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Spicy Sichuan Noodles
By cooksalot
Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 5 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste or smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 12 ounces fresh or dry Chinese egg noodles (or spaghetti noodles)
PECAN SLOW COOKER FRENCH TOAST
By cooksalot
Combine butter and brown sugar in food processor and pulse together until mixture is the consistency of small pebbl...
- 1 loaf challah bread, torn into strips or cubed (older bread works better in this recipe)
- 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Zucchini Parmesan Bundt Bread
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350º and lightly grease a bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 zucchini, grated and drained
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Beef Enchiladas
By cooksalot
Season the roast on all sides with salt and pepper and place it in the bottom of your slow cooker
- 1 (2 lb) Tyson chuck roast
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups College Inn low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Great Value apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup of your favorite salsa
- 1 teaspoon McCormick ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon McCormick chili powder
- 1 teaspoon McCormick onion powder
- 1 teaspoon McCormick garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Argo cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a “slurry”
- 10- 12 Mission large flour tortillas
- 1 cup Sargento shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Shrimp Pasta in Herb/Garlic Butter Sauce
By cooksalot
Boil pasta according to directions on package
- 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp
- 1 pound speghetti (1 box dry pasta)
- 1 stick butter plus 3 TBS for Sauteed Shrimp
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 TBSP fresh chopped parsley (or dried parsley)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for shrimp)
- Salt and pepper to taste. Grated parmesan to taste.
- Reserve 1 Cup pasta water
Honey Garlic Srimp
By cooksalot
Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using) together in a medium bowl
- 1/3 cups honey
- 1/4 cups soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 pound shrimp (medium tail-on, peeled & deveined)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- green onions (optional: chopped, for garnish)
Shrimp Alfredo Bake
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 10 oz. penne
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. milk
- 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
Easy Tortilla Soup
By cooksalot
-In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder (any chili powder may be substituted)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 large cloves garlic
- 48 ounces canned chicken stock
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds roasted or rotisserie chicken, cut into chunks or shredded
- 1/4 cup lightly-packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish/toppings: Serve with lime wedges, sliced/diced avocado, sour cream, greek yogurt, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, additional chopped fresh cilantro.
Crockpot Chicken Posole
By cooksalot
Okay, so we know the ingredient list looks daunting, but with only a couple of steps, don’t worry—your Sunday...
- For garnish:
- 10 tomatillos
- water with 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 jalapenos
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 whole onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 25 oz can hominy
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1 T salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- diced red onion
- sliced avocado
- lime
- cilantro
- radish, thinly sliced
Carne Asada
By cooksalot
Prep time 2 hours Cook Time 20 mins Time to Make It 2 hours 20 mins Author: Rachel Farnsworth Yield: Serves 4 to
- limes, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 (2 pound) flank steak