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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Parsley Dressing
By Gothelp
Preheat oven to 425°. Toss cauliflower and 4 Tbsp
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 lb.), cut into florets, including tender leaves
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Cuban Sandwiches
By Gothelp
This delicious -- and simple to make -- Cuban sandwich is sure to become a family favorite
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces Black Forest ham, thinly sliced (about 4 slices)
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced (about 4 slices)
- 4 kosher dill pickles (about 4 ounces), thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 (6-inch) soft French or Cuban rolls, split
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Basic All-American Barbecue Sauce
By Gothelp
1. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, sauté the onion in the oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about...
- 4 large onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
- 1 28-ounce can tomato purée
- 3 28-ounce cans tomatoes with Juice
- 2 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 tablespoons molasses
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke
- 8 tablespoons brown (Dijonstyle) mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 10 cilantro sprigs
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 8 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 4 tablespoons dark rum
- 4 tablespoons Caribbean hot sauce
- Juice of 1 orange
- Pinch of allspice
- 1 cup brown (Dijon-style) mustard
- 8 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large chunk of fresh tomato chopped
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 cup combined fresh herbs such as basil, thyme, sage, parsley, oregano, or rosemary
Grilled Chicken Pitas
By Gothelp
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
- 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (1/4 pound)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 ounces (1 cup) unflavored yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large Vidalia or purple onion, cut into thin rings
- 6 pita breads
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 (10.6-ounce) jar kalamata olives, drained, halved, and pitted, or other black olives
- 12 slices bacon, fried crisp
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Pepper-Crusted Sirloin
By Gothelp
Slice steak against the grain: Place steak on a cutting board and, holding the blade of a sharp knife at a 45-degre...
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 4 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Halloween Boo-Scotti
By Gothelp
Recipe courtesy Gale Gand
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 cups whole blanched almonds, toasted
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or thawed orange juice concentrate
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 12 ounces white chocolate, melted
- Candy corn, licorice buttons, chocolate chips, raisins, colored sugar, etc. for decorating
Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta
By Gothelp
Directions In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Garlic and Citrus Chicken
By Gothelp
Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F
- 1 (5 to 6-pound) whole roasting chicken, neck and giblets discarded
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 orange, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, plus 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 (14-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- Kitchen string or butcher twine
Long Boy Tex-Mex Burgers
By Gothelp
PREPARATION Split and toast the rolls
- For the guacamole:
- INGREDIENTS
- 2 oval-shaped rolls (6 inches long), such as club rolls or small sub rolls
- 2 pounds ground sirloin
- Salt and pepper
- A palmful of cumin
- A palmful of coriander
- 1/3 About 1/3 cup steak sauce, such as A-1 brand
- 3-4 tablespoons grated onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded yellow sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe Haas avocado, seeded, scooped from peel and mashed
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced and pasted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3-4 tablespoons grated onion
- 1 small jalape�r serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- For the pico de gallo:
- 4 small plum or Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 small jalape�r serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- A generous handful cilantro or flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt
Janga Soup - Jamaican Crayfish Soup (Jamaica)
By Gothelp
Janga is the name given by Jamaicans to fresh water crayfish (shrimps)
- 3 sprig thyme
- 2 medium cho cho (Christophine)
- 2 Scott bonnet whole pepper
- 1 gallon water
- 1 lb Janga crayfish
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb yellow yam or white yam (This is optional but it give the soup body)
- 2 small Irish potatoes
- 1 cup flour
- 1 packet Maggi or Grace Chicken soup mix
- 6 pimento grains
- 1 stalk scallion
- 1 small onion diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste