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Chinese Style-Chicken Long Rice Soup
By Tom421
In a medium-sized pot, add the water, broth, chicken, ginger and garlic; cook until the chicken is very tender
- 1 boneless-skinless Chicken thigh
- 2 C. Chicken Broth (I tried Swanson’s Cooking Stock, I really liked it)
- 2 C. Water
- 1 Garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 inch piece of fresh Ginger Root, cut into matchsticks (I used more like an inch)
- A pinch of Sea Salt (taste before adding, you may not need it)
- 1/3 of a package of SaiFun or Bean Threads (Long Rice)
- 3 Green Onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
Savory Spanish Potato Salad
By Tom421
The briny flavor of olives and the sweet spice of bell peppers and pimento cheese compliment bright red wine vinega...
- 1 pound small red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Twisted Willow Twisted Clam Chowder
By Tom421
In a medium saucepan, make roux
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup small diced celery
- 1/2 cup small diced carrots
- 1/2 cup small diced onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme
- 1 can (46 ounces) clam juice
- 2 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes (3/4-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chopped clams
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley for garnish
Three Wisemen Treasures (Grand Prize Cookie Recipe)
By Tom421
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sweet curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans
- 3/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 to 5 teaspoons milk (as needed for glaze consistency)
- Finely chopped pecans and dates for decoration (2 to 3tablespoons of each)
The Best Cheese Fondue
By Tom421
Directions In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside
- 1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch nutmeg
- Assorted dippers
Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie
By Tom421
Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 9-in
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) fat-free caramel ice cream topping
- Additional fat-free caramel ice cream topping, optional
Tater Tot Sausage Hash
By Tom421
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/2 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, if necessary
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 large green bell or a sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound tater tots, baked
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
Swedish Meatballs
By Tom421
Soak bread crumbs in milk for 5 minutes in a large mixing bowl
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck or round
- 1/2 pound lean ground pork, or use all beef
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth or concentrated homemade beef stock, divided
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy whipping cream
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Cake
By Tom421
Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan
- Filling:
- 2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb (about 1/2-inch thickness)
- 1 pint strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and sliced and lightly mashed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 7 ounces, spoon and sweep
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoons alt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
One Bowl Banana Bread Recipe
By Tom421
This is the recipe you want if you're craving classic banana bread flavor and texture, but want as little mess, dra...
- 1 1/2 cups / 12 oz / 340 g mashed, RIPE bananas (~3 bananas)
- 1/3 cup / 80 ml melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 3/4 cup / 4.5 oz / 125 g dark muscovado or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup / 60 ml full-fat coconut milk (or yogurt, or sour cream)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup / 4.5 oz / 125g all-purpose
- flour
- 1 cup / 5 oz / 140g whole wheat flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt