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Korean Sesame Beef with Lettuce Wraps
By Gina G
1. Cut steak across grain into 1/4-inch slices; cut slices into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 3/4 pound flank steak, trimmed
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 4 cups hot cooked short-grain rice
- 1 cup kimchi
- 16 red leaf lettuce leaves
Fresh Corn Salad
By Gina G
1. For dressing, in a glass bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar, the 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper until ...
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion (cut to same size as the clusters of corn kernels), soaked in ice water for 20 minutes and patted dry
- 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded, not peeled if unwaxed, then diced to same size of onions
- 1/2 cup red or orange sweet pepper, diced to same size as onions
- 1/2 cup cherry or pear tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 tablespoons parsley, finely torn
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves or buds, pulled apart
- 1 tablespoon fresh jalapeno, seeds and veins removed, very finely diced*
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 - 2 cups small arugula leaves
Mustard-Crusted Pork Chops
By Gina G
1. Preheat oven to 425°F
- 4 pork chops, 1-inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Carne Asada Recipe
By Gina G
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Marinating time: 2 hours Yield: Serves 4-6
- Marinade:
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds flank or skirt steak
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped (great flavor in the stems), about 1/2 cup chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons cider or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Read more: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/carne_asada/#ixzz3suyKQsmJ
Best Ribs Recipe
By Gina G
Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees f
- 4 lbs pork ribs
- 3 ⁄4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
- 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce (mine is Sweet Baby Ray)
Best Ever Yeast Rolls
By Gina G
Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water; let stand 5 minutes
- 2 pkgs. dry yeast
- 2/3 c. sugar, divided
- 1 c. warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 c. boiling water
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 6 to 7 c. flour, divided (I use flour for bread)
Hot Artichoke-Cheese Dip
By Gina G
1. Preheat oven to 400°. 2
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 green onion, cut into pieces
- 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 12 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
- Cooking spray
- 24 (1/2-ounce) slices baguette, toasted
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By Gina G
You can make these mashed potatoes several days ahead of your event and store them in the fridge
- 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons onion salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Substitute for Heavy Cream (not whipping cream)
By Gina G
Gently melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat or in the microwave at 50% power (stir every 15 seconds u...
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
Sweet, Sticky Spicy Chicken
By Gina G
Recipe By:katemartinoblog
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil