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Falafel
By RoketJSquerl
Deep bronze and crispy on the outside, vivid green, moist and fluffy on the inside
- Falafels:
- 225 g / 8 oz dried chick peas (Note 1)
- 1 cup parsley leaves , roughly chopped
- 1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves , roughly chopped
- 6 scallions/shallots , white and light green part only finely chopped (Note 2)
- 2 cloves of garlic , minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (Note 3)
- 4 tsp flour (plain/all purpose) OR chickpea flour
- 5 tbsp water
- For frying:
- 500 ml / 2 cups+ vegetable oil (Note 4)
- Tahini Sauce (Other Sauces Note 5):
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Serving (Note 6):
- Pita bread or other flatbreads
- Tabbouleh (recipe below)
- Hummus (optional extra)
- Shredded lettuce, tomato slices, sliced red or white onion
"THE BEST MASHED POTATOES"
By RoketJSquerl
Scrub the potatoes under cold water
- 2 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup half and half or cream
- 1 tsp unrefined sea salt
- pepper (optional)
- chives (optional)
Chimichangas
By RoketJSquerl
In years past, I have filled my chimi’s with cooked, shredded chicken, cheese, and refried beans, however this pa...
- Large flour tortillas
- Canola or vegetable oil for cooking, approximately 48 oz.
- Cooked and shredded meat (chicken, pork, beef; recommended carnitas)
- Shredded cheese to your liking (I use a marble blend)
- Large can of cooked, refried beans
Butterscotch Pudding Recipe
By RoketJSquerl
"This butterscotch pudding perfectly captures that brown sugar - butter combo that's so nostalgic and intensely sat...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Quick and Easy Taco Dip
By RoketJSquerl
If you’re looking for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish, give this taco dip a try
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef (90/10)
- 1/2 Red Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 Ounces Light Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Can Rotel Tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 2 Ounces Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 Ounces Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
- Tortilla Chips
REAL Vanilla Ice Cream
By RoketJSquerl
You can use any combination of cream that you like
- 1 Quart Cream
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Pinch Salt
Homemade Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
By RoketJSquerl
Tweaked from Ben and Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream and Dessert Book, by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, with Nancy J
- 1/4 overflowing cup shaved dark chocolate
- 1/4 overflowing cup fresh Bing cherries, pitted and quartered
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy or whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- pinch of salt
'Hot Buttered Rum
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions In a medium-sized bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and spices until light and fluffy
- For the spiced butter:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- For the cocktails:
- 3 cups boiling water
- 6 oz rum
- 2 oz orange juice
- Orange zest
Chile Colorado Con Carne
By RoketJSquerl
In a dry skillet heated on high, toast the New Mexican chiles on each side for about 10 seconds or just until they ...
- 12 (about 3 ounces) dried New Mexican chiles, seeded and stemmed
- 6 slices (about 4 ounces) bacon
- 4 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 bottle dark Texas beer, such as Shiner Bock
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- Shredded Monterey Jack, Muenster, or Asadero cheese, for serving
- Warm corn or flour tortillas, for serving
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pretzels
By RoketJSquerl
Spread a generous amount of peanut butter over 3/4 of a pretzel rod
- creamy peanut butter
- melting chocolate (can use chocolate chips, almond bark, or any of your favorite melting chocolate)
- pretzel rods
- sprinkles