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Chipotle Ranch Dressing
By gstark
To make the dressing, place all dressing ingredients except the buttermilk in a blender
- For the chipotle ranch dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayo (low fat is fine)
- 3/4 cup sour cream (low fat is fine, I replace half or all with fat-free Greek yogurt)
- 2-3 canned chipotle peppers with 1 Tbsp sauce
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 small bunch of chives
- Small handful of cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (optional)
Simple Garlic Shrimp
By gstark
Heat olive oil and garlic in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt to taste
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice or white wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cold butter
- 1/3 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cold butter
- water, as needed
Cosmo Recipe
By gstark
Directions Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice
- GARNISH:
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce Triple Sec
- Fresh cranberries and lime wedge
Open-Face Steak Sandwich with Parmesan Dressing
By gstark
Heat a dry large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for bread
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, finely grated
- 1 ciabatta loaf, halved lengthwise
- 6 cups mature arugula leaves with tender stems
Gullivers Creamed Corn
By gstark
A Southern staple, creamed corn is the ideal side to accompany your fried chicken or juicy steak
- 1 (24-ounce) bag frozen shoepeg corn (I buy the Pictsweet brand)
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 8 ounces milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons flour (or cornstarch for GF)
- Pinch white pepper (black pepper is just fine too)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Green Jello
By gstark
Mix ingredients and chill
- Add:
- Mix together
- 1 box lime jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cut up marshmallow
- Chill till slightly set
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 small can crushed pineapple
- 1/2 pint whip cream, whipped
- 1 small pkg cream cheese, softened
Cake with Chocolate Chips on Top
By gstark
Make date mixture Add additional ingredients Top with nut mixture Oven 325 Grease and flour pan Bake 40-45 minute
- 6 1/2 oz cutup dates
- 1 1/2 cup boiling water
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- Boil ingredients then cool.
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- Add to date mixture
- Nut mixture
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 pkg Chocolate Chips
Chicken Gyro Salad w/Tzatziki Dressing
By gstark
How to Make It Step 1 Heat a grill pan over medium-high
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 8 ounces multicolored baby bell peppers
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts, leaves separated
- 1 cup pita chips, crumbled
Notes from Xmas
By gstark
10 lb ham was just right for 22 people served with meatballs and turkey
- Dill Dip and Vege
- Avocado Dip - Jackie
- Shrimp
- Ham, Hilshire Ham
- Swedish Meatballs
- Potatoes with Cream and Cheese (USe Block Swiss Cheese not grated for Cherie, Only Block Cheese for Parmesan)
- Calico Beans
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Broccoli Casserole
- Raspberry Jello with Pretzels
- Brussel Sprouts (Starks)
- Spinach Salad (Starks)
- Vege Salad with Good Seasoning Dressing (Stark)
- Pumpkin Bread
- Pickles
- Olives
- Dessert-Robert Redford/Cookies
- Beer
- Mimosa
- Beergaritas
- Ice
Linguine with asparagus and pine nuts
By gstark
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 12 oz linguine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 lbs asparagus
- 1 cup shaved parmesan