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Cheesy Mashed Potato Pots
By gstark
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 2
- poundsred skinned or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, if desired and cut up
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoonsalt
- 1/8 1/8
- teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- Milk (optional)
- 1/2 1/2
- cupwhipping cream
- 1/3 1/3
- cupshredded American or cheddar cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Corn and Avocado Salad
By gstark
Watch how to make this recipe
- Kosher salt
- 4 4 4 ears of corn, shucked
- 4 4 1/2-inch ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced
- 1 of 1 lemon
- 2 2 2 pints grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 2 1/2-inch red bell peppers, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
- 1 1 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup seeded and minced jalapeno peppers, seeded
- 1 1 1 lime, zested
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 1 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Three-Pepper Bean Dip Recipe
By gstark
Directions In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- Tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetables
Chipotle Mayonnaise
By gstark
Mix ingredients
- 1 cup mayo
- 2 canned chipotle with adobo sauce
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Key Lime Pie Martini
By gstark
Rub a lime wedge around the rims of two martini glasses
- 1/4 cup lime juice, plus 3 lime wedges
- Crushed graham crackers, for rims
- 1/3 cup vodka
- 1/3 cup vanilla liqueur, such as Licor 43
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup coconut milk creamer (see Cook's Note)
Lemon-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
By gstark
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/2 cup butter
- Sugar
Cucumber Salad
By gstark
Mix vinegar, sugar, chili sauce and water
- 2/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp Thai sweet chili Sauce (Byerlys)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 3 english cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- pinch of red pepper seeds
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
By gstark
Directions Slice bacon in half Place bacon on baking sheet, bake 400 degrees about 10-15 minutes or until just star...
- 12 pitted dates
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- thin bacon, cut in half
Kung Pao Chicken - 3
By gstark
This highly addictive stir-fried chicken continues to be one of the most popular Chinese dishes in America as the s...
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar, or substitute good-quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 8 to 10 dried red chilies
- 3 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
- Celery
- Red, Yellow, Orange bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Best-Ever Chocolate Cake
By gstark
Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temp for 30 minutes
- Frosting:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 oz sour cream
- 4 1/2 cup powdered sugar