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Grilled Steak with Coffee Rub
By Valarie
Directions Mix the ingredients for the Coffee Rub
- Coffee Rub:
- 4 rib-eye steaks, approximately 12 ounces each
- 1 recipe Coffee Rub
- 1 tablespoon ground espresso coffee
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon C&H® Golden Brown or Domino® Light Brown sugar
Shrimp Dip
By Valarie
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 pearl onions, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, roughly chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- Pepper jelly, for topping
- Chopped fresh chives, for topping
- Toast points, for dipping
Balsamic Roasted Pork Loin
By Valarie
Dissolve steak seasoning in balsamic vinegar, then stir in olive oil
- 2 tablespoons steak seasoning rub
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
By Valarie
Mix chili powder, paprika, onion powder, sea salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and...
- 2 teaspoons hot chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
Slow Cooker Bean and Bacon Soup - The Magical Slow CookerThe Magical Slow Cooker
By Valarie
1.The night before soak the beans
- 1 (1-lb.) bag dried small white beans
- 5 cups water
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes.
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 8 slices thick-cut apple wood smoked bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 small ham hock
- salt to taste (add when done)
- cornbread and butter to taste
Banana "Ice Cream" Fakeout
By Valarie
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 3 bananas, peeled, cut into chunks and frozen
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Smothered Burritos Recipe
By Valarie
Directions •Combine enchilada sauce and salsa verde in a small bowl
- Ingredients
- 1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce
- 3/4 cup salsa verde
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- add chopped sauted onions to beef
- .
Brisket Tostadas
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Vegetable oil, for frying tortillas
- 1 package small corn tortillas
- 1 can black beans, drained
- Several dashes of hot sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
- Shredded Braised Beef Brisket leftovers as needed, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- Small handful fresh cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeno, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 cans beef consomme
- 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 10 pounds beef brisket
Slow Cooker Lasagna
By Valarie
In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
- 12 ounces cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Roasted Red Bell Peppers with Eggplant (Funghetto)
By Valarie
For the peppers: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 medium red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, cored and seeded
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Two 8-ounce Japanese eggplants, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- One 26-ounce jar tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target Tomato-Basil Sauce
- 20 pitted medium black olives, chopped
- 20 pitted medium green olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil