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All-American Chili
By SaraB
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/4 cups Merlot or other fruity red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Orange Brandy Smash
By SaraB
Stir together first 4 ingredients in a 1-gallon container until concentrates thaw
- 9 cups water
- 2 cups brandy
- 1 12-oz can frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 12-oz can frozen orange juice concentrate
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves
Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 2 medium sweet potatoes with skin on, scrubbed
- 1 Tbs canola oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Chicken Marbella
By SaraB
1. Combine chicken, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers and bay leaves in a ...
- 1 whole chicken, 5 lbs, cut into 8-10 pieces
- 1/2 head garlic, peeled and finely pureed
- 2 Tbs each dried oregano, coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper (note: CUT BACK ON PEPPER)
- 1/4 c red wine vinegar
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1/2 c pitted prunes
- 1/4 pitted Spanish green olives
- 1/4 c capers with a bit of juice
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 c white wine
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 2 Tbs Italian Parsley
Orange Cranberry Nut Fruitcake
By SaraB
1) To prepare the fruit: Combine the dried fruit (except the candied cherries) with liquid in a bowl
- Fruit
- 2 cups dried cranberries or orange-flavored dried cranberries
- 2 cups dried fruit blend or dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup water, cranberry juice, or brandy
- 1 3/4 cups candied red cherries
- Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon orange oil or 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia, optional
- 4 large eggs
- 3 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cups diced pecans or walnuts, optional
- Optional glaze
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
Fuzzy Wuzzies
By SaraB
Mix first 3 ingredients in large pitcher (can be prepared 4 hours ahead
- 4 cups fresh orange juice
- 2 cups vodka
- 1 cup peach schnapps
- 1 chilled 750-ml bottle brut Champagne or other sparkling wine
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs
Open-Faced Cheddar and Turkey Bacon Sandwich with Beer-Glazed Onions
By SaraB
Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat
- 1-1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup beer
- 1/4 tsp caraway seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp honey mustard
- 1 slice firm country-style bread, lightly toasted
- 1 wide slice cooked turkey bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 1/3 cup shredded or thinly sliced sharp aged cheddar cheese
Chinese-Style Roast Pork (Char Sil)
By SaraB
This recipe goes with Rainbow Fried Rice
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons minced green onions
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds boneless Boston butt pork roast, trimmed and cut into (2-inch) cubes
Rainbow Fried Rice
By SaraB
Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped Chinese-Style Roast Pork
- 4 cups cooked long-grain rice, chilled
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup minced green onions
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Beef with Spicy Cocoa Gravy
By SaraB
CATEGORY WINNER Entrées. "The unsweetened cocoa gives the broth a rich texture and heartiness
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 pounds top round steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced organic fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained (such as Muir Glen)
- 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh oregano (optional)