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Arroz con Pollo with Avocado-Green Pea Salsa
By janicecraig
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 plum tomatoes (1 pound), cored and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground achiote (annatto)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Small pinch of saffron threads
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup pilsner or light beer
- 2 cups Bomba or other short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- Avocado–Green Pea Salsa, for serving
- JE Hot Sauce or other hot sauce, for serving
Cauliflower Gratin With Leeks and White Cheddar
By janicecraig
A sort of cheaters' gratin, this cauliflower cooked with leeks and cream doesn’t require blanching or a béchamel...
- 1 small-ish head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), green leaves removed
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 small leek, white and light green part only, very thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces sharp white Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
Apple Pie Bake
By janicecraig
Preheat oven to 375°C. Cut the cinnamon roll dough into 3 even strips, then cut those strip in 3 pieces, making 9 ...
- 2 packs cinnamon roll dough with icing
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 granny smith apples, diced
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- Vanilla ice cream
Triple-Ginger Cream Sandwiches
By janicecraig
These sparkly cookies take classic gingerbread and turn up the volume with three variations of ginger and a decaden...
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
- Pure cane or sanding sugar (for sprinkling)
- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger
- A 2" round cutter
Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco
By janicecraig
In a large pitcher, whisk together Prosecco and limoncello
- 3 cups prosecco, chilled
- 1 cup limoncello liqueur, chilled
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 6 sprigs fresh mint
Spiced Chocolate Molasses Buttons
By janicecraig
These make a great holiday cookie—a hit with the chocolate lovers, the spice cookie lovers, and those who are dra...
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (5 1/8 ounces/144 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 6 tablespoons (1 1/4 ounces/36 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 10 tablespoons (5 ounces/142 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces/113 grams) firmly packed dark muscovado sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (3 ounces/84 grams) unsulphured molasses
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces/100 grams) turbinado sugar, for coating the cookies
- 2 ounces (57 grams) bittersweet chocolate (60% to 70% cacao)
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce/28 grams) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon unsulphured molasses
Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
By janicecraig
In a large bowl, stir together the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract until the sugar...
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo Recipe
By janicecraig
1. For the Mojo: Combine garlic, cumin, pepper, oregano, orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil in a large bowl a...
- For the Mojo:
- 8 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons (8g) ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons (8g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (about 1 small handful) minced fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh juice from 1 to 2 oranges (see note above)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh juice from 3 to 4 limes (see note above)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- For the Pork and to Finish:
- 1 (6- to 8-pound; 3 to 3.5kg) boneless pork shoulder roast, rind removed
- 1/4 cup (about 1 small handful) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons (about 3 very large pinches) finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Steamed rice, black beans, and maduros, for serving
Bodacious Broccoli Salad
By janicecraig
"This recipe is requested at every family gathering
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 large red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/8 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
By janicecraig
Directions: Place chicken breasts on the bottom of a crockpot, and add chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic ...
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
- 4.5 ounce can chopped green chiles
- 15 ounce can white corn, drained
- 2 15.5 ounce cans white beans, drained (Cannellini or Great Northern are good)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bullion chicken base
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream