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Strawberry Rhubarb
By michele080478
Celia and Sal Rapp
- 6 cups of Rhubarb cut into 1/4 in pieces
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 package small 3-4 oz strawberry jello
HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS
By michele080478
Combine flour, salt and baking powder in the bowl of a stand mixer
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
Baked Brown Rice
By michele080478
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice, medium or short grain
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- for less rice 1 cup rice 1 2/3 cups water
White Velvet Wedding Cake (Best taxing Vanilla Cake)
By michele080478
Makes 7 1/2 cups batter, enough for two full 8" rounds or one 9x13" sheet
- 1 box Pillsbury or Betty Crocker White or Vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp cake flour (NOT all-purpose flour)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter (lightly salted)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract (optional)
Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili Recipe
By michele080478
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 to 3 hot chili peppers of your choice
- 3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained (used two kidney one black)
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon used 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 to 4 cups tomato juice (use tomato sauce)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
By michele080478
Finely shred the brussels sprouts after thoroughly washing
- 1 lb brussels sprouts (outer leaves removed and washed)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
By michele080478
Nutrition information Serving size: 1 slice Per serving: 292 calories; 21 g fat(7 g sat); 2 g fiber; 8 g carbohydr
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini
- 7 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup pearl-size or baby fresh mozzarella balls (about 4 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Classic Pecan Tart
By michele080478
To make the pastry, in a bowl, stir together the flour and salt
- 1 1/4 cups soft winter-wheat flour, such as White Lily brand, or cake flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup cold solid vegetable shortening
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3 to 6 Tbs. ice water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 Tbs. bourbon (optional)
- 1 Tbs. grated orange zest
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup pecan halves, plus 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Chicken & broccoli stir fry
By michele080478
Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 cups broccoli
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans
By michele080478
Asian Spice: 1/4 cup onion powder 1/4 cup garlic powder 1/4 cup ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2
- 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, very thinly sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon Asian spice blend
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cashews
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lightly toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted garlic-red pepper sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Chopped green onions, for garnish