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Mango Sherbet
By garciamoss
1. Put the mangoes, sugar, vodka, and lemon juice into a food processor and purée until completely smooth, 1–2 m...
- 3 kent mangoes (or 4, if using a smaller variety,
- such as manila,) peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 3 ⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp. vodka
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (omit if using
- manila mangoes)
Spicy Pork and Pinto Beans
By garciamoss
1. Clean and rinse the beans and cover them with cold water while you prep your ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans
- 6 strips bacon, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups or 10 ounce link of Mexican chorizo
- 1 sweet onion, diced, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Fresno pepper, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
- 1 serrano pepper, minced
- 1 habanero pepper left whole
- 3 dried guajillo peppers, stems and seeds removed
- 9 cups water
- 1 ham hock
- 1 cup ketchup (I used spicy ketchup)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, more if you like them sweeter
- Salt to taste
Rustic Italian Pasta with Walnut-Pesto Pan Sauce
By garciamoss
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; add pasta and boil until almost al dente
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower florets
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
Avocado & Shrimp Chopped Salad
By garciamoss
The smoky flavors of grilled shrimp and corn in this healthy chopped salad recipe are a tasty match for the creamy ...
- Dressing:
- 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Shrimp & Salad:
- 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 ears corn, husked
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red cabbage
- 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 fennel bulb, halved again, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 slices crispy cooked bacon, diced
Grilled Cheese and Tomato on Rye
By garciamoss
1. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spay and heat over medium-high heat
- Cooking spray
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 8 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, sliced
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
How to Make Your Own Almond Extract
By garciamoss
Drop the almonds into the bottom of the your dark glass bottle
- 12 whole raw almonds (skinless)
- 16 oz. vodka
- 16 oz. dark glass bottle with tight-fitting lid
Butternut & Barley Pilaf
By garciamoss
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash, (3/4-inch cubes) (see Tip)
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 Homemade Popcorn Seasonings
By garciamoss
Clockwise from left: Pumpkin Seeds, Browned Butter and Crispy Sage; Curry Powder, Honey and Lime Zest; Bacon, Caraw...
- Pumpkin Seeds, Browned Butter, Crispy Sage
- Bacon, Caraway Seeds, Bay Leaf
- Curry Powder, Honey, Lime Zest
Tomato Cobbler with Cornmeal-Cheddar Biscuits
By garciamoss
Heat the oven to 375°F with a rack placed in the middle of the oven Pick the stems off of the cherry tomatoes and...
- For the biscuits:
- 4 pints cherry tomatoes (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 red onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine (or 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup + 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
- 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk, plus extra to brush.
Fettuccine Alfredo
By garciamoss
1. Bring cream to a boil in a 14" high-sided skillet over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirri...
- 4 cups heavy cream
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 lb. dried fettuccine
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan, plus more for serving
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Finely chopped parsley, for serving