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Garlicky Shrimp Dip
By Hester
1. Preheat oven to 350º. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
- 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, divided
- Pita chips, for serving
Pam-Asian Short Ribs
By Hester
Combine paste ingredients in a blender and purée
- PASTE
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 2 walnut sized chunks of ginger
- 1/2 to 1 Tbsp Asian chili-garlic paste
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 5 to 6 lbs bone-in beef short ribs cut between the ribs
- SHORT RIB MOP
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Sauteed Chicken with Tomatoes over Green Beans
By Hester
Preheat oven to 250F. Preheat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
- 8 thin cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups green beans
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in halve
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 4 oz. chicken broth or white wine
Japanese Cabbage Salad
By Hester
Put shredded cabbage and bean sprouts into large bowl
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 medium chinese cabbage, shredded
- 12 ounces bean sprouts
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 package ichiban noodles, broken
- 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles
- DRESSING
- 1 package seasoning from ichiban noodles
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Dough Art Basket
By Hester
"Use this inedible dough to form a decorative basket
- 2 pounds flour
- 1 pound salt
- 1 and a half cups of warm water
- clear gloss varnish
Rosquillas
By Hester
These traditional "rosquillas" or ring cookies are typically eaten in Madrid during the festival of St
- 1 tsp anise seeds
- 2/3 cup (125 gr) granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 3/4 cup (340 gr) all purpose flour
- 1 shot glass (1 oz) anise liqueur
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3-4 Tbsp olive oil
Cheese Blintzes
By Hester
Make a thin batter of eggs, flour added alternately with the liquid while beating with a fork, then working in the ...
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sifted flour
- 3/4 cup water (or milk and water)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 Pinch salt
- Filling for Cheese Blintzes
- 1 pound cottage or cream cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 Dash salt
- 1 Dash cinnamon
- Few drops vanilla extrac
Italian Meatball Soup
By Hester
In large pot, sauté onion, celery, carrots and garlic until tender, 7 minutes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 can (796 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/2 box mini meatballs (no Frills)
Pasta with Lentil Sauce
By Hester
Spray large saucepan with nonstice cooking spray
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1.2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups stewed tomatoes, including liquid
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup drained canned sliced mushrooms
- 3 oz. dried lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1.2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. curshed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups hot cooked pasta
Oven Baked German Pancakes
By Hester
Preheat oven to 450F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish
- 6 large eggs slightly beaten
- 1 cup flour, all-purpose
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 pinch salt
- toppings
- 1 x powdered sugar
- 1 x maple syrup
- 1 x berries or other fruits