This is the side dish suggestion for “Southwestern Lasagna”. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar¼ teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper4 tablespoons olive oil1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced½ cup diced red onion2 avocados, peeled and diced Romaine lettuce leaves In a mixing bowl combine vinegar, chili… Continue reading South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)
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Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta
1 pound ground pork1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 teaspoons sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger root4 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons dark sesame oil2/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1 pound spaghetti1 cup thin-sliced scallions1 cup hot water Cook pork in oil, breaking up lumps, until no longer pink. Add 2 teaspoons sugar,… Continue reading Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta
Peanut-Sesame Noodles
1 pound linguine or lo mein¾ cup smooth peanut butter1/3 cup chicken broth +1/3 cup water¼ cup rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons Asian dark sesame oil2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 tablespoons sesame seeds2 scallions, sliced diagonally Cook linguine, then drain and plunge… Continue reading Peanut-Sesame Noodles
Pork Teriyaki
3 + 2 tablespoons tablespoons light teriyaki sauce 4 cloves garlic, choppedthe juice and zest of 1 lime1 pound pork tenderloin1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth4 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar¾ teaspoon hot sauce1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon oil1 large onion, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, sliced8 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 bunch scallions, trimmed, and cut… Continue reading Pork Teriyaki
Chinese Pork Stir-Fry
¼ cup water½ teaspoon hot chili oil¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce2 cloves garlic, pressed1 teaspoon sugar1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced¾ pound pork chop, cut in ½" strips1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and cut in 2" pieces Cooked brown rice In a small bowl, stir together the water, chili oil,… Continue reading Chinese Pork Stir-Fry
Asian Pepper Steak
2 pounds round steak, cut against the grain into ¾" slices3 large green or red peppers, trimmed, seated, and cut into ¾" slices1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained1 cup beef broth3 cloves garlic, crushed in garlic press2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained 3 cups cooked… Continue reading Asian Pepper Steak
Grandma’s Marinara Sauce
My grandma liked things simple, like her marinara sauce. This is the family go-to sauce for Italian cooking. The sauce is of course, great on pasta, and great as an integral part of making lasagna. But the thing we cook most often in it is Grandma’s Meatballs. She was not a great lover of garlic,… Continue reading Grandma’s Marinara Sauce
Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone
The recipe was originally called “Moroccan Beef and Pumpkin Bake”, but I just can’t find it within me to call a cornpone “Moroccan"… 1 pound lean ground beef2 cups peeled winter squash or pumpkin, cut into ½ inch pieces¾ cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper½ cup coarsely chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup frozen corn¾… Continue reading Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone
Wellesley Fudge Cake
4 ounces Baker’s unsweetened chocolate½ cup hot water½ cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt½ cup butter1 ¼ cups sugar3 eggs¾ cup milkClassic Fudge Frosting (link) Heat oven to 350° Heat chocolate with water over very low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add the ½ cup sugar;… Continue reading Wellesley Fudge Cake
Cranberry Cherry Pie
Dough for two crust 9 inch pie.2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen¾ cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarchcan of cherry pie filling (21 ounces) Prepare pie crusts. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, and cornstarch; mix well. Stir in cherry pie filling; mix lightly. Spoon into pie crust lined pan. Roll out… Continue reading Cranberry Cherry Pie
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