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Jiao Zi Chinese Dumplings
By á-2908
Nothing beats a homemade dumpling
- 1 head Napa cabbage, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 4 bunches Chinese chives
- 16 ounces firm tofu
- 4 pounds ground pork
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper, white or black
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, finely grated
- 2/3 cup soy sauce, plus more to dip
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
- 4 to 5 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 (10 to 12-ounce) package dumpling wrappers or wonton wrappers or homemade dumpling wrappers, about 250
- small cup of water for wetting the wrappers
Entomatadas
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Never heard of Entomatadas? They're hard to find in Mexican restaurants, but they're a genuine Mexican dish
- 8 Roma tomatoes
- 1 onion, divided
- 1 fresh jalapeno
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (decrease if using table salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 dozen corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 1/2 cups cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, grated and blended
- Sour cream, for garnish
- 1 cup Queso Fresco (optional Mexican cheese, for garnish)
- Sliced avocado, for garnish, optional
Jamaican Carrot Cake
By polledl
A spicy, sweet Carrot Cake just like they make on the gorgeous isle of Jamaica
- 3 cups raw carrots, shredded
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1 3/4 cups Muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Bread Machine Mexican Sweet Bread
By á-39535
Bread Machine Mexican Sweet Bread combines the flavors of Mexican sweet bread with the ease of cooking in a bread m...
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
Paleo & Nut Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
By npstahl@gmail.com
Paleo and gluten free pumpkin muffins are quick and easy to make
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned or homemade
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice
- Chocolate chips, raisins, or walnuts, optional
Corned Beef and Vegetables - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, onions and carrots prepared easily using a pressure cooker
- 3 pound flat cut corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 8 cloves garlic
- 6 medium red potatoes, quartered
- 3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
General Tso's Chick Peas, Vegan, & Gluten-Free
By blum099
General Tso's Chickpeas are flavorful, delicious, and filled with all the Asian-inspired flavors that you love, but...
- MARINADE:
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas cooked, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos or coconut aminos (soy-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 spring onions, sliced (white parts, save green for garnish)
- SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar, or sweetener of choice
- 2 teaspoons Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Pressure Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
By jlwoodruff
Cooking with a pressure cooker is easy and quick
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 medium sized potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- Dash of Paprika
4 ingredient Cheese Ball
By rblack
Easy Cheese Ball
- 2- 8oz packages of cream chees
- 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressign mix
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Tender Slow-Cooker Mushroom Lamb Shanks
By garciamoss
Make lamb shanks in your slow cooker for an impressive supper when you get home from work that looks like you've be...
- 3 1/2 pounds lamb shanks, excess fat removed
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, washed and scrubbed of dirt, halved
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juices
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Parsley, garnish
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni
By Crock_Pots_Rock
This Crock Pot Beefy Macaroni and Cheese recipe is just like the Cheeseburger Macaroni meal that comes in the box
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions - reserving 1 cup of the pasta water
- 1 large onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 cup beef stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons bisquick (regular flour would work too)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
HCG Diet (P3) Ranch Dressing 2
By aerin8
Low fat, great tasting HCG Diet (P3) Ranch Dressing 2, perfect for salads or dipping
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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