I knew I liked iced tea before I even knew what iced tea was. It was a Sierra Leonean thing. Basically, I would store all my pots of leftover lemon / lime tea in the fridge to avoid encouraging all the insects that popped up whenever I left food lying around. Somewhere along the line, I realised that this cold tea, chock-a-block with ice, made hot days so much better. And my ‘col tea’ was born....
Ingredients 2 lbs green raw peanuts, in the shell 4 oz shrimp and crab boil, concentrated ½ cup cajun seasoning blend, or creole seasoning blend 2 tbsp salt 4 habanero peppers, sliced in half, optional hot sauce , of choice, to taste water, to cover Preparation Add the peanuts to a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover the peanuts. Stir in the shrimp and crab boil and Cajun seasonings with salt....
Chicken Caprese is chicken cooked to tender and juicy perfection and topped with melty mozzarella, a succulent tomato sauce, peppery basil, and a sweet balsamic. This dish is easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Suitable for Keto, Low Carb, and Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Like my Stuffed Chicken Breast, This Caprese chicken recipe is a great way to use what’s available in the farmer’s market....
Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk 3 eggs 1 package Knorr leek soup dip 1 bag frozen broccoli 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pie crust, 9" Deep Dish Frozen Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, beat milk, eggs, and leek. Mix together until well incorporated. Add broccoli and cheese and blend well. Pour mixture into the pie crust. Top with extra cheese, broccoli, and tomato halves....
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 1/2 tbsp softened butter 1 1/2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened Zest from 1 lemon Zest from 1 orange 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 5 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup sour cream Topping Zest from 2 oranges Preheat oven to 375º. Butter the bottom of a large springform pan. To make the cake crust, mix cracker crumbs, butter and one and a half tablespoons of sugar in a large bowl....
8 pcs Yukon Gold potatoes, medium, boiled and diced 3 cups baby bella mushrooms ¾ cup green onions, chopped salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 oz cream cheese, softened 1½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded 10.75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup For Garnish: parsley, chopped Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Spread boiled potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish....
1 lb carrots, peeled, cut in pieces 1 cup leeks, white part only, chopped 1/2 cup green onions, , white part only, chopped 14 oz chicken broth 1 sweet potato, peeled, chopped 1 cup potato, peeled, chopped 1 tbsp curry 1 tbsp ginger, fresh, peeled, grated 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 4 tbsp cilantro, minced Romano cheese, optional, grated Heat olive oil in a 4-qt. saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat....
Turn a mediocre meal into something scrumptious with this healthy and easy Avocado Green Sauce. A flavorful sauce that’s incredibly easy to make and chock full of healthy fats thanks to the avocado and avocado oil (or olive oil). This sauce is Whole30-friendly, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan-friendly. It’s a sauce for everyone, and it goes on everything! My favorite way to serve this sauce is as a dip or topping for grilled meats!...
2 lb pork belly, with skin, preferably fatty, boneless, cut into 2-inch cubes ¾ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp paprika ⅛ tsp ground white pepper ⅛ tsp onion powder ⅛ tsp garlic powder 5 cups vegetable oil, (up to 8 cups), for frying salt and ground black pepper, to taste 5 cups water, (up to 8 cups), for blanching To Serve: ¼ cup vinegar, per serving...
Light corn syrup, or honey for rimming glasses Flaked coconut, for rimming glasses 8 cup ice, (more or less depending on desired consistency) 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup blue curacao ½ cup vodka, or light rum (I used vodka) ½ cup cream of coconut Rim the glasses: Pour a thin layer of corn syrup onto a plate and dip the rims into the corn syrup, then dip in coconut flakes....
It’s no secret I’ve been doing a lot of canning this year, and much of what I’ve done I have shared with you. Part of what I love about canning (and this is the design geek in me on full display) is creating the unique “packaging” for each batch and flavor. To me, a batch of jam isn’t complete until it’s labeled. Preserves are meant to be shared. The majority of what I make each year ends up in the hands and cupboards of friends and family....
4 French Kiss Cookies, premade 4 Tbsp butter, melted 1 cup cream cheese, softened 4 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla 1 egg, slightly beaten 4 Jacques Torres Chocolate disks First, bake the King Arthur French Kiss Cookies. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Crumble the French Kiss Cookies and add the melted butter then combine. Pat cookie mixture evenly in the bottom of each mini springform pan. Set aside....
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11 ½ oz milk chocolate morsels 1 ¼ cups granola cereal 1 cup salted peanuts candied cherries, candy coated chocolate pieces, for garnish Place milk chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at medium (50% power) 2 minutes. Stir in cereal and peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets. Garnish, if desired. Chill until firm. Sugar: 4g : Calcium: 35mg Calories: 195kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Fat: 12g Fiber: 3g...
3 lb chicken, split in half lengthwise 2 tbsp garlic powder, plus more to taste ground black pepper , to taste 1 pinch salt, seasoned 12 oz beer 1/2 cup butter 1 tbsp pepper, seasoned Preheat grill for high heat. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beer, butter, 1 tablespoon garlic powder and seasoned pepper. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until butter is melted and mixture is hot....
2 tbsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves 1 lemon, grated zest 4 fresh thyme sprigs 28 oz tomatoes, (1 can) San Marzano ½ cup white wine , optional 4 cups fish stock 1 lb mussels , or 1 pound littleneck clams 1 lb black sea bass fillet , or other lean whitefish 1 lb gulf shrimp , wild-caught, or 1 pound scallops For Optional Seasonings: fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped...
This recipe was originally posted March 31, 2017; Updated July 22, 2021. What is Buffalo Sauce? Buffalo sauce is a spice-forward savory sauce that gives foods an appealing flavor kick from the mix of pepper sauce, vinegar, and spices. There is definitely not any buffalo in this sauce, so you may be wondering how this popular sauce got its name. Like many famous recipes, the origins are a little fuzzy and several people lay claim to being the originator....
Ingredients 32 oz frozen pork , or turkey meatballs 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 onions, chopped 28 oz chicken broth 2 tbsp cornstarch salt pepper , to taste 1 cup rice Preparation Mix all ingredients and 1 cup water, except cornstarch and rice. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours. Turn to high heat and combine cornstarch and ¼ cup of water. Pour into cooker and cook for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened....
Ingredients 8½ cups mini marshmallows, (16-ounce package) 5 tbsp water 8 cups powdered sugar 1⁄3 cup vegetable shortening Preparation Place marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on High; stir until mixed well. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Place about 5 cups of the powdered sugar on top of the melted marshmallow mixture and gently fold it into the marshmallows....
