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Cornbread [S] 'Southern'
By Kwasome
1. Adjust oven racks to lower-middle and middle positions and heat oven to 450degrees
- 2 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
Taters - Smashed 'Garlic
By Kwasome
Italian Seasoning can be used instead of Oregano
- 6 med. Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes
- 2 Tbs Olive or Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Fresh chopped Oregano or 1/4 tsp. dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1 bulb Garlic
- 1/4 cup Chives -chopped
StirFry - Shrimp 'Thai-Style 'Chiles & Shallots
By Kwasome
Serve this stir-fry with steamed rice, preferably jasmine rice This dish offers an exotic change of pace from Ch...
- Shrimp and Marinade
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 count), peeled and deveined
- Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili-garlic paste
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , plus 1 more teaspoon
- 3 serrano chiles (or jalapeño), halved, seeds and ribs removed, chiles cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick half-moons
- 3 medium shallots , trimmed of ends, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and layers separated
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves , large leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts (roughly chopped)
- lime wedges for serving
Fajitas - Flank Steak [Bk] 'Cast Iron Style'
By Kwasome
MARINADE: Grate (1) tbsp
- MARINADE:
- 1 Lrg. Orange
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 cup White Wine
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbs Black Pepper
- 1 whole Chili - dried
- 3 Tbs Butter - melted
- 1 clove Garlic - minced
- 2 Flank Steaks (1 lbs ea.)
- 2 Lrg. Onion - sliced into rings
- Green Peppers
- 4 Tbs Butter
- 2 Limes - halved
Phad Thai - C'Rotisserie [SF] 'PDQ'
By Kwasome
We streamlined this Thai restaurant favorite to make it a fast weeknight dinner option
- 8 ounces dried rice stick noodles, about 1/8 inch wide
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup juice from 2 limes
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Eggs - Scrambled 'Sausage, Peppers & Cheedar*
By Kwasome
1 Crack eggs into medium bowl; add salt, pepper, and half-and-half
- 12 large eggs
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 6 Tbs half-and-half
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz sweet Italian sausage (or hot), casing removed, sausage crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium scallions , white and green parts separated, both sliced thinly on bias
- 1 Tbs unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 oz sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (about 1/2 cup)
Pasta - Sauce 'Parsley Pesto
By Kwasome
To Be Used with 2 Lbs of Pasta
- 2 cups Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
- 1 (3 oz.) jar Pignoli Nuts
- 1 Garlic clove (cracked)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil (divided)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (coarse)
- 1 cup Parmigiano Cheese (grated)
Pork - Chops [Gr] 'Sweet 'n Sour'
By Kwasome
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, cornstarch and salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
- 6 (1 inch thick) pork loin chops
Teriyaki Sauce 'Simple
By Kwasome
1 Pour all ingredients in a pan 2 Stir the mixture well 3 Put the pan on low heat and simmer fro a couple of m
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mirin
- 2 tbsp Sugar
Soup - Potato 'Garlic
By Kwasome
A garnish is essential to add crunch and flavor to this soup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium leek , white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped small (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 heads garlic , rinsed, papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded
- 6 - 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth (start with 6 cups and use extra cup to thin soup, if needed)
- 2 bay leaves
- Table salt
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
- 1 pound Red Bliss potatoes (unpeeled), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- Ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- Garlic Chips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 medium cloves garlic , sliced thin lengthwise
- Table salt