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Citrus Shrimp Tacos
By txnurselaw
1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired
- 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp
- 20 (12-inch-long) skewers
- 2 tablespoons Southwest seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 16 (8-inch) soft taco-size flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 1 head radicchio, finely shredded
- Southwest Cream Sauce
- Grilled Corn Salsa
- Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves
Roasted Vegetables
By txnurselaw
~A Day Ahead~ Wash, peel, and cut up the vegetables
- 16 boiling onions, cut the ends and remove the outside layer
- 12 brussel sprouts, trim the tough ends
- 5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 yellow squash, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese, shredded
Foolproof Mexican Rice ("Arroz Mexicano")
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid
- 3 vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large chopped onion
- 1 large finely diced carrot
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups medium-grain rice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 whole serrano chile
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
- 1 head garlic
- Olive oil
- 2 pounds red potatoes, washed well and quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
By txnurselaw
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup clam juice
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By txnurselaw
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 head garlic
- Olive oil
- 2 pounds red potatoes, washed well and quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Gulf Coast Seafood Stew with Rice
By txnurselaw
A steaming pot of the freshest Gulf seafood makes a great centerpiece for entertaining
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 package ZATARAIN'S® Spanish Rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound flounder, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pint shucked oysters with liquor (juice)
Grecian Skillet Rib Eyes
By txnurselaw
Combine first 5 ingredients; rub onto all sides of steaks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 (1-inch-thick) rib-eye steaks (1 3/4 to 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped kalamata or ripe olives
Brown Bag Burritos
By txnurselaw
Brown ground beef; drain. Add remaining ingredients (except tortillas)
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 2 cans refried beans (I make my own)
- 1 1/3 c. enchilada sauce
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/3 c. minced onion (I use dried)
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 c. shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, whatever)
- 20 flour tortillas (burrito-size)
15 Bean Soup Mix Recipe
By txnurselaw
15 Bean Soup Mix Recipe 15 Bean Soup Mix Recipe 15 Bean Soup Mix Add yours to make Every year I make gifts for...
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- 1 pound dried kidney beans shopping list
- 1 pound dried navy beans shopping list
- 1 pound dried great northern beans shopping list
- 1 pound dried baby lima beans shopping list
- 1 pound dried large lima beans shopping list
- 1 pound dried pinto beans shopping list
- 1 pound dried green split peas shopping list
- 1 pound dried yellow split peas shopping list
- 1 pound dried black eyed peas shopping list
- 1 pound dried red lentils shopping list
- 1 pound dried green lentils shopping list
- 1 pound dried brown lentils shopping list
- 1 pound dried cranberry beans shopping list