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Sangria Perea
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Inactive: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Ice Cubes
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Slices
- 1/4 Cup Lime Slices
- 1/4 Cup Orange Slices
- 1/4 Cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/4 Cup Seedless Grapes
- 2 Cups Red Win
- 1/2 Cup Peach Brandy
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- 1 Cup Lemon Lime Soda
Preparation
Directions
- In a pitcher, add all ingredients except ice cubes and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Add ice cubes, serve immediately.
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Scrambled Eggs
- Yield: 2 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 5 minutes
- Prep: 0 minutes
- Cook: 5 minutes
- Inactive: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 To 2 Tablespoons Creme Fraiche
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 To 2 Chives
Preparation
Directions
- Break eggs into a cold, saucepan.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter.
- Place the pan over medium high heat.
- Whisk using a spatula, stir continuously while cooking.
- Remove from heat every 30 seconds for 30 seconds, repeat until cooked.
- When nearly cooked, remove from heat, add creme fraiche, salt, pepper, and chives.
- Serve immediately.
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Spice Soup
- Yield: 25 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 9 hours
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Inactive: 8 hours
Ingredients
- Thai Chili Peppers
- 5 Carrots
- 1 Head Celery
- 4 Zucchini
- 2 Cans Corn
- 16oz Mushrooms
- 1/2 Head Of Cabbage
- 2 28oz Cans Whole Tomatoes
- 2 Large Yellow Onions
- 32oz Vegetable Broth
- 1/4oz Dried Parsley Flakes
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Black Pepper
- 4 Pounds Red Potatoes
- 4 Pounds Gold Potatoes
- French Bread
Preparation
- Dice Onions
- Halve Thai Chili Peppers Length Wise
- Chop Carrots (1" Pieces)
- Chop Celery (1" Pieces)
- Chop Zucchini (1" Pieces)
- Chop Mushrooms (1" Pieces)
- Chop Cabbage (1" Pieces)
- Cube Potatoes (1" Cubes)
Directions
- In a small saucepan, lightly brown Thai chili peppers in oil.
- Strain oil into a large saucepan.
- Discard Thai chili peppers.
- Saute onions and then mushrooms in the oil.
- Add onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery, zucchini, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, red potatoes, and gold potatoes to a large pot.
- Pour in vegetable broth.
- Season with parsley flakes and black pepper to taste.
- Fill pot with water so everything is generously covered.
- Bring soup to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer until everything is cooked.
- Add water as it evaporates.
- Serve immediately.
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Spicy Sausage, Potato, And Kale Soup
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 30 minutes
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Inactive: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Spicy Italian Sausage
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flake
- 2 Large Bunches Kale
- 1/4 Teaspoon Fresh Nutmeg
- 4 Medium Russet Potatoes
- 8 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
Preparation
- Chop Onion
- Mince Garlic
- Stem And Chop Kale
- Grate Nutmeg
- Slice Potatoes
- Remove Sausage Casings
Directions
- Heat large heavy duty pot over medium high heat.
- Add sausage, break up and brown.
- Remove sausage and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, add olive oil, garlic, and onions.
- Stir, scraping the pan to pick up browned sausage bits.
- Cook until translucent.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flake.
- Saute until onions have caramelized.
- Add kale in batches, allowing it to wilt as it cooks.
- Add nutmeg and stir.
- Cook another 3 minutes until kale is bright green and completely wilted.
- Add potatoes and sausage.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and allow soup to simmer until potatoes are cooked and tender.
- Once potatoes are cooked, stir in heavy cream.
- Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Crumb Pie
- Yield: 8 Servings
- Level: Intermediate
Time
- Total: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Inactive: 3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 Stick Butter
- 3oz Cream Cheese
- 1 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
- Pinch Salt
Crumb Topping
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Cup Oatmeal
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
Pie Filling
- 6 Cups Strawberries
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 Teaspoon Grated Orange Zest
Preparation
Pie Crust
Crumb Topping
- Melt Butter And Cool Slightly
Pie Filling
Directions
Pie Dough
- Combine butter and cream cheese in a food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Add flour and salt, process just until mixture comes together to form a ball.
- Remove dough from food processor and shape into a disk.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Crumb Topping
- Combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and oatmeal in a small bowl and toss to combine.
- Add melted butter and stir until thoroughly incorporated.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
Pie Crust
- Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Roll dough out to a thickness of 1/8 inch on a lightly floured surface.
- Fit dough into a 9 or 10 inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Return pie crust to refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Blind bake until lightly golden, about 18 minutes.
- Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 375° F (190° C).
Strawberry Filling
- Add strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and corn starch to a mixing bowl.
- Toss to combine.
Final Steps
- Spoon strawberry filling into prepared pie crust and spread crumb topping evenly over the top of the filling.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 1 hour, or until filling is bubbly and crust and crumb topping are golden brown.
- Cool to room temperature before serving.
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Sweet And Sour Indian Vegetable Stew
- Yield: 8 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 40 minutes
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Inactive: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Small Head Cauliflower
- 3 Cups Butternut Squash
- 1 Small Eggplant
- 1 Onion
- 2 Tablespoons Indian Curry Paste
- 1 24oz Can Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 19oz Can Chickpeas
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro
Preparation
- Cube Butternut Squash (1" Cubes)
- Coarsely Chop Onion
- Chop Cauliflower Into Small Florets
- Cube Eggplant (1" Cubes)
- Drain And Rinse Chickpeas
- Chop Cilantro
Directions
- Lightly oil a large pot and set over medium heat.
- When hot, add onion and saute until tender.
- Stir in curry paste, cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, water, vinegar, sugar, and vegetables.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low.
- Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add chickpeas for last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.
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Szechuan Green Beans
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 25 minutes
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Inactive: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups + 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1oz Hot Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Mirin Or White Wine
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Pound Green Beans
- 2 Tablespoons Peanuts
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Preparation
- Mince Ginger
- Mince Garlic
- Chop Cilantro
- Chop Parsley
- Clean Green Beans
- Chop Peanuts
Directions
- In a medium dutch oven, add 2 cups canola oil and heat to 350° F (175° C).
- In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add ginger and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until it turns light brown.
- Add soy sauce, chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin, mirin, sesame oil, and cilantro.
- Fry the great beans in the dutch oven for about 45 seconds, or until beans turn dark green.
- Remove, strain, and add to sauce.
- Toss and garnish with peanuts and parsley.
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Taco Seasoning
- Yield: 160 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 1 minute
- Prep: 1 minute
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Inactive: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chili Powder
- 1/2 Cup Ground Cumin
- 2 Tablespoons + 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
- 2 Tablespoons + 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons + 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoons + 1 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoons + 1 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoons + 1 Teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Tablespoons + 1 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1 Tablespoons Chipotle Chile Powder
Preparation
Directions
- In medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use 2 to 4 Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat.
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Tahini Paste
- Yield: 2/3 Cup
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 15 minutes
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Inactive: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sesame Seeds
- Olive Oil (Not Extra Virgin)
Preparation
- Toast Sesame Seeds In Olive Oil
Directions
- Add sesame seeds to food processor.
- Add 1/4 Cup olive oil for every 1 cup of sesame seeds.
- Pulse until a thick paste forms.
- Scrape down the sides.
- Add olive oil as needed until desired consistency reached.
- Store covered in refrigerator.
- Serve cold.
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Tequila Turkey Fettuccini
- Yield: 1 Serving
- Level: Intermediate
Time
- Total: 30 minutes
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Inactive: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1oz Olive Oil
- 1/4 Red Onion
- 1/2 Tablespoon Jalapeno
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic
- 5oz Turkey Breast
- 1oz Tequila
- 4oz Heavy Cream
- 1/2oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Cilantro Leaves
- 9oz Fettuccine Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan
- 2 Lime Wedges
- 2 Sprigs Cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons Roma Tomato
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Preparation
- Cut Onion Into Strips
- Mince Jalapeno
- Mince Garlic
- Cook And Slice Turkey Breast
- Chop Cilantro Leaves
- Cook Fettuccine Pasta
- Grate Parmesan
- Dice Roma Tomato
Directions
- In saute pan over high heat, add olive oil, onions, jalapeno and saute until translucent.
- Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add turkey, lightly mix ingredients, careful not to break turkey up too much.
- Deglaze with tequila, pouring around the edge of the pan.
- Add cream, lemon juice, and cilantro.
- Toss together, then add pasta.
- Toss while adding parmesan cheese.
- Nest pasta on plate, pour sauce over pasta.
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, lime wedges, and black pepper.
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