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Best Ever Crab Cakes
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat oven to 400˚F
- 3/4 pound mixed crabmeat
- 3/4 pound crab leg or claw meat
- 1/2 t dry mustard
- 1/4 t white pepper
- 1/4 t cayenne
- 1/4 t Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
- 1 T chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 to 2 T cracker meal
- vegetable oil
- mustard mayonnaise (previous page)
Napa Cabbage Pickles
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method Combine ginger, chili and salt
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon seeded and finely minced small red chili
- 1 tablespoons kosher salt
- 6 cups packed Napa cabbage, cut into 1-inch wide ribbons
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
Pressure Cooker Southern Stuffed Ham Steaks
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Mix together spinach, greens, onion, celery, red pepper, salt, and potato flakes
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach OR 1 (10-ounce) package frozen
- spinach**
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh collard greens OR 1 (10-ounce) package
- frozen collard greens**
- 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- Crushed dry red pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 2 ham steaks (1 to 1 1/2 pounds each, cut about 1-inch thick)
- 1 1/2 cups water
Cranberry Bean Salad with Asian Dressing
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Rinse and drain beans, then soak them overnight in enough water to cover them by several inches
- Cranberry Bean Salad with Asian Dressing
- 1 cup dried pinto, black or cannellini beans
- water to cover
- 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp Asian chili sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh corn or frozen corn, thawed
- 8 oz green beans, cut into 1/2" pieces, steamed and chilled
- 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed (SEE NOTE)
- 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and diced
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Cook pasta according to package directions along with the corn that has been cut from the cobs or fro...
- 1 1/2 C. bow-tie pasta
- 2 fresh ears of corn or 1 C. whole kernel frozen corn
- 1 C. shredded, cooked chicken breasts (about 1 medium sized breast)
- 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 C.)
- 1/4 C. olive oil
- 3 Tbs. vinegar
- 2-3 Tbs. pesto or dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- Romaine leaves
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Irish Soda Bread
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Process all ingredients in your bread machine set on the dough cycle
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup dry buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 3/4 teaspoons yeast (preferrably fast rising)
- 3/4 cup currants or raisins
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional)
Chile Relleno Bake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa
- 5 (4 oz.) cans whole chilies, drained or 1 lb. fresh whole, peeled green peppers
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
- 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- Garnish: sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro
Chicken Fried Steaks - Mildred Style
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Pour water into a medium bowl
- 3 C. water
- 2 C. flour
- 2 1/4 tsp. salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper (divided)
- 4 4-oz. cube steaks, trimmed, flattened
- 1 1/2 Tbs. ground beef, lean
- 1/4 C. flour
- 2 C. chicken broth
- 2 C. milk
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Baked Spaetzle
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preparation Preheat oven to 375°
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour $
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided $
- 4 large eggs, divided $
- 2 quarts water
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup finely chopped onion $
- 3/4 cup finely diced ham (about 4 ounces) $
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour $
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Tater Tot Bake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
What's for dinner? Try this delicious and simple to prepare Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Tater Tot Bake
- 1 bag (32 ounce) frozen tater tots
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 bag (16 ounce) frozen broccoli
- 1 pound chicken, cubed
- Cheese or your choice, shredded