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Francophile
By cindyandmojo
How to make the Francophile Cocktail Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan
- 1 oz Calvados (apple brandy)
- 1.5 oz Rioja wine
- .5 oz Cinnamon Syrup*
- .25 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz Water
Shrimp and Scallops with Lemony Soy
By cindyandmojo
The Japanese-style marinade here works especially fast, thanks to the combination of tart citrus and salty soy sauc...
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup mirin
- 1 cup sake
- 2 lemons, very thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeños, very thinly sliced
- 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 pound large sea scallops
- Vegetable oil, for grilling
Overnight Oatmeal
By cindyandmojo
As easy in the morning as the instant variety, this homecooked and hearty oatmeal will give you the energy you need...
- Vegetable shortening, for the slow cooker
- 1 cup(s) whole milk, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1 cup(s) steel-cut oats
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Almonds, for topping
- Chocolate chips, for topping
- Maple syrup, for topping
- Cranberries, for topping and serving
Cranberry Sauce With Chiles
By cindyandmojo
Set aside the zest of 1 lime (about 1 teaspoon) for garnish
- Zest of 2 limes (2 teaspoons), divided
- 1 to 2 dried chiltepin, chile pequin or bird chiles, to taste, crushed in a spice mill or a mortar and pestle, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed chile pequin
- 1 1/4 pounds cranberries (4 1/2 cups)
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- 3/4 cup sugar, more to taste
- 2 cloves, crushed in a mortar and pestle or ground in a spice mill
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Oriental Chicken & Mushrooms (Ww)
By cindyandmojo
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in 6x10 baking dish
- 1 1⁄4 lbs boneless chicken, parts
- 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
- 1 ⁄4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 dash garlic powder
- 1 ⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 1⁄2 cups sliced mushrooms
Pink Mojito
By cindyandmojo
Muddle the mint leaves, raspberries and sugar syrup in a highball glass - try to extract as much juice and flavor a...
- 6 mint leaves plus extra sprigs to decorate
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tsp sugar (simple)syrup
- 3 raspberries
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 tbsp cherry brandy (or Chambord)
- tonic water to top up (or use soda water)
Onion Frittata
By cindyandmojo
Photo by Lee C
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 3 large fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
- 3 large fresh sage leaves, minced
- 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/3 cup whole-milk ricotta
Sensational Sirloin Kabobs
By cindyandmojo
In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, light brown sugar, distilled white vinegar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, garlic p...
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
- 4 fluid ounces lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
- 2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
- skewers
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cubed
Thieves' Punch
By cindyandmojo
Directions Fill 8 old-fashioned or rocks glasses with ice
- Ice
- 16 ounces cachaca
- 5 ounces ruby or tawny port
- 10 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- 5 ounces simple syrup (see NOTE)
- 20 dashes Angostura bitters
Harvey Wallbanger
By cindyandmojo
A late 1960's surfer drink
- 1 oz vodka
- 4 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz Galliano
- Orange Wheel