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Black Magic...Chocolate Cake
By Gigirox
Directions: 1-Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand ...
- Ingredients:
- CAKE
- 1 3/4 c flour
- 2 c sugar
- 3/4 c cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 c strong black coffee, cooled
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1/2 c vegetable oil
- 1 tsp real vanilla extract
- CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 1/2 c margarine, softened
- 2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled
- 3 c powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 2 tsp real vanilla extract
Green Chile Chicken and Queso Empanadas Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
By Gigirox
Directions Bring a pot of water to a boil; add the tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, and garlic
- Ingredients:
- Filling:
- 8 medium tomatillos (about 1 1/2 pounds), husked and rinsed
- 1 to 2 jalapenos, stemmed
- 1 Spanish onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt
- 2 cups finely shredded, cooked chicken, preferably dark meat
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Empanada Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup masa harina
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- Butter, for greasing the pans
BLT Pasta Salad
By Gigirox
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs
- 12 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces lean bacon
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons chopped chives or scallion greens
- 5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts
Chocolate Chip Pie****
By Gigirox
Directions: PREHEAT oven to 325° F
- Ingredients
- 2 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell *
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 sticks plus 6T butter, softened
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chips
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
Kentucky Butter Cake*****
By Gigirox
Beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 Tbsp lemon juice in 1 cup of regular milk)
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- SAUCE
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 Tbsp water
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Lynn's Marinated Veggies****
By Gigirox
-Mix the Italian dressing and Ranch
- 1 bottle Italian dressing
- 1 pkg dry Ranch(3t)
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Tomatoes
Dan Dan Noodles****
By Gigirox
1. Cook chicken fillets first by simply sauteing them in a skillet in a little oil for 5 to 6 minutes per side
- 2 skinless chicken breast fillets, cooked and minced (approx. 2 cups)
- 1 6-ounce pkg. chow mein noodles, cooked (Chinese egg noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (green part only)
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- Garnish
- 1/2 cup julienned English cucumber
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes****
By Gigirox
Directions Place the potatoes and garlic in a large sauce pan
- Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, washed and quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, warm
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into 9 pats
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
By Gigirox
see ingredients
- ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 tbsp. canola oil or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise
- Place each half, flesh side down on a lightly greased baking sheet
- Roast in a 425o oven for 30-40 minutes until tender
- Remove from oven and allow to cool
- Heat oil in a large sized saucepot over medium heat
- Add onions and cook for 4-5 minutes
- Stir in garlic and cumin and continue cooking for 1 minute
- Pour in broth and bring to boil; turn to simmer and cook for 5 minutes then remove from heat
- Remove seeds from center of squash and discard
- Scoop butternut squash out of skin and add to broth
- Puree mixture in blender or food processor until smooth
- Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste (optional but really adds a nice kick!)
- Serving size: 4
- Serves as a complex carbohydrate to be enjoyed during the day
- Enjoy one serving size along with protein of choice – chicken, fish, eggs, lean beef, etc.
- Another easy protein option: upon serving time (not while cooking) add a scoop of pure whey or soy protein powder (unsweetened/unflavored – no carbs just protein) and that takes care of your macronutr
- Enjoy
Five Cup Salad***
By Gigirox
-Mix everything together in large bowl
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup mandarin oranges(drained)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple( drained)