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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
By oakleyj
Tender enough to be shredded with a fork, pulled pork makes an easy buffet mainstay
- 3-1/2 lb (1.75 kg) pork shoulder blade_roast
- 3/4 tsp (4 mL) each salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable_oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chili_powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) tomato_paste
- 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) tomato_sauce
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) each packed brown_sugar and cider_vinegar
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) Worcestershire_sauce
- 2 green_onions, thinly sliced
Chicken Fajita Marinade
By oakleyj
1. In the medium bowl, stir together the lime juice, orange juice, tequila, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper
- MARINADE:
- 6 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- ACCOMPANIMENTS
- refried beans
- Mexican rice
- sauteed or grilled onions and peppers
- whole wheat flour tortillas
- tomatoes or salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole
Creamy Tomato Soup
By oakleyj
1. Place oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 T reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes, or olive oil
- 1 C chopped onion
- 3/4 C shredded carrot
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbs dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2/3 C sliced sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (14oz) can chicken broth
- 3 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish
Tangerine Butter Cookies
By oakleyj
Tangerine zest gives these tender cookies a fresh twist
- 3/4 3/4
- cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 1-1/2
- cups sugar
- 1-1/2 1-1/2
- teaspoons baking soda
- 1-1/2 1-1/2
- teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 1
- teaspoon salt
- 2 2
- eggs
- 2 2
- teaspoons finely shredded tangerine peel or orange peel
- 1 1
- teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1
- teaspoon orange extract
- 3/4 3/4
- cup olive oil
- 1/2 1/2
- cup white cornmeal
- 4 4
- cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2
- cup sugar
Brittle Cracker Candy
By oakleyj
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Aluminum foil
- 40 saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
By oakleyj
1. Prepare the brownies: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- BROWNIE:
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- COOKIE DOUGH (EGG FREE!):
- 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semisweet chips + 1 teaspoon shortening for drizzle, optional
Pork Roast Stuffing
By oakleyj
Parboil raisins and dry. Mix stuffin ingredients thoroughly
- 1 cup seedless raisins
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups peeled and cubed apples
- 7 cups soft bread crumbs or cubes
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp each mace, sage, nutmeg, and cloves
Basic Sugar Cookie Dough
By oakleyj
Some homemad, cooled sugar cookies that are on the stiffer side rather than the chewy side
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sale (optional)
Fettuccine Bolognese
By oakleyj
At Babbo in New York, chef Mario Batali serves this dish with freshly made pappardelle pasta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
- 2 14 1/2-ounce cans whole tomatoes in juice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken stock or one 14 1/2-ounce can (or more) low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 1/2 teaspoons dried
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
By oakleyj
This sweet and spicy pizza will appeal to a mature taste
- 1 pizza crust
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) spicy barbecue sauce
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley or coriander
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped green pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped red onion
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Canadian Gouda or Canadian Colby