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Russian Cabbage Soup
By NickiR
Perfect recipe for finishing up those tomatoes that you rescued before the first fall frost
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lean beef
- tomatoes, bad parts cut off, and cut in half, about 4 cups
- 4 cubes beef bouillon
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup raw or brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
- 2 quarts water
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
Layered Mocha Cheesecake
By NickiR
Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in
- Ingredients for crust:
- 1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional
Scotch Barley Broth
By NickiR
Requires soaking overnight
- 1-2 lbs. stewing lamb
- 1/3 cup barley
- 1/2 cup dried green peas
- 1 tsp. salt
- 6 cups water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1-2 leeks, rinsed and chopped
- 2-3 carrots, diced
- 1 small turnip, diced
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Mustard Dill Basted Fish
By NickiR
Preheat broiler or, if baking, preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 4 salmon or halibut steaks or fillets
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. dill
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Asian Seared Salmon
By NickiR
Untried Quick, flavourful salmon dish that gets nice crispy edges from a hot pan searing and delicious depth of As...
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 12 oz. salmon filet, cut into two 6 oz. pieces
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. mirin (sweet sake)
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced, divided
- 1/2 lemon
Asian Coconut Rice
By NickiR
Great with spicy meats
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
Spanakopita
By NickiR
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large leek, white part only, washed and finely chopped
- 1 lb. fresh spinach, washed and finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
- 12 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of nutmeg
- S&P to taste
- 1 lb. pkg. phyllo sheets
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Old Bay Seasoning
By NickiR
1. In a spice grinder or small food processor combine all the ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Celery Seed
- 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
- 6 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Whole Cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seed
- 4 Whole Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Mace
Chicken Cones with Mango Slaw
By NickiR
Hot and crunchy chicken in tortilla cones with mango slaw
- Mango Slaw:
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 2 large jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper
- 7 cups coleslaw mix
- Chicken Cones:
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 6 Tbsp slivered almonds
- 6 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 6 Tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- Flour for dredging
- 6 5-oz skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
- Veggie oil for frying
- 6 10-inch flour tortillas, warmed
Mushroom Rolls
By NickiR
Simple and flavourful appetizer
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 lb. mushrooms, any kind, cleaned and chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 250 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 loaf bread