Oct 15, 2007 -
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Oct 29, 2009 -
Ingredients:
Chicken wings - not frozen
Any spices you have in your cupboards, except salt.
Soy sauce or Teriyaki sauce
Oil, sugar
Directions:
Place the wings in a bowl and sprinkle with any and every kind of spice you have around + soy sauce - salt.
I made mine today using cinnamon, chili powder, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, powdered ginger, onion powder, and pepper flakes.
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Mar 09, 2009 -
A friend is celebrating her birthday soon and she gave up sweets for Lent. I wanted to make her a little savory birthday treat that she could enjoy guilt-free. So I need some recipe-ideas!
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May 09, 2007 -
My boyfriend and his friends request these often for their poker nights
Brown 1 lb. ground beef and add taco seasoning as pckg. directs.
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Apr 16, 2007 -
Chopped Liver Pate Spread
From Ina Garten
2 pounds chicken livers
1 cup rendered chicken fat
2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 onions)
1/3 cup Madeira wine
4 extra-large eggs, hard-cooked, peeled, and chunked
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
Drain the livers and saute them in 2 batches in 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat over medium-high heat, turning once, for about 5 minutes, or until just barely pink inside. Don't overcook the livers or they will be dry. Transfer them to a large bowl.In the same pan, saute the onions in 3 tablespoons of the chicken fat over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until browned.Add the Madeira and deglaze the pan, scraping the sides, for about 15 seconds.
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Apr 16, 2007 -
Goat Cheese Bites
From Martha Stewart
1/4 Cup finely chopped salted pistachios
6 Ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature
2 Ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 Cup freshly cracked pink peppercorns
Toast pistachios in a small sauté pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese using a wooden spoonForm a heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture into a small ball, and transfer to a small plate or parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat with remaining cheese mixture, making 36 balls in all.Place peppercorns and pistachios on two separate plates.Roll 18 of the balls in the peppercorns and the remaining 18 balls in the pistachios. Will keep refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 1 day.
Makes 36.
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Apr 16, 2007 -
Caramelized Onion Flatbreads With Creme Fraiche
From Bon Appetit magazine
Bread dough
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water (105°F to 115°F)
3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon nigella (kalonji) seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
Caramelized onions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound onions (about 2 medium), cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges through root ends
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Semolina flour (pasta flour) or cornmeal
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
For bread dough: whisk 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water and yeast in small bowl; let stand until yeast is dissolved, about 10 minutes.Mix flour, nigella seeds, and salt in medium bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir with wooden spoon until mixture clumps together. Add butter; mix until incorporated.
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Apr 16, 2007 -
Asian Tuna Tartare
From Food & Wine magazine
1/4 cup corn oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 pound sushi-grade tuna
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon minced jalapeño
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus half a lemon
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tomato--peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch dice
20 best-quality potato chips
In a bowl, combine the corn oil and ginger and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Strain the oil.With a very sharp knife, cut the tuna into 1/8-inch dice.In a large bowl, combine the tuna with 3 tablespoons of the ginger oil, 3 tablespoons of the cilantro and the jalapeño, wasabi, sesame seeds, scallion and lemon juice. Mix gently and season with salt and pepper.Stand a 1 1/2-inch-tall and 2 1/4-inch-round mold or a biscuit cutter in the center of a salad plate.
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Apr 16, 2007 -
Mini Philly Cheese Steak Crostini
From Vox
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
2 tablespoons grill seasoning
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided plus some for drizzling
2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
2 large red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 cup beef stock
2 crusty French baguette, sliced on an angle about 1/2-inch thick
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and preheat oven to 400°F. Season the steak on both sides with salt, freshly ground pepper and grill seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil and brush to coat in the oil.Transfer the steak to the grill and cook on each side for about 5-6 minutes for medium rare.
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Jan 30, 2008 -
I was disapointed that the San Diego Chargers didn't make the Super Bowl :(. So if they made it, and if I had a superbowl party to go to, I would make some of these... it's a little different from all the cupcakes and cookies and it looks yum and easy!
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