Archive for November, 2005
Friday, November 11th, 2005
Chicken Caesar Salad
Ingredients:
-1 lemon
-1 small garlic clove, crushed with garlic press
-1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
-1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
-3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
-4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
-1/2 loaf Frech bread cut lengthwise in half
-1 large head romaine lettuce (about 1 1/4 [...]
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Friday, November 11th, 2005
Grilled Thai Chicken Salad
Thai Dressing Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-4 teaspoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc nam)
-1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
-1 teaspoon sugar
Chicken Salad Ingredients:
-4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
-2 tablespoons Thai seasoning
-2 bags (10 ounces each) torn romaine lettuce halves
-2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves
-2 papayas or mangoes or 1 of each, peeled, [...]
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Friday, November 11th, 2005
Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients:
-4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
-2 teaspoons olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
-4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese (*cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices and each slice cut crosswise in half)
-2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
-1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-3/4 loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1. Prepare [...]
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Friday, November 11th, 2005
Grilled Pizza
Ingredients:
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 package quick-rise yeast
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup hot water (120 to 130F)
-2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
-8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinli sliced
-12 fresh basil leaves
-2 small ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
-coarsely ground black pepper
1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
3. [...]
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Monday, November 7th, 2005
Grilled Turkey Pieces
Grilled Turkey Pieces with Pomegranate, Orange and Rosemary
Ingredients:
-3 large cloves garlic
-1 tbsp salt
-1 cup pomegranate juice
-1/4 cup fresh orange juice
-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
-2 tbsp honey
-1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
-2 tsp pepper
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1 whole boneless turkey breast (about 3 lb.)
-2 turkey drumsticks (about 11/2 lb.)
-2 bone-in turkey thighs (about 2 lb.)
-salt and pepper
-orange [...]
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Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Hot Crab Dip
Ingredients:
-2 cups crabmeat
-1 cup sour cream
-1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
-1 cup buttermilk
-1 cup mayonnaise
-1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
-1 cup white Cheddar cheese
-1/2 cup capers, drained
-2 (8 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
-2 tablespoons minced garlic
-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
-1/2 teaspoon dried dill, or to taste
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Dips/Salsas by Svetlana
Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Arroz con Pollo
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
-1 pound Boneless, Skinless, Chicken breasts cut into thick strips
-1 medium Onion; chopped
-1 medium Green pepper; chopped
-1 medium Red pepper; chopped
-1 Garlic clove; minced
-1 teaspoon Chili powder
-1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoon Salt
-1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
-1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
-1 cup Uncooked rice
-1 medium Tomato; seeded & chopped
-2 cups Chicken broth
1. Heat oil in [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Mexican by Svetlana
Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Barbecued Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients:
-1 cup New Mexico-Style Barbecue sauce
-2 chicken breasts, skin removed
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-3 (6-inch) flour tortillas
-1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
-1/4 cup grated White Cheddar cheese
-1/4 cup Corn Relish
-1/4 cup Avocado Salsa
1. Prepare a wood or charcoal grill and let it burn down to embers.
2. Brush the barbecue sauce on the chicken and season to [...]
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Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients:
-10 ounces canned chunk chicken, drained and flaked
-2/3 cup Salsa
-2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
-1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
-8 (8″) flour tortillas
-Sour cream
1. In small bowl, combine chicken and salsa.
2. Divide chicken mixture, cheese and green onion evenly among 4 tortillas. Cover with remaining tortillas.
3. In large skillet over med. heat, place one tortilla [...]
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Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Grilled Asian Steak Salad
Ingredients for Dressing:
-1/8 cup soy sauce, lite
-1/2 tsp. ginger, minced
-2 tsp. garlic, minced
-1/8 cup lemon juice, fresh
-2 tsp. sesame oil
-2 tsp. white wine vinegar
-1 tsp. olive oil, extra virgin
-1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
-1/4 tsp. Tabasco Sauce
Ingredients for Salad:
-7 cups romaine lettuce, chopped, rinsed
-3/4 cup snow peas, cut in thirds
-1/2 red pepper, medium, sliced thin
-1/2 yellow [...]
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Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
-4 cups water
-1 3/4 cups chicken broth
-1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts
-1 medium onion, chopped
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1 garlic clove, minced
-4 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick slices
-2 celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1. Bring water and broth to a simmer in a 2- [...]
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Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Potato Wedges With Rosemary Butter
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 lb russet (baking) potatoes (preferably organic; about 4 medium)
-1 teaspoon kosher salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
-1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1. Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
2. Oil bottom of a shallow baking pan (15 by 10 by 1 inch) [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Side Dishes by Svetlana
Sunday, November 6th, 2005
Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
-1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
-1/3 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
-1 large egg
-1 cup granola (chop clusters if large)
-3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (4 1/2 oz)
1. Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
2. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cookies, Desserts by Svetlana
Saturday, November 5th, 2005
Chicken Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
-10 pack flour tortillas
-2 tablespoons salsa, any kind
-1 small can of chicken
-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
-6 ounces sour cream
1. Mix all ingredients except tortillas together.
**You may need to add a little more salsa or a little more sour cream to your tasting.
2. Spread mixture over a tortilla and roll it up cut into bite [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Sandwiches/Wraps by Svetlana
Saturday, November 5th, 2005
Chicken Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients:
-6 roma tomatoes
-1 cup mayonnaise
-1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
-1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and chopped
1. Cut the top off each cherry tomato, and using a melon baller, carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp.
2. Place each tomato upside down on paper towel to drain.
3. Combine the rest [...]
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Saturday, November 5th, 2005
Marinated Mushrooms
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup oil
-1/4 cup wine vinegar
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon sugar
-1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
-1 pound mushrooms, sm. or cut bite-size
-1/2 green pepper
-3 stalks celery
-1 can small pitted ripe olives
1. Combine all ingredients and marinate at least 6hours or overnight.
No Comments » - Posted in Side Dishes by Svetlana
Saturday, November 5th, 2005
Coconut Fried Shrimp
Ingredients:
-2 pounds, peeled and deveined, uncooked shrimp
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 ½ cups milk
-1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
-1 teaspoon curry ½ teaspoon salt
-2 cups shredded coconut oil for deep frying
1. Thaw shrimp if frozen, rinse and set aside to drain.
2. Measure ½ cup of flour and set aside. Combine remaining 1 ½ cups flour, milk, baking [...]
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Saturday, November 5th, 2005
Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients:
-1 cup broccoli florets
-1 cup cauliflower florets
-2 hard cooked eggs, diced, optional
-1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
-6 strips bacon
-1 cup mayonnaise
-1/2 cup white sugar
-2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
2. In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order [...]
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Saturday, November 5th, 2005
Crab Salad
Ingredients:
-2 pounds cooked crabmeat
-2 1/2 cups diced celery
-8 tablespoons mayonnaise
-2 teaspoons celery seed
-dash paprika
-2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
-1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
-1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
-2 teaspoons dried parsley
1. In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, celery, mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, sugar, pepper, seafood seasoning and parsley.
2. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
3. Serve and [...]