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Guacamole
By gstark
Pile 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 to 3 chopped serrano chiles, 3/4 cup torn cilantro and a big pinch of kosher salt on ...
Cooking Tips
By gstark
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- Reheat Pizza in non stick skillet
- Deviled eggs - Put yolks, mayo, onion, dash mustard in baggie and squeeze to mix. Cut edge off bag to fill egg whites
- Use vegetable peeler for hard butter.
Classic Pot Roast with garlic-thyme gravy
By gstark
Directions Heat oil in a saute pan over medium high
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 boneless chuck roast, trimmed, seasoned with salt and pepper (3 - 4 lb)
- 1/4 c all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 c dry white wine
- 1 1/2 c low sodium beef broth
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 c sliced onions
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 - 3 inch pieces
- 3 large celery ribs, cut into 2 - 3 inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3-4 sprigs fresh tyme
- 2 bay leaves
CRANBERRY BLONDIES
By gstark
Line a 13x9" baking pan with parchment paper, extending up over ends of pan
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 4 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- (recipe below)
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp. chopped orange zest
Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Salsa
By gstark
Instructions For the salmon: Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat
- Salmon
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless salmon , skinned and sliced into 3 equal portions
- 1 Tbsp olive oil , plus more for grill
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt , then more to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Avocado Salsa
- 2 medium avocados (ripe but semi-firm), peeled, cored and diced
- 1/3 cup small diced red onion , run under cool water to remove harsh bite and drain
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno , seeded and minced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For serving
- 8 6- inch corn tortillas , warmed
- 2 cups thinly sliced red or green cabbage
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
Popovers
By gstark
Heat oven to 400 Place tin in oven to heat, about 5 minutes Combine eggs and milk in medium bowl, stir in butter
- 2 eggs beaten at room temperature
- 1 cup milk at room temperature
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup flour, sifted
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chicken with Mushrooms and Piccata
By gstark
Season chicken breasts with s&p
- Chicken breasts
- Chicken Broth
- Mushrooms
- Red wine
- Shallots
- Lemons
- Capers
- Parsley
Creamcheese Frosting
By gstark
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy
- FROSTING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Best Ever Carrot Cake
By gstark
Directions 1. Allow eggs, butter, and cream cheese to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. carrots, cut up
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 an 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
- 1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple (juice pack), drained
- 1 Recipe Cream Cheese Frosting
- Fresh pineapple slices, drained
Roasted New Potatoes with Red Onion, Garlic, and Pancetta
By gstark
The Technique: Roasted High heat equals great flavor—roasting the new potatoes browns and crisps the skin, provid...
- Ingredients
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), finely chopped
- 3 1/2 pounds 1 1/2-inch-diameter baby red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped red onion
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley