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Pork Chop Suey
By shirl1_
1.Trim fat from pork, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups thinly sliced bok choy
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Chicken Cheesesteaks
By shirl1_
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pickled sweet or hot cherry peppers, sliced
- 4 soft hoagie rolls, split
- 6 slices American cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces), halved
- Hot sauce and/or ketchup, for topping (optional)
- Carrot and celery sticks, for serving (optional)
CRANBERRY CRUNCH SALAD
By shirl1_
A delicious fruit salad and very healthy
- 1 apple chopped
- 2 slices of fresh pineapple
- 1/8 cup of chopped walnuts
- Florida sugar crystals or sugar
- 1/8 cup of orange juice
- 1/8 cup of canola oil
- 1 tab of cider cinger
- 1 Tab of lemon juice
- Sea salt to taste
- 1/2 chopped dried cranberries or Cranraisins
Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes
By shirl1_
Delicious and elegant dessert
- 10 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Caramel sauce
- Coffee ice cream
Chocolate Lovers Whoopie Pie
By shirl1_
Coconut Pecan Filling with Ganache Drizzle
- Cookies
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/8 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup nonhydrogenated solid vegetable shortening or unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- german chocolate filling
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- chocolate ganache
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- special equipment
- Instant-read thermometer
SOUR CREAM CAKE BATTER
By shirl1_
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Lamingtons
By shirl1_
Australian Finger Cakes
- Lemon Sugar Glaze:
- Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 lbs confectioners sugar (7 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup water
- In small saucepan heat corn syrup, 1/2 cup water and lemon juice until hot. Add mixture to sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat on low speed until smooth; use to glaze cakes immediately. If glaze become stiff, warm in microwave or over boiling water.
Cranberry Salad Over Lettuce
By shirl1_
Preparation Whisk together lime juice and mustard
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 head romaine lettuce, torn
- Preparation
- Whisk together lime juice and mustard. Gradually whisk in oil.
- Place apples, walnuts, and green onions in a bowl. Pour dressing over apple mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours.
- Sprinkle sugar over cranberries, and toss to coat. Add to apple mixture, and toss. Line a serving platter with lettuce; top with salad.
- Southern Living, NOVEMBER 200
Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies
By shirl1_
THE KEEP ON HAND COOKIE
- Hands-on Time: 15 min.; Total Time: 5 hr. 15 min.
- Yield: Makes 4 dozen
- Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Wax paper
Fajitas (Mexican Stir Fry)
By shirl1_
Delicious served with avocado salad
- Marinade: 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. each seasoned salt and ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp each chili powder and crushed red pepper
- 2 Tsps. each, vegetable oil and lemon juice
- 1 1/2 lbs. beef or skinned chicken sliced into strips
- Combine above and marinate meat for 2 hours
- 3-4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sliced onion and chopped green onion
- 1 Cup sliced red bell pepper
- 8 Flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 California avocados, peeled and sliced
- Salsa and sour cream