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Avocado Hummus
By AzWench
Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth
- 1 ripe avocado, cut in half, skin and stone removed
- 1 14 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped
- 1-2 lemons, juice only
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- sea salt, to taste
- 6 ready-made pita breads, to serve
Dumpling Stir Fry
By AzWench
Is it an appetizer or is it dinner? You decide
- 1 13- oz. package frozen dumplings (pork, chicken or vegetable)
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 head broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. sriracha
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Avocado Corn Tomato Salad
By AzWench
Avocado Corn Tomato Salad with a lime juice dressing is delicious served on its own, or as a side that easily pairs
- Salad:
- 1 cup cos or romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 large ripe avocados, halved, peeled, stones removed and diced
- 9-ounces grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes), halved
- 1 x 14-ounce can corn kernels, drained
- 1/8 of a red onion, thinly sliced
- Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1/3 teaspoon salt to season
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Pinch of cumin
Malted Milk Cookies
By AzWench
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup plain malted milk powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
Michael Symon's Patty Melt
By AzWench
Preheat a griddle to medium-high heat
- 2 pounds 80/20 Ground Beef
- Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- 16 slices Rye Bread
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- 1/3 cup Ketchup
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Pickle Relish
- 2 tablespoons Butter (plus more to brush griddle)
- 8 slices Swiss Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Not-So-Basic Barbecue Rub
By AzWench
This aromatic barbecue rub combines sweet and savory with a surprising finish of cinnamon and allspice
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/4 cup demerara or turbinado sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
By AzWench
Shrimp tossed with fresh herbs and lime will wake up your taste buds
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 c. chopped cilantro (leaves and stems)
Nonna Consuelos's Bolognese Sauce
By AzWench
Kelly Ripa's mother-in-law, Nonna Consuelos, adds bouillon to her sauce for extra-beefy flavor
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped sweet onion (about 1/2 large onion)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped peeled carrots (3–4 small carrots)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped celery (1–2 stalks)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup beef broth made from bouillon plus additional bouillon (optional)
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 3 sprigs basil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sugar
Brian's Mudslide
By AzWench
Mix in blender or Margaritaville mixer
- 1 ounce Kahlua
- 1 ounce Cream de Cacao
- 1 squirt Hershey's Chocolate syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- shaved ice, as much as needed
Brian's Egg Nog
By AzWench
In large mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy
- 2 eggs well beaten *
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (15oz)
- 1/3 bottle rum flavoring or 5 jiggers rum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 quart milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- nutmeg to taste