacon reaches a safe int...
- bacon
- guacamole
Oven Roasted Tuscan Style Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes
By NicoleP
Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a mixing bowl
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp Tuscan seasoning (includes oregano, paprika, fennel, garlic, onion and anything else you'd like to include)
- 1 medium white onion, cut in 1/4" dice
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1/4" dice
- 1 lb fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 14 1/2 oz can stewed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
Swiss Steak
By NicoleP
Mix seasoning and pound the seasoning into the steak
- 3 lbs round steak
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tbsp fat
- 1 can tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 6 carrots
- 6 potatoes
Turkey in a Smoker
By NicoleP
I prefer to use hickory chips or chunks
- 1 (10 lb) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 (12 oz) cans of cola or other carbonated beverage
- 1 apple, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
By NicoleP
Cut the potatoes and set aside
- 2-4 boneless pork chops, butterfly cut
- 2 apples, peeled, sliced (granny smith)
- 1 can frozen apple juice concentrate
- 1 cup applesauce
- cinnamon
- nutmeg (optional)
- salt and pepper
- potatoes cut coarsely in chunks
- 1 heavy bottomed deep frying pan and lid
Baked Ziti with New York Style Sausage
By NicoleP
Preheat oven to 350°. In a preheated, nonstick skillet over medium heat, saute olive oil, garlic, shallots and sa...
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp crushed garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped shallot
- 3/4 lb sausage
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups diced eggplant
- 1 1/2 cups diced brown mushrooms
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 of 8 oz container part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mild provolone cheese
- 1 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes in puree (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 8 oz ziti or penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 1/4 grated romano or parmesean cheese
- 1/2 cup shreded smoked provolone cheese
Tzatziki
By NicoleP
Grate 1/2 english cucumber and mince the garlic clove
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 English cucumber
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 2 2 tbsp chopped mint
- 1 1 1 tbsp olive oil
- to & pepper, to taste