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Chicken Wings With Mango-Tamarind Sauce
By Hester
Place the mangoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tamarind paste, oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a blend...
- 2 large mangoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (not tamarind pulp)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 lbs chicken wings, wing tips removed, rinsed and patted dry (about 24)
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- cooking spray
- scallion, chopped, for garnish
Chinese Fried Five-Spice Chicken Wings*
By Hester
Cut off wing tips, reserving for another use, and halve wings at joint
- 3 pounds chicken wings (12 to 14)
- 1 onion
- 1 1/2 -inch piece peeled fresh gingerroot
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably Kikkoman)
- 1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 6 cups vegetable oil
Heavy-duty Mold and Mildew Cleaner
By Hester
A strong solution of borax and tea tree oil helps to eliminate heavy concentrations of mold or mildew
- 1 cup borax
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/2 tsp. tea tree essential oil
French Country Potatoes
By Hester
Preheat oven to 425F. Spray 1-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tsp. low cal margarine
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 10 oz. thinly sliced potatoes
- 1/8 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 packet low sodium instant chicken broth mix
- 3/4 oz. Gruyere or Swicc cheese, shredded
Almond Pesto Pasta with Zucchini
By Hester
To make the almond pesto: Place the basil, nutritional yeast or cheese, almonds and garlic together in a food pr...
- For the almond pesto:
- 1 1/2 packed cups basil, washed
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast*
- or
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- To complete the Almond Pesto Pasta with Zucchini:
- 4 ounces linguine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large carrot
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe
By Hester
•In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, onion and raisins; refrigerate several hou...
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds
Indian Butter Chicken Naan Pizza with Lime & Peanut Slaw
By Hester
Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- Pizzas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Greek plain yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 to 10 naan breads
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Slaw
- 1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (8 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Easy Tomato Sauce with no peeling
By Hester
A great way to use all the tomatoes that attack from your garden at the end of the summer
- 2 cups tomatoes (any type-big,plum,grape,etc.-amount depending on how your garden grows)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- brown sugar, to taste
- tomato paste, to thicken (optional)
Strawberry Jam
By Hester
Rinse dried pineapple in water to remove any sulpher
- 2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 5 rings dried pineapple, 8 tidbits = 1 ring
- pineapple or orange juice, for consistency
Basic Curry Gravy
By Hester
Basic Curry Gravy is the base to any curry dish you would like to make, all you have to do is add whatever spices y...
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 4 tomatoes, cut into big chunks
- 1 roasted bell pepper, seeded & chopped
- salt, to taste
- cashews or almonds, chopped, to taste