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Drunken Chicken
By bakers_delight85
Accompany this chicken with rice and a crusty bread to sop up all the sauce
- For the garnish:
- 2 Tbsp. safflower or canola oil
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken thighs and breasts
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 4 ripe plum tomatoes or one 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beer, preferably Dos Equis XX or an amber ale
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 Tbsp. dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 2-3 pickled jalapeno chiles, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar from the chiles
- 1/2 about 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. minced cilantro
- 1 firm but ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
French Almond Nougat
By bakers_delight85
Begin by making the mazetta
- For the mazetta:
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- For the nougat:
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 1/2 cups whole raw almonds (skin on)
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray
Italian Pasta Casserole
By bakers_delight85
Cook pasta according to the package directions
- 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
- 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 oz. sliced turkey pepperoni
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chicken a la Criolla
By bakers_delight85
Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the crock pot
- 10 (2 lbs) skinless boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 bell pepper, chopped or sliced
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 2 tbsp alcaparrado or pitted spanish olives
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- salt to taste
- 1-2 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus 2 tbsp more for serving)
Baked Panettone with Ricotta and Mandarin Oranges
By bakers_delight85
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 8 ounces fresh whole-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- Six 1/2-inch thick slices panettone
- One 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Orange marmalade or pure maple syrup
Chanukah Latkes
By bakers_delight85
Coarsely grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 large onion, peeled
- 3 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
- Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or more if necessary
- applesauce, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
Nut-Crusted Portobello Fritters
By bakers_delight85
Remove the mushrooms stems and wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel
- Optional:
- 4 medium (4-inch) portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup almonds or hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- Arugula
- Capers
- Mayonnaise
Mushroom Bisque
By bakers_delight85
Chop the mushrooms and stems very finely by hand or with a food processor
- 2 pounds fresh mushrooms
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. white pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 cup sherry (optional)
Southwest Tomato & Pinto Bean Soup
By bakers_delight85
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 2 corn tortillas
- 1 poblano chile or one 4 1/2 ounce can chopped green chiles
- 2 15 1/2-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted (not drained)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 limes, cut into wedges, for garnish
Vanilla Glaze
By bakers_delight85
Stir together the melted butter, vanilla and milk (or cream)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 pinches of salt