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Bananas Caribbean
By garciamoss
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 4 medium bananas
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sherry wine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons light rum (coconut rum would probably be good here, too)
Patatas Bravas
By garciamoss
Patatas Bravas are to Spain what chicken wings are to the U
- 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (14 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
- 1-2 yellow onions, minced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2-3 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Chorizo
By garciamoss
Special equipment: Meat grinder (or mixer with meat grinder attachment) Place a large bowl, pusher and assembled m...
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound skinless pork fatback, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon pure chipotle powder (not chipotle chili powder)
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano,* crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons achiote paste*
- Serving suggestions: corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, pickled red onion, crumbled queso fresco, cilantro leaves and lime wedges
- Available at Mexican groceries or online
Homemade Furniture Polish Recipe
By garciamoss
Mix the ingredients in a glass jar
- 1/2 teaspoon oil, such as olive (or jojoba, a liquid wax)
- 1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
By garciamoss
It is incredibly simple and quick to whip up a batch of homemade Worcestershire sauce at home
- (Makes about 1 cup of sauce)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 cup molasses
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon or ground clove
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Juice from 1/2 lime
Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, and Hazelnuts
By garciamoss
With every bite, this soothing pasta becomes more and more interesting as the heat from the crushed red pepper and ...
- Kosher salt
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 5 oz. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 10 oz. Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced; some whole leaves are fine (about 3 cups)
- 1 oz. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup using a rasp grater)
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; more as needed
- 3/4 lb. dried spaghetti
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped, toasted hazelnuts, preferably peeled
Mushroom and Feta Cheese Scramble | Manila Spoon
By garciamoss
Heat a little oil or use a nonstick oil spray in a medium to large skillet
- A little olive oil (about 2 Tbsp) or non-stick spray
- 5 large eggs (some eggs have really small yolks so add more if needed)
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons low fat crumbled feta (I had the flavored one but it doesn't matter really)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Short Rib Egg Sandwich
By garciamoss
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F
- BOUQUET GARNI:
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 sprig fresh parsley
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 whole star anise
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- BRAISED BEEF:
- Grapeseed oil, for browning
- 4 1/2 pounds beef chuck flat (boneless short rib)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Flour, for dredging
- 1/2 cup cubed carrots
- 1/2 cup cubed celery
- 1/2 cup diced leeks
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup red wine
- ONION RINGS:
- Vegetable or grapeseed oil, for frying
- 1 to 2 large onions
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup flour
- 1 can beer
- Small pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- SOFT-POACHED EGGS:
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 8 to 10 eggs
- 8 to 10 brioche buns
- Butter, for spreading
- Grainy mustard, for serving
- Arugula, for serving
- Stilton (or blue cheese), for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kicked-Up Albóndiga Soup!
By garciamoss
1. Combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs, stir well to combine, cover and refrigerate until ready to use
- For Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 cup jasmine rice or long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 chipotle, minced
- 1 egg
- For Soup:
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 small poblano pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 serrano pepper, minced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped and more for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Exceptional Salmon
By garciamoss
Easy and delicious, this quick-to-make recipe is typical of Nigella Lawson's no-nonsense, breezy approach to food
- 8 slices bacon, chopped (can substitute cubed pancetta)
- 4 6 oz. salmon filets
- 6-8 large handfuls of salad greens
- 2 scallions, cut into rings
- 2-3 tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
- 4 boiled eggs (optional)