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Chicken Fajitas with Avocado & Caesar Dressing
By Hester
1.Slice the chicken on a board with a sharp knife, then put in a large bowl
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small lime
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chilli powder (optional)
- 1 large red pepper
- 15 g fresh coriander
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- For the salad & wraps
- 1 Romaine lettuce heart
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 flour tortillas
- Caesar dressing
Salmon Pate
By Hester
Mash cream cheese with onion and lemon juice
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons grated onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 7 1/2 ounces canned salmon, red is best
Raspberry Pie Filling
By Hester
Put sugar and clear jel in a large pot
- To Make 1 Quart
- 3 1/2 cups Raspberries
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1/4 cup +1 Tbsp. Clear Jel
- 1 1/3 cup Water (cold)
- 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
- To Make 7 quarts of Filling
- 6 quarts Raspberries
- 7 cups White Sugar
- 1 3/4 cups Clear Jel
- 9 1/3 cups Water (cold)
- 1/2 cup Lemong Juice
- Directions
Layered Pizza Dip
By Hester
1 Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 9-inch pie pan or 1 to 1 1/2-quart baking dish, layer all ingredients in order ...
- 1 (8-oz.) container soft cream cheese with chives and onions
- 1/2 cup chunky pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pepperoni
- 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
Potato Chakli/Murukku
By Hester
1. Boil the potatoes & mash them without forming lumps
- 1 1/2 cups potatoes, boiled & mashed
- 3 cups Maida / all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- Salt
- Oil for deep frying
Quesillo
By Hester
Originally from Nagarote and La Paz Centro in the department of León, quesillos are now enjoyed all over the count...
- A corn tortilla
- Nicaraguan cheese. Nicaraguan cheese is white, soft and a bit chewy.
- Finely chopped onions pickled in vinegar
- Salt
- Sour cream
Witches Fingers
By Hester
Classic Halloween treat that is positively spooky and scary - witches fingers! Serve with a side of raspberry jam t
- DIP:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole blanched almonds
- 1 tube red decorator gel
- Raspberry jam
East Indian Chili With Red Beans
By Hester
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 dried red chilies
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- 1 pound lean beef, ground
- 8 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
spinach artichoke bites
By Hester
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 (8 oz.) package softened cream cheese (I used reduced fat)
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 tubes of crescent roll dough
- shredded mozzarella (optional, though in my opinion completely necessary)
Polynesian Satay
By Hester
In a bowl with a tight fitting cover, mix soy sauce, sugar, oil, garlic and ginger powder
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, sliced 1/8" thick
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- wooden skewers, soaked in water