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Spicy Fried Mixed Nuts
By Wewah
Spicy fried mixed nuts are packed full of flavor and can be enjoyed with a nice cold adult beverage
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsalted macademia nuts
- 1 rosemary twig, just the leafs
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of red chili flakes
Thanksgiving Kicker
By Wewah
Lauren's special beverage
- Cranberry juice
- or
- Cranberry-Blueberry juice
- Raspberry Vodka
Painkillers for DIF*
By Wewah
(*Dreaded Island Fever)
- 4 parts orange juice
- 1 part coconut cream
- 1 part pineapple juice
- Pusser's Rum to taste
Spicy-Sweet Parsnips
By Wewah
Preheat oven to 450°. Toss parsnips and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper
- 2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 3” lengths, halved, or quartered if large
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 chiles de árbol, crushed, or 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Creamed Mushrooms - Joy of Cooking
By Wewah
From Joy of Cooking by Irma S
- 1 oz dried Porcini mushrooms
- 2 T butter
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/2 c. finely diced onions
- 1 lb. assorted mushrooms, wiped clean & thinly sliced
- 1/2 c heavy cream
- 1 1/2 t. fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 T. fresh parsley
- NOTE: Buy 16 oz dried Porcini mushrooms at Cenan’s Bakery in Vienna
Baked Salmon
By Wewah
Milly Harrow
- 2-3 Fresh salmon steaks
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 1/2 t. dried dill
- 1/3 c mayonnaise
- 1 T lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
Cheese and Caramel Dried Fruit Appetizer
By Wewah
Make a statement at your next party with this cheese, dried fruit and caramel appetizer! So easy to prepare, this d...
- Large wedge of Brie or Blue Cheese
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons dates, chopped
- 2 tablespoons figs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons dried blueberries
- 2 tablespoons dried pineapple, chopped
- 1/3 cup caramel apple dip from the produce section of your grocery store, divided
- Nuts, chopped (optional)
Sylvia's Savory Pasta Sausage
By Wewah
Coat the sliced tomatoes and broccoli florets with olive oil and brush with balsamic vinegar
- Box of Orecchiette
- 1 tube of sausage
- 4 plum tomatoes, sliced into discs
- 1-2 c. Broccoli Florets
- Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Onion, chopped
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
Quick Moroccan Vegetable Couscous
By Wewah
Place almonds in heavy medium skillet
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups mixed cup-up vegetables (such as red onion, carrots, zucchini and cauliflower)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup canned vegetable broth
- 1 5- to 7-ounce box couscous and lentil mix or other couscous blend
Cucumber Quarters in Sweet & Spicy Sauce for Two
By Wewah
*I’ve heard this can be made this with Splenda too!"
- 1 cucumber peeled, thinly sliced, and quartered
- 3 scallions, sliced thinly
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 c rice vinegar, seasoned or regular
- 1/4 c water
- 1 Tbs + 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or 2 red chilis, sliced
- 4 Tbs minced red onion, or 4 Tbs shallot, sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp chili garlic paste