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"Black Pepper Beef
By RoketJSquerl
Directions Put the peppercorns in a mortar and use a pestle to crush the pepper into large pieces
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 500 g (18 ounces) beef filet or other tender cut, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons potato starch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2" squares
- 1 onion, cut into 1/2" squares
ITALIAN-STYLE PASTA SAUCE - JAM MAKER
By RoketJSquerl
DIRECTIONS: WASH tomatoes
- 4 lbs fresh tomatoes (about 12 medium)
- OR
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes + 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup Ball® Italian-Style Pasta Sauce Mix - MIX WELL BEFORE MEASURING
- 2 (16 oz) pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands
"Spicy Basil Beef Bowls
By RoketJSquerl
Cook a spicy basil beef along with a pot of rice at the same time in your pressure cooker
- For the Beef:
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tablepoon julienned ginger
- 2 dried red chiles
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang or Sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves divided
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar or Splenda
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice divided
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Salad:
- 1 medium carrots julienned or coarsely grated
- 1 cucumber peeled and julienned or coarsley grated
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or Splenda
"British Sausage rolls
By RoketJSquerl
Sausage rolls are a British classic - comforting, packed with flavor and a great snack whether late night or as a p...
- 1/2 onion
- 3 oz smoked bacon 85g, streaky
- 1 tbsp sage chopped
- 1/2 lb ground pork 225g pork mince
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 40g
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 sheet puff pastry 250g
- 1 egg lightly beaten - for egg wash (won't use all)
Chocolate Applesauce Layer Cake
By RoketJSquerl
Talk about moist! Applesauce may not be a typical ingredient in chocolate cake, but it should be
- Cake:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup + 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup regular cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
- Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup regular cocoa powder (not Dutch process), sifted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups icing sugar, sifted
- 2/3 cup sour cream (not low-fat)
Apricot Nectar Pound Cake
By RoketJSquerl
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 box lemon or yellow cake mix (I prefer the lemon)
- 1 (3 oz.) box of lemon gelatin
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup apricot nectar
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Glaze
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup apricot nectar
Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce
By RoketJSquerl
Finely chop the parsley and garlic in a food processor
- 1 Large Bunch Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley, washed, stemmed, and dried
- 6 Cloves Garlic, peeled
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion
- 1 Small Carrot, grated
- 5 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar or More to Taste
- 5 Tablespoons Water
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Place onion rounds, 2 cups beer, vinegar, ½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a zipper...
- 2 sweet or yellow onions, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 cups bold ale beer, divided
- 2 teaspoons malt vinegar or cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 2 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
"MEXICAN CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER
By RoketJSquerl
INSTRUCTIONS Add oil to the bottom of a dutch oven or stock pot and turn heat to medium/high
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green peppers, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (small cubes...bite sized pieces)
- 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (32 ounce) package frozen diced hash-brown potatoes
- 1 (2.64 ounce) package country gravy mix
- 2 cups heavy cream (or milk...but lets be honest...the creamier the better :)
- 12 ounces Velveeta, cut into small chunks
- 2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes (of if you don't want spicy, go with regular diced tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream, Fritos, or Tortilla Chips for garnish
"Spicy Meatball Banh Mi"
By RoketJSquerl
Start by preparing the carrot and daikon
- Carrot Daikon Salad:
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 cup julienned daikon radish
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, basil, or parsley
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- To assemble the sandwiches:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 baguette, cut into 4 equal pieces and lightly toasted
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
- fresh cilantro