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Sweet & sour sauce
By claudiag
Saute ginger, garlic & star anise in the sesame oil
- 1 T sesame seed oil
- 6 " piece of gingerroot, mashed
- 6 garlic cloves, mashed
- 1 star anise
- 1 C pineapple juice
- 1 C ketchup
- 2 C chicken stock
- sugar to taste
- 1 T cornstarch
- water, as needed
Caramel cashew chewies
By claudiag
•In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 14 ounces caramels
- 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup salted cashew halves, chopped
Zesty hamburger soup
By claudiag
•In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups water beef broth
- 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked small shell pasta
- 4 pickled jalapeno slices
- 4 cups V8 juice
- 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
Green chile stew with hominy
By claudiag
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, diced
- Kosher salt
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups diced Hatch or Anaheim chile peppers
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 15-ounce cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 large bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Flour tortillas, warmed, for serving
Cashew chicken with noodles
By claudiag
•Cook rice noodles according to package directions
- 8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Sundried tomatoe white bean dip
By claudiag
To soften the sundried tomatoes: Bring one cup of water to a boil in a saucepan
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (not packed in oil), coarsely chopped
- 1 can (15-oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp dried oregano
Cocoa Thumbprints
By claudiag
Whisk the flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, the cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup for rolling
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- Sprinkles, mini marshmallows, mini candies or dried fruit, for filli
Artichoke bruschtta
By claudiag
In skillet, cook artichokes, parsley and garlic in EVOO over medium heat, 5 minutes
- 2 14 ouncecans artichoke hearts, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- 8 slices ciabatta, toasted
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Cheesy pasta and ham
By claudiag
1.Spray 13×9 pan with nonstick spray, set aside
- 1 (16 oz) box rotini pasta, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups ham, cubed
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shells
By claudiag
In a large pot over high heat, boil water and prepare pasta shells as directed on package
- 12-16 jumbo pasta shells
- water for boiling pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese + 1/4 cup for topping
- 3 tablespoons prepared pesto (homemade or store bought)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste