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Chicken Grilled Under a Brick
By cindyandmojo
Marinating chickens overnight seasons them all the way through; grilling them under a brick makes the skin crisp
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Two 3-pound chickens, backbones cut out
- Chimichurri
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
San Diego Grilled Chicken
By cindyandmojo
Stir the orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, coriander, red pepper flakes, o...
- 2 oranges, zested and juiced
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup wildflower honey
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to about 3/4-inch thickness
- salt and pepper to taste
Caramel Apple Skillet Pie
By cindyandmojo
Psst! It's a classic French tarte tatin, but we've made it over with our favorite shortcut store-bought pastry
- 1 cup(s) sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) apple juice
- 6 tablespoon(s) butter, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 8 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed, or Rough-Puff Pastry
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
By cindyandmojo
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, chili powder, and salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup sugar (see notes)
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11 ounce) can super sweet corn, drained (see notes)
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped cilantro (1 bunch)
Soft White Dinner Rolls
By cindyandmojo
In a large bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups flour, yeast, salt and sugar
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons rapid-rise, bread-machine or other instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Vegetable oil for bowl and baking sheet
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Cheesy Spinach Tomato Pasta Bake
By cindyandmojo
Cook your pasta in salted water according to the package directions to al dente, then drain and set aside
- 1 pound box penne pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tb olive oil
- 4 - 14 oz cans Italian seasoned tomatoes, undrained
- 16 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 C freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
Sweet Potato Pie
By cindyandmojo
Directions Put cubed potatoes into steamer basket and place steamer basket into a large pot of simmering water tha...
- 1 pound 3 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup packed, dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 5 egg yolks
- Salt
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish, frozen pie shell
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Special equipment: steamer basket
Grilled Shrimp with Mom's Avocado-and-Orange Salad
By cindyandmojo
Andrew Carmellini's dish is a mix of two beloved salads: shrimp-avocado and shrimp-citrus
- 2 navel oranges
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 24 large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), shelled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- Pinch of dried oregano
- 2 Hass avocados, cut into thin wedges
Blueberry Margarita
By cindyandmojo
This quick and easy margarita recipe is made with muddled blueberries and bitters
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) reposado or añejo tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Simple Syrup
- Few dashes orange bitters
- Ice
- Kosher or sea salt for rimming the glass
Stuffed Snowballs - Crazy for Crust
By cindyandmojo
Squish some dough flat and place a peanut butter cup on top
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- 24 miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (or other small candy of your choice), unwrapped
- Powdered sugar for rolling