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Wolfgang: Oven-dried Tomatoes
By pavaldez
Unlike sun-dried tomatoes, these have a much sweeter and natural tomato flavor
- 12 About 12 medium Roma tomatoes (2 pounds)
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional as needed
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salad: Comfort Food Diet Macaroni Salad
By pavaldez
Cook macaroni according to package directions
- 2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni
- 12 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 2-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
- 3 cups sliced celery
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
- 4 cups mayonnaise
Ina's Pot Roast
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 (4 to 5-pound) prime boneless beef chuck roast, tied
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Good olive oil
- 2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks)
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 to 4 leeks)
- 5 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 cups good red wine, such as Burgundy
- 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes in puree
- 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3 branches fresh thyme
- 2 branches fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
Pasta: Pasta with Asparagus
By pavaldez
Boil water for the pasta. Cook as you are preparing the garlic/asparagus sauce
- 1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bobby's Frozen Tangerine Margaritas
By pavaldez
Combine tequila, orange liqueur, tangerine juice, lime juice, and ice, all to taste, in a blender and blend until s...
- Tequila
- Orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
- Freshly squeezed tangerine juice
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Salt, optional
Comfort Food Diet Baked Corn Pudding
By pavaldez
In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
Enchiladas
By pavaldez
Combine first 4 ingredients in large pot and mix until smooth
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (15-ounce) cans water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 corn tortillas
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Sandra's Black Forest Cupcakes
By pavaldez
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box devil's food cake mix
- 1 1/3 cups black cherry soda
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 container vanilla frosting
- 2 teaspoons cherry extract
- 1 to 2 drops pink food coloring
- 24 whole maraschino cherries with stems
Tequila with Lime
By pavaldez
Place all ingredients in shaker with ice
- 5 Basil Leaves
- 1 1/2 ounces Guava Nectar
- 2 1/2 ounces Silver Tequila
- 1/2 ounce Spicy Tequila
- 1/4 ounce fresh Lime Juice
Vitamix: Pina Colada
By pavaldez
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1 ounce (30 ml) light rum
- 1 ounce (30 ml) cream of coconut
- 1/4 cup (40 g) fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ice cubes