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Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
By cmschnettler
Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray
- 20 baby red or yellow potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter)
- 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Burritos
By cmschnettler
In a bowl, toss your raw veggies in olive oil and season with spices
- 2 whole Sweet Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed Small
- 2 whole Jalapenos Diced
- 1 whole zucchini, diced
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 pinch Salt And Pepper
- 1 can Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained (15 Ounce Can)
- 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar
- 1 package Burrito-Sized Wheat Tortillas Or Wraps (6-10 Count)
Creamy Cheesy Spaghetti
By cmschnettler
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente and drained
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 24 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Mole' Chili
By cmschnettler
Put the chiles in a pot with the stock and bring to a boil over medium heat
- 3 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 quart beef stock
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 slices lean, smoky bacon, chopped
- 2 pounds ground sirloin (vegetarian version: substitute 1 can black beans & 1 can chili beans)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika for mild mole, or chili powder for spicy mole, a couple of palmfuls
- 1 tablespoon coriander, a palmful
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt, if necessary
- 2 cups shredded or crumbled extra-sharp white Cheddar
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Hot pickled vegetables, drained and chopped (recommended: Giardiniara), for serving
Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad
By cmschnettler
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled corn, cilantro, red pepper, sliced onions, and crumbled ch...
- 1 c. uncooked quinoa, prepared according to package instructions
- 12 oz. frozen corn, charred OR 2-3 ears corn on the cob, grilled (approx. 2 cups)
- 1 c. fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/2 c. diced red pepper
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 5 oz. queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 1/4 c. mayo
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Avocado Bacon Egg Rolls
By cmschnettler
Heat about 2" of oil to 350 degrees F in a large frying pan
- Oil
- 2 large avocados; perfectly ripe peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 lime
- Salt
- 6-7 slices Pepperjack cheese
- 12-14 slices bacon cooked
- 12-14 egg roll wrappers
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Water
Pork and Charred Brussels Sprouts with Chile Lime Sauce
By cmschnettler
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Separate brussels sprout leaves; thinly slice hearts
- 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, stems trimmed
- 1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lbs.), trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4- by 4-in. wedges
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-in. wedges
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 2 Thai chiles or 1 serrano chile, minced
- 3/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, divided
Crispy Sesame Cauliflower Bites
By cmschnettler
In a large shallow bowl combine the flour, cornstarch and salt
- For the Cauliflower:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- 1 cup oil for frying (omit if baking)
- sesame seeds for garnish
- For the sauce:
- 1 teaspoon sesame or vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
VEGETARIAN TORTILLA SOUP
By cmschnettler
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 (1 pound) package frozen pepper and onion stir fry mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chili peppers, drained
- 4 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn
- 12 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
Bacon-Swiss Relish
By cmschnettler
Cook bacon until crisp. Cool, then crumble into medium pieces
- 3 slices bacon
- 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. grated Swiss cheese