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Moroccan Chicken Stew
By oakleyj
Raisins, apricots, and a delicious blend of spices make this slow-cooker stew hard to resist; serve it at a casual ...
- 4 4
- carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 2
- large onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 3
- poundsmeaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks), skinned
- 1/2 1/2
- cupraisins
- 1/2 1/2
- cupdried apricots, coarsely chopped
- 1 1
- 14 ounce canchicken broth
- 1/4 1/4
- cuptomato paste
- 2 2
- tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- 2 2
- tablespoonslemon juice
- 2 2
- cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 1 1/2
- teaspoonsground cumin
- 1 1/2 1 1/2
- teaspoonsground ginger
- 1 1
- teaspoonground cinnamon
- Hot cooked couscous
- Pine nuts, toasted
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Spiced Pork Rib Roast with Seasonal Vegetables
By oakleyj
1. Brush port roast with the olive oil using enough to get a good coating
- Coriander-Bay Spice Rub:
- 1 4 - to 6-lb. pork center rib roast (about 8 ribs)
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Recipe Coriander-Bay Spice Rub, recipe below
- 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
- 4 ears fresh ears of sweet corn, cut in sections
- 1 to 1-1/2 lb. green beans, stem ends trimmed
- Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or water
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. each ground black pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and dried thyme, crushed;
- 1/4 tsp. each ground cloves, ground cardamom, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg
- 1 small bay leaf, finely crumbled
Mandarin Beef Buns
By oakleyj
These Asian-inspired delights are ideal for an appetizer buffet
- 1 1
- tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 2
- cups shredded cooked beef or pork
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 1
- cup chopped bok choy, napa cabbage, or green cabbage
- 2 2
- tablespoons grated ginger root
- 1 1
- teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1/3 1/3
- cup thinly bias-sliced green onions
- 1/4 1/4
- cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1
- 16-ounce package hot roll mix
- 1 1
- beaten egg
- Sesame seed
Cashew Chicken
By oakleyj
1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine mushroom soup, soy sauce, and ginger
- 1 10.75-oz. can condensed golden mushroom soup
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
- 1 4-oz. can (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/2 cup cashews
- Hot cooked brown rice* (optional)
Christmas Blondies
By oakleyj
Fruitcake ingredients -- brandy, candied cherries, and walnuts -- fill these bar cookies
- 2/3 2/3
- cup butter, softened
- 2 2
- cups packed brown sugar
- 2 2
- large eggs
- 1 1
- Tbsp. cherry brandy or cherry juice (optional)
- 1-1/2 1-1/2
- tsp. baking powder
- 2 2
- tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 1/4
- tsp. salt
- 2-1/4 2-1/4
- cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1
- cup chopped walnuts, toasted*
- 3/4 3/4
- cup chopped white or dark sweet chocolate
- 1/2 1/2
- cup coarsely chopped candied cherries
Orange Hard Sauce
By oakleyj
In bowl, beat butter with sugar until creamy; beat in orange rind and juice and lemon juice until fluffy
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sifted icing sugar
- 2 Tbsp grated orange rind
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Greek Salad
By oakleyj
Peel onion and cut in chunks
- Dressing:
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 bunch broccoli
- 1/2 head cauliflower
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 lb feta cheese
- 1 hard cooked eggs
- 34 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- q clove garlic, minced
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
By oakleyj
Directions In the lower pot of a double boiler, add water halfway to top and bring to a boil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
By oakleyj
Studded with raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries, this creamy dessert makes a comeback as a favorite slow...
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 cupscooked rice
- 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup raisins, dried cranberries, and/or dried cherries
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla or vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Angel Cake with Cherry Sauce
By oakleyj
Sweet cherries, brown sugar, and apple cider make an oh-so-sweet topping for angel food cake
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 16 ounce packages frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup cherry apple cider, apple cider, or apple juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons amaretto
- 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
- 10 1 ounce slices angel food cake