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Steak and Lime Rice Burritos
By GratefulSea
This was found on the Half Baked Harvest blog-- check it out for great photos
- Steak Marinade
- 1 chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more if needed
- 2 steaks of your choice - any amount, to taste
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- 2-3 cup cooked basmati rice, hot
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- To assemble
- 2-4 large burrito size tortillas
- 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded (use more or less to your liking)
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (use more or less to your liking)
- Optional: salsa, guacamole, lettuce, black beans, sour cream or greek yogurt
Puerto Rican Fried Plantains
By GratefulSea
This super simple, quick, and easy recipe is the perfect appetizer for any festive occasion or celebratory party
- 2 large green plantains
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup peanut oil
Hoppin John - southern style
By GratefulSea
Hoppin John, the traditional New Year's dinner to ensure a prosperous year, can be made with ham hocks, ham, sausag...
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced, separating whites from greens
- 2 Tablespoons butter, bacon fat, or Smart Balance
- 2 oz bacon or smoked ham
- 1 celery stick, diced
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- salt (to taste, about 1/4 tsp)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- pinch of cayenne
- 10 oz frozen black-eyed peas, thawed
- 1 cup chicken broth
Duarte's Cream of Artichoke Soup
By GratefulSea
"This creamy soup is subtle in flavor, rich and satisfying
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 lb. frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and roughly chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Home Fries
By GratefulSea
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 pounds (4 medium) red potatoes, boiled and cut into wedges
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Oven-Fried Ranch Chicken
By GratefulSea
Oven-Fried Ranch Chicken Oven-Fried Ranch Chicken From Betty's Soul Food Collection
- Chicken
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 packages (1 oz each) ranch dressing mix
- 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
- Cooking spray
- Breading
- 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® cornbread & muffin mix
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- Fresh parsley sprigs for garnish, if desired
Alton Brown's Fried Chicken
By GratefulSea
We also get great results baking this tasty dish; it doesn't need to be fried
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups low fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Flour, for dredging
- Vegetable shortening, for frying
Layered Taco Salad
By GratefulSea
In a 2-1/2-quart glass salad bowl layer black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, olives, and onion
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 6-ounce carton frozen avocado dip, thawed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 4-ounce can chopped green chili peppers, drained
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Chopped tomato (optional)
- 2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
Sauteed Carrots
By GratefulSea
Copyright 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
- 2 pounds carrots
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley
Mushrooms and Peas Rice
By GratefulSea
Directions In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 10 3/4 fluid ounces milk
- 1 3/4 cups instant rice
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas