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Capers and Halibut
By jsides
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 (8 ounce) steaks halibut
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons capers, with liquid
Creamy Chocolate Frosting
By jsides
In a medium bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa, and set aside
- 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Simple Beef Tips and Noodles pressure cooker
By jsides
Heat oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat and stir in beef cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) package sliced button mushrooms
- 1/2 - 1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
Smothered Pork Chops
By jsides
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pork chops, boneless
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 2 tablespoon butter or more olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
By jsides
Directions Salt and pepper chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 2 lbs.)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, toasted
Best Black Beans
By jsides
In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, and garlic, and bring to a boil
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
Better Than Take Out Pad Thai
By jsides
Prepare noodles according to package instructions
- 8 ounces pad thai noodles
- 2 eggs
- 1 batch of this awesome pad thai sauce (link above)
- 3 cooked chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup cilantro
- 3 green onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- Sauce ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Pico de Gallo Chicken Quesadillas
By jsides
In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, salt and pepper
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 (12 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping
Chicken Stew
By jsides
Heat the oil in a heavy 5 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 chicken breast with ribs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)
- Serving suggestion: crusty bread
SWEET AND SOUR EGG ROLL SAUCE
By jsides
Combine all ingredients in small saucepan
- 3 tbsp. vinegar
- 1/2 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed in 1 tbsp. water
- few drops of ketchup (for color)