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Crab Tacos
By Fred
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Put tomatoes, garlic, half of the jalapeño, 1/4 cup cilantro, and the lime juice in a fo...
- 4 Roma tomatoes, halved, seeded, and sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 large jalapeño chiles, halved, seeded, and sliced, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 8 ounces shelled cooked crab
- 8 taco shells or tortillas (see Notes)
- 1 cup Iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
Chicken and Corn Summer Chowder
By Fred
1. In a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until fat renders and meat starts to brown
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 6 cups reduced-sodium or homemade chicken broth
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from a 2 1/2- to 3-lb. roasted chicken)
- Kernels cut from 3 ears corn (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Grilled Salmon Avocado Pitas
By Fred
1. In a small bowl, combine the wasabi paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste (see Notes)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 pound salmon or arctic char fillet
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pita rounds
- 1 ripe avocado, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup loosely packed arugula
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
Coconut Tapioca Pudding
By Fred
1. In a medium saucepan, cook tapioca in 1 1/2 qts
- 1/3 cup small pearl tapioca*
- 1 can (13.5 oz.) coconut milk
- 1 About 1 cup whole milk or soy milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 3/4 cup unsweetened large-flake coconut*, toasted
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh fruit such as mango, papaya, or kiwi fruit
Almond-crusted Chicken
By Fred
1. Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut each into 4 pieces
- 3 boned, skinned chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 teaspoon brandy or water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- Canola oil for frying
- 2 1/2 cups sliced almonds
Spinach Mushroom Pasta
By Fred
1. Boil 2 qts. water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions
- 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pound sliced mushrooms
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 cups lightly packed spinach
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Homemade Soft Pretzels
By Fred
Pretzels!
- 1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
- 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for pan
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Pretzel salt
Homemade Hard Pretzels
By Fred
Pretzels!
- 1 3/4 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
- 1 large whole egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Vegetable oil, for pan
- Water
- Pretzel salt
Homemade Marshmallows
By Fred
If you think marshmallows out of the bag are good, try these
- 3 packages unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup ice cold water, divided
- 12 ounces granulated sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Nonstick spray
Scones
By Fred
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1 egg