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Mexican Pork Mole
By Hester
1.Heat half the oil over a moderate to high heat in a deep skillet with a tight-fitting cover and sauté the garlic...
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- 1 whole pork tenderloin
- 15 oz can chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 slice well toasted whole wheat bread
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup canned tomatoes in liquid
Toad in the Hole
By Hester
Plump pork sausages, crispy Yorkshire pudding and a rich onion gravy come together to make this a family favorite
- 115 g plain flour
- 1/4 tsp. sale
- 2 medium eggs, beaten, plus 1 egg white
- 180 ml whole milk
- 8 good quality pork sausages
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- ONION Gravy
- 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. plain flour
- 500 ml chicken stock, heated
- 1 tsp. wholegrain mustard
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Curried Rice Paneer Salad
By Hester
Golden rice with a hint of curry and a sweet ginger dressing
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 1 19 oz can black beans
- 2 cups paneer
- 1 cup diced orange pepper
- 1 cup tiny frozen peas
- SWEET GINGER VINAIGRETTE
- 6 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 2 Tbsp. finely grated ginger root
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Grilled Pork Chops Marinade
By Hester
1 Combine all ingredients
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- pepper
- 2 pork chops
Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
By Hester
I always double the recipe
- 180 g chocolate biscuits
- 75 g melted butter
- 100 g milk chocolate
- 300 g cream cheese
- 200 ml double cream
- 75 g sugar
- 150 g raspberries
- icing sugar
- chocolate melted, to serve (optional)
BBQ Chicken Salad - No May
By Hester
Instructions In a medium bowl combine greek yogurt, avocado, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, lime ju...
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken breasts, about 1 pound.
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 ripe avocado, skinned removed and seeded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Honey Balsamic Steak Bites
By Hester
1.Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and set aside
- About 2 lbs of top sirloin steak, sirloin tip steak, or hanger steak
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (about 1 large sprig)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- Salt, to taste (optional)
Grits a Ya Ya
By Hester
1 Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup old fashioned grits
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
- 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 splash white wine
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Chile-Lime Peanuts
By Hester
These spicy nuts were inspired by ones sold by street vendors across Mexico
- 6 tablespoons lime juice
- 6 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 cups unsalted cocktail peanuts
Brown Mushroom Sauce
By Hester
Good with beef, use as a fondue dipping sauce
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp. worchestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup canned mushrooms, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup sour cream