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Tequila Lime Shrimp - Recipe.com
By Valarie
Here's a seafood lover's version of classic fajitas
- 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
- 8 ounces fresh or frozen sea scallops
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup snipped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 - 2 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1 large green sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
- 1 large red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 6 9 - 10 inches warmed flour tortillas
- 6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Chihuahua cheese (1-1/2 cups)
- Lime wedges
Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis
By Valarie
Tiffany Vickers Davis, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2012
- 1 ounce fresh breadcrumbs (about 1/2 cup)
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Michael Symon's Ricotta Meatballs
By Valarie
Combine ground pork & ground beef in a bowl
- FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese drained
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup flatleaf parsley
- A few gratings nutmeg
- Salt (to taste)
- Flour for dusting
- Olive oil for frying
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 28 oz cans San Marzano tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 oz red wine
- 2 oz olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chile flakes
- Salt (to taste)
Slow Cooker Triple Chocolate-Hazelnut Brownies
By Valarie
Line the bottom of the slow cooker with some aluminum foil and spray it with a little nonstick spray
- 1 box of brownie mix
- 1 cup chocolate chunks ,a mix of milk and dark
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Eggplant Parmesan Meatloaf
By Valarie
Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Eggplant:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2/3 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium eggplant, trimmed and cut into six to eight 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 1/3 to 3/4 cup of jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated whole milk mozzarella
Spanish Potato Omelet
By Valarie
Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 small onions, sliced
- 5 small Yukon gold potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 6 large pimiento-stuffed olives, thinly sliced or coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped or crumbled feta (about 3 ounces)
- Quick and Easy Romesco Sauce, recipe follows
- One 15-to-16-ounce bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained, juices reserved
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup Marcona almonds or hazelnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
My Best Clam Chowder
By Valarie
Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots
- 3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cups cubed potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart half-and-half cream
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- ground black pepper to taste
Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken
By Valarie
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dry white wine (see Tip)
- 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, with juice, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 3/4 pounds), skin removed, trimmed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp - Recipe.com
By Valarie
Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds cooked shrimp
Chocolate-Avocado Mousse
By Valarie
Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli
- 4 very ripe (8 ounce) avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup agave
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish