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Taco Salad
By cirql8or
1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thorou...
- 1 lb extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 12 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
- 3/4 cup Muir Glen® organic salsa (any variety)
- 3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 3 oz tortilla chips
Tenderloin Steaks with Gorgonzola and Herbs and Roasted Garlic and Grape Tomato Pasta with Basil and
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007
- Salt
- 1 pound penne rigate
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 8 to 10 cloves garlic, cracked but left in skins, plus 1 clove peeled and halved
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus some, for drizzling
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tenderloin steaks about 1 1/4-inch thick
- 2 scallions, whites and greens
- 8 to 10 fresh sage leaves
- A handful flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup Gorgonzola crumbles
- 1 cup grated Parmigianino-Reggiano, a few generous handfuls
- 1 cup basil leaves, about 20, torn or shredded
- 2 cups coarsely chopped arugula
BBQ Pulled Pork with Carolina Sauce
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Andre Guerrero of The Oinkster in Eagle Rock, CA
- 2 quarts cider vinegar
- 1/2 quart ketchup
- 1/8 cup red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 quart water
- 1/4 cup dry mustard
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/8 cup salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 gallons water
- 1 1/2 cups salt
- 2 cups soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 pork butts, about 6 pounds total weight
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups applewood chips, soaked
Savory Herb Popcorn
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 ounces popcorn kernels, approximately 1/2 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon popcorn salt
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Country Pork and Peppercorn Burgers
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2008
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Thick cut white bread, lightly toasted or brioche rolls the size of burger buns split and lightly toasted
- 8 leaves red or green leaf lettuce
- 8 baby gherkin pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings
- 1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup grainy mustard
Hot Toddy
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup Demerara sugar
- 1 quart water
- 2 1/2 cups Scotch whiskey
- Freshly grated nutmeg
French Onion Tart
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large Vidalia onions or other sweet variety, thinly sliced
- 4 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup good quality beef stock
Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Willie Wagner, owner of Honky Tonk BBQ in Chicago, IL
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 cup water
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/8 cup Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground dried ginger
- 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- Chopped pecans and fresh raspberries or strawberries, for garnish
Mexican Grilled Corn
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2007
- 4 ears corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 lime, juiced
- Red chili powder, to taste
- 2 limes cut into wedges, for garnish