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Hot Corn Dip
By AzWench
I found this recipe, and made a few changes
- 1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon jalapeno, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- chopped tomatoes
- chopped green onions
- chopped cilantro
- tortilla chips
Skillet-Roasted Fish Fillets
By AzWench
Thick white fish fillets with a meaty texture, like halibut, cod, sea bass, or red snapper, work best in this recip...
- 4 skinless white fish fillets , 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick (about 6 to 8 ounces each) (see note)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges
Avocado Chimichurri
By AzWench
Chimichurri – a South American condiment – is traditionally a combination of olive oil, vinegar, parsley, garli...
- 1 large Chilean Hass Avocado
- 1/4 cup Cider or other Vinegar
- 1 cup Fresh Parsley, Italian Parsley, Cilantro or Basil, finely chopped
- 1 to 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or several dashes Hot Pepper Sauce
Avocado Hummus
By AzWench
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas, add to food processor with olive oil, tahini, lime juice, and garlic
- 1 can chickpeas
- 2 medium avocados
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp tahini paste
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Rice with Fresh Herbs
By AzWench
Ten Dollar Dinners viewers know how much I love my $5 rice cooker and the perfectly steamed rice it makes
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon
- kosher salt, plus extra if needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, cilantro, mint, or tarragon, or a combination of many
White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
By AzWench
Are you searching for a cinnamon bun that goes beyond the basics? This recipe features a rich white chocolate dough...
- Dough:
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon soft butter
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup white chocolate, grated
- Cinnamon fillilng:
- 1/2 cup prepared Baker's Cinnamon Filling OR 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- White chocolate filling:
- 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup white chocolate, melted
- additional melted white chocolate for drizzling, optional
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
By AzWench
We like to serve these fajitas with crumbled queso fresco or feta in addition to the other garnishes listed
- Chicken:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- Rajas con Crema:
- 1 pound (3 to 4) poblano chiles, stemmed, halved, and seeded
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 - 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- Spicy pickled radishes (see related content)
- Lime wedges
Red Velvet Sheet Cake
By AzWench
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup Shortening
- 1-3/4 cup Sugar
- 2-1/2 cups Cake Flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 whole Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Vinegar
- 1-1/2 ounce, fluid Red Food Coloring
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
Tacos Al Pastor with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
By AzWench
1. To prepare pork, preheat the grill to high heat
- Remaining ingredients:
- 1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 8 lime wedges
California Avocado Mayo
By AzWench
1. Combine all ingredients, except oil, in the bowl of a food processor and process for 1 minute until smooth
- 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp. sunflower oil (or other mild flavored oil)