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Mole Coloradito Enchiladas
By lorik
Toast and soak the chiles
- 8 ounces (about 16)dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and torn into large flat pieces
- 1 pound ripe fresh tomatoes (4 medium round tomatoes or 6 medium plum tomatoes)
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/8” slices (divided use)
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (divided use)
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon oregano, preferably Mexican
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves, preferably freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, preferably freshly ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, preferably freshly ground Mexican canela
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 8 whole blanched almonds
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 2 tablets (6 ounces total) Mexican chocolate, roughly chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Sugar
- Salt
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and shredded lightly OR 2 generous cups shredded chicken meat
- Sprigs from 1 small bunch parsley
Cowboy Crepes
By lorik
To make the steak, marinate with oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in the refrigerator for 12 hours
- 1 lb flank or flat iron steak
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 crepes, pre cooked
- 12 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 yellow sweet onion, sliced, caramelized
- 6 ounces cooked bacon, chopped
- Fresh thyme, chopped
- Blue cheese dressing
Halloumi in Chermoula
By lorik
4-6 servings In a large, well-seasoned cast-iron pan or heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat, dry roast the chi...
- 1 fresh red chile, seeded, if desired, and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled, and left whole
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 c fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 c fresh cilantro, chopped
- grated zest and juice from ½ lemon, wedges from ½ lemon
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb halloumi, cut into ¼-inch slices
Pumpkin Spice Roll
By lorik
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lentil Salad with Pork Belly
By lorik
Stud the onion with cloves
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 lb. puy lentils soaked overnight
- 1 lb. skinless pork belly
- 2 carrots, trimmed and peeled
- 1 rib celery
- 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Reduced Fat Tiramisu
By lorik
Be sure to use the crisp, firm ladyfingers found in the cookie or international aisle, not the fresh cake like lady...
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp espresso powder
- 2 Tbsp dark rum
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (1 cup), low fat cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup non fat Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 ounces dried ladyfingers
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa
Heavenly Oatmeal-Molasses Rolls
By lorik
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water with a pinch of sugar
- Serves 8-12
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup butter cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2-3 cups flour (unbleached all-purpose or bread flour)
- 2-3 tablespoons melted butter for brushing tops of rolls
Cider Glazed Radishes
By lorik
Bring 2 lbs small radishes (halved if large), 1/2 cup apple cider, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 tsp each thyme le...
- From Food Network
Sauteed Cabbage with Bacon and Caraway Seed
By lorik
Green cabbage may be substituted for the red
- 1 small head red cabbage (1 1/4 pounds), cored and sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced thin
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Loaded Baked Potato Dip-Slow Cooker
By lorik
Makes 4 cups Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 1/2 hours (low)
- MICROWAVE:
- 1 lb. small red-skinned potatoes, pierced all over with a fork
- COOK:
- 8 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
- STIR:
- 2 cups sour cream
- 12 oz. sharp Cheddar, shredded (3 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 Tbsp. dry ranch dressing mix
- Tabasco sauce, salt, and
- black pepper to taste