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Pasta: Giada's Pasta Ponza
By pavaldez
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Butter for greasing
- 2 cups (12 oz) red cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups (12 oz) yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 cup Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 pound ziti or other short tube-shaped pasta
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 oz) Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Wolfgang: Buttermilk Biscuits
By pavaldez
Tip: These are wonderful, fluffy, biscuits, crusty on the outside and light and buttery inside
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 or 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Pasta: Comfort Food Diet Savory Skillet Noodles
By pavaldez
Cook noodles according to package directions
- 8 ounces uncooked yolk-free noodles
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube, crushed
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Comfort Food Diet Spicy Seasoned Chicken
By pavaldez
In a large skillet, saute the chicken, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and salt in oil until chicken is no longe...
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa, optional
Comfort Food Diet Enchiladas Verdes
By pavaldez
1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
- 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Seasoning: Fire-Breathing Beef Rub
By pavaldez
Combine ingredients in a bowl
- ■1 Tbs. cayenne pepper
- ■2 Tbs. black pepper
- ■2 Tbs. chili powder
- ■2 Tbs. onion powder
- ■2 Tbs. garlic powder
- ■1 Tbs. salt
- ■1 Tbs. sugar
- ■1/4 C. ground paprika
2013: Southern Bread Pudding
By pavaldez
If you are a bread pudding fan, this recipe will become a holiday favorite with you and yours
- 6 cups Rhodes™ White Bread, baked and cubed
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups milk or cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- ice cream or whipping cream, if desired
Sandra's Christmas Cocktail
By pavaldez
Place 2 Champagne flutes into the freezer to chill for 10 minutes
- 2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate seeds
- 8 ounces Champagne or sparkling wine
- 2 ounces pear juice
- 2 ounces pomegranate juice
Brown Sugar Rub for Beef Short Ribs
By pavaldez
Combine the sugars, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and mix thoroughly
- 4 ounces brown sugar
- 4 ounces superfine sugar
- 1 ounce kosher salt
- 1 ounce black pepper, butcher grind
- 1/2 ounce cayenne pepper
Comfort Food Diet Oven French Fries
By pavaldez
In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and soy sauce until smooth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt