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Stuffed Shells
By sassy47
Boil shells according to package directions
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 30 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 ⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ⁄2 cup fresh parsley sprig, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 12 ounces shell pasta, jumbo, prepared
- 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 1 ⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Asian Pasta
By sassy47
Bring water to boil in large pot
- 2 Tbsp olive oi12 oz skinless boneless chicken cut in 1" strips
- 6 oz uncooked linguine
- 8 oz asparagus, trimmes
- 4 C vegetables, chopped (carrots, celery, beets, peppers)
- 1/4 C white wine
- 1/4 C teriyaki
- 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds
Dirty Martini
By sassy47
Combine vodka, vermouth and 1 tablespoon olive brine in a pitcher; freeze 2 hours
- 3 cups (24 oz.) vodka
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 oz.) dry vermouth
- 3 tablespoons (1-1/2 oz.) olive brine
- 1 (4.5 oz.) jar Lindsay® Specialty Stuffed Olives (pimiento, jalapeno, garlic, almond or onion), reserve brine
Spaghetti Sauce
By sassy47
Stir all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15-30 minutes
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 -3 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄2teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
Texas Cinnamon Butter
By sassy47
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Chicken Schnitze
By sassy47
For the braised red cabbage, heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat
- For the braised red cabbage:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red cabbage, quartered, cored and chopped or shredded
- Salt and pepper
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon caraway seed, ⅓ palmful
- 1 teaspooon cumin seed, ⅓ palmful
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup chicken bone broth or stock
- For the skhug (zhug) — aka green pepper hot sauce:
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 bunches cilantro tops
- 1 bunch parsley tops
- ½ bunch mint tops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed and skins removed
- 2 jalapeño peppers, stems removed but not seeded, coarsely chopped
- 4 bird's eye or small red chili peppers, stemmed not seeded, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ⅓ palmful
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ⅓ palmful
- For the chicken schnitzel:
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ⅓ palmful
- 1 teaspoon caraway, ground or seed
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- Frying oil, such as safflower or canola oil, about ¼-inch-deep for 12- to 14-inch skillet
- Whipped honey (available at many larger supermarkets or online at Amazon) OR organic honey, to drizzle
- For the fried capers, to serve:
- 4 tablespoons large capers in brine, Capote
- ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
Chicken Asian Fiesta Marinade
By sassy47
Combine all ingredients, mixing well
- 1/3 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 Cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Mexican Lasagna
By sassy47
Preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet, over medium high heat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, grated or finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon New Mexico chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn
- 1 (4 oz) can fire roasted diced green chiles
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
- 12 8” large flour tortillas
- 12 ounces Mexican cheese blend (or 8 ounces Pepperjack and 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese)
- 6 oz can sliced olives, drained
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Twice-Baked Potatoes Tarragon
By sassy47
Heat oven to 350. Prick potatoes with fork
- 6 medium baking potatoes
- 2 1/2 C Cauliflower florets
- 3 Tbs butter
- 2 Tbs chicken broth
- 1 Tbs each chopped fresh chives and parsley
- 1 Tsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/8 Tsp granulated garlic
Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail
By sassy47
Bring 1 quart salted water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of the lime juice
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 generous pound unpeeled smallish shrimp (I prefer the ones that are 41/50 count to a pound)
- 1/2 medium white onion, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vinegary Mexican bottled hot sauce (such as Tamazula, Valentina or Búfalo, the latter being on the sweet side)
- 2 About 2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin (optional, but recommended to smooth out sharpness)
- 1 cup diced peeled cucumber or jícama (or 1/2 cup of each)
- 1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
- Salt
- Several lime slices for garnish
- Tostadas or tortilla chips, store-bought or homemade or saltine crackers for serving