Cindyandmojo's profile page
Recipes
Agua de Sandía (Watermelon Punch)
By cindyandmojo
Seed the watermelon, then purée the pulp in a blender or food processor
- lb.) watermelon (preferably yellow) 3
- 5 limes, quartered 1⁄4
- 1 ⁄2 cups granulated sugar
- cachaca to taste
Hendrick’s Hot Gin Punch
By cindyandmojo
How to make the Hendrick’s Hot Gin Punch Cocktail Add all the ingredients to a large saucepan and simmer over lo...
- 24 oz Hendrick’s Gin
- 24 oz Madeira wine
- 6 Lemon twists
- 1 Orange slice
- 3 large chunks Pineapple
- 3 oz Honey
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3 Cloves
- 1 pinch Ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
Steak House Crostini
By cindyandmojo
Company's coming, and you'll be ready with this simple-to-make, showstopping starter
- 24 slice(s) (1/2-inch-thick) Italian bread, diagonally sliced
- 3 tablespoon(s) roasted garlic olive oil
- 1 cup(s) blue cheese dressing
- 6 dried pear halves, finely diced
- 1/4 cup(s) sliced scallions
- 1 piece(s) (3/4-pound) medium-rare roast beef from deli, diced
- 1 cup(s) tomato, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) basil leaves, finely shredded
The Garden Grazer: Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cilantro-Lime Sauce
By cindyandmojo
Directions Make the avocado sauce: in a food processor or blender, add all sauce ingredients and blend
- 2 15 oz can black beans
- 1 cup salsa (restaurant style or other)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Corn tortillas
- Toppings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, onion, roasted red peppers, cilantro, etc.
- For the sauce
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 3/4 cup cilantro, stems removed
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp agave/honey
- 1/8 tsp salt
Grilled Shrimp with Oregano and Lemon
By cindyandmojo
The sauce for this shrimp is a simple version of Italy's salmoriglio, typically made with lemon and herbs in a mort...
- 1/2 cup salted capers—rinsed, soaked for 1 hour and drained
- 1/2 cup oregano leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Salt
Corn Salad
By cindyandmojo
Combine 2 (11 oz) cans white shoepeg corn; drained, 2 green onions; chopped 1/3 cup Italian dressing, 2 tablespoons...
- 2 (11 oz) can white shoepeg corn; drained
- 2 green onions; chopped
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- 3 tbls lime juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Bourbon Lift
By cindyandmojo
How to make the Bourbon Lift Cocktail Add all the ingredients except the club soda to a shaker and fill with ice
- 1.5 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon
- .5 oz Heavy cream
- .5 oz House Spirits Coffee Liqueur or other coffee liqueur
- .5 oz Almond orgeat (bottled or homemade)
- Club soda
Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs
By cindyandmojo
Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard $0.45
- 2 Tbsp real maple syrup $0.65
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 2 tsp soy sauce $0.04
- 1 clove garlic $0.08
- 1/2 Tbsp dried rosemary (or fresh) $0.15
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs $4.00
TENDERLOIN, CRANBERRY AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
By cindyandmojo
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TENDERLOIN, CRANBERRY AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING Season beef steaks with 1/2 teas...
- 4 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (4 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
- 1 package (5 ounces) mixed baby salad greens
- 1 medium red or green pear, cored, cut into 16 wedges
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Salt
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup prepared honey mustard
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cheesy Garlic Fries in Foil
By cindyandmojo
The easiest, cheesiest fries you will ever make in foil packets right in the oven
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 8 long wedges
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives