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Classic Scones
By AzWench
1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees
- 2 cups cake flour, more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream, more for brushing
Chicken Parmesan
By AzWench
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F
- Simple Tomato Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Eight 3-ounce chicken cutlets
- 1 1/2 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or purchased marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 16 teaspoons grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Two 32-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Grilled Pineapple Relish
By AzWench
For the roast pork: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black p...
- Roast Pork:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 boneless pork butt or shoulder, fat cap scored (about 5 pounds)
- Sandwich Build:
- Sweet Chile Sauce, warmed, recipe follows
- Unsalted butter, softened, to toast rolls
- 4 soft potato rolls or sweet Hawaiian bread rolls
- Grilled Pineapple Relish, recipe follows
- Shredded red cabbage, to garnish
- Sweet Chile Sauce:
- 2 cups rice vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- Grilled Pineapple Relish:
- Oil, for grilling
- 1 fresh pineapple, skinned, cored and cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
By AzWench
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Butter four 3/4 cup custard or soufflé dishes
- 4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Baking Chocolate
- 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Melted
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 whole Eggs
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 6 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Butter For Baking Dishes
Millet and Black Bean Salad
By AzWench
Millet and beans go so well together, This salad is so wondeful
- Dressing:
- 2 cups Millet, cooked, chilled
- 3 cups black beans, cooked, chilled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 pints red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 of a red onion
- 1/2 of a large red bell pepper
- 1/2 of a large orange bell pepper
- 4 cobs of fresh corn, roasted and corn kernels cut off the cob, to roast corn place under the broiler
- Or place in 400 degree oven until corn browns.
- 1 zucchini, small diced
- 2 to three tablespoons Roasted paprika I love Penzeys
- 1/4 cup Flax oil
- 1/3 cup White balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Potsticker Sauce
By AzWench
Mix ingredients together and serve with potstickers
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ginger, optional
- garnish with green onion or chives
Sesame Chinese Chicken with Rice
By AzWench
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Piccata
By AzWench
The ultimate in gourmet comfort food with parmesan cheese, garlic and a creamy lemon sauce, this Creamy Lemon Parme...
- CHICKEN:
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, halved horizontally to make 4
- 2 tablespoons flour (all purpose or plain)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cracked pepper
- SAUCE:
- Light spray of cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter (or oil)
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth stock
- 1/2 cup milk (full fat or 2% -- or use reduced fat cream or heavy cream)
- 1/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons capers (plus 2 tablespoons extra to garnish)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice -- juice of 1 lemon (adjust to your tastes)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
By AzWench
In New Mexico, whenever you eat at a Mexican restaurant, you will most likely be asked "red or green?" when orderin...
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/8 cup chili powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks
By AzWench
Cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water
- 12 ounces shaped pasta, such as farfalle
- 3 ounces chopped pancetta
- 2 whole leeks, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Shaved Parmesan, for serving