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Best Bloody Mary Mix Recipe
By Gina G
Combine tomato juice, beef bouillon, pepper, celery salt, Accent (if using), lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and...
- 2 (46 ounces) cans tomato juice
- 1 (10 ounce) can beef bouillon
- 1 teaspoon coarsely-ground fresh black pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning (MSG), optional
- 4 ounces lemon juice
- 1 (5 ounce) bottle Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
- Tabasco sauce to taste (for heat)
Blue Cheese Ball
By Gina G
Combine first 6 ingredients in food processor
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 package (4oz) cream cheese
- 1 or more cleves garlic to taste, pressed or chopped
- 1 Tbsp Worcesterhsire sauce
- Dash Tabasco to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 tbsps paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Bread Machine Monkey Pull Aparts
By Gina G
Add ingredients to your bread maker, according to manufacturer's instructions
- 1 1/2 tsps active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 tbsps sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup water
- Glaze
- 6 tbsps butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Carne Asada
By Gina G
Combine all ingredients in a 1-gallon ziploc bag
- 1 lime, juice of
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 oranges, juice of or 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds
- 5 garlic cloves, COARSLEY CHOPPED (OR TO TASTE)
- 1 ⁄4-1⁄2 cup soy sauce (I USE 1/4 CUP SOY IF USING REGULAR SOY, 1/2 CUP IF USING LITE SOY)
- 2 sliced jalapeno peppers (or to taste)
- 1 medium onion, SLICED THIN
- 4 lbs skirt steaks (or flap meat)
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
By Gina G
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°
- Crust:
- 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 8 chocolate graham cracker sheets
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 large egg white
- Baking spray with flour
- Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 10 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce milk chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 cups frozen light whipped topping, thawed and divided
- 1 cup blackberries
Asian Lettuce Wraps
By Gina G
Recipe by: Rachel Castro "Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaini...
- 16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
- 1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
Candy Cane Cookies
By Gina G
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid red food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy, such as candy canes (a food processor makes quick, albeit noisy work of this)
5 Ingredient Chocolate Cake
By Gina G
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°
- Cake:
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) cake flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- Dash of salt 3 large egg whites
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cake flour
- Topping:
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Mint leaves (optional)
Carne Asada
By Gina G
1.Lay the flank steak in a large non-reactive bowl or baking dish
- Marinade:
- 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 (best to lightly toast the seeds first, then grind them)
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped (great flavor in the stems)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Boneless Buffalo Wings
By Gina G
1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- oil for deep frying
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
- 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter