Realtychick's profile page
Recipes
Baja Chicken Tacos (6)
By Realtychick
Coat a skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1/2 small onion(s), sliced
- 1/4 large sweet red pepper(s), sliced
- 4 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 small corn tortilla(s)
- 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/8 medium avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup(s) Iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 Tbsp shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 Tbsp fat-free sour cream
- 1 Tbsp salsa
- 1 tsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
Carrot Cake with Ginger Mascarpone Frosting
By Realtychick
grate carrots by hand...processor will make them too wet and cake will fall
- Cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 pound carrots, grated
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Frosting:
- 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger (not in syrup), plus more for garnish
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- Read more: http://www.oprah.com/food/Carrot-Cake-with-Ginger-Mascarpone-Frosting-Recipe-Ina-Garten#ixzz2IXXKVIWK
Strawberry & Wild Fennel Compote with Pound Cake
By Realtychick
MAKE THE POUND CAKE: Preheat the oven to 350°
- Pound Cake:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
- All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- Finely grated zest of 2 oranges
- 4 large egg yolks 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- Compote:
- 2 small, young wild fennel bulbs (or 1 small cultivated fennel bulb)—halved, cored and diced
- 1/2 vanilla bean—split, seeds scraped and bean reserved
- Salt
- 1 pound small strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Wild fennel pollen, for sprinkling (see Note)
Mexican Fish Stew
By Realtychick
Put the fish in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper
- 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets, each cut into 4 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 limes (2 juiced, 1 cut into wedges)
- 1/2 pound new potatoes, thickly sliced
- 4 small pieces frozen corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ancho or New Mexico chile powder
- 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems coarsely chopped
- 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added diced fire-roasted tomatoes
Dark Chocolate Frosting
By Realtychick
Combine cocoa and the boiling water, stirring until cocoa has dissolved
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 2 1/4 cups (4 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds best-quality semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Citrus Marinated Tofu with Peppers & Onions
By Realtychick
Preheat oven to 450°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 1-pound block medium (not firm) tofu, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds t
- 3 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Whole Grain Mustard Walnut Vinaigrette
By Realtychick
In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon and whole grain mustards, vinegar, olive oil, and walnut oil; season with sa...
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnut oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
By Realtychick
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces English toffee candy, finely chopped (recommended: Heath or Skor)
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skinned and chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
Stewed Sweet Sausages in Fennel-Tomato Sauce
By Realtychick
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 sweet Italian sausages (4 1/2 pounds)
- 3 fennel bulbs—trimmed, each bulb cut into 8 wedges, fronds chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- Kosher salt
- One 28-ounce can San Marzano whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands, juices reserved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 pequin chiles or 2 chiles de árbol
- Creamy polenta, for serving
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wings
By Realtychick
Preheat grill to medium-high
- 2 cups store bought mustard-based BBQ sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Store bought jerk seasoning
- 3 lbs. chicken wings