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Chicken and Mushroom Dumplings (Potstickers)
By MelanieAnn
Makes 20 dumplings
- 20 store-bought pot sticker wrappers
- Filling
- 2 dried shitake mushrooms
- 10 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon seasame oil
- 3 dashes white pepper
Enchilada Casserole
By MelanieAnn
Preheat oven to 350. Pour can of Enchilada sauce in sauté pan and heat
- Corn Tortillas
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 28 oz can red Enchilada Sauce
- 3-4 cups Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 1 can sliced olives (optional)
Pasta, Pesto, and Peas
By MelanieAnn
12 servings
- Pesto:
- 3/4 pound fusilli pasta
- 3/4 pound bow tie pasta
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups pesto, packaged or see recipe below
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups good mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/3 cup pignolis (pine nuts)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts)
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)
- 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good olive oil
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Mario Batali's Green Chili
By MelanieAnn
For the Chili: Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven with cover
- For the Chili:
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 chopped Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 Chipotle Chiles (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup fine White Corn Meal
- 1 28-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes (finely chopped with juices)
- 1 15-ounce can Hominy
- 2 cups Hatch Green Chiles (roasted; peeled; chopped)
- 3 chopped Fresh Jalapenos
- 3 cups Chicken Stock
- For the Garnish:
- 1/2 cup Cilantro (leaves picked)
- 1 Lime (cut into wedges)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped White Onion
- 10 Corn Tortillas
Buttermilk Cornbread
By MelanieAnn
You can make this a day ahead
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Chorizo Bean Dip
By MelanieAnn
1.Cut ends off one tube of Chorizo and fry in a 10 inch skillet on Medium High
- 1 Tube Mexican Chorizo – 7.5 oz
- 1 Cup Pico de Gallo or Diced Tomato – Per La Luna® recipe or store-bought
- 2 Large Garlic Cloves – Minced (Omit if La Luna® Pico de Gallo recipe is made)
- La Luna® Homestyle Pinto Beans – Thaw as directed
- 2 Cup or 6 oz Chihuahua Cheese – Freshly Grated
- Mexican-brand Chips
Southern Fried Okra
By MelanieAnn
Wash and slice okra; pat dry with paper towels
- 1 pound Fresh, Tender Okra sliced
- 2 whole Eggs Beaten
- 1/4 cups Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 dash Black Pepper, Or To Taste
- 3 cups Vegetable Oil For Frying
Loaded Potato and Chicken Casserole
By MelanieAnn
Preheat oven to 500 degrees
- Topping:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cubed (1")
- 8-10 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2" cubes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 &1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 6 Tbsp. hot sauce
- 2 cups fiesta blend cheese
- 1 cup crumbled bacon
- 1 cup diced green onion
Farfalle with Peas
By MelanieAnn
Ready to eat in 20 minutes
- 1 pound farfalle
- 1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas
- 8 thin slices pancetta, chopped
- 2 ounces butter
- 2 tablespoons each shredded fresh basil and mint
Queso
By MelanieAnn
Brown ground beef or sausage (or both) in a pan over medium heat and set aside
- 1 block (32 Oz. Block) Velveeta Cheese
- 1 package (8 Oz. Package) Cream Cheese
- 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Rotel
- 1 can (10.75 Oz. Can) Cream Of Mushroom Soup
- 1 pound Ground Beef OR Sausage (or A Combination Of Both)
- 1 Green Onion *Optional