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PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO
By carvalhohm
Finely chop all ingredients in a food processor
- 8 oz. ham, chopped
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh oregano
- 15 sprigs cilantro, chopped
- 10 cloves garlic, chopped
- 5 cubanelle or banana peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 4 large yellow onions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 3 ⁄4 cup canola oil
The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaner
By carvalhohm
Dab a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the carpet in a small, relatively hidden area -- under a sofa or behind ...
- 1 gallon plastic or glass container with lid
- 1 cup hydrogen peroxide
- 1/8 cup dish liquid
- 1 tablespoon Oxyclean
- 1/2 cup fabric softener
- Funnel
PICKLED BANANAS (GUINEOS EN ESCABECHEA)
By carvalhohm
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add bananas; cook until just tender, about 15 minutes
- 12 oz. green bananas, peeled and cut into 1″ chunks
- 2 1⁄2 cups olive oil
- 3 ⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp. kosher salt
- 12 whole black peppercorns
- 6 cloves garlic
- 6 small red onions, sliced thin
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cups pitted green olives
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Lemon Loaf Loaf
By carvalhohm
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with floured cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan; set asid...
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon extract* (not teaspoons and not lemon oil and please, not lemon juice!)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, more or less
Mac & Cheese
By carvalhohm
Cook the pasta according to package instructions making sure to salt the water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup evaporated milk (may sub with whole, 2% or skim)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar (I use Costco’s English Coastal Cheddar, but any white cheddar will do)
- 2 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ditto
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 pound pasta (cavatapppi, elbow or shells), cooked al dente
Mouthwatering Marinated Steak
By carvalhohm
1. 1 1/2 pounds lean flank steak
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 pounds flank or other lean steak (like top sirloin)
Real Chinese All-Purpose Stir-Fry Sauce
By carvalhohm
Combine ingredients in a jar and shake to combine
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose soy sauce
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinese wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
Homemade Teriyaki Marinade/Sauce
By carvalhohm
Combine ingredients in a large saucepan over high heat
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup Japanese cooking wine (sake)
- 1/4 cup water
9-Day Cole Slaw
By carvalhohm
Place cabbage, pepper, onion and pimento in a very large bowl
- 4 pounds cabbage, shredded fine
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped fine
- 1 large onion, chopped fine
- 1 small jar chopped pimento (optional)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons celery seed
Lemon Cake
By carvalhohm
Preheat oven to 350 F Place all ingredients in mixing bowl
- Cake:
- 1 (18.25-ounce) lemon cake mix (like Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Lemon Supreme)
- 1 (3-ounce) package lemon gelatin (like Jell-O)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 eggs