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Italian Chopped Salad
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 pound bacon
- 2 cups ditalini pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
- 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola
- 2 hearts romaine, chopped
- 1/4 small head red cabbage, chopped
- 1/4 head iceberg, chopped
- 1 to 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
Speedy Chicken Posole with Avocado and Lime
By msweeney
Sunset JANUARY 2010
- 3 large poblano chiles (1 lb. total)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 large onion
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) white hominy
- 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano*, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons ground red New Mexico chiles*
- Garnishes: sliced avocado, lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, and sour cream
Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken
By msweeney
Preheat a grill to medium
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/4 pounds)
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Prepared macaroni salad, for serving (optional)
Chewy Sugar Cookies
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating
Refried beans
By msweeney
Refried Beans: In a medium, heavy pot, combine the beans, bay leaf, and enough water to cover by 1 to 2 inches
- 1 cup dried pinto beans, soaked overnight in a large bowl with water to cover by 2-inches, and drained
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup bacon drippings or lard
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano
- 1/2 cup grated queso blanco
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, garnish
Taco Potion #19
By msweeney
Put all of the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pickled Carrots
By msweeney
Directions Bring vinegar and sugar to a slight simmer, just to dissolve the sugar
- 10 jalapenos sliced into 1/8-inch or slightly smaller rings
- 2 cups peeled and sliced (1/4-inch thick) carrots
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Crab and Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms - StumbleUpon
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 3/4 cup melted butter, divided
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 cup crushed seasoned croutons
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
- 1 pound lobster tail, cleaned and chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
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Pecan Pie Bars
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray
- Filling:
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 t baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c finely chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- Semisweet chocolate chips, melted, if desired
Angel Food Cake - Black and White - Ina
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Glaze:
- 2 cups sifted superfine sugar (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites at room temperature (10 to 12 eggs)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 pound semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream