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Pad Thai
By Thom7747
Why This Recipe Works: The best pad Thai recipe should feature clean, fresh, not-too-sweet flavors; perfectly cooke...
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, or substitute (see Tamarind options in related articles)
- 3/4 cup water, (boiling)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil, or vegetable oil
- 8 ounces dried rice stick noodles, about 1/8-inch-wide (the width of linguine)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 12 ounces’ medium shrimp, (31/35 count), peeled and deveined, if desired
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced (1 tablespoon)
- 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, chopped fine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Thai salted preserved radish, (optional)
- 6 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
- 3 cups bean sprouts, (6 ounces)
- 5 medium scallions, green parts only, sliced thin on sharp bias
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, (optional)
- lime wedges
Citrus and Peppercorn Dry Brine
By Thom7747
Toast black, pink, and white peppercorns and bay leaves in a skillet until fragrant
- black peppercorns
- pink peppercorns
- white peppercorns
- coriander seeds
- bay leaves
- kosher salt
- light brown sugar
- lemon zest
- orange zest
Pineapple Glaze
By Thom7747
In a covered blender at low speed, blend all ingredients until smooth
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1 dash ground cloves
- 1 cup canned Dole Crushed Pineapple
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
By Thom7747
Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil, and bay leaf to a large slow cooker
- 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1 cup finely diced carrots
- 1 cup finely diced onions
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups half and half, warmed (substitute milk for less calories)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Oven Fried Onion Rings
By Thom7747
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow sweet onions, such as Maui, sliced 1/4-to-1/2-inch thick
German Pancakes
By Thom7747
German Pancakes was one of my favorite breakfasts growing up
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- dash of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 5 Tbs butter
Hot and Sour Sichuan Soup
By Thom7747
The tantalizing flavors in this soup make it one of the most famous of Sichuan's (Szechwan's) dishes
- For Pork:
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground to a powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chilies, or ½ teaspoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 pound shoulder pork, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup bamboo shoots, cut into julienne
- 1 tablespoon wood ear fungus, soaked for 30 minutes and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with a little cold water to make a paste
- 3 fresh bean curd cakes, cut into ½-inch julienne
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
Linguine Alla Emiliana
By Thom7747
I love preparing this and it is a family favorite
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper, finely chopped
- Bolognese Sauce
- hot water
- Marinara Sauce
- sea salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- cooked pasta, linguine
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Basic Risotto
By Thom7747
The most important part of any risotto is, of course, the rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup dry white wine, or vermouth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
Gluten Free Parmesan Meatloaf
By Thom7747
Are you tired of your same old meatloaf recipe? If so, give this one a try
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup marinara pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
- Minced parsley for garnish