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Chicken Fajitas
By RoketJSquerl
Combine Fajita Seasoning in small bowl
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
- 1/2 tsp each onion powder and garlic powder (Note 1)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp each cumin, paprika, oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fajitas
- 3 chicken breasts (600 - 700g / 1.2 - 1.4lb)
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil, separated
- 1 EACH red, green and yellow capsicum / bell pepper, medium size
- 2 onions
- Fixings
- Small tortillas (corn or flour), warmed
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Fresh coriander / cilantro leaves
Extra Cheesy Classic Homemade Lasagna
By RoketJSquerl
Start by making the sauce
- For the Pasta:
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 4 Eggs
- Water
- (or use 1 pound of cooked dried lasagna noodles)
- For the Sauce:
- 4 ounces pancetta, chopped (optional, but adds great flavor)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 3/4 pound ground spicy italian chicken sausage or regular spicy italian sausage (may sub regular ground chicken or beef if you do not like spicy)
- 1/4 pound ground chicken or ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (I use 2%)
- For the Bechamel:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk (I use 2%)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups provolone cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Chocolate Pudding
By RoketJSquerl
In a medium saucepan, vigorously whisk together milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt
- 5 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
"Sour Cream Pudding Chocolate Cake"
By RoketJSquerl
Let’s be real. Can there ever be too much chocolate cake? I think not
- Ingredients for the Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 box (15.25 ounce) devil’s food cake mix
- 1 box (5.9 ounce) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Ingredients for the Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 and 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
"Beef Tips in Red Wine Sauce
By RoketJSquerl
Tender Beef Tips in Red Wine Sauce is a wonderful French inspired comfort food meal
- 1 lb sirloin beef tips chopped
- 1 tbsp bacon fat or olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter separated
- 1 medium shallot diced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves chopped
Bread and Butter Pickles
By RoketJSquerl
1. Combine onion and cucumber slices in a clean spring-top jar
- 1/2 Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Med Cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Cider Vinegar
- 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Pinch ; Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 Teaspoon Celery Seeds
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pickling Spice
Chilean Onion Relish
By RoketJSquerl
1. Place the onion in a bowl with ice water to cover
- 1 Medium Onion, , cut into very fine dice
- Ice Water, , for soaking the onions
- 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar, , or distilled vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Large Tomato, , seeded and cut into very fine dice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper, , freshly ground
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne, pepper
- 2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 Cup Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, , chopped
Easy Homemade Kettle Corn
By RoketJSquerl
Set a large bowl on the counter to pour your kettle corn into
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
"Mexican Red Rice
By RoketJSquerl
Fluffy, beautifully seasoned Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
- Optional garnish:
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/2 small white onion , finely chopped
- 1 cup white rice , long grain, uncooked (Note 1)
- 1 3/4 cups / 435 ml chicken or vegetable broth (Note 2)
- 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper , whole (optional)
- 1 sprig coriander / cilantro
- Finely chopped coriander / cilantro leaves
CROCK POT HOT CHICKEN SANDWICHES
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Mix all the ingredients (except for the buns) and pour into a 6 quart slow cooker
- 8 Cups Cooked Chicken- cubed or shredded
- 16 oz Velveeta- Cubed
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 10 3/4 oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 12 Buns