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SHREDDED PORK WITH GARLIC SAUCE
By gaster16
Freeze pork slightly and cut into long thin shreds
- 10 oz. boneless pork shoulder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon Chinese dark vinegar (balsamic vinegar can be substituted)
- 1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons thin soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoons MSG
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with a few drops of water)
- 1/4 cup dried tree ears
- 4 cups peanut oil
- 2 stalks celery shredded
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoons ginger root mined
- 5 scallions finely chopped
- 7 water chestnuts diced
TOOTSIE ROLLS
By gaster16
Mix all ingredients into ziploc bag and zip shut
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine softened
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 1 oz. package pre-melted chocolate
- 3 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup dry milk
- 1 ziploc bag, gallon size
- 6 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 tablespoons oil can be substituted to cut costs
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
By gaster16
Combine all ingredients except tortillas, ginger dressing and cilantro in a large bowl
- Ginger soy dressing:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 red bell pepper cut into julienne strips
- 3 cups mixed torn lettuce leaves
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and microwaved on high for 1 minute
- 12 flour tortillas (6 inch) warmed
- ginger soy dressing
- chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
- In a glass bowl, whisk ingredients until emulsified. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Remove dressing from refrigerator, shake well.
GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICHES
By gaster16
Cut zucchini diagonally into 1/2" thick slices, cut onion into 1/4" thick sliced, cut bell peppers into 1" wide str...
- Herbed Cheese:
- 2 zucchini
- 1 purple onion
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 focaccia
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon crushed fresh or dried rosemary
CARAMEL POPCORN MARILYN'S
By gaster16
Mix popcorn, peanuts and pecans in large roasting pan or oblong cake pan
- 3/4 cups unpopped popcorn
- Peanuts
- Pecans
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 box light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
DILL PICKLES (BEST EVER)
By gaster16
Thoroughly rinse cucumbers
- 3 to 3 -1/4 lbs. small pickling cucumbers
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup pickling salt
- 6 tablespoons dill seeds
FIVE BEAN BAKE
By gaster16
Cook chopped bacon slices in a large skillet over medium high heat until crisp, remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoo...
- 8 bacon slices chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 (28 oz.) can pork and beans
- (1 19.75 oz.) can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (16 oz.) can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (15.25 oz.) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
BROCCOLI SALAD
By gaster16
Stir together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, add broccoli and remaining ingredients, tossing well
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 (16 oz.) package broccoli flowerets chopped
- 5 bacon slices cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cranraisins
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
SOY GINGER BEEF AND NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING
By gaster16
Combine 1-1/4 cups boiling water and tea bags and steep 5 minutes
- Dressing:
- 1-1/4 cups boiling water
- 3 tea bags of Chinese black tea
- 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chopped water cress
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- Beef:
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs. top sirloin steak, cut crosswise into 1/4 to 1/3” thick slices, then cut into 3” strips
RUSTON PEACH CRUMB PIE AND VANILLA ICE CREAM
By gaster16
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of black pepper
- 2 pounds peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into wedges (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup ground pecan pieces
- 1/2 stick butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
- 1 quart of heavy cream
- 2 cups sugar
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract