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Chicken Mole
By Hester
1.Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper to taste and roast in a preheated 450F/230C oven until ligtly go...
- 1 1 1 pound chicken
- to and pepper to taste
- 1 1 1 cup mole sauce
- 1 1 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 1 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
Sesame Noodles with Pork
By Hester
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat
- canola or other vegetable oil, for cooking
- canola or other vegetable oil, for cooking
- canola or other vegetable oil, for cooking
- sesame oil, for cooking
- sesame oil, for cooking
- sesame oil, for cooking
- 1 1 1 lb ground pork
- 1 1 1 lb ground pork
- 1 1 1 lb ground pork
- a few green onions, chopped
- a few green onions, chopped
- a few green onions, chopped
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (I use the stems), plus some extra leaves for garnish
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (I use the stems), plus some extra leaves for garnish
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (I use the stems), plus some extra leaves for garnish
- 2-3 2-3 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed (divided)
- 2-3 2-3 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed (divided)
- 2-3 2-3 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed (divided)
- 2 2 2 tsp grated fresh ginger (divided)
- 2 2 2 tsp grated fresh ginger (divided)
- 2 2 2 tsp grated fresh ginger (divided)
- 1/3 1/3 to cup soy sauce (or to taste - divided)
- 1/3 1/3 to cup soy sauce (or to taste - divided)
- 1/3 1/3 to cup soy sauce (or to taste - divided)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup rice vinegar (divided)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup rice vinegar (divided)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup rice vinegar (divided)
- 1 1 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1-2 1-2 1-2 Tbsp peanut butter (optional)
- 1-2 1-2 1-2 Tbsp peanut butter (optional)
- 1-2 1-2 1-2 Tbsp peanut butter (optional)
- 1 1 1 tsp chili-garlic paste or Sriracha (optional)
- 1 1 1 tsp chili-garlic paste or Sriracha (optional)
- 1 1 1 tsp chili-garlic paste or Sriracha (optional)
- 1 1 1 lb fresh Shanghai or other Asian noodles
- 1 1 1 lb fresh Shanghai or other Asian noodles
- 1 1 1 lb fresh Shanghai or other Asian noodles
Baking Powder Biscuits
By Hester
In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt
- 2 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup milk
Szechuan Pork
By Hester
1. Cook noodles according to package directions
- 6 ounces soba (buckwheat) noodles, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
- 1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper strips (about 1 small pepper)
- 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (2-inch) diagonally cut green onions (about 4 green onions)
Rocky Road Chocolate Cake
By Hester
Southern Living OCTOBER 2008
- 1 (18.25-oz.) package German chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9-oz.) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups milk, divided
- 1 (3.4-oz.) package chocolate cook-and-serve pudding mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Hamburger Soup
By Hester
Can be cooked in a crock pot for 7 hours on low
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 28 oz can tomatoes
- 3 cans consomme
- 4 carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup barley
- 2 cups water
- 1 can tomato soup
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- pepper to taste
- parsley
Buttercream Icing Two
By Hester
Cream shortening/fats, then slowly add dry ingredients, then slowly add liquids
- 1/2 cup crisco shortening
- 1/2 cup Butter (or margaine)
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 4 cups Icing Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Milk
Rice Bowl
By Hester
Cook the rice as you prefer, on the stove top or in a rice cooker
- 4 c. short grained rice cooked
- 1 lb seitan, or spicy vegetarian sausage, etc.
- 1 cup each of 1-2 vegetables to pan fry (zucchini, broccoli, bok choy, …)
- 4 cups lettuce,
- 1/2 cup red onions,
- 1 avocado,
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots,peppers, …
- bottled sauce of your choice (sweet chili sauce works well)
- toasted sesame seeds, lime zest, crisped bits of garlic, sliced green onions etc for garnish.
Chocolate & Almond Marble Bundt Cake
By Hester
1.Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4
- 180 g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
- 225 g caster sugar
- 3/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 180 g plain flour
- 75 g ground almonds
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder mixed with 3 tbsp hot water to make a paste
- 100 g dark chocolate chips
- 30 g icing sugar, to dust
- 1 1/2 l (or bigger) bundt cake tin
Tie-Dye Cupcakes
By Hester
1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)
- 1 box White Cake Mix (Betty Crocker SuperMoist)
- Water
- Gel Food Colors ((red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, Betty Crocker)
- 2 containers (1 lb White Frosting (Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy )