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Canastitas Caprese (Open-faced Empanadas with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella)
By charlotteh371
Preheat the oven to 425ºF
- Ingredients:
- 12 empanada shells
- 3 small tomatoes, chopped
- 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, diced
- 10 basil leaves, chiffonade [thinly sliced]
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pulled Pork King Ranch Casserole
By charlotteh371
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Chopped Red Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 3/4 cups Beef Broth, or mushroom, veggie, or chicken broth
- 1 10 ounce can Chunky Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles, drained
- 1 1/2 cups Sour Cream, plus more for topping
- 2 pounds Pulled Pork
- 4 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 18 Corn Tortillas, white or yellow
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil
- Fresh Cilantro, optional
Key Lime Pound Cake
By charlotteh371
Step 1 Preheat oven to 325°
- CAKE
- 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lime zest 1/4 cup fresh Key lime juice
- KEY LIME GLAZE
- 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cilantro-and-Lime Marinated Chicken Fajita Kebabs
By charlotteh371
Place cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, cumin, and crushed red pepper in the jar of ble...
- 1/2 cup packed coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/3 cup lime juice from about 6 limes
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (see note above)
- 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large white onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes and separated into 3-layer segments
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
By charlotteh371
Cook orzo to al dente according to pasta directions in well salted water
- 1 cup dried orzo pasta
- 1 medium sized cucumber, chopped
- 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped, pitted, kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Beef Short Ribs
By charlotteh371
1. Sprinkle ribs on all sides with salt and pepper; cover and chill 12 to 24 hours
- 4 pounds beef short ribs, trimmed (about 10 ribs)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups unsalted beef stock
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups red wine
- 1/4 cup brandy or sherry
- 1 cup drained canned whole tomatoes, chopped
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 medium-size carrots, chopped
- 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
- 1 small garlic bulb, cut in half crosswise
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 tablespoons butter
Tangy Sweet Lemon Chicken
By charlotteh371
Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 325°
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 lemons, halved
- 1 orange, quartered
- 1 cup pitted dates or prunes
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 bay leaves
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup unsalted chicken cooking stock
- 2 tablespoons butter
Lentil Spinach Soup
By charlotteh371
Dice onion and carrot. In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onion and carrot for about 7 minutes
- 1 onion
- 3 carrots
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 2 cups dry lentils (green or brown)
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fresh)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups water
- 4-5 oz. spinach
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. salt, more to taste
- Optional: potato is great in this too!
Parmesan & Quinoa-Dusted Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Sauce
By charlotteh371
preheat oven to 400. cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the top of garlic to expose top of cloves, and place on a piece of al...
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- extra virgin olive oil cooking spray or unrefined coconut oil cooking spray
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup whole grain or gluten free panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lb tail on shrimp, peeled and deveined.
WORLD’S BEST STEAK MARINADE
By charlotteh371
Instructions In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garli...
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch of red pepper
- 1½ pound steaks, I used rib eye, New York is also great
- 2 tablespoons butter
- fresh chopped parsley