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absurdly addictive asparagus
By sanmo_babe
In a large non-stick pan, sauté pancetta, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until crisp and lightly golden
- 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 3/8 inch to 1/4 inch dice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed and sliced into 2 inch pieces on the bias
- 1 1/4 cup leek, thinly sliced crosswise (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1-2 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
black bean soup
By sanmo_babe
Pico de gallo: In a serving bowl, toss together the onion, tomato, cilantro, chiles and lime juice
- Black bean soup:
- Pico de gallo
- 4 1/2 tablespoons minced white onion
- 4 1/2 tablespoons minced tomato
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 3 fresh serrano chiles, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt
- 2 pounds dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
- 4 quarts water, more as needed
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs of celery, chopped
- 4 ounces salt pork, rind discarded and cut into 1/4 -inch pieces
- 1 3/4 pounds smoked ham hocks (about 3)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons white pepper, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, garnish
- 2 fresh serrano chiles, seeded and minced, garnish
- 4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled, garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garnish
- 1/4 cup minced Bermuda onion, garnish
- Prepared pico de gallo, garnish
lemon cream
By sanmo_babe
Grate the lemon zest from all 3 lemons into a bowl and then squeeze and add their juice to the bowl
- 3 juicy, unwaxed lemons
- 275 g caster sugar (just slightly over 1 cup “superfine sugar”)*
- 6 fresh eggs
- 250 g mascarpone (about 1 cup)
chicken and rice casserole
By sanmo_babe
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 Tsp Olive Oil
- 1 Small Onion, diced
- 1 Cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Lb Chicken Breasts (about 2), boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded (plus additional for sprinkling on top)
- 3 Cups Cooked Wild Rice (I cooked 1 cup uncooked wild rice in 4 cups water for 50 minutes)
honey-walnut shrimp
By sanmo_babe
Candied walnuts: In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil
- Candied walnuts:
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- Canola oil for deep-frying
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons water
- Shrimp:
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 20 medium (26 to 30 shrimp per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Canola oil for frying
- Sauce
- Candied walnuts
- Toasted sesame seeds, garnish
- Orange slices, garnish
buttermilk pudding cakes
By sanmo_babe
Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack positioned in the top third of the oven
- 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole or low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 9 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups (8 ounces) fresh raspberries
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
no bake brownie bites
By sanmo_babe
Add almonds to food processor; pulse until ground
- 1 c. roasted almonds (no salt added)
- 15 pitted dates
- 2/3 c. cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 2 Tbs. water
- confectioner's sugar (optional)
salty chocolate body scrub
By sanmo_babe
Use a food processor or blender to grind the oats into a powder
- 1/2 c. rolled oats
- 1/2 c. cocoa nibs
- 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 c. kosher salt
- 1/2 c. sweet almond oil
- 1/2 c. jojoba oil
- 2 Tbs. vitamin E oil
lemon squares
By sanmo_babe
Crust: 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees
- Crust:
- 2 cups (8.5 ounces) flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled butter, cubed
- Filling:
- 8 eggs
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups lemon juice (from 12 to 13 lemons)
- 1/2 cup (2.1 ounces) flour
- Prepared crust
- Powdered sugar for dusting
faux cookie dough
By sanmo_babe
Sprinkle the wheat germ on a small plate and set aside
- 2 Tbs. wheat germ
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1/3 c. rolled, old fashion oats (not instant)
- 1 Tbs. peanut butter (or any other nut butter)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)