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Classic Beef Pot Roast
By carvalhohm
Preheat oven to 350º. Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (3-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Spicy Ginger Shortbreads
By carvalhohm
In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, lemon peel and egg yolk with electric mixer on medium speed
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Habichuelas
By carvalhohm
This classic Puerto Rican style dish features perfectly seasoned beans with ham, potatoes, capers and olives in a t...
- 2 teaspoons of canola oil
- 2 ounces lean cured ham, diced (jamón de cocinar)
- 1 (29-ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 packet Sazón
- 2 tablespoons sofrito (see recipe)
- 7 pimiento stuffed olives
- 1 teaspoon Alcaparrado (capers)
- 2 medium size potatoes, cubed
- 1 can water (use the tomato sauce can)
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
By carvalhohm
1 Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later
- 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size)
- 6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- olive oil (3 drizzles)
- Italian seasoning
- fresh ground pepper
- red pepper flakes
- salt
- herbs (according to taste)
Coconut Joys
By carvalhohm
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat; remove from heat
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 3 cups flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup (2-ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Sesame Pork Roast
By carvalhohm
Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, onion and ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 pounds pork roast
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Soft and Puffy Pumpkin Spice Honey Cookies
By carvalhohm
To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, egg, and beat on medium-...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice (yes tablespoons, not teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
Wonton Strawberry Stacks
By carvalhohm
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1 TBSP butter, melted
- 1 TBSP sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2/3 cup strawberry yogurt
- 1-1/2 cups strawberries, chopped
Streusel Strawberry Bars
By carvalhohm
1.In large mixing bowl beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until combined, scrapin...
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg(s)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 2 10-ounce jars (2 cups) strawberry preserves or seedless red raspberry preserves
- 1 recipe Powdered Sugar Icing (see recipe below) or sifted powdered sugar
Microwave Mug Cake
By carvalhohm
Mix the 2 cake mixes together in an airtight container and seal it
- 1 angel food cake mix
- 1 regular box cake mix (any flavor)