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Stuffed Banana Peppers with Quinoa and Chicken Sausage
By jz8tkz
Chop the tops off the banana peppers and clean them of seeds by making a long slit down the side of the pepper leng...
- 1/2 Pound chicken sausage
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 orange pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 1/2% tablespoons olive oil
- 6 banana or yellow
- Hungarian peppers
- 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican
- blend cheese
- 14.5 ounce can reduced-
- sodium chicken. broth
- 28 ounce can low-sodium
- crushed tomatoes,
- divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Ham and Lentil Stew
By jz8tkz
In a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, combine ham, lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, water, broth, oregano an...
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 2 cups dried lentils
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 cups water
- 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- !4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen leaf spinach, not thawed
- 2 tablespoons fresh. lemon juice
Cauliffower Mashed "Potatoes"
By jz8tkz
1. In a medium pot, bring cauliflower to a boil in the cup of water
- 1 med cauliflower, cut in florets
- 1 cup water or broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chives, fresh, chopped
- 1 tsp italian parsley
- 1 TBS both ( any favor)
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
By jz8tkz
Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and s...
Pan-Fried Asparagus
By jz8tkz
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
General Tso's Chicken with Spiced Sesame Rice
By jz8tkz
For the chicken: Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and white pepper in a large bowl
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch freshly ground white pepper
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Chinese yellow bean paste or yellow miso
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
- 4 whole dried Sichuan or arbol chiles
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed, left whole
- 1/2 medium white onion, chunked into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup peanuts, toasted and chopped, optional
- 1 tablespoon Shaoshing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 large red pepper, chunked into 1-inch squares
- 4 scallions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups white jasmine rice, cooked, for serving
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Ground chili powder or cayenne pepper, for sprinkling
Asparagus Bundles
By jz8tkz
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Bobby's Smokey Gumbo
By jz8tkz
Heat the oil in a large stockpot; add the sausage and saute for 2 to 3 minutes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 ounces smoked chicken and turkey andouille sausage, such as Trader Joe's, sliced in rounds
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup dry long-grain brown rice
- 2 1/4 cups homemade chicken stock or prepared low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- One 10-ounce box frozen sliced okra, thawed
- Hot sauce, optional, for serving
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
By jz8tkz
Preheat oven, if using, to 400 degrees F
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed 4 to 5 inches long tips
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- A few grinds black pepper
- 4 slices center cut bacon or pancetta
- Chopped chives or scallions, optional garnish
Hot Tamales
By jz8tkz
For the meat filling: For the wrappers: For the cornmeal dough: For the meat filling: In a small bowl, combine ...
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly toasted and ground cumin seed
- 2 pounds Boston butt meat, untrimmed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 4 to 5 dozen dried corn husks
- 2 pounds yellow cornmeal, approximately 6 cups
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 7 1/2 ounces lard, approximately 1 cup
- 3 to 4 cups reserved cooking liquid