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Hiyashi Chuka Noodles
By lorik
Mix the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, chicken stock, sesame oil, and chili oil together in a small bowl, and stir unti...
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 5 tablespoons chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
- 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 slice cooked ham, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 sheet nori, cut into thin slices
- 1 tablespoon hot Chinese mustard (optional)
Pea Crostini with Lemon Ricotta and Mint
By lorik
Serves 6 to 8
- 1 1 1/2 whole baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 2 2 cloves of garlic, skins removed
- 2 2 2 c. fresh or frozen green peas
- 3 3 3 tbsp. mint
- 1 1 1 tsp. coarse salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
- 4 4 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
- 2 2 2 c. ricotta cheese
- 2 2 2 tbsp. lemon zest
- 2 2 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large)
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (10 ounces)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Chocolate Chunk & Marshmallow Sundae
By lorik
BEAT pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min
- 2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
- 1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Churrasco with Grilled Scallion Chimichurri (Latin American Mixed Grill)
By lorik
Yield: 10 to 12 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes, plus marinating time Total Time: 55 minutes,
- For the Churrasco:
- 2 pounds (8 links) linguiça
- 2 pounds (7 each) tiger prawns
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup (30 cloves) garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Three 1-pound top sirloin steaks
- For the Grilled Scallion Chimichurri:
- 1 pound (3 bunches) scallions, trimmed
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, minced
- 1 Fresno chile—stemmed, seeded and minced
OREO Snowman Cookie Balls
By lorik
Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended
- 1 (8 ounce) package brick cream cheese, softened
- 36 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
- 3 (4 ounce) packages white baking chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon black decorating gel
- 2 teaspoons orange decorating icing
Chiang Mai Chicken (Kai Yang)
By lorik
2 Tablespoons of lemongrass paste can be substituted
- 1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/2 cup fish sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 lemon grass stalk, ends trimmed, bottom 8 inches chopped (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
- 2 10- to 12-ounce whole chicken legs
- 2 10- to 12-ounce bone-in skin-on chicken breasts, ribs trimmed
- 1 cup kosher salt
- Lime wedges, to serve (optional)
Homemade Microwave Pickles
By lorik
In a microwaveable 2-quart bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
Savory Masa Corn Cakes with Green Chile, Cheese and Lime Crema
By lorik
For the Cakes: Whisk together dry ingredients
- Masa cakes:
- 1 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 ounces chopped green chile (1/2 a small can) or 1 roasted, peeled, and chopped poblano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Lime Crema:
- 1 cup sour cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Orzo with Caramelized Winter Vegetables
By lorik
Heat a large pot of water to boiling and salt it generously
- Serves 4 as a main dish, 6 as a side dish
- Salt
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- Grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil
- 1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces), diced
- 2 medium onions (about 1 pound total), finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps diced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 big leaves Swiss chard or kale, stalks removed and leaves finely chopped (about 2 cups)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)