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Spicy Fried Fishcakes, "Tod Man Plaa"
By Thom7747
This Recipe is from http://www
- Ingredients for fish cakes:
- 1 lb fresh white fish, prefer cod or halibut
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup finely sliced Chinese long bean, or string beans
- 6 fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 tablespoons red curry paste
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Ingredients for cucumber relish:
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cucumber, coarsely chopped
- 3 shallots, finely sliced
- 1-2 fresh Thai chile pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts crushed in a mortar and pestle
Mama Mandola's Meatballs with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
By Thom7747
Another family heirloom recipe that has found its way onto Carrabba's menu, these meatballs will melt in your mouth
- MEATBALLS:
- olive oil for the baking sheets
- 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup Homemade Plain Breadcrumbs or plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 3/4 pounds ground round beef (85% lean)
- 1 3/4 pounds ground pork
- RECIPE:
- 1 quart Tomato Sauce "Pomodoro"
- 12 Mama Mandola's Meatballs
- 1 pound dried spaghetti, cooked and drained
- freshly grated Romano cheese for serving
Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
By Thom7747
Preheat oven to 375. Pat chicken dry and place in a greased 9x13 pan
- 4-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 6-8 Slices Swiss Cheese (Mozzarella works too)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Cooked Rice to serve over (optional)
Christmas Praline Spice Cake
By Thom7747
Using an offset spatula makes frosting cake layers a breeze
- 1 package (18-ounce) package carrot cake mix (Betty Crocker is good.)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large carrots, grated
- 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted and divided
- 1 can (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 24 pecan halves
- 2 containers (16-ounce) containers home style cream cheese frosting (Duncan Hines has one)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Praline Crumbles (recipe to the right)
Risotto with Tomato Sauce
By Thom7747
The traditional ragu’ is a very thick, rich, and tasty sauce that requires about 3 – 4 hours of preparation
- Meat Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 gr) butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1/2 stick celery, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, diced
- 1/2 lb (225 gr) ground meat
- 1/4 cup (60 cc) dry white wine
- salt and pepper
- 2 1/2 cups (550 gr) tomatoes, puréed in a blender
- pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- For the Risotto :
- 3/4 lb (300 gr) arborio rice
- 5 cups (approximately 1 liter) broth
- salt and pepper
- 2 eggs
- 3 oz (100 gr) freshly grated parmigiano cheese
- 2 oz (60 gr) butter
Grilled Pimiento Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich (GPC)
By Thom7747
Grilled Pimiento Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich (GPC) We love the way this recipe revamps a standard BLT
- Pimiento Cheese:
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Fried Green Tomatoes and Assembly:
- 2 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/3-inch thick
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- Vegetable oil (for frying; about 3 cups)
- 4 ciabatta rolls, split
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
Pickle Soup
By Thom7747
Add water to a kettle. 1
- 3 lb. pork hock (shanks)
- 1 small diced onion
- 1 large sliced potato
- 1/4 head cabbage, chopped in large pieces
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 2 chopped kosher dill pickles
- 1 tsp. dill weed
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 gallon water
Lentil Soup - Linseneintopf
By Thom7747
A cold evening deserves a good, thick soup
- 1 T oil
- 2 small or 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 lb dry brown lentils
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 6 cups water
- 1 leek, cleaned and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 small carrots, peeled and chopped (3/4 cup)
- 3/4 lb sausage, sliced (good choices are hot dogs, bockwurst and knackwurst, or dried, salami-like Jägerwurst)
- 2 T granulated instant broth, chicken, beef or vegetable flavor
- 1 T balsamic vinegar
- 1 T white vinegar
- Coarsly ground pepper
Creole Chicken Stew
By Thom7747
1. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 pound smoked ham, or 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 15- to 16-ounce can whole tomatoes in puree, chopped
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Cooked rice (optional)
Million Dollar Fudge
By Thom7747
These were a favorite of Donna's mom, Georgia Seay
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 bars German sweet chocolate
- 16 ounces chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pint marshmallow cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup nuts