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Fresh Corn Tortillas

By shirl1_
1. In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined
- Prep Time:
- 20 Min
- Cook Time:
- 15 Min
- Ready In:
- 1 Hr 5 Min
- Servings (Help)
- USMetricCalculate
- Original Recipe Yield15 tortillas
- Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups masa harina
- 1 1/8 cups water
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- Oil for brushing
Roasted Shrimp Scampi

By shirl1_
1.Heat oven to 425 degrees F
- 8 ounce(s) linguine
- \ 1 1/2 pound(s) (large) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 6 clove(s) garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup(s) roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup(s) small sweet red cherry peppers, quartered
- 1/4 cup(s) dry white wine
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Homemade Fresh Chorizo

By shirl1_
A few simple spices are all you need to transform grund pork or turkey into fantastic taco filling
- 6 dried New Mexico chiles
- 8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds ground pork
Sticky Soy-Hoisin Chicken Thighs

By shirl1_
This recipe was sent into Test Kitchen for Cooking Light by Matisse Reid, a 12 year od boy who loves to cook
- 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 dash black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Cooking spray
Peppermint Meringues

By shirl1_
1.Heat oven to 250°F
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup(s) sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
- 24 small chocolate peppermint candies (such as York Peppermint Patties)
Twice Baked Sweet Potato

By shirl1_
Recipe prep time 10 min total time 53 min makes 4 servings
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
- 2 Tbsp. fat-free milk
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans
- 1 . CUT potatoes lengthwise in half; place, cut-sides down, in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until tender.
- 2 . SCOOP out centers of potatoes into bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Add Neufchatel, milk, sugar and cinnamon to potatoes; mash until blended.
- 3 . FILL shells with potato mixture; top with nuts. Bake 8 min. or until potatoes are heated through and nuts are toasted.
Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Sauce

By shirl1_
This dish has the smoky flavor and spice-rub "bark" of a good cue
- 2 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt), trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) $
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 2 cups vertically sliced onion $
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons cold water $
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Rigatoni with Grilled Steak and Gravy

By shirl1_
Season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper
- 2 2 2 flatiron steaks (1 pound total), at room temperature
- Salt and coarse black pepper
- 2 2 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for drizzling
- 1 1 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 1 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1 1 small rib celery, finely chopped
- 1 1 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 3-4 3-4 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 2 sprigs 2 small sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 1/2 About 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Shaved Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- Preparation
- to a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta cooking water.
- to Drop the sliced meat into the gravy, then add the pasta with a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to combine. Serve in shallow bowls and top with a drizzle of EVOO, the cheese and parsley.
Chili Rub Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Tostadas

By shirl1_
Line a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with foil and place the pork in the pan
- | Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (butt), or sirloin roast
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, or other neutral-flavored oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Kung Pao Chicken Tacos

By shirl1_
Sweet and salty, kung pao chicken
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- 3/4 cup diagonally sliced celery (about 2 stalks)
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 lime wedges