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Giada's Vodka Mojito
By pavaldez
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and mint leaves
- Mint Simple Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups mint simple syrup, recipe follows
- 1 cup vodka, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 large limes)
- 1 cup club soda, chilled
- Ice
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- In a pitcher, combine the simple syrup, vodka, lime juice, and club soda. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
Honey Cornbread Mini Muffins
By pavaldez
1. Place all of the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together to combine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salted butter, for serving
Neely's Old-Fashioned Cocktail
By pavaldez
Add the sugar cube, bitters, water, lemon zest, orange wedge and cherry to the bottom of an old fashioned glass
- 1 sugar cube
- 3 dashes of bitters
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 strip lemon zest
- 1 small wedge orange
- 2 maraschino cherries
- Ice, as needed
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Club soda
- Cherry for garnish
Pasta: Bob's Pressure Cooker Penne Alla Vodka
By pavaldez
1. Add all ingredients, except heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to pressure cooker and securely lock on the cooker'...
- 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 jar store bought marinara sauce (24-26 ounces)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14-16 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ina's Tartar Sauce
By pavaldez
1/2 cup good mayonnaise 2 tablespoons small-diced pickles or cornichons 1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vi
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons small-diced pickles or cornichons
- 1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon coarse-grained mustard
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Vitamix: Chopped Vegetable Soup (Family Size)
By pavaldez
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and cover with water and secure lid
- 1 1/2 cups (270 g) chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 (227 g) head medium-sized cabbage, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup (64 g) chopped carrots
- 1 rib (40 g) celery, halved
- 1/2 (55 g) medium onion, quartered
- 1 tablespoon frozen spinach, thawed
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable, beef, or chicken stock
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- pinch dried rosemary
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled (optional)
- 3 1/2 cups (840 ml) water
- salt (to taste)
Ina's Real Hamburgers
By pavaldez
Carefully mix the meats, steak sauce, egg yolks, salt, and pepper with the tines of a fork, but do not mash it
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 3 tablespoons steak sauce (recommended: Crosse & Blackwell)
- 6 extra-large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 12 hamburger buns
Salad: 5 Ingredient Fruity Coleslaw
By pavaldez
Combine apples, coleslaw mix, vinegar, sugar, and mayonnaise
- 2 medium red Delicious apples, peeled, grated
- 1 (1-pound) bag coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cp mayonnaise
Digest Diet: Omelet
By pavaldez
In a small bow, combine the egg, egg whites, milk, and salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon fatfree or 1% milk
- Sea salt and black pepper
Homemade Yogurt With Apple Compote
By pavaldez
Heat the milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until a thermometer registers 185 degrees F
- For the Apple Compote:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt with active cultures
- Combine 6 cups diced peeled Granny Smith apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup water in a skillet over medium heat. Simmer until soft, stirring, about 30 minutes.