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Slow Cooker Carnitas
By RoketJSquerl
Place pork roast in slow cooker
- 3-4 lb. pork roast
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried cilantro
- 1 tsp. cumin
- light sprinkle of cayenne pepper, optional
- 16-oz. jar of green salsa
- 1 can beef broth
- 1/2 c. milk
- 10-12 small tortillas (corn and whole wheat blend tortillas are my current fav) suggested condiments: finely shredded cabbage, guacamole or sliced avocado, and green salsa
"Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Cut the beef shank into 1/4 inch thick pieces
- 2 lbs boneless shank
- 4 slices ginger
- 6 garlic gloves smashed
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 large tomatos coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons broad bean paste or chili bean paste
- 1/2 tablespoon sichuan peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 star anise
- 1 tangerine peel
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice wine
- 2 quarts water
- fresh wheat noodles
- bok choy or chinese pickled cabbage for garnish
QUICK AND HEARTY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
By RoketJSquerl
When skimming the fat off the stock, we prefer to leave a little bit on the surface to enhance the soup’s flavor
- STOCK
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion , chopped medium (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot , peeled and chopped medium (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium celery rib , chopped medium
- 1 quart water
- 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces each), cut in half crosswise
- SOUP
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 small onion , halved and sliced thin (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots , peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium celery rib , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 ounces egg noodles (about 1 cup)
- 4 - 6 Swiss chard leaves , ribs removed, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
Basic Sourdough Bread
By RoketJSquerl
Place ingredients into the pan of your machine, in the order listed; program for French Bread, or a similar long-ri...
- For 1-pound loaf
- 1/3 cup lukewarm water
- 1 1/3 cups (11.3 oz.) sourdough starter
- 1 2/3 cups (7 oz.) King Arthur All-Purpose or Bread Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
"CHEESECAKE FACTORY TEX MEX EGG ROLLS
By RoketJSquerl
Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Rolls Copycat made with spiced chicken, beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, garlic, c...
- TEX MEX EGG ROLLS:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 roma tomato, diced finely and dried on paper towel
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 package egg roll wrappers, 24 count
- canola oil, for frying
- AVOCADO DIPPING SAUCE:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1/2 avocado
Strawberry Shortcake Brownie Cupcakes
By RoketJSquerl
Preheat the oven to 325°F
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and cubed
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 (18-oz) package Ghiradelli Double Chocolate brownie mix, plus water, oil and eggs to prepare
- 3 cup sweetened fresh whipped cream
- chocolate syrup
PRESSURE COOKER POT ROAST
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Prepare the Pressure Cooker: Heat up your pressure cooker (Instant Pot: press Sauté button and click ...
- USDA Choice Grade chuck roast/ Canada AAA Grade blade roast - 2 inches (5 cm) thick (can use 1 pound to 3 pounds)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small onions, sliced
- 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted homemade chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 pinch of dried rosemary
- 1 pinch of thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine or balsamic vinegar to deglaze
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 8 white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 - 4 potatoes, quartered
- 1 1/2 tablespoon (12 g) cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
Elvis Presley Cake
By RoketJSquerl
Bake the cake according to the package directions
- 1 box white cake mix (plus the ingredients called for to make it)
- 1 8 oz. can of crushed pineapple
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
By RoketJSquerl
Prepare rice noodles according to package directions
- 1 (5-oz.) package rice noodles
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons dried seaweed, soaked in water
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
Ramen Hacks: 30+ Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Noodles
By RoketJSquerl
The key is not to go overboard with too many different competing flavors
- Faux Pho:
- Mix-ins:
- easiest way to quickly upgrade a bowl of instant noodles is with ingredients that require no extra cooking. I'm talking simple sauces and condiments like:
- Miso paste
- Chili bean sauce
- Thai curry paste
- Japanese curry powder
- Fish sauce
- Harrisa
- Vinegar
- Ponzu