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Meals (Orecchiette Salad with Roast Beef)
By chefbobby
1)Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), halved
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 8 small sweet marinated peppers (such as Peppadew), quartered
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or basil
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 6 ounces deli-sliced roast beef, cut into strips
Meals (Football Fest Empanadas)
By chefbobby
Classic empanadas from South America are stuffed pastries of beef or chicken, usually fried
- 1 jar (16 ounces) black bean and corn salsa
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips, chopped
- 2 packages (14.1 ounces each) refrigerated pie pastry
- 4 ounces quesadilla cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Meals (Pork Lover's Tamale Pie)
By chefbobby
1) In a medium saucepan, heat the milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 cups boiling water
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon corn oil or EVOO
- 1/3 pound mexican chorizo (raw) or chopped spanish chorizo (cured)
- 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander (about 1/2 palmful)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup beer
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
- Cilantro leaves and sliced scallions, for garnishing
Cocktails (Frozen Watermelon Margaritas)
By chefbobby
Puree 1 1/2 cups cubed watermelon, 1 cup tequila, 1/2 cup each lime juice and orange liqueur, 1 to 2 tablespoons co...
- Puree 1 1/2 cups cubed watermelon, 1 cup tequila, 1/2 cup each lime juice and orange liqueur, 1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3 cups ice in a blender. Divide among glasses; garnish with lime and watermelon.
Meals (Clam Bake Stoup)
By chefbobby
Heat a large soup pot with extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound kielbasa, diced
- 4 cups (half a 32-ounce bag) frozen diced hash browns
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 rounded tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
- 4 large ears corn on the cob or 3 cups frozen kernels
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 4 dozen littleneck clams
- Hot sauce, to taste
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 4 jumbo sourdough English muffins, split
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Desserts (Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies)
By chefbobby
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Meals (Hearty Beef Stew)
By chefbobby
This stew is a perfect dish to use either leftover roast beef or leftover steak
- 4 Cups water
- 5 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 Tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 Tsp pepper
- 2 Cups cubed cooked beef
- 6 carrots,peeled,thickly sliced
- 3 potatoes,peeled,cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion,chopped
- 1 clove garlic,minced
- 1 small bay leaf
- 2 Tbsp flour
Meals (Sausage & Pepper Skewers)
By chefbobby
1)Soak eight 8-inch skewers in water, at least 15 minutes
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into chunks
- 1 (12-ounce) package chicken sausage (preferably garlic-flavored), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 4 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Meals (Baja Chicken & Slaw Sliders)
By chefbobby
1) In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime peel and lime juice
- SLAW:
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 cup broccoli coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- SLIDERS:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 8 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split
- 8 small lettuce leaves
- 8 slices tomato
Cocktails (Hot Apple Pie Cocktail)
By chefbobby
Fill a microwaveable mug about 3/4 full with apple cider; place in cinnamon stick and hear for 2 minutes
- 6 ounces apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 ounces vanilla liquer
- whipped cream