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Pasta - C'Breast [St] 'Broccoli & Cheese
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By Kwasome
This recipe also works well with 8 ounces of penne
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch squares
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 1 medium onion , minced (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 8 oz ziti (2 /12 cups)
- 2 3/4 cups water
- 1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz broccoli florets (4 cups)
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , rinsed and chopped coarse
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 oz grated Asiago cheese (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
- 1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Orzo - Toasted 'Peas & Parmesan
By Kwasome
Toast pasta to golden brown and cook it risotto-style for a unique side dish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- table salt
- 2 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 pound orzo
- 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
- 10 ounces frozen peas (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
- pinch ground nutmeg
- Ground black pepper
Chilli - B'ChuckRst [Bk] 'Con Carne'
By Kwasome
Total Time (median): 8 : 00 Active Time: 1 : 00
- 8 slices Bacon chopped
- Vegetable oil
- 5 pound Beef chuck roast trimmed and cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 Onions medium, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Jalapeno peppers stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 3 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Cumin, ground
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can Tomatoes, crushed
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 Chipotles, canned in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 3 15.5 ounce cans Black beans
- 1/4 cup Cilantro rinsed
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice fresh
Guacamole 'Chucky
By Kwasome
To minimize the risk of discoloration, prepare the minced ingredients first so they are ready to mix with the avoca...
- 3 medium avocados , ripe, (preferably Hass)
- 2 Tbs minced onion
- 1 medium clove garlic , minced
- 1 small jalapeño chile , minced (1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 2 Tbs lime juice
Salad - Chicken&Pasta 'Chinese'
By Kwasome
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 lb. rotini or bowtie pasta, cooked
- 3 c. cooked chicken breasts, chopped
- 1/4 c. sesame seeds
- 1/2 c. chopped green onions
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 c. oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 c. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil (optional)
- 1/3 c. rice or white wine vinegar
- 3 c. chopped fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Burgers - Salmon 'Caesar Slaw
By Kwasome
To flaked salmon, add egg whites, parsley, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 2/3 of the total amount of chopped garlic...
- 1 (14-ounce) can Alaskan salmon, drained and flaked
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- Handful parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs, 3 generous handfuls
- Salt and pepper
- 4 anchovies, finely chopped, optional
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 head radicchio, shredded
CheeseCake [IP] 'New York
By Kwasome
Critical Tips Before You Start # ) We highly recommend using a Hand Mixer to mix the cheesecake batter instead of ...
- Crust
- 10 graham crackers, finely ground
- 3 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 teaspoons - 1½ tablespoon brown sugar (depends on desired sweetness)
- Optional: ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for blind-baking crust)
- Cheesecake Batter (7 inches x 3 inches)
- 16 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pinches of sea salt
Brisket [Sm] 'Millionaire w'Coffee & Beer Mop Sauce
By Kwasome
Advanced Preparation: 4 to 24 hours for marinating the brisket
- FOR THE RUB AND BRISKET:
- 1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons pure chile powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 center-cut piece beef brisket (5 to 6 pounds)
- FOR THE MOP SAUCE:
- 1 cup beer
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup coffee
- 1/3 cup beef or chicken stock (preferably homemade)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce or another hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher or sea), or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices bacon (optional)
- Jim’s Really Easy and Really Good Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows)
- You’ll also need:
- 4 to 6 cups wood chips or chunks (preferably hickory or maple), soaked for 1
- hour in water to cover, then drained
Soup - Chicken 'Tortilla'
By Kwasome
Despite its somewhat lengthy ingredient list, this recipe is very easy to prepare
- Tortilla Strips
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
- Table salt
- Soup
- 2 split bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) or 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken
- thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), skin removed and well trimmed of excess fat
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 very large white onion (about 1 pound), trimmed of root end, quartered, and peeled
- 4 medium cloves garlic , peeled
- 2 sprigs epazote , fresh, or 8 to 10 sprigs fresh cilantro plus 1 sprig fresh oregano
- Table salt
- 2 medium tomatoes , cored and quartered
- 1/2 medium jalapeño chile
- 1 chipotle chile en adobo , plus up to 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
- Garnishes
- 1 lime , cut into wedges
- 1 Hass avocado , diced fine
- 8 oz cotija cheese , crumbled, or Monterey Jack cheese, diced fine
- fresh cilantro leaves
- minced jalapeno pepper
- Mexican crema or sour cream
Stew - Pork 'Hamhocks & Black Beans'
By Kwasome
1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans,
- soaked overnight
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 smoked ham hocks
- 8 ounces diced ham
- 1/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bay leaves, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optiona