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Stir-Fried Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
By kimvess
Step 1 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt
- 1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small serrano chile, seeded if desired and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 1/4 pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2-3 tablespoons white vinegar
- Cooked rice
Sonoran Beef
By kimvess
Directions 1. Cut steak in half
- 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak or beef skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
- 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped*
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 1 29 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can beef broth
- 1/4 cup ground ancho chile pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 15 - 16 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
Mario Batali's Basic Tomato Sauce
By kimvess
step 1 ingredients 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil instructions In a saucepan, heat the olive oi...
- 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Spanish Onion (chopped into 1/4-inch dice)
- 4 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thyme (or 1 tablespoon thyme)
- 1/2 medium Carrots (finely shredded)
- 2 28-ounce cans peeled Whole Tomatoes (crushed by hand and juices reserved)
- Salt
Peanut Butter Pound Cake S'mores
By kimvess
Put the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- One 1-pound frozen pound cake, preferably Sara Lee, thawed
- 1/4 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter (not natural)
- 1/3 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Bacon And Cheese Deviled Eggs
By kimvess
Give deviled eggs a flavor boost with the addition of bacon and sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey-mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Belgian Beef Stew
By kimvess
Directions Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven or ovenproof stockpot until brown and crisp
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pounds boneless chuck, bottom or top round, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup Cognac or other brandy
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 12-ounce can dark beer or stout
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 slices country-style bread, crusts removed
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Napolitan Spaghetti
By kimvess
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 lb. white button mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb. cooked ham, cut into 1/4"-thick strips about 2" long
- 1/4 lb. long beans or regular green beans, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sake
- 5 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 tsp. paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Tabasco, for serving (optional)
Ginger-Spiced Bone-In Pork Chops
By kimvess
1. In a small bowl, whisk oil, teriyaki sauce, vinegar, cilantro, coriander, ginger, 11⁄2 teaspoons salt, 1 teasp...
- Yield: 4 servings
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 (8- to 10-ounce) bone-in pork chops (at least 2 inches thick)
Sausage "Risotto"
By kimvess
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 pound crumbled hot Italian sausage, skin removed
- 8 ounces mixed sliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
- 1 jar (16 ounces) marinara sauce
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
Hibachi Soup
By kimvess
Directions First off, the ingredients say "chopped" it means just cut it in half or fourths
- 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
- 2 quarts water (8 cups)
- French fried onions