Mexican-Style Chicken Lime Soup
Note from Cheri:
Soups with the flavor of lime, like this one, are popular in the
Yucantan. If you already have the chicken stock made (or if you have a
can or two on hand) this soup is super quick to prepare.
This is a great camping recipe, just prepare the
Seafood Ceviche
Note from Cheri:
The recipe below is reprinted with permission from Retro Fiesta: A
Gringo's Guide to Mexican Party Planning by Geraldine Duncann (2005
Collector's Press).
If you've ever wanted to throw a great Mexican style party, but didn't
know how, help is here. With this
True Caesar Salad
Note from Cheri:
The recipe and text below are reprinted with permission from Retro
Fiesta: A Gringo's Guide to Mexican Party Planning by Geraldine Duncann
(2005 Collector's Press).
If you've ever wanted to throw a great Mexican style party, but didn't
know how, help is here.
Guiltless Guacamole
Note from Cheri:
This lower fat version of classic Mexican guacamole dip is so good, I
actually prefer it to the higher fat version. I have never served it to
anyone who suspected that a huge amount of the fat content was removed.
Now you can eat guacamole anytime, without
Cornmeal Pancakes with Serrano Ginger
Note from Cheri:
You'll never think pancakes are boring fare again! This diabetic
friendly recipe was given to us by Marilyn Helton, author of our
Diabetic Dining on Fabulous Foods column. Marilyn always says, A
diagnosis of diabetes does NOT have to be a
Salsa Cruda
Note from Cheri:
Salsa cruda doesn't a salsa without manners, it simply means uncooked
salsa. You can vary the amount of heat in your salsa by either
increasing or decreasing the amount of jalapeños. Remember that most
hot peppers contain their heat in their seeds, so less seeds in
Aztec Platter
Note from Cheri:
This attractive composed salad is a nourishing meal in and of itself and
is so simple to prepare. This recipe is reprinted with permission from
Vegetarian Express, by Nava Atlas Lillian Kayte.
This recipe was part of Marilyn Helton's Diabetic Friendly, Vegetarian
Cactus Salad
Note from Cheri:
Sabor, one of my favorite LA restaurants, makes a Cactus Salad similar
to this one that I was absolutlely addicited to. I'm not sure exactly
how they make theirs, but here is my version. You can find jars of
cactus or nopalitos in the Latin foods section of your
Mexican-Style Chickpea Salad
Note from Cheri:
This recipe is from James Peterson's wonderful book Vegetables. Follow
this link to learn more about this invaluable book.
Say James: I don't know if they really serve a salad like this in
Mexico, but it seems they should. Mexican cooks are fond of
Shrimp Fresh Tomato Tequila Cocktail
Note from Cheri:
This recipe comes to us from the Florida Fresh Tomato Committee. This
makes a wonderful start to a romantic meal.
Follow this link to learn more about fresh tomatoes and more great
recipes!
2 lbs. fully ripened fresh Florida tomatoes
Words of Wisdom
Standing for what you believe in,
Regardless of the odds against you,
and the pressure that tears at your
resistance, means courage
Keeping a smile on your face,
When inside you feel like dying,
For the sake of supporting others,
means strength
-Stopping at nothing,
Ortega Chicken Tacos
Rated: * * * * *
The whole family will enjoy these tasty tacos. The use of chicken is
lower in fat than the traditional recipe with chopped beef so dieters
can join in the fun.
* yields: 6 * preparation time: 8 min * cooking time: 10
min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable
Stuffed Chiles in Ranch Sauce
Rated: * * * *
Chiles Rellenos, stuffed chiles are zesty and flavorful when prepared
with Ranch sauce. Filled with luscious cheese and coated in a rich
beaten egg mixture these chiles in a thick and chunky sauce will please
everyone around your table.
* yields: 5 *
Ortega Chicken Tacos
Rated * * * *:
The whole family will enjoy these tasty tacos. The use of chicken is
lower in fat than the traditional recipe with chopped beef so dieters
can join in the fun.
* yields: 6 * preparation time: 8 min * cooking time: 10
min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Green Chile Rollover Bites
Rated: * * * * *
A finalist in the 2002 Ortega(R) Create a Fiesta, Win a Siesta! Recipe
Contest, this dish was submitted by Dallas Cole of Wilsonville, Oregon.
This recipe captures the distinct flavor of Mexico in a delicious
appetizer. The golden brown pastry brims
Mexican Chicken Soup with Cilantro-Chile Cream
Rated: * * * * *
A finalist in the 2002 ORTEGA Create a Fiesta, Win a Siesta! Contest,
this dish was submitted by Julie DeMatteo of Clementon, New Jersey. This
soup combines chopped chicken, corn, black beans, fire-roasted chiles,
rice and chicken
Ortega 7-Layer Dip
Rated: * * * * *
A football game, birthday party, company picnic or any occasion is a
great excuse to serve this hearty 7-layer dip. It's easy to prepare and
can be made in advance, so it's an ideal choice when company is coming
over.
* yields: 12 * preparation time: 15 min
Nacho Dip
Submitted by: L. Freeland
My mom made this up and everyone i've made it for can't resist
it...which includes a lot of soldiers. I have never tasted anything
better. Grab some chips and enjoy!
Ingredients
1lb ground beef
3-4 packets ortega seasoning
1 block of velveeta cheese
1
Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas
Rated:
With leftover cooked chicken, it's a snap to assemble these creamy
enchiladas.
* yields: 4 * preparation time: 25 min * cooking time:
15 min
Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast meat
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese,
Beef Chimichangas
Rated: * * * * *
Once you've tried these homemade chimichangas you're expectations of
these fried burritos will never be the same. Crisp and crunchy (not
greasy) and filled with tender, savory beef.
* yields: 8
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 3/4 cups water
1 package 1.5 oz.
Soft Taco Ingredients
This recipe calls for:
1 Pound Beef Chili
3 Cups Lettuce
3 Tomatoes
1 Avocado
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese
Cilantro (if desired)
Corn Tortillas (From Scratch Recipe)
Corn Oil
First Step: Chopping
First, Chop everything up. If you have never chopped up an avocado
before, don't
CHILI .
Chili Ingredients
This recipe calls for:
1 Pound Very Lean Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Powder
1 cup Water
Chili Equipment
Chili Equipment
For this recipe you will need:
Large Sauce
Bengali Eggplant with Mustard Seeds
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jonathan Kandell)
Date: 12 Aug 93 22:49:21 GMT
1 large eggplant--1 to 1 1/2 pounds, tip cut off and cut into 1
cubes
1 1/2 T black mustard seeds, powdered in a coffee grinder
1 C+water
1/4 t cayenne pepper
Bengali Red Dal Curry
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jonathan Kandell)
Date: 3 Aug 93 21:48:48 GMT
Key spice: Panch Phanon Mix, also known as Five Spice (do not substitute
Chinese Five Spice!)
Equal proportions of whole cumin, fenugreek, anise, mustard, Indian
Chana Masala
From: Mary Jane Kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1993 12:51:45 -0400
I don't know how authentic this is, but I whipped it up last night. It
tasted great to me.
2 T vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1 T curry
1 T tomato paste (I
Dal Kofta Curry (Steamed Toor Balls in Buttermilk)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jonathan Kandell)
Date: 3 Aug 93 21:46:14 GMT
Recipe by Aroona Reejhsinghaini, modified by me
For kofka balls:
1 cup Toor dal* *toor dal is also known as
toovar dal
1/2 piece
Indian Chickpeas
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Demers Serge)
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 93 14:20:01 -0400
Here is one of our favorite vegetarian dish. We always include it to
our menu for an indian dinner.
250 gr of chickpeas (1 cup)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 oinon chopped
2 cm cinnamon stick
4 cloves
2
Indian Lamb with Spinach
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Demers Serge)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 93 20:29:12 -0500
Here is a Lamb and spinach recipe, I do not know its Indian name.
Serve 6
1 lb of lamb cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 tsp ground coriander
1 Tbsp
Vaththalkozhambu (Indian hot+sour sauce/soup)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ramaswamy Krishnan)
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1993 19:30:46 -0400 (EDT)
Well, if you don't mind a visit to the local Indian grocer, here is a
TRUE Tamilian (South Indian) dish.
'vaththalkuzhambu'
The
Sag Paneer (paneerless)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Stephanie da Silva)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1993 15:23:57 GMT
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
pinch of cumin seed
2 cardamom seeds
1 stick of cinnamon
2 or 3 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon each fresh ginger and garlic
1
Samosas (1)
For the pastry:
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp oil
4 Tbsp water
For the stuffing:
4-5 medium potatoes, boiled in their jackets and allowed to cool
4 Tbsp oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup (175 g) shelled peas
1 Tbsp
NAAN
Ingredients:
4 cups all purpose flour
1 tspbaking powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
salt to taste
1egg, beaten
6 Tblsp plain yogurt
3 Tblsp butter or ghee, melted
About 1 Cup milk
1 Tblsp poppy seeds
Instructions:
Tandoori Chicken
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Hyder Nihal Agha)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1993 18:04:38 -0500
Cross Indexed Chicken, Indian
(Serves 4)
TANDOORI in INDIAN stands for an earthern oven which is sort of
cylindrical and uses coal as the fuel.
This recipe will
ONION AND TOMATO RAITA
==
(4-6 Servings)
Ingredients:
8 oz. Yogurt (plain)
1 small Onion
1/2 t Salt
1 small Tomato
1/2 t Chat Masala (optional)
1/2 t Black pepper (ground)
1/4 c Milk
Method:
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Beat yogurt and
KHEER (VERMICELLI PUDDING)
==
Recipe from Dalbir Chadda:
This has been my all time favorite dessert. Ever since I was very
little, I can remember asking for seconds and thirds. What makes this
dessert unusual is that it is not as sweet as most Indian desserts. It
is
Honey Mustard Ginger Grilled Chicken
Grill these low fat, low sodium marinated chicken breasts. The hint of
ginger and orange is a tasty surprise!
Ingredients
1/2 C. GREY POUPON Honey Mustard
1/4 C. orange marmalade (can substitute with sugar-free)
2 Tbs. finely chopped peeled gingerroot
2
Honey Lime Chicken
An interesting blend of lime, honey mustard, and soy makes for a
different twist on cooking chicken.
Ingredients
1/2 C. Grey Poupon Honey Mustard
2 Tbs. lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1 tsp. grated lime peel (optional)
4 small boneless skinless
Honey Grilled Chicken Breasts
A sweet and tangy preparation that is always much lighter than chicken
dishes with cream sauce.
Ingredients
1/4 C. Orange Juice
3 Tbs. Honey
2 Tbs. Lemon Juice
2 Tbs. Soy Sauce
1 Tbs. peeled, minced fresh Ginger
1 Tbs. bottled Garlic
Salt and coarse ground
Peach Honey-Mustard Chicken
All these flavor fuse into flavorful sauce for this pan-cooked chicken.
Ingredients
1 16 oz. can sliced peaches
2 1/2 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
3 Tbs. Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbs. honey
1/4 C. sliced green onions
Directions
Drain
Quick Easy Old Fashioned Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
This is a creamy and cheesy side dish that's so quick and easy to
prepare. These potatoes go great with chicken, pork, ham or beef.
Ingredients
4 C. yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
2 C. Velveeta, cubed
1 stick butter, cubed
4 Tbs. flour
Cheater's Enchiladas
Five ingredients, ten minutes prep time and twenty minutes to cook - now
that's what I call cheating, since it tastes good and takes little time.
Ingredients
1 16 oz. container sour cream
12 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 20 oz. can green enchilada sauce
18 6 inch
Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
We used this recipe for snack time in the Alzheimers Unit and the
residents loved it.
Ingredients
1 C. peanut butter
1 C. sugar
1 egg
Directions
Mix all ingredients and form small balls. place 2 inches apart on a
cookie sheet. Press balls with a fork to
Chicken Mediterranean Salad
This beautiful colorful and fragrant dish can be a tasty appetizer,
great lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups baby spinach leaf ( set aside )
2 C. white chicken (canned is fine)
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
2 Roma tomato diced
1 C. broccli slaw (you can find
Easy Deviled Ham Cheese Phyllo Triangles
Forget the sandwich and use phyllo dough for a tasty lunch or
finger-food appetizer.
Ingredients
12 sheets phyllo dough
100% vegetable oil non-stick spray
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
4 oz. deli ham, minced (about 1/2 C.)
3 oz. cream cheese, cubed into 12
Creole Baked Fish
This superb preparation will make a special main dish.
Ingredients
1 tsp. of olive oil
3/4 C. of celery, finely diced
1/4 C. of green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 C. of yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 C. of yellow onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. of kosher salt
Creole Pork Casserole
Thick pork chops are cooked with potatoes, vegetables and plenty of
seasoning.
Ingredients
6 pork chops, cut 1-1/2 inches thick
3-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tbs. oil
3 potatoes, thinly sliced or same sized sweet potato, thickly cut
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 green
Cajun Dirty Rice
Cooked with beef and sausage, this rice is a full meal.
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. beef sausage
1 (8 oz.) package dirty rice mix
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 onion, finely diced
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
2 C. water
Cajun Dirty Rice
Cooked with beef and sausage, this rice is a full meal.
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. beef sausage
1 (8 oz.) package dirty rice mix
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 onion, finely diced
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
2 C. water
Bacon and Rice Creole
This recipe creates the tastiest rice you will have ever have.
Ingredients
1 lb. bacon
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 small onions, chopped
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 C. canned tomatoes
1 C. raw rice (not quick-cooking)
Directions
Simmer vegetables and spices in
Hot Cajun Red Sauce
If you can't get enough spice in your diet, have this sauce on hand for
many different dishes.
Ingredients
1 C. chili sauce
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. horseradish
6 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. salt
Directions
Combine all ingredients, cover and chill
Cajun Cornbread
Most Cajuns like their food spicy and hot but blended with lots of
flavor. Some just like the flavors. This cornbread can give you either
of the tastes. You get to pick.
Ingredients
1 box Jiffy Cornbread
1 can cream corn
1 lb. cheddar cheese
1 medium onion chopped fine
1
Cajun Corn, Rice, and Red Beans
Add some heat to your dinner tonight by making this Cajun meal of corn,
rice and red beans.
Ingredients
1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) red beans, such as kidney beans
1 Tbs. olive oil
1
Cajun Barbecued Chicken
The more spices you add to this one, the hotter it gets!
Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1/2 C. white wine
2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning (use more, if you like more zing!)
Directions
In a glass dish, combine the oil, wine and seasoning.
Catfish Creole
You'll think you're eating at an authentic Creole restaurant when you
make this fine dish.
Ingredients
2 C. water
1 C. uncooked long-grain rice
1 lb. catfish fillets
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/2
Baked Fish with Creole Sauce
This simply baked fish still gets lots of flavor from a homemade spicy
Creole sauce.
Ingredients
3/4 lb. fresh or frozen fillets or 1 1/2 lb. whole fish
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/3 small green pepper, thinly sliced
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
There is a light within you that radiates out.A gentle unfailing light
that comforts and guides. A soft but steady light that takes the edge
off a hard day, chases away shadows and makes people feel less alone. So
don't ever question whether you make a difference. You do, just by being
You!
.
Take one a day and feel great all week long!
Day 1: Your dreams are waiting for you right around the corner!
Day 2: There are angels on earth. You are one of them!
Day 3: Hit a roadblock? Go around it!
Day 4: Trust that life will bring you joy!
Day 5: Recognize your own value: beyond
Pasta with Broccoli Raab, Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Toasted
Pine Nuts
Wolfgang Puck
When food lovers I know talk to me about their desire to eat more
healthily during the winter months, one thing I hear them say most often
is that they want to try to cook more vegetarian main
Cinnamon-Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Wolfgang Puck
Give me a handful of good oatmeal cookies any day. I like to use
quick-cooking oats for the recipe that follows; but you could substitute
old-fashioned rolled oats if you'd prefer coarser, chewier cookies. Of
course, my recipe includes just
Classic French-Style Omelet
Wolfgang Puck
It all goes so quickly that you can easily make the omelets one at a
time, as they should be. Each time, you'll come closer to mastering the
technique. But don't worry if you make a mistake: It will still taste
delicious. And besides, you won't have a
Twice-Fried Green Beans with Double-Blanched Garlic
Wolfgang Puck
As long as you use a deep-frying thermometer to ensure the oil is hot
enough, I learned, thereâEURO(tm)s nothing greasy about the results. The
beans have a fairly nonabsorbent surface, unlike the batters or
breadcrumbs coating of
Viennese-Style Fried Chicken
Wolfgang Puck
That's it: perfect fried chicken. I love to fry fresh parsley or lovage
leaves at the last minute for a garnish. Then, I serve the chicken with
mashed potatoes and a romaine lettuce salad. I always make extra to
enjoy cold the next day, a perfect
Easy Free-Form Plum Tart
Wolfgang Puck
Though my recipe describes the tart as more or less circular, the shape
is not even important: Everything will look beautiful and taste
delicious whether your tart is oval, square, rectangular, or resembling
an amoebae. Cut it into wedges, top with vanilla
Warm Chocolate Cupcakes with Molten Centers
Wolfgang Puck
At home, baking these is one of the easiest and tastiest ways I know to
make a great impression on your dinner guests. Most recipes, including
my own, call for just a few ingredients âEURO chocolate, butter,
sugar, eggs, and a dash of
Macadamia Nut Brittle
Wolfgang Puck
Some of the most thoughtful gifts I know are those from the kitchen.
Especially during the holidays, treats that you make yourself and wrap
simply but beautifully tell their recipients that youâEURO(tm)ve made an
effort to share something special.
One of my
Stuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes with Ham, Mushrooms, and Gruyere Cheese
Wolfgang Puck
In winter, when you want to eat something that warms, fills, and
satisfies you, a stuffed baked potato can be more welcome than the
finest caviar. It makes a perfect companion to grilled or broiled steak
or other
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Wolfgang Puck
My Flourless Chocolate Cake, so dense and rich that it's almost like a
sublime fudge, is an excellent choice not only because it's so easy to
make well in advance but also because it offers such decadent pleasure
for lovers of chocolate.
Ingredients
8 oz.
Chicken Lasagna
Wolfgang Puck
From start to finish, you'll have a wonderful home-cooked dinner on the
table in about an hour. And you don't even have to tell anyone you made
it with the help of the supermarket's rotisserie!
Ingredients
Tomato Sauce:
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium
4 Layer Sin
1 stick butter
1 Cup flour
1 Cup chopped pecans, plus 1/4 Cup extra nuts for garnish
8-oz cream cheese, softened
2 Cups Cool-Whip(r)
1 Cup powdered sugar
1 large of 2 small boxes instant chocolate pudding
2 Cups milk
1/4 Cup chocolate chips (optional)
Bottom Layer
Melt butter,
Cottage Pie
Ingredients
1 Tbs. oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 lb. ground beef
3 Tbs. tomato paste
1 Tbs. horseradish
1 Tbs. each - parsley,
thyme, marjoram
1 cup beef stock
1 Tbs. cornstarch
Place oil in skillet. Add onion, carrots, and garlic and simmer til
Pineapple Cream Pie
Ingredients
2 Tbs. margarine
3/4 cup sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ tsp. salt
2 cups whole milk
2 egg yolks
½ tsp. vanilla
1 8-oz can crushed pineapple,
drained
1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
2 cups whipped cream
Optional: toasted coconutMelt margarine in heavy bottom
Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Bites
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 1/2 cups complete pancake mix, any brand, divided
1 1/4 cups water
8 teaspoons hot sauce, divided (recommended: Tabasco)
1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders or chicken breast cut into small bite-sized
pieces
1 cup
Grilled Green Chili Quesadillas
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Ingredients
3 fresh chile peppers, such as poblanos -- any variety
may be used, according to your tolerance for heat
4 (12-inch) large flour tortillas
3 cups (3/4 pound brick) smoked cheddar (recommended: Cabot brand,
shredded)
1 cup
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Ingredients
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white rice
2 long mild chile peppers, red or green, cubanelle Italian peppers may
be
substituted
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 small onion,
Hogs in a Sleeping Bag
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package polska kielbasa
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed and lightly rolled out
1 egg
Honey mustard, barbeque sauce or apricot jam, for serving, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut kielbasa into 6
Cheese and Rosemary Breadsticks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup grated Gruyere
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 (11-ounce) container refrigerated breadstick dough (recommended:
Pillsbury)
Finely ground sea salt, optional
Instructions
Parmesan Pita Toast Strips
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004
Ingredients
6 (6-inch) white pita breads
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
Pinch salt
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
Barbecued Shrimp and Bacon
Recipe courtesy Garde Manger, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2000
Ingredients
30 (31 to 35) shrimp, peeled and deveined
15 strips bacon, partially cooked and cut in half
Vegetable oil, as needed
1 cup barbecue sauce
Equipment: Small bamboo skewers
Directions
Preheat the
Mozzarella Sticks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Italian-style dried breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
2 (16-ounce) blocks pasteurized mozzarella cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4
Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Ingredients
7 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Salt and pepper, for taste
Paprika, for garnishing
Sweet gherkin pickles sliced, for garnishing
Steak Bites with Bloody Mary Dipping Sauce
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for
drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1 rounded
Baltimore Beef Bad Boy
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
Ingredients
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 pounds top round, cut in 2-equal pieces
1/2
Agua de Palapa Joe's
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
Ingredients
1 cup white rice
6 cups water, divided
1/2 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup condensed milk
Instructions
In a small bowl, soak the rice, 1 cup water and
cinnamon for 30 minutes. Add to blender
Black Bean Salad
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
Ingredients
2 cans black beans, drained, about 30 ounces
1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced green onions
1/4 cup diced pineapple
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Korean Chicken Wings
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
Ingredients
1 to 2 pounds chicken wings (about 12 whole wings) 1st
and 2nd joint, no tips
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for frying
3 tablespoons grated ginger
1/4 cup sherry
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup honey
Chili-Lime Fried Chicken Wings
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006
Ingredients
5 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, and wing
tips reserved for stock
1 3/4 cups lime juice
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1
Cuban pork chops with mojo
Guy Fieri
INGREDIENTS
âEURO¢ 4 pork chops, 1âEURO bone in
âEURO¢ 2 T kosher salt
âEURO¢ 1 T black pepper
âEURO¢ 1 T cumin
âEURO¢ 1 T garlic powder
âEURO¢ 1 T onion powder
âEURO¢ 1 T oregano, dry
âEURO¢ 1/4 c red onion, chopped
âEURO¢ 1 1/4 c orange juice, fresh
âEURO¢
BlazyâEURO(tm)s pepperoni-studded lasagna
Guy Fieri
INGREDIENTS
Lasagna
âEURO¢ 2 c pepperoni, hand-cut 1/8âEURO slices
âEURO¢ 2 lb lasagna
âEURO¢ 1 lb ricotta
âEURO¢ 1 lb mozzarella, shredded, 6 oz for topping
âEURO¢ 2 lb Italian sausage, bulk, cooked
âEURO¢ 4 c tomato sauce, (recipe to follow)
Tequila turkey fettuccine
Guy Fieri
Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
âEURO¢ 1 oz olive oil
âEURO¢ 1/4 red onion (julienne)
âEURO¢ 1/2 tablespoon jalapeno (minced)
âEURO¢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
âEURO¢ 5 oz turkey breast, cooked, sliced
âEURO¢ 1 oz tequila
âEURO¢ 1/2 oz
Lemony brussels sprouts
Joy Bauer
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
âEURO¢ 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise
âEURO¢ 1 large lemon
âEURO¢ 1 tablespoon reduced-fat, soft tub margarine spread (trans fat
free)
âEURO¢ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
âEURO¢ 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
âEURO¢
Gingered carrots
Joy Bauer
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
âEURO¢ 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1 wedges
âEURO¢ 2 tablespoons soft tub reduced-fat, trans fat-free margarine
spread
âEURO¢ 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
âEURO¢ 2 teaspoons ground ginger
âEURO¢ Salt
âEURO¢ Ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Buttery Cauliflower Casserole
1 head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
1 c. sour cream
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. round buttery crackers, crushed
1/4 c. green peppers, chopped
1/2 c. red peppers, chopped
1 t. salt
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Place cauliflower in a saucepan filled with
Gypsy's Arm' (Jelly Roll with Guava Cream Filling)
Brazo de Gitano
I don't know how this dessert got its name, and to be honest, I think
I'd rather keep it that way, but this cake will be found in any and
every Latin pastry shop, and in various flavors. This is my riff on that
theme, playing
Yellow Rice with Corn
Arroz Amarillo con Maiz
1/2 cup Achiote Oil
1/2 cup Sofrito
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup alcaparrado or coarsely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
2 to 3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
3 cups long
Pork Picadillo
Picadillo de Cerdo
You may have heard of picadillo, ground beef or pork cooked with
seasonings (think Latin Sloppy Joes.) Picar means to cut, picadillo
means to chop fine. Whether it's pork, beef or a mix of the two, it's
usually a filling for something like these alcapurrias or
Cheesiest Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chili Con Queso Dip
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Ingredients
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken, about 4 to 5 chicken
breasts
1 (8-ounce) package shredded colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 chopped red bell pepper
1
Chili in a Biscuit Bowl
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 cups biscuit baking mix (recommended: Bisquick)
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Flour, for dusting the work surface
1 pound ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper,
Guacamole with Cumin Dusted Tortillas
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
Ingredients
4 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 limes, juiced
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, to taste
Cumin Dusted Tortillas, recipe follows
Kicked Up Pimento and Tuna Deviled Eggs
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006
Ingredients
8 hardboiled eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2lengthwise,
yolks removed and reserved separately
1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped black or green
Poblano Stuffed with Chorizo, Shrimp and Rice
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 pound Mexican-style chorizo
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 red onion, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 cup short-grain rice
1 cup
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