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SHANGHAI NOODLES WITH SPICY BEEF SAUCE
By jarren
Heat 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of oil in wide non-stick skillet
- Vegetable oil for stir-frying
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 mL) grated fresh ginger root
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) crushed dry red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped onions
- 1 pound (500 g) lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chicken or beef broth
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) dry sherry or more broth
- 2 tablespoons (25 mL) cornstarch
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) hoisin sauce
- 2 packages (454 g each) fresh Shanghai noodles (to serve 4 or 5)
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons (25 mL) toasted sesame seeds
- drizzle sesame oil
DAD'S COOKIES (Pat)
By jarren
Cream sugars and butter, add egg and vanilla and beat
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup coconut
- White sugar
VERY BEST SALMON
By jarren
Preheat grill. Place fillets in a shallow pan
- 4 salmon, fillets
- 1/3 cup rye whiskey
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
TUSCAN CHEESE SPREAD
By jarren
Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, basil, oregano, hot pepper sauce and garlic un...
- 16 oz (500 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) basil, crumbled
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) oregano, crumbled
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) hot pepper sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped and patted dry
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped drained oil-packed dried tomatoes, patted dry
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley
MEXICAN GREEN BEAN SALAD
By jarren
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil
- 1 lb fresh green beans, strings removed, ends snapped off, cut in half into about 1 1/2 in length pieces
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano if you can get it)
- 3/4 cup packed, chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup canned, pickled jalapeno chili peppers, sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (salty Mexican cheese that resembles feta)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced or cut into inch long pieces
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges, or a cup of halved cherry tomatoes
RASPBERRY GINGER VINAIGRETTE
By jarren
Place all the ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) raspberry vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh dill
- 2 tsp (10 mL) honey, warmed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup (250 mL) olive oil
SHRIMP CURRY
By jarren
Peel and finely chop yellow onion
- 1 medium-size yellow onion
- 5 tbsp butter
- 5 tbsp flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 lb cooked shrimp
- 4 green onions
TAMALE PIE
By jarren
Brown hamburger and onions
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 lb hamburger
- 19 oz stewed tomatoes
- 1 can kernel corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 4 oz chopped black olives
- 2 cups grated Monterrey Jack cheese
TROPICAL CHEESECAKE (Cindy)
By jarren
Crust: Preheat oven to 350F
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- Cheesecake:
- 4 , 8 oz packages cream cheese
- 3 cups mashed bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup banana liqueur
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 8 eggs
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp banana liqueur
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Garnish:
- Kiwi, orange, papaya and strawberry slices
LEMON CREAM & HAZELNUT SALAD
By jarren
Combine garlic and cream in a small bowl
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, plus more
- 1/4 cup blanched hazelnuts
- 4 small carrots, scrubbed
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, divided
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1 1/2 oz Parmesan, shaved
- Flaky sea salt
- Can add asparagus & celery