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Orzo, Spinach, and Tomato Salad
By cacelias
This salad makes a great compliment to a Rib-Eye steak on the grill
- 1 pound orzo, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound baby spinach, torn into small pieces
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup (8 oz.) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- sea salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Ma Po Tofu
By cacelias
With its plush texture and complex flavors, this dish is a favorite with my family
- 1 pound firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce or
- 1 tablespoon hoisin and 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce or molasses (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Lime Marinated Grilled Shrimp
By cacelias
This is an excellent grilled shrimp recipe and super easy!! Made this for New Year's Eve and it was delicious!
- 16 large, fresh shrimp (peeled and cleaned)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 fresh lime
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- dash of crushed red pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Scaloppine with Sugar Snap Peas & Asparagus
By cacelias
Steam peas and asparagus, covered, 4 minutes or until crisp tender
- 3 cups julienne-cut trimmed sugar snap peas (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 6 (6-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 lemon wedges
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
By cacelias
Chimichurri is as common as ketchup in Argentina
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 shallot, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup tightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup loosely packed oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup sherry or white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak
Butter Cookies
By cacelias
Butter Cookies are an Elias Family Tradition at Christmas Time since the very beginning
- 1 pound butter (4 sticks) softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 egg yolks
Roasted Cherry Tomato, Spinach and Asiago Pasta Salad
By cacelias
Delicious summer salad with fresh, sweet cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bag (4 cups) baby spinach leaves
- 1 package thin spaghetti
- 1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- toasted pine nuts (optional)
- grilled chicken breast
Philly Cheesesteaks
By cacelias
Directions Wrap the meat tightly in plastic wrap and put it into the freezer for 45 minutes
- 1 pound top round London broil
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 green peppers, cut into strips
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, warm
- 1 cup shredded provolone
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Four 5-inch sub rolls, split
Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
By cacelias
These humble staples have a natural affinity, playing off each other's sweet and savory sides
- 2 T chopped shallot
- 3 T unsalted butter, divided
- 1 lb carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 T cider vinegar
Unorthodox Lump Crab Cake
By cacelias
Delicious crab cakes! The best I have ever tasted
- Crab Cake:
- 1 pound Crab meat (canned)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chives
- 3 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup bread crumbs (coarse, Panko)
- 1 package phyllo
- clarified butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cucumber Relish:
- 1 seeded cucumber, finely chopped (hot house)
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1/2 medium tomato (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- Mustard Sauce:
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup Pommeray mustard (grainy mustard)
- Green Tobasco & Worcestershire Sauce to taste
- salt and pepper to taste