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KFC Original fried chicken recipe
By msweeney
In a large bowl mix the water and salt together
- 6 chicken thighs or 1 broiler fryer, cut up
- 3 c. water
- 1 TBS. salt
- 1 tsp. Ac'cent or MSG
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 envelopes DRY instant chicken bouillon
- 2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
- 1 tsp. Fines Herbs
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 C. all-purpose flour
- Crisco
El Charro Machaca - Carne Seca
By msweeney
Garlic Puree: Peel 8 whole heads of garlic by smashing the cloves with side of a wide knife: the peel will slip of...
- 3 qtWater
- 1/4 cGarlic puree; *
- 6 lbBeef roast; (eye of round, brisket, chuck) -- cut into chunks
- TO BROWN AND DRY MEAT
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 c Garlic puree; *
- TO FRY MEAT
- 1/3 c Vegetable oil
- meat; Shredded and roasted
- 1 cup Green chiles; roast, peel, chop
- 1/2 tsSalt; or to taste
- 1/2 tsPepper
- 2 Tomatoes; chopped
- 1/4 cGarlic puree; *
- Onion; sliced into rings
Baked Meatballs
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 pound ground round
- 5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 whole egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, divided
Asian Pork Tenderloin
By msweeney
Combine all the ingredients except the tenderloins in a food processor and pulse several times to puree
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Emeril's Asian Essence
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 2 pounds total)
- Sesame Snow Peas, recipe follows
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 pound snow peas, cleaned
- 1 tablespoon black and white sesame seeds
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup
By msweeney
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup sliced carrots (about 3 small)
- 2 1/2 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan, optional
Szechuan Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stems discarded
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup good soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian hot chili oil
- 2 tablespoons dark toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
Pecan Squares Recipe - Joyofbaking.com
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the rack in the center of the oven
- Crust:
- 2 cup (130 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (70 grams) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (25 grams) finely chopped pecans
- Pecan Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1-1/2 cup (180 ml) dark corn syrup (or golden syrup)
- 4 tablespoons (20 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped pecans
Red Onion Marmalade
By msweeney
The Winds Cafe Yellow Springs, Ohio
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cups thinly sliced red onions (about 3 1/4 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup dry Sherry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup raisins
Honey Bun Cake - Betty Crocker
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- Glaze:
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 container (8 oz) sour cream (1 cup)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Italian Wedding Soup - Ina
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Meatballs:
- 3/4 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
- 2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Soup:
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 cup minced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup diced celery (2 stalks), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 10 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup small pasta such as tubetini or stars
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed