Thursday, January 7, 2010

Whats the best recipe for pasta sauce and meat balls?

Whats ur favourite pasta sauce and meatball recipe?? No fail. Pleases everyone and is something you use frequently





P.s dont give me linksWhats the best recipe for pasta sauce and meat balls?
REAL MEATBALLS %26amp; SPAGHETTI





For the meatballs:


1/2 pound ground veal


1/2 pound ground pork


1 pound ground beef


1 cup fresh white bread crumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)


1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs


2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley


1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese


2 teaspoons kosher salt


1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg


1 extra-large egg, beaten


Vegetable oil


Olive oil





For the sauce:


1 tablespoon good olive oil


1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)


1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic


1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti


1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped


1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley


1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt


1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


For serving:


1½ lbs. spaghetti, cooked according to package directions


Freshly grated Parmesan





Place the ground meats, both bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl. Combine very lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs. You will have 14 to 16 meatballs.





Pour equal amounts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large (12-inch) skillet to a depth of 1/4-inch. Heat the oil. Very carefully, in batches, place the meatballs in the oil and brown them well on all sides over medium-low heat, turning carefully with a spatula or a fork. This should take about 10 minutes for each batch. Don't crowd the meatballs. Remove the meatballs to a plate covered with paper towels. Discard the oil but don't clean the pan.





For the sauce, heat the olive oil in the same pan. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper.





Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot on cooked spaghetti and pass the grated Parmesan.





--“Barefoot Contessa Family Style” cookbook





PHOTO: http://img.foodnetwork.com/FOOD/2009/06/…Whats the best recipe for pasta sauce and meat balls?
I've always assumed that the ';best recipe'; was one that was tried and true and handed down by previous generations in the family! At any rate, here's the one I enjoy making:





Sauce:





1 28 oz can tomato sauce


1 15 oz can diced tomatos


2 lbs spicy turkey Italian sausage, casings removed


1 yellow onion, peeled and diced


3 T Italian Herbs


1 T brown sugar


1 tsp fresh ground pepper


1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (opt.)


1/2 cup good olive oil


1/2 cup good red wine


1/2 cup grated parmesan





Saute meat and onion until no longer pink and onion is translucent. Add remaining ingrediants and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.





Meatballs:





2 lbs lean ground beef


1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs


1/2 cup milk


1 T kosher salt


1 tsp fresh ground pepper


1 T Italian herbs


1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese


1/2 cup chopped fresh basil


2 eggs





Soak breadcrmbs in milk. Mix the above together and form into 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Heat 3 T olive oil in large skillet. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Drain. Place in sauce and continue simmering for 15 minutes, or until cooked thru. (you can also bake these with a little sauce)
This recipe is fool proof. The meatballs melt in your mouth





http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Jenns-Out-O…
Spaghetti and Meatball Sauce


The trick to this recipe, as in most Italian cooking is to use the best ingredients you can find. The choice of meat is up to you, but I try to add a piece of both sparerib, and beef to the sauce, and prefer a combination of beef and veal, or beef and turkey for the meatballs. Here is the recipe;





For The Sauce:


2 Tbsp. Olive Oil


2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced


1 Small Onion, Chopped Fine


1 Stalk of Celery, Finely Chopped


2 or 3 Small Pieces of Meat (Pork, Beef, or Chicken)


Salt %26amp; Pepper


1/4 Cup Chopped Basil


1/2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano


1/2 Tbsp. Dried Thyme


1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley


Dash of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)


2 (6oz) Cans Tomato Paste


1 (26 oz. can/box) Pureed Tomatoes


About 5 Cups water


9 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese


1 Pound Of Spaghetti or Pasta of Choice





Brown the meat pieces in the oil until well browned. Add the garlic, onion, and celery and sauté until tender. Add the paste, tomatoes, water and herbs, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to your own personal taste. Turn mixture down to a simmer, then drop the prepared meatballs into the sauce. Do not stir for the first 15 minutes or so until the meatballs begin to firm up.





Continue to cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, and adding extra water as needed if the sauce becomes too thick. This sauce, with or without the meatballs can now be used over your pasta of choice. Just before serving, stir the 3 Tbsp. of grated cheese into the sauce. Though most people would choose spaghetti, personally I prefer rigatoni or penne. Serve over pasta cooked al dente, and offer a little more parmesan cheese at the table. With the addition of a nice mixed salad and some crusty Italian bread, this pasta dish would easily make a complete meal. I would choose a robust Chianti wine to accompany this meal.





Meatballs:


1 lb. Ground Beef


1/2 lb. Ground Pork or Veal


Salt %26amp; Pepper


1 or 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced


2 Tbsp. Fresh Chopped Parsley


6 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese


1 Egg


1 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs


1/2 Cup Water





Add the bread crumbs to the water to moisten. Mix all the ingredients together with the bread crumb mixture. Shape into golf ball sized balls, and gently drop into the simmering sauce.





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sauce





Ingredients


5 large tomatoes [use canned if tomatoes are out of season, I like Red Gold and San Marzano]


1/3 cup extra – virgin olive oil


2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced


1/4 cup vodka


Coarse salt, to taste


Freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Pinch of red pepper flakes


1 lb. penne


1/2 cup heavy cream


Leaves from 3 or 4 large fresh flat – leaf parsley sprigs, coarsely chopped





Method


Peel and seed the tomatoes, then cut them into small dice. If the tomatoes are very juicy, drain them for about 10 minutes in a colander. Set aside.





In a large fry pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté until just starting to turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the stovetop and add the vodka. Return the pan to medium heat and cook until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.





Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt the boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente [tender but firm to the bite], 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well and add the pasta to the fry pan.





Add the cream and cook, stirring, over medium heat until the pasta is well coated with the sauce, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Pour into a warmed large, shallow bowl. Add the parsley and toss briefly. Serve immediately





Buon Appetito!
i have found the best meatballs are bj's swedish meatballs...havent had em in awhile too. they will kick up any sauce you make. it also was the best meatball sandmich ive had with those. not like i havent tried a hundred different italian and homemade meatballs either. if you havent tried em i highly recommend em. yummy
The one I always use for potlucks is store bought meatballs either turkey or beef whatever your preferance.





I buy the large bag. Add 2 jars of Rinaldi 3 Cheese pasta sauce and about 4 tbsps of sugar.





Works every time.
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  • Whats the best recipe for butter chocolate cookies?

    INGREDIENTS


    1/2 cup sugar


    3/4 cup butter (softened)


    1 egg yolk


    1 teaspoon vanilla extract


    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


    1/4 cup cocoa





    Directions





    1.)Heat oven to 375 degrees.


    2.)Combine sugar, butter, egg, and extract.


    3.)Beat at medium speed until fluffy.


    4.)Gradually add flour and cocoa until well mixed.


    5.)Shape into rounded teaspoonfuls 1'; balls, cookie press, or indent in the middle.


    6.)Bake for 7-9 minutes.


    7.)Cool, then decorate with melted chocolate, cherry in center, or powdered sugar.





    : )Whats the best recipe for butter chocolate cookies?
    Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies





    2 1/4 cups flour


    1 teaspoon baking soda


    1 teaspoon salt


    1 cup butter, softened


    3/4 cup sugar


    3/4 cup packed brown sugar


    1 teaspoon vanilla


    2 large eggs


    1 2/3 cups peanut butter and milk chocolate chips


    1 cup chopped nuts





    Combine flour, baking soda and salt.


    Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy.


    Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture.


    Stir in chips and nuts.


    Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.


    Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes.


    Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely


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    or


    2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened


    2/3 cup peanut butter


    2/3 cup white sugar


    2/3 cup brown sugar


    1 tsp baking powder


    1/2 tsp baking soda


    2 eggs


    1 tsp vanilla


    2-1/2 cups flour





    1 - 7 ounce package of milk chocolate stars, you could use chocolate kisses instead if you wanted...





    Semi-sweet chocolate, melted, optional





    Beat margarine and peanut butter together until creamed about 30 seconds. Add both sugars, baking powder and baking soda and beat until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat or stir in flour.





    Shape 1 level tablespoon of dough around each star or kiss and form into a ball. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes. Once cookies are cool you can drizzle them with the melted chocolate


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    1-1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar


    3/4 cup Butter Flavor CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 3/4 Butter Flavor Crisco stick


    2 tablespoons milk


    1 tablespoon vanilla extract


    1 egg


    1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour


    1 teaspoon salt


    3/4 teaspoon baking soda


    1 cup (6-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips


    1 cup pecan pieces (optional)*





    Heat oven to 375潞F. Combine brown sugar, Butter Flavor Crisco Shortening, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat egg into creamed mixture.


    Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Mix into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if used.


    Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls of dough 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.


    Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375潞F for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies (they will look light and moist), or 11 to 13 minutes for crisp cookies. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet on a cooling rack; remove cookies to rack to cool completely.

    Share your best recipe for sugar cookies?

    These are the best sugar cookies I have ever made/tasted other than the Pillsbury refrigerated ones.





    Sugar Cookie Standouts


    about 36 cookies


    Prep: 45 minutes


    Chill: 2 hours


    Bake: 7 minutes/batch





    Ingredients


    2/3 cup butter, softened


    3/4 cup granulated sugar


    1 teaspoon baking powder


    1/4 teaspoon salt


    1 egg


    1 tablespoon milk


    1 teaspoon vanilla


    2 cups all-purpose flour


    Edible glitter, sparkling sanding sugar, or granulated sugar (optional)





    Directions


    1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and, vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill dough for 2 to 3 hours or until easy to handle.





    2. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle with edible glitter, sparkling sanding sugar, or granulated sugar, if desired. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.





    3. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm and very lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 36 cookies.





    Powdered Sugar Icing: In a small bowl stir together 1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. If necessary, add milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to reach piping or spreading consistency. (Or, stir together 1/2 cup purchased vanilla icing and enough milk to reach piping or spreading consistency.) Makes 1/2 cup.





    Raspberry Sandwich Cookies: Prepare as above, except use a 3 1/2-inch scalloped square-shaped cutter to cut dough. Use a 2-inch alphabet-shaped cutter to cut desired letter out of center of half the cookie cutouts. Bake and cool as above (bake letter cutouts as above and decorate as desired). Before serving, spread 1 teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam over each uncut cookie. Top with remaining cookies with center cutouts to create sandwich cookies. Makes about 14 sandwich cookies.





    Merry ABCs: Prepare as above, except do not divide dough in half. Tint one-third of the dough red with 3/4 teaspoon liquid red food coloring before chilling. On a lightly floured surface form a mound by dropping small amounts of each of the doughs close together in a random pattern. Gently shape the mound into a ball. Divide in half. Cover and chill until easy to handle. Roll, cut and bake as above, except use 3-inch alphabet-shaped cutters. Gently gather scraps of dough together to reroll.





    Sugar and Spice Cookies: Prepare as above, except reduce granulated sugar to 1/2 cup. Add 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves with the sugar. Roll, cut, and bake as above except use a 4-inch hexagonal-shaped or round cutter. Use Powdered Sugar Icing to pipe snowflake design on cooled cookies. Makes about 20.





    Honey-Ginger Cookies: Prepare as above, except reduce sugar to 1/2 cup. Add 2 teaspoons ground ginger with the sugar. Omit the milk and beat in 1/4 cup honey with the egg and vanilla. Roll, cut and bake as directed above, except use a 3-1/4- to 3-1/2-inch hexagonal-shaped cutter and decrease baking time to 6 to 7 minutes per batch. Decorate as desired.





    SACShare your best recipe for sugar cookies?
    I usually use these websites to help me make sugar cookies


    good luck:Share your best recipe for sugar cookies?
    Ok first you go to the store and buy a roll of pillbury dough lol


    Sorry they are the best ones and i LOVE them so i don't do those homemade.

    Whats the Best recipe for Sangria ???!!!?

    I am hosting a valentime's day party and I want to provide everyone with many drinks as I can. I really want to make the best Snagria ? Anyone can help me out...give me a web site or just there recipe?....thanks !!!!Whats the Best recipe for Sangria ???!!!?
    Here is the best I've taste. I've made it myself yesterday and take a picture. Hope it's useful for you.





    Sangria - Recipe and Photo:


    http://ibloga.infoartperu.com/ibloga_070…





    Good luckWhats the Best recipe for Sangria ???!!!?
    This is the bet recipe I've tried, and I've tried a lot of them! The balance of flavors is nice, but I think the secret is in letting it sit in the fridge for a while so the flavors really have a chance to combine.





    --2 large juice oranges, washed--slice one orange, then juice the remaining one


    --1 large lemon, washed, sliced


    --1/4 cup sugar


    --1/4 cup Triple Sec (or Grand Marnier, but that's more expensive and not really worth it for this recipe)


    --1 750-ml bottle inexpensive, fruity medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot, chilled (note: don't waste a really nice bottle on sangria--you won't taste the difference!)





    Put sliced orange, sliced lemon, and sugar in a pitcher; mash together gently with a wooden spoon until the fruit releases some juice, but is not totally crushed, and sugar dissolves--about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, Triple Sec, and wine. Chill for at least 2 and up to 8 hours.





    Before serving, add 6 to 8 ice cubes and stir briskly to distribute the fruit pulp. Serve immediately.





    This is easy to serve to a group--no problem if you need to double the recipe. If you want a boozier sangria, you can always add more triple sec or even a splash of Cognac, or just let guests doctor it to their taste, but I prefer this lighter, more summery version where you really taste the citrus. Happy Valentine.
    RECIPE FOR SPANISH SANGRÍA





    The authentic traditional Spanish Sangria!





    Ingredients:


    1 Litre of red wine


    2 oranges - juice


    4 peaches, cut into small pieces (can use canned)


    5 desert spoons sugar


    2 pieces of lemon skin





    Steps:





    1: Choose a red wine - Sangria is a refreshing drink and you don't need to use a vintage wine. Put the wine into a jug, add the sugar, and stir until it is properly dissolved.





    2: Squeeze the two oranges, and add the juice to the jug. Save a slice of orange skin to decorate.





    3: Wash the peaches, peel them and cut them into small quarters (e.g. six per peach). Add them to the jug. If it is not Summer, you can use any other in-season fruit.





    4: Put the jug into the fridge. Sangría should always be served chilled. If you want to reduce the alchohol concentration, add icecubes and slices of lemon. If you want to increase the alcohol concentration, add a small amount of cognac or rum.
    Sangría:





    3 tablespoons sugar


    3 tablespoons white rum


    3 tablespoons Cointreau (orange-flavored liqueur)


    3 tablespoons brandy


    6 orange slices


    6 lemon slices


    1 peach, cut into 6 wedges


    1 cinnamon stick


    1 (750-milliliter) bottle Rioja or other fruity red wine (such as Beaujolais or Zinfandel)


    1 cup sparkling water, chilled





    Combine all the ingredients except sparkling water in a large pitcher. Chill for 8 hours. Stir in water immediately before serving.





    Yield: 6 servings
    Sangria





    750 ml good red wine


    1/2 c orange juice


    1/2 c sugar


    1/2 cup brandy


    1 liter bottle of club soda





    Select several of the following fruits ~ oranges, limes, lemons, strawberries, cherries, pineapple, kiwi





    mash some of the fruit (any combo that suits your taste) to make one cup mashed fruit. add to wine mixture, Slice some of the fruit to place in glasses.





    right before serving put wine mixture into a pitcher, add club soda and serve with sliced fruit.
    Sangria is a great party drink for the summer – It’s easy to make, inexpensive and very refreshing. It is a good punch for a large party and by adding or subtracting 7-up, you can make it as strong or weak as you’d like.





    Although you may be tempted to buy the cheapest red wine you can find, resist that temptation! If you would not drink the wine by itself, don’t put it in the sangria. It will taste better and you won’t have a hangover the next day.





    This recipe serves 6-8 party-goers.





    INGREDIENTS:


    2 750 ml Bottles Red Wine – any type


    2 12 oz cans 7-Up or any lemon-lime soda


    2 oz Triple Sec


    1/2 cup Brandy


    1/2 cup Sugar, (more if you like a sweeter drink)


    1 Orange, Sliced


    2 Lemons, Sliced


    Ice


    PREPARATION:


    Prepare the Fruit





    Slice the orange and lemons about 1/8 inch thick. Place in a large punch bowl or the largest mixing bowl you have. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and wine. Mix thoroughly to dissolve the sugar.

    Whats the best recipe for making fairy cakes?

    i want to make around 10 of them xWhats the best recipe for making fairy cakes?
    75g soft butter


    75g caster sugar


    75g flour


    1 beaten egg


    1 tablespoon of milk


    a few drops of vanilla essence





    Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas mark 5. In a mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. You can use an electric whisk or a wooden spoon.


    Add the beaten egg, a little at a time, whisking to incorporate, then beat in the vanilla.


    Sift in half of the flour and fold into the mixture. Add the milk and the rest of the flour and fold until well combined.


    Spoon into the cases and bake for 12 minutes or until risen and golden on top





    then ice/decorate how you want xWhats the best recipe for making fairy cakes?
    FAIRY CAKE





    1/4 lb. butter


    1/2 c. sugar


    4 egg yolks


    4 tbsp. milk


    1/2 c. flour


    2 tbsp. flour with 1 tsp. baking powder


    Pinch of salt


    1 tsp. vanilla


    4 egg whites


    1 c. sugar


    1 tsp. vanilla


    Chopped nuts


    Whipped cream





    Mix butter, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, milk, flour, baking powder, salt and 1 tsp. vanilla. Place cake batter evenly into 2 (10 inch) pans.


    Beat egg whites stiff, add 1 cup sugar and vanilla. Spread mixture onto raw cake batter. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake in very slow oven 300 degrees for 35 minutes or until done. Serve with whipped cream
    here is one: it is the same recipe as for a


    Victoria Sponge Cake.....so if you want to make a Victoria Sponge of this recipe, just make four times the recipe and put into two sandwich tins....





    The Perfect Fairy Cake Recipe


    http://www.ivillage.co.uk/food/experts/c鈥?/a>





    click on the blue letters


    xxx
    what is a fairy cake? Do u mean angel food cake?
    Me too...what the heck is a fairy cake?
    ';fairy cakes'; is the British term for cupcakes? I would do just a regular white cake recipe. it really depends on who you're cooking for,





    for kids i would do something safe like a white or yellow cake with vanilla frosting. Kids like colors and things that look cool so just decorate them with rainbow sprinkles little sugar figures, flowers and stuff. Also you could take white frosting and add a few drops of food coloring, Make it exciting for them. Also if you got a cooking syringe you could pump vanilla pudding on the inside that has been colored with some food coloring.





    with adults you can be more creative with flavors. red velvet cake with white or cream cheese frosting, dark chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, carrot cakes with cream cheese frosting I have a recipie for strawberry cupcakes which are always a hit:


    ingredients:


    * 10 tablespoons butter, room temperature


    * 3/4 cup white sugar


    * 3 eggs


    * 1 teaspoon strawberry extract


    * 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour


    * 1/4 teaspoon salt


    * 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries, drained





    directions:


    1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 12 cupcake pan cups or line with paper liners.





    2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the strawberry extract. Combine the self-rising flour and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in strawberries last. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.





    3. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter. Frost with desired frosting. i usually like to use a regular white frosting or even cool whip is nice and gives them a fresh and light taste. i also like to serve or garnish them with fresh strawberries





    here are a few more recipes:





    red velvet cupcakes:


    ingredients:


    * 1/2 cup butter


    * 1 1/2 cups white sugar


    * 2 eggs


    * 1 cup buttermilk


    * 1 fluid ounce red food coloring


    * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


    * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda


    * 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar


    * 2 cups all-purpose flour


    * 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder


    * 1 teaspoon salt


    directions:


    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with 20 paper baking cups.





    2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring and vanilla. Stir in the baking soda and vinegar. Combine the flour, cocoa powder and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.





    3. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter and frost with desired frosting.





    Lemon-lime cupcakes:





    ingredients:


    * 1 1/2 cups butter


    * 3 cups white sugar


    * 5 eggs


    * 2 tablespoons lemon extract


    * 3 cups all-purpose flour


    * 3/4 cup lemon-lime soda (e.g. 7-Up鈩?


    directions:


    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans and line with paper baking cups.





    2. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing each until well blended. Stir in the lemon extract. Stir in the flour, alternating with the lemon-lime soda, just until the batter is smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.





    3. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter.

    Eating vegetarian once a week for the whole family? Your best recipes?

    I'm not vegetarian, but I'm trying to encourage my family to eat one veg meal a week (you know do our small bit for the environment etc). My dad agreed since he is pretty open, but now I need some help with some good recipes that my dad and my little brother would enjoy (and that would also fill them up). I want them to really enjoy the meal and not hate it, and think of it as a chore! They are both avid meat fans, so if you have any suggestions on veg foods that you have given to non-vegetarians that would be really helpful! My dad and I also LOVE tofu (not so much my brother but he will deal with it!)





    Even though I'm only 15 I do most of the cooking so not much is too hard for me to do.





    If you can help me out that'd be great!Eating vegetarian once a week for the whole family? Your best recipes?
    Buy yourself a vegetarian cookbook. There are tons of vegetarian recopies on the internet, but if you don't have experience it is hard to tell the bad ones from the good ones. I recommend staying away from tofu, beans and other veggie food are easier to work with.Eating vegetarian once a week for the whole family? Your best recipes?
    Well, if you are up for it, try to eat local on your veggie night.





    I suggest vegetarian tacos and/or chili. You can get veggie ground round if you want, but if you have lovely tasty beans you probably don't need any. Italian is also a good choice, as it is usually quite substantial and people won't ';miss the meat'; if you have a good primavera or cheese lasagna.
    Not eating meat does not help the environment.





    Maybe you should start recycling, that actually does something to help. Humans have been eating meat for millions of years, it's not something new.
    i can't see how anyone can not like tofu.


    you can't even taste it..?





    and ignore that rude person above me, if you don't like the veg lifestyle, don't hang out in the veg boards.
    Eggplants and any type of mushrooms are a great substitute in place of meat because of it's hearty texture.
    only once a week?





    need more veggies!!








    don't they care about their health?? saving money? nutrition? colon cancer from eating meat?
    In general stay away from trying to replace meat with soy meat, as it's not usually tasty except in spaghetti.





    Tofu is good if you fry it with some sort of sauce. However, it takes some practice. To make a stir fry with tofu, fry the tofu first, and only once its cooked should you add veggies. Otherwise the tofu often ends up flavourless. I like tofu and veggies stir fried over rice with either of the following sauces:





    honey garlic sauce: crush garlic into a small bowl, then add equal portions honey and soy sauce.





    peanut sauce: mix peanut butter and vegetarian hoisin sauce in a warm pan to taste.











    ALSO - Vegetarian spaghetti is pretty good and easy to make





    Recipe:


    1 package of soy ground beef (Yves brand is best)


    1 package of mushrooms (chopped)


    1 onion (chopped)


    2 garlic cloves (minced)


    olive oil


    1 TBSP each of oregano, basil, and thyme


    Pasta sauce (like store bought jar of spaghetti sauce)





    Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions, mushrooms and garlic. Cook until the onions are transluscent, then add the spices. Next add the tomato sauce and the soy meat (crumbled). Cook until it's hot. If the sauce is acidic add a bit of sugar if you like.


    Serve over pasta.
    Country Chili





    1 cup tvp flakes or chunks


    1 cup hot water


    1 tbsp ketchup





    Combine TVP, water and ketchup. Let stand 10 minutes





    陆 large onion, chopped


    陆 green pepper, chopped


    2 cloves garlic, minced


    1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)





    Heat a large Dutch oven, Add:





    1 tbsp olive oil





    Over medium heat, saut茅 onions, pepper and garlic a few minutes. Sprinkle over the TVP and stir with a fork:





    1 tbsp chili powder*


    1 tsp cumin


    1 tsp oregano


    录 tsp cayenne





    Add the TVP to the pan and cook a few minutes. Stir in:


    1 14-oz can tomatoes, coarsely chopped


    1 14-oz can your favorite beans, drained and rinsed


    1 cup water or vegetable broth





    Cover and simmer for 30 minutes to one hour. Taste and add salt. If desired, add a 16-oz package of frozen corn during the last 15 minutes.








    * Yes, that is one tablespoon. Mild chili powder gives a lot of flavor without heat.





    If you don't have tvp, use 2 cups veggie crumbles instead.

    What is the best homemade recipe for my Great Dane ?

    I have a 4 month old Great Dane puppy and would prefer to take the time and cook his meals. I need a really good recipe to ensure that he grows big and healthy. I do not mind giving him supplements on this side I am just fed up with trying to find the ';perfect'; food for him. And and all help would be greatly appreciated.


    ThanksWhat is the best homemade recipe for my Great Dane ?
    Perfect diet = raw meat, bones and organs (80%, 10%, 10%) nothing he doesn't need and everything he does.





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    http://www.pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/R鈥?/a>What is the best homemade recipe for my Great Dane ?
    I feed raw. Mostly chicken thighs. Organ meat once a week. And to cut costs I give them pureed raw sweet potato's with some cottage cheese and some sardines. Sounds gross but works perfect and its cheaper than the Natural Balance Salmon and Sweet Potato dry food I had them on. Their teeth are clean, their breath doesn't smell and their coats look amazing. One of my dogs had horrible skin allergies. Didn't matter what food we put him on he was tearing his skin apart with biting and scratching. His coat looks amazing and I'd rather feed them food that is considered safe for me than store bought processed crap.


    You can cook for them but you will lose some nutrients in the cooking process. And cooking for them is much more time consuming vs. raw.
    you can cook a dog rotesserie chicken and it wil not make them sick.





    also, you can throw in a can of campbells Chunky Sirloin soup. it has carrots and meat and green beans.





    i wouldn't recommend cooking anything with high amounts of sugars. 10 grams is too much, so nothing over that. too much sugar can kill a dog.





    also, no chocolate. little chunks of cheese make good treats too. good luck!
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  • What Is The Best Healthy Recipe For Chicken?

    Ive Been On a Diet For A Few Months N I' am Starting to Get Bored of the Same Regular Chicken In a Foreman Grill without Flavor. I Wanted to Know Whats the Best Recipe To Make Chicken That is Healthy. Anything Will Probably be Better than Plain Chicken So, Thank You I Appreciate all your Answers.What Is The Best Healthy Recipe For Chicken?
    Marinade the chicken first. This is REALLY tasty! Mix equal parts fat free mayo and fat free italian dressing, a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce, some garlic powder, hot pepper flakes if you like and black pepper. Marinade the chicken for at least 4 hours or even over night. Drain the marinade and grill as usual. The chicken will be very flavorful and much more juicy the when grilling plain chicken breasts.





    Another chicken marinade is plain yogurt, lemon juice from 1/2 lemon, 1 teaspoon sugar, black pepper and garlic powder with a few dashes of cumin powder and chili powder.





    Also...Mrs. Dash has some very flavorful salt free seasonings you can top your cooked chicken with





    And..you can dip cooked chicken in a bit of teriyake sauce as you're eating it.





    My favorite flavor enhancer for bland food is topping it with hot salsa. It makes everything taste good!What Is The Best Healthy Recipe For Chicken?
    You can marinate your chicken in fat free italian dressing to add flavor before cooking on the grill.


    I have also pan fried in non stick spray cut up chicken with green pepper and onions and mushrooms and eaten on a tortilla.


    You can dip in egg white or honey mustard then cover in bread crumbs and bake it. Just like fried chicken.
    Try this one with vegetables:





    1 chicken breast, quarter, cut into slivers


    1/2 cup onion, sliced


    1/2 cup carrots, sliced


    1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced


    1 tablespoon peanut oil


    1 garlic clove


    2 tablespoons low, sodium soy sauce





    Directions:


    Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Saute all ingredients except soy sauce over high heat.


    Stir fry for 13 minutes and lower heat to medium and cook until chicken is cooked through - about 10 minutes. Toss with soy sauce.
    A basic roasted chicken with lemon, rosemary or thyme, and garlic and onion shoved into the cavity. It comes out moist, and delicious!
    Chicken %26amp; Wild Rice Casserole





    8 Tbsp. butter or vegetable oil


    1 medium onion, peeled and diced


    3 cups diced, cooked chicken


    14½ oz cans green beans, drained and rinsed


    1 (8-oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped


    1 (4-oz) jar pimentos


    1 (10 3/4-oz) can condensed cream of celery soup


    1 cup mayonnaise


    1 (6-oz) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions


    2 cups grated sharp Cheddar


    Pinch salt





    Preheat oven to 350º F. Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.





    Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.





    Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.





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    Chicken %26amp; Asparagus in White Wine Sauce





    This recipe works equally well with green beans or haricots verts in place of asparagus. Time: 40 minutes.





    4 (6-oz) chicken breast halves


    3/4 teaspoon salt


    ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


    8 Tbsp. butter


    ½ cup A/P flour


    ½ cup dry white wine


    ½ cup chicken broth


    2 garlic cloves, minced


    1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed


    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice





    1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to ¼” thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.





    2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.


    3. Add wine, broth, and garlic to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 2 minutes. Add asparagus; cover and cook 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve asparagus and sauce with chicken.








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    Perfect Roast Chicken





    1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken


    Kosher salt


    Freshly ground black pepper


    1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs


    1 lemon, halved


    1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise


    1 stick butter, melted


    1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced


    4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks


    1 bulb of fennel, tops removed, and cut into wedges


    Olive oil





    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.


    Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.





    Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.

    What is the best dessert recipe you have/make?

    For Christmas...of course. Please include the recipe (or link) and 13X9 pan recipe's will score best pts! Thanks a bunch!What is the best dessert recipe you have/make?
    if i find a 13x9 in pan recipe





    but if i want you to make an awesome dessert you'll need a 9 inch springform pan.





    I never had one till i was given a recipe on here by a dear friend....i went and got one..it was five bucks at meijer..





    i made this most decadent sinful peanut butter cheesecake


    and im not a baker, it was easier than it sounded!





    let me know if you want it!What is the best dessert recipe you have/make?
    www.donogh.com/cooking/desserts/cherry.s鈥?


    this is a family favourite of ours.....it is called cherry cha cha
    Apple Walnut Torte with Caramel Rum Sauce


    (And don't forget the Ice Cream)





    Ingredients


    2 cups diced peeled tart green apples (such as Granny Smith; about 1 1/2 large)


    1 cup sugar


    1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled


    1 large egg


    1 1/4 cups all purpose flour


    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


    1 teaspoon baking soda


    1/2 teaspoon salt


    1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts





    Preparation


    Preheat oven to 375掳F. Butter and flour your cake pan (i use a decorative bundt pan). Mix diced apples, sugar, butter and egg in large bowl to blend. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt over. Add chopped walnuts; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to prepared pan.


    Bake until cake is brown and crusty on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.





    Caramel Rum Sauce


    Ingredients


    2 cups whipping cream


    1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar


    1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter


    3 Tablespoons Rum





    Preparation


    Bring cream, brown sugar and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before using, rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.)





    Serve cake topped with ice cream and caramel rum sauce.
    Hot Fudge Ice Cream Bar Dessert





    Ingredients-


    1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup


    3/4 cup peanut butter


    19 ice cream sandwiches


    1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed


    1 cup salted peanuts








    Preparation-


    Pour the chocolate syrup into a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave 2 minutes on high. Do not allow to boil. Stir peanut butter into hot chocolate until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.


    Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish with a layer of ice cream sandwiches. Spread half the whipped topping over the sandwiches. Spoon half the chocolate mixture over that. Top with half the peanuts. Repeat layers. Freeze until firm, 1 hour. Cut into squares to serve.
    Hmm...Chocolate and coffee pudding is the best! Simple and easy.. you only need the refrigerator...


    Christmas log..(forgot the name)


    Best!!





    One tips... Buy a Black forest swiss roll and put it in the freezer!!


    When it's ready. Feel the creamy and icy stuff with chocolate in your mouth !!!great!! Put the chocolate sauce if you want or whipped cream. This tips only work with black forest. I've tried it with strawberry swiss roll... it didn't work...





    Hahaha





    Merry Christmas!
    My family and friends love this recipe and it is very easy:





    Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cake





    1 box of your favorite chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to make it)


    1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk


    1 jar (8 oz) caramel topping


    1 container (8 - 12 oz) cool whip, thawed


    1 bag toffee bits





    Bake cake in 9 x 13 dish according to directions on box.





    Poke holes evenly (about every 1/2';) in top of warm cake using and butter knife or mixing spoon handle. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over top and then the caramel topping. Frost with Cool Whip and then sprinkle with toffee chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve.





    I got this recipe from a friend at work and it is always a big hit a parties or get togethers.

    What is the Best Cheesecake recipe you know of?

    I am searching for the very best cheesecake recipe, you have ever tasted. Please give a good description of ingredients, taste and why you believe it's the best out there.What is the Best Cheesecake recipe you know of?
    ALTON BROW's cheesecake recipe is the best. i have been baking cheesecakes for 7 years now, using dif recipes, even creating one. when i want to be pampered i order cheesecakes from JR CHEESCAKE in brroklyn ny.they deliver....i live next door to cheesecake factory and REFUSE to get any of theirs... the truth is the best cheesecake is ALTON BROWN;s sour cream cheesecake. it is a great base recipe that can be modified to make ANY flavor cheesecake. i've made it turtle by adding pecans choc and caramel to the crust after baking before putting in batter, and after it's baked top it with more turtle. i've sub vanilla extract for almond and made an almond cake. so many ways to work with this AMAZING recipe. but the truth is, the recipe calls for 1 hr of baking and i hr in the oven. it need btween 1 hr and forty five min to 2 hrs of baking and 1 in the oven. it's the best because it is creamy, great texture, flavor is spot on. you can read the recipe reviews and you'll see that many people agree this is a great recipe. ok heres the recipe.. i use springform pans so i cannot put my actual cakebatter pan in the water so i keep a pan of water on the next rack under the cheesecake, and it works great.











    Crust:


    33 graham cracker squares, crumbled


    4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus additional, for brushing the pan


    1 tablespoon sugar


    Filling:


    20 ounces cream cheese


    1 1/4 cups sour cream


    1 cup sugar


    1 tablespoon vanilla extract


    2 eggs


    3 yolks


    1/3 cup heavy cream


    Directions


    Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Brush some of the melted butter around a 9 by 3-inch cake pan. Adhere parchment to the bottom and the sides.





    In a small bowl, combine crumbled graham crackers, the remaining melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the parchment-lined pan. Place remaining crumbs on a sheet pan and bake both the crust and the remaining mixture for 10 minutes. Cool. Reserve additional crumb mixture for sides.





    In a mixer with a paddle attachment, beat sour cream for 10 seconds. Add the cream cheese and sugar and mix on low for 30 seconds and then turn up to medium. Scrape the bowl.





    In a separate container, combine vanilla, eggs, yolks, and heavy cream. With the mixer on medium, slowly pour the liquid mixture in. When half of it is incorporated, stop and scrape. Continue adding the mixture until the rest of the ingredients are incorporated. Once completely combined, pour into the cooled crust.





    Lower oven temperature to 250 degrees F. Place cheesecake into a preheated water bath, in the oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and open the door for one minute. Close the door for one more hour. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and place in the refrigerator for 6 hours to completely cool before serving.





    When ready to serve, place the entire cake pan into a hot water bath for about 15 seconds. Unmold onto a cake round or serving dish. Take the remaining graham cracker mixture and press into the sides of the cake.





    To slice, place your knife into a hot water bath and wipe dry each time you make a pass through the cake.What is the Best Cheesecake recipe you know of?
    CHEESECAKE FACTORY CARROT CAKE CHEESECAKE





    Cheesecake


    16 oz. cream cheese, room temperature


    3/4 C. granulated sugar


    1 T. flour


    3 eggs


    2 tsp. vanilla extract





    In large bowl of electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and


    sugar until smooth. Beat in flour, eggs and vanilla extract until


    smooth. Set aside. Meanwhile prepare Carrot Cake.





    Carrot Cake


    3/4 C. vegetable oil


    1 C. granulated sugar


    2 eggs


    1 tsp. vanilla extract


    1 C. all-purpose flour


    1 tsp. baking soda


    1 tsp. ground cinnamon


    Dash salt


    1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple


    packed in juice, well-drained and


    juice reserved


    1 C. grated carrots


    1/2 C. flaked or shredded coconut


    1/2 C. chopped walnuts





    In large bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract,


    blending thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and dash


    of salt, mixing well. Stir in drained pineapple, carrots, coconut


    and walnuts.





    Spread 1 1/2 cups carrot cake batter over bottom of greased 9- or 9


    1/2-inch springform pan. Drop large spoonfuls of cream cheese batter


    over carrot cake batter; top with large spoonfuls of remaining


    carrot cake batter. Repeat with remaining cream cheese batter,


    spreading evenly with a knife. Do not marble with a knife. Bake in


    preheated 350掳 F. oven for 50 to 65 minutes or until cake is set


    and cooked through. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.





    When cake is cold, prepare Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting.





    Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting


    2 oz. cream cheese, softened


    1 T. butter, softened


    1 3/4 C. confectioners' sugar


    1/2 tsp. vanilla extract


    1 T. reserved pineapple juice


    Dash of salt





    In a bowl of electric mixer, combine cream cheese, butter,


    confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, reserved pineapple juice and


    dash of salt. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. Frost


    top of cheesecake. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving.





    Makes 1 (9-or 9 1/2-inch) cheesecake














    White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Santa Cafe





    ***CRUST***


    2 cups graham cracker crumbs


    1 cup ground almonds


    1/4 cup clarified butter in liquid


    form


    ***FILLING***


    8 ounces fine-quality white chocolate


    4 8 oz package cream cheese


    1/2 cup +2 tablespoons sugar


    4 large eggs


    2 large egg yolks


    2 tablespoons flour


    1 teaspoon vanilla


    2 pints raspberries





    Crust: Blend together the graham crumbs and the almonds, add the butter and combine mixture well. Press the mixture onto the bottom and two thirds up the sides of a 10-inch Springform pan.





    Filling: In a double boiler melt the chocolate, stirring until it is smooth, and remove the bowl from the heat. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy; add the sugar and beat in the whole eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time and beating well after each addition. Beat in the flour and the vanilla, and add the melted chocolate in a slow stream, beating until the filling is well combined.





    Scatter the raspberries over the bottom of the crust, pour filling over them, and bake the cheesecake in the middle of a preheated 250F oven for 1 hour, or until top is firm to the touch. Let the cheesecake cool in the pan on a rack; chill, covered loosely, overnight. Remove side of pan to serve.

















    Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake





    1 1/2 cups Creme-filled Cookie Crumbs *


    32 ounces Cream Cheese -- Softened


    3 Large Eggs


    1 teaspoon Vanilla


    1/3 cup Strained Raspberry Preserves


    1/4 cup Whipping Cream


    2 tablespoons Margarine -- Melted


    1 1/4 cups Sugar


    1 cup Sour Cream


    6 ounces Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips**


    6 ounces Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips


    Cookie crumbs should come from 18 Cream Filled Cookies that have been finely crushed. ** This 6 ozs of Chocolate chips should be melted and cooled slightly .


    Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.


    Combine 24 ozs of cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in sour cream and vanilla; pour over crust.


    Combine remaining 8 ozs cream cheese and melted chocolate, mixing at medium speed on eletric mixer until well blended. Add Red Raspberry preserves; mix well. Drop rounded measuring tablespoonsfuls of chocolate cream cheese batter over plain cream cheese batter, do not swirl. Bake at 325 degrees F., 1 hour and 25 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.


    Melt chocolate pieces and whipping cream over low heat stirring until smooth. Spread over cheescake. Chill. Garnish with additonal whipping cream, whipped, raspberries and fresh mint leaves, if desired.














    Tropical Cheesecake








    Crust


    1 cup of graham crumbs


    1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs


    5 Tbsp melted butter


    Filling


    1 lb cream cheese softened to room temperature


    1 cup sour cream


    1 cup sugar


    2 large bananas


    3/4 tsp cinnamon


    1/4 tsp ground clove


    4 slightly beaten eggs


    1/3 cup coconut cream


    1/2 cup pureed fruit (apple, apricot
    The Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake recipe from Recipezaar.com (recipe # 107544) is the best I've had and made, unless it's their pumpkin cheesecake that was printed in the Houston Chronicle last fall.





    I'd suggest you search on Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Recipes and then decide which flavor(s) appeal most to you!
    I make this every year during the holidays





    http://www.joyofbaking.com/PumpkinCheese鈥?/a>








    deeelishh =]
    best cheesecake would have to be my auntys toblerone cheesecake..but no one knows the recipe except her..lol its soooo good!

    What is the best dessert recipe?

    I'm craving something sweet and new. Got any good ideas?What is the best dessert recipe?
    FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE





    4 squares semisweet chocolate


    1/2 stick butter, softened


    3 eggs


    6 ounces ground almonds


    2 tablespoons sugar


    1 tablespoon dark rum or vanilla


    1/4 cup fine dark bread crumbs


    Pinch of salt





    Grease an 8 inch round cake pan and line with wax paper. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.


    Using a wooden spoon, cream butter until light and fluffy, adding the sugar gradually. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, ground almonds, rum or vanilla, bread crumbs and salt.





    Pour into prepared pan and bake at 375掳F for 25 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire cake rack.








    Glaze:





    2 squares unsweetened chocolate


    2 squares semisweet chocolate


    1/2 stick butter, softened


    2 tablespoons honey








    Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Stir in butter and honey, stirring constantly and cooking over low heat until thickened. Spread over cooled cake with a rubber spatula.What is the best dessert recipe?
    Poached Bosc Pear in a simple syrup with a Raspberry Coulis.
    Crockpot candy! Delicious morsels of joy filled with peanuts and chocolate and all other things happy that are incredibly easy to make. And eat. And eat while making...
    Pick over and rinse fresh strawberries.





    Chill





    Dip in melted (white, milk or dark) chocolate (melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring EVERY 30 seconds. Chocolate scorches very quickly!)





    Simple but so good!
    Sweet Potato Pie





    sorry:( , I cant give you the secrect recipe

    What is the best food recipe you have ever used?

    Just wondering what everyone else likes to eat and make?What is the best food recipe you have ever used?
    I've been cooking for about 50 years so it is impossible to answer your question. But here are some of my favorites:








    1. Hamburger - Video:


    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make鈥?/a>





    2. Steak - Video:


    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make鈥?/a>





    3. Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich-video:


    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make鈥?/a>





    4. Cheese Omelette-video:


    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make鈥?/a>





    5. Roast Beef-in crock pot-video:


    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make鈥?/a>





    6. Cesar Salad - Video:


    http://www.flixya.com/video/303031/Cesar鈥?/a>





    7. CATALINA CHICKEN:


    From DontH8Me


    http://www.city-data.com/forum/recipes/2鈥?/a>





    ';Catalina Chicken from the thighs and legs - separate them and skin them before baking to keep the fat down, if you prefer. The recipe I use is typically for a whole chicken, so I would substitute 4 - 5 legs and thighs in this case.





    Take the cleaned pieces and put them in a rectangular glass baking dish. Mix one small or 1/2 large bottle of Catalina Island French salad dressing with one envelope of Lipton's French Onion Soup Mix. At this stage, depending on your preference, you could add to the pan of chicken any of the following: Onions, 1 inch dice, red/green/yellow bell pepper, 1 inch dice, and/or pineapple tidbits. Pour the sauce mix over the whole thing and swirl it around to coat all the pieces. Cover with foil to keep moist.





    Bake in a 375 degree oven until the chicken juices run clear. You will want to make a batch of fluffy rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce from the chicken bake. My family loves this recipe and it takes less than 5 minutes to prep.';





    8. Campbell's Tasty 2-Step Chicken-5 Star recipe:


    Ingredients:


    1 tbsp. vegetable oil


    4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves


    1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's庐 Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free, 25% Less Sodium or Healthy Request庐)


    1/2 cup water





    Directions:


    Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.





    Stir the soup and water in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.





    Serving Suggestion: Serve with steamed whole green beans with sliced almonds and white rice. For dessert serve fresh red grapes.





    9. Dessert - Seven Layer Magic Bars





    10. Video - Southern Fried Chicken:


    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make鈥?/a>





    11. Crockpot Chicken With Orange Sauce:





    4 chicken breasts, skinned


    1 packet onion soup mix


    1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate (undiluted)


    1 tablespoon cornstarch


    1 teaspoon poultry seasoning


    salt and pepper





    Combine all ingredients in crock pot.


    Cook on high 4 hours or 8 hours on low or until chicken is done.


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    Other favorites:





    Frozen dinners from supermarket. Buy only the top brands such as the dinners in the red boxes that say ';No preservative';. Make sides dishes of frozen vegetables that come in bags.





    Canned stew.





    Canned soups.





    Stir fry vegetables. I like yellow/green/red bell peppers, mushrooms, sliced red onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper (I like cracked pepper found in glass jars with the special top for craacking the peppers), and you can add anything else you like. Makes a great lunch.





    Pre sealed precooked meats such as pot roasts, baked ham, chicken, meatloaf, roasts with gravy, the list goes on and on. Ask a clerk to help you find these packages in the cold sections (not the freezer).What is the best food recipe you have ever used?
    In a slow cooker, put one stick of butter or margarine, 2 cans evaporated milk, 1 tsp salt and 2 lb block of velveeta cheese. Cook on low 2 hours or high 1 hour, stirring occasionally until smooth. Add 1 pound cooked elbow macaroni pasta and cook another hour on low or 30 minutes on high until thickened. Serve. Keep on warm so that it doesn't overly thicken.


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    Use the velveeta fo all the cheese given:





    4 slices bacon


    8 ounces macaoni


    1 onion, chopped


    1 clove garlic, minced


    3-4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


    8 tablespoons butter


    3 tablespoons all-purpose flour


    2 cups milk








    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


    Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.


    In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.


    In a medium skillet saute the chopped onion, and minced garlic. Take off heat and add chopped cooked bacon and set aside.


    To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.


    Combine cooked pasta, sauteed vegetables and sauce. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Add the last cup of grated Cheddar cheese to top of mixture.


    Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.


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    MACARONI AND CHEESE





    2 c. (8 ounces) elbow macaroni


    1 stick butter


    1/4 cup minced onions


    3 tbsp. flour


    2 c. of milk or light cream


    1/2 c. dry white wine (or water)


    2 c. grated sharp cheddar (1/2 pound)


    1/2 cup bread crumbs (topping)


    Salt and freshly ground pepper


    Cayenne to taste 1/2 tsp. paprika





    Bring 4 qt. salted water to a rapid boil and cook the macaroni until not quite tender. Drain macaroni and set aside.





    In saute pan, melt 1/2 the stick of butter (or 4 tablespoons). When melted, stir in the breadcrumbs and toast just until lightly browned. Remove breadcrumbs from pan and set aside. Wipe pan clean with paper towel and re-use for next step. Breadcrumb topping: Melt remaining butter, add onions, and stir over low heat until onions are just translucent, but not browned. Stir in the flour and seasonings. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, then gradually stir in the milk or cream.





    Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Add cheese and continue stirring until the cheese melts.





    Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce. Turn out into a generously buttered casserole dish (approximately 1 1/2 quarts). If you have any extra grated cheese, you can sprinkle this on top along with the 1/2 cup of buttered, toasted bread crumbs.





    Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 20 minutes or until heated all the way through and golden brown on top


    ==





    This is the copycat recipe for Cracker Barrell Mac and Cheese and it's great!





    Cracker Barrel Mac %26amp; Cheese





    2 tablespoons flour


    1 cup chicken broth


    1 cup cream


    4 cups shredded Colby cheese


    2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta -- elbows, etc.


    1 teaspoon salt





    In a sauce pan melt butter over medium low heat then add the flour a little bit at a time while whisking to make a roux. Heat the broth. Next add the broth to the roux, stir with the whisk. This will thicken as it heats. Next add a little cream watch for consistency.





    Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a separate pot, add salt, and pasta.





    In the other pot add shredded cheese a 1/4 of a cup at a time while stirring with a spoon. When you have about one cup of cheese in you can add the rest of the cheese.





    Cook the pasta al dente. Strain and combine with the cheese sauce.





    Pour the mix into a casserole and bake uncovered in a preheated oven set to 350掳F for about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on the mac %26amp; cheese, you want it to brown around the edges and in patches on top.





    Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy


    --








    Chicken Katzu





    put some garlic n pepper onto the boneless chicken n put it for a while,about 15 min..then put it to the white part of an egg then put it to tempura flour or bread crumbs until its covered with it...u can do it twice if u want it to be crispy..then fried it in deep oil until its gold...eat it with chilly sauce or other dressing like barbeque sauce..delicious n very simple...


    u can put it in the fridge bfore it's fried...so u can make a lot then put it in the fridge just for savings...


    -----


    Easy Cheesy Chicken -- Takes about 10-15 minutes to prepare, 45-60 minutes to cook





    You will need:





    4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts





    One small package Pepperidge Farm Stuffing or half a large bag (there are several kinds, I use the original in the blue bag)





    One can Campbell's cream of celery soup





    4-6 slices Swiss cheese





    1 1/2 sticks of butter





    Plac
    I tried this one italian recipe:


    First i grill 2 green and red bell peppers, than i grill one whole hillshire sausage...then I make mexican rice with el pato (depends if you like your food spicy otherwise use just regular tomato sauce) then when all are done and still hot cut up the bell pepper into long strips and then cute them in half once and then cut the sausage into little tires and mix them together. Its easy to make and so delicious!
    i really love cooking and i have many different things i like to make and eat.


    Recently i have been going to restaurants and trying new things and then experimenting and trying to re-create that dish at home.





    Some of my most favourite things to cook are-


    A roast (roast pork crackling and homemade apple sauce is my favourite)


    I love making casseroles and stews- there is something really satisfying about making and then eating a big hearty stew.





    Apple Pie- it's always delicious





    I like experimenting with different flavours for savory dishes too and have recently been experimenting with different sausage roll and savory pin wheel flavours.





    I love making warm pasta salads too this is one of my favourite recipies


    Ingredients:


    100g spiral pasta


    陆 eggplant, thinly sliced


    2 chorizo, sliced lengthways


    录 cup pitted kalamatta olives


    1 tsp grated lemon rind


    录 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley


    1 tbs balsamic vinegar








    Method:


    1 Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling salted water, until al dente, drain and transfer to a large bowl.


    2 Heat a char-grill pan over high heat. Drizzle the eggplant with oil. Char-grill the eggplant and chorizo until golden. Roughly chop eggplant and chorizo.


    3 Add eggplant, chorizo, olives, lemon rind, parsley and balsamic vinegar to the pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve.





    I love making brushcetta too- it's so yummy and it's reasonably healthy- here's a bit of a variation on a standard brushetta


    Ingredients:


    陆 red onion, finely diced


    1 large tomato, seeded, finely diced


    陆 avocado, finely diced


    1 tbs finely diced cucumber


    陆 bunch rocket, finely shredded


    陆 lemon, juiced


    Olive oil


    3 slices sourdough bread


    20g butter, softened


    Basil leaves, to serve




















    Method:


    1 Preheat oven 200掳C fan-forced.


    2 Combine onion, tomato, avocado, cucumber, rocket and lemon juice in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.


    3 Spread bread with butter and place on a baking paper-lined baking tray and bake for 3-4 minutes or until sourdough is crisp and golden.


    4 Place sourdough on a plate, spoon over avocado and tomato mixture, top with basil leaves, season with salt and pepper to serve.








    I rarely flow recipes or if i do i alter them and add my own variations- it's fun experimenting





    enjoy
    Pizza


    1 pre-done pizza dough


    1 ball of mozzarella


    Package of pre-shredded mozzarella


    1 bottle of pizza sauce


    Bell peppers-chopped


    Green onions-chopped


    Sun-dried tomatoes-chopped


    Pepperoni- sliced


    Chicken-chopped


    Broccoli- chopped


    Mushrooms- sliced/chopped


    Banana peppers


    Fresh/dried basil


    Basil pesto


    Red pepper flakes


    1. Pre-heat oven to 350.


    2. Place dough on a pre-greased (a bit of olive oil) cookie sheet.


    3. Spread evenly.


    4. Top with a little drizzle of olive oil.


    5. Poke holes and place in oven.


    6. While in oven, chopped the meats, vegetables, cheeses.


    7. Bake for about 6 -7 minutes or until lightly browned.


    8. Place fresh ingredients as desire.


    9. Place back into the oven for about 10-15 minutes.
    supercook.com and topsecretrecipes.com are both great sites to find recipes.





    My favorite recipe is Spinach Phyllo Rolls its just like spinach pie, the best Ive ever tasted!





    1 egg, beaten


    1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained


    1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese


    1 tub (8 oz.) Philidelphia Cream Cheese with Garden Vegetables


    4 green onions, finely chopped


    15 sheets frozen phyllo (14x9 inch), thawed


    1/3 cup butter, melted





    MIX first 5 ingredients until well blended; set aside. Brush 1 phyllo sheet lightly with butter; top with 2 more phyllo sheets, lightly brushing each layer with some of the remaining butter.





    ***** Place remaining phyllo between sheets of plastic wrap and a damp dish towel over top to keep them from drying out; set aside.





    spread1/5 of the spinach mixture along 1 short side of phyllo stack; fold in both long sides then roll up, starting at 1 of the short sides to make log. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and spinach mixture to make 4 more logs. Brush with remaining butter. Make small cuts in tops of logs at 1-inch intervals.





    Bake in 375掳F-oven for 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet 5 min.; transfer to cutting board. Use serrated knife to cut each log into 6 slices.
    Ok you guys are trying to steal all my secret recipes today. I call this one harvest stew. buy some cheap steaks, apple cider,apples mixed veggies your choice, Boone's farm wine apple wine. cut steak into cubes and brown in wine with some onions and garlic. putin pot with apple cider and some beef broth.add veggies cut up apples some mushrooms whatever you like. season as you like then cinnamon to taste. longer it sets better it gets.
    There are so many to name from different parts of the word. For now I will mention :


    Spaghetti alla Carbonara see link below to Tyler Florence recipe





    Enjoy





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    APRICOT SALSA


    =============





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1/2 red bell pepper, roasted and chopped (see below)


    olive oil


    1 small onion, chopped


    1 small tomato, or 2 small roma tomatoes, chopped


    1 jalapeno pepper, minced finely


    2 apricots, chopped


    2 tblsp dark rum


    apple cider





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Cut a red bell pepper in half, remove seeds, and roast half of it (brush


    with olive oil and put under broiler very close to heat until blackened,


    about 5 minutes). Chop.





    Saute onion in about a tablespoon of olive oil until translucent. Add


    tomato and jalapeno and saute about another 5 minutes, until tomato is


    cooked. Add cider to cover and apricots and boil down until cider is


    almost all boiled off. Chopped roasted bell pepper and stir. Add dark


    rum and flambe. (light and swirl until it goes out). Serve hot over


    grilled shark, swordfish, shrimp, or marlin.





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    From: megatest!sfisher@uu2.psi.com (Scott Fisher)





    CHIPOTLE SAUCE


    ==============





    If you have dried chipotles, simply tear them and add them to the chiles


    when you pour the boiling water over them. If you are using canned


    chipotles such as chipotles en adobo (a tomato-based sauce that adds a


    faint sweetness; great for grilling!), just roughly chop the chipotles


    before adding them to the blender.





    This is also a *great* marinade for strong-flavored fish; in fact, Kim


    called a few minutes ago to tell me she's making grilled shark coated


    with salsa roja. We've also made something like this with chipotles,


    adding olive oil, lime juice and cilantro to make it a kind of


    vinaigrette, and slathered it on salmon that we then broiled. That was


    terrific.





    By the way, I use salsa roja as a dip for tortilla chips, as a condiment


    for eggs, as a taco sauce, and as the basis for my current favorite


    chile colorado. That's a real simple recipe:





    Make 1 or 2 recipes of salsa roja, above.





    Marinate 1 to 2 pounds of beef (or if you can get it, buffalo meat) in


    the chile sauce, letting it stand overnight.





    THe next evening, pour the meat and the sauce into a large saucepan


    (unless you were clever enough to marinate them in the saucepan, in


    which case you don't have to wash an extra dish and you can just shove


    the whole thing onto the stove). Bring the meat and sauce to a boil,


    then reduce the temperature to a simmer. Cook covered for 20 minutes,


    then remove the cover and cook to reduce and thicken the sauce, about 30


    minutes longer. Serve with fresh tortillas, frijoles ****** and


    platanos fritos.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    Source: Sunset Mexican Cookbook





    CILANTRO-LIME SALSA


    ===================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 small onion, finely chopped


    1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)


    1/2 cup each chopped parsley and salad oil


    6 tblsp lime juice


    3 tblsp distlled white vinegar


    2 cloves garlic, minced


    1 jalapeno or other small hot chile, stemmed, seeded and minced





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Mix onion, cilantro, parsley, oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, and


    chile in a nonmetallic bowl. Makes 2 1/2 cups.





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    From: walllau@karl.acc.iit.edu (Laura Ann Wallace)





    Source: the Houston Chronicle (Universal Press Syndicate)





    CLASSIC SALSA


    =============





    This classic salsa starts with fresh tomatoes, but canned tomatoes


    can be substituted. Tasting as you go is a must, since the heat of


    jalapenos varies.





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    3 or 4 ripe tomatoes, cored


    6 to 10 fresh jalapenos


    1/2 tsp chopped garlic, or to taste


    salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste





    Instructions:


    -------------


    With a paring knife, cut a small ';X'; in the bottom of each tomato.


    Place tomatoes in a large pot of boiling water 10 seconds to loosen


    skins. Peel and place tomatoes in blender container. Add unseeded


    jalapenos, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend to desired consistency.


    Makes about 3 cups.





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    From: jongleur@aol.com





    FRESH SALSA (CHILE)


    ===================





    If you can use a molcajete, do, otherwise use a blender for waterier


    salsa.





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1-3 serrano peppers


    3-4 tomatillos


    2-4 cloves garlic


    3-5 tomatoes, fresh or canned.


    1/2 cup cilantro


    salt


    juice from one lime or lemon





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Toast peppers (put them on a hot skillet, turning them as they blister,


    until they are evenly blistered). Remove papery outer skin of


    tomatillos and simmer until they turn from green to yellowish olive


    green (about 5 minutes).





    Mash or blend garlic cloves. Add the peppers and the tomatillos. Add


    tomatoes. Add cilantro. Add salt and lime or lemon juice to taste.





    Variations: add 1/2 onion. Use a blend of hot peppers (jalapanos,


    thai). If you remove the seeds after toasting the peppers, they won't


    be as hot. In general, the smaller the chile, the hotter it is.





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    From: tobis@skool.ssec.wisc.edu (Michael Tobis)





    Source: Healthy Fiesta by Jacqueline Higuera McMahan (Olive Press, (heh)


    POB 194, Lake Hughes CA 93532) (1990)





    JACQUIE'S EVERYDAY SALSA


    ========================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    4 oz tomatillos


    2 lb tomatoes


    1 cup chopped onion


    1/2 cup chopped green onions


    1 tblsp minced garlic


    1/2 cup canned green chiles


    1/2 cup jalapen~o chiles, some seeds removed


    2 tsp ground red chile


    1/2 tsp ground cumin


    1/2 tsp salt


    1/2 cup minced cilantro


    3 tblsp white wine vinegar





    Instructions:


    -------------


    1. Soak tomatillos in warm water and remove dry husks. Dip tomatoes in


    boiling water for 30 sec. or hold over a gas flame and char. Remove


    skins and squeeze out seeds. (I ignored this and just opened a large


    can of stewed tomatoes.)





    2. ROUGHLY puree everything.





    3. Simmer in an open 2 quart saucepan for 5 minutes to blend flavors


    and help preserve the salsa. Salsa keeps well. If you want salsa even


    hotter, just add more jalapenos or keep more seeds. (I didn't have


    jalapenos, so just added some cayenne and some tabasco to taste. I also


    found that about a tablespoon of lime juice was nice.)





    Obviously not a gourmet recipe. But it turned out very nice, and solves


    the problem of what to do with the other 90% of the cilantro I buy every


    week or two.





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    From: walllau@karl.acc.iit.edu (Laura Ann Wallace)





    Source: _Houston Gourmet Cooks 2_ by Ann Criswell (Houston Gourmet, 1988)


    [Ann Criswell is the Chronicle's food editor.] This recipe


    originated with Peter Rosenberg, chef/owner of Delicatexas Food


    Creations Catering. It was one of the salsas served with a


    seared snapper dish, but can be used on its own as a dip or salsa.


    The jicama gives it a fresh crunch.





    JICAMA TOMATILLO SALSA


    ======================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 medium jicama, peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup)


    2 pounds tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes with a papery husk),


    seeded and diced (about 1 cup)


    3 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced


    1 tsp chopped cilantro


    1 tsp garlic (2 cloves, chopped)


    1 tsp shallots (1 to 2 shallots), chopped


    juice each of 1 lemon and 1 lime


    salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


    2 ounces peanut oil


    jalapeno vinegar to taste (see note)





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Prepare jicama; it can be diced finely or coarsely as desired -- 1/2


    inch dice is typical. Place in a large mixing bowl. To prepare


    tomatillos, cut ends off, remove insides and dice skins. Add to jicama


    in mixing bowl. Add jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, and shallots. Mix all


    ingredients and adjust seasoning with lemon and lime juice, salt and


    pepper. Add peanut oil and toss to coat mixture. Correct spiciness and


    heat by adding jalapeno vinegar.





    Note:


    -----


    To make jalapeno vinegar, drop scraps and trimmings from 3 jalapenos


    into 1 cup white vinegar in a non-aluminum pan, bring to a boil, let


    cool and strain. Let sit until completely cool. Store in refrigerator.





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    From: lynn@engineering.ucsb.edu (Lynn Johnson)





    JUEVOS RANCHEROS WITH RED SALSA


    ===============================





    Cover the bottom of a frying pan with salsa.





    Spread a corn tortilla with refried beans and place on top of salsa,


    making a little well in the center. Sprinkle a couple of tblsp of


    grated Jack cheese on top. Break an egg in the well of beans. Gently


    pour some more salsa on top to cover the egg and beans. Sprinkle top


    with more cheese. Cover pan and simmer slowly for a few minutes until


    your egg is done the way you like it. Salt and pepper to taste. Slip


    onto a plate. Top with some chopped green onion tops and a little fresh


    cilanto, if you have it.





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    From: aperrin1@cc.swarthmore.edu (Andy Perrin)





    MANGO-TOMATILLO SALSA - (c) 1993 Andy Perrin


    =====================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    3 ripe mangoes


    6 large cloves garlic


    4 large ancho chilies (adjust to taste; you can use commercial


    chili powder if you must)


    15 tomatillos (mexican green, tomato-type vegetables; you can mix


    or substitute plum tomatoes if necessary; i actually used half


    and half)


    1 large white onion


    2 limes


    1 bunch fresh cilantro (or parsley)


    vinegar





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Roast the Ancho Chilies and the garlic in an oven. Remove the chilies


    when they are puffed out, and the garlic when it is soft and warm.





    Dice the mangoes, tomatillos, tomatoes, and onion and mix them in a


    large bowl. Add a small amount of vinegar (about 1 tablespoon) and the


    juice of the two limes.





    Puree or smash the cloves of roasted garlic and add them to the mixture.





    Crumble the Chilies into the mixture. If you like it hotter, leave the


    seeds in; if not, take them out.





    Wash and add the cilantro and any extra chili powder to taste.





    Mix the salsa until it's well-combined. Put it in the refrigerator and


    let it sit a few hours before serving.





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    From: lytton@hobie.mlb.semi.harris.com (Jody Lytton)





    MAX LIPPITT SALSA


    =================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    3 16oz cans of whole peeled Tomatoes


    1 small can of green chilies (optional)


    2 yellow or white onions (chopped)


    OR 1 bunch green onions and 1 yellow or white onion (chopped)


    3, 6, or 9 jalopenos for mild, medium or hot


    1 tblsp Oregano


    1 tblsp Garlic Powder


    1 Tsp red pepper


    1 Tsp crushed red pepper





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Put tomatoes, yellow/white onions and jalopenos in food processor and


    pulse quick just to chop up coursely OR break up tomatoes by hand and


    finely chop, with knife, the yellow/white onions and jalopenos.





    Chop green onions and green chilies by hand and add to tomatoes.





    Add spices to taste.





    You can add a little of the jalopeno vinegar to Salsa if it will not be


    eaten that day, for preservative.





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    From: walllau@karl.acc.iit.edu (Laura Ann Wallace)





    Source: Houston Chronicle





    MESA VERDE (GREEN SAUCE)


    ========================





    Fresh green chilies make the best salsa, and frozen ones are sometimes


    available in supermarkets. If you can't find either, substitute canned


    Ortega Fire-Roasted green chilies.





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 pound fresh green chilies, diced


    3 tblsp olive oil


    1/3 cup diced onion


    1 tblsp salt


    1 tsp granulated garlic


    1 tsp dried leaf oregano


    2 cups water


    3 tblsp flour blended with 2 tbsp vegetable oil





    Instructions:


    -------------


    To prepare fresh green chilies, roast on a barbecue grill, then peel the


    skins under running water or by rubbing with a wet towel. Remove stem


    and seeds before dicing. Place chilies in a food processor fitted with


    the metal blade and process to puree; set aside.





    Place olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and saute


    until translucent. Add salt and spices and reduce heat to medium. Add


    the green chili puree, then water. Bring to a slow boil, stirring


    occasionally.





    Add the flour/oil mixture gradually, stirring constantly, until mixture


    thickens (you may not need to add all of it, depending on the amount of


    juice in the chilies). Simmer 2 minutes, stirring continually to avoid


    sticking. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate. Sever


    chilled. Makes 1 quart.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    MILD CHILE SAUCE


    ================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    3 1/2 lb tomatoes, cored and quartered


    2 Anaheim chiles, stemmed and seeded


    1 large onoin, quartered


    1 clove garlic


    3/4 cup sugar


    1 tblsp salt


    1 1/2 cups cider vinegar


    3/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and cloves


    1/2 tsp ground ginger





    Instructions:


    -------------


    In a large blender or food processor, whirl tomatoes, chiles, onion, and


    garlic in batches until pureed. Pour into a 4-quart pan and stir in


    sugar, salt, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.





    Cook over low heat, stirring often, until thickened and reduced to 1


    quart (about 1 1/2 hours). Let cool. Makes 1 quart.





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    From: lromero@nyx.cs.du.edu (Lorance Romero)





    MY GRANDMA'S SALSA


    ==================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    4 16oz cans of Diced Tomatoes (sp?) Fresh are better


    1/4 cup of cooking oil (we use canola, not grandma's)


    lots of garlic (figure out your own taste - grandma always used too much)


    ca. 4 medium onions (yellow are best, to taste)


    1 bunch of celantro - fresh is best, including stems


    1/2 tsp of salt


    6 freshly roasted anehiem (sp?) peppers - diced





    Instructions:


    -------------


    I get a big bowl throw it all together take half of it and put about 6


    more chilies in another bowl (this makes this portion hotter) :-) Now I


    have some hot and some medium. I put it in freezer containers freeze it


    and it lasts for a while.





    The real key to this receipt is the chilies. If you can roast them just


    before, peel them and then put them in the salsa they taste better. one


    other thing I usually let the salsa sit around for about a half day to


    let it ferment. I know grandma would be proud.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    PINEAPPLE SALSA


    ===============





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1/2 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice,


    juices reserved


    1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice


    3 medium green onions, minced


    1 serrano chili, seeded and minced


    1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced


    1 tblsp fresh lime juice


    1/8 tsp salt





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Mix all ingredients including reserved pineapple juices in medium bowl.


    Cover and let stand at least 1 hour at room temperature.





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    From: walllau@karl.acc.iit.edu (Laura Ann Wallace)





    Source: Houston Chronicle





    QUEMADA SALSA


    =============


    (Makes about 3 cups)





    ';Quemada'; literally means ';burnt'; -- and that is what is done to the


    tomatoes and green onions, giving the salsa a smoky flavor and rich


    color.





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 pound tomatoes, cored


    1 bunch green onions, trimmed and washed


    1/2 bunch fresh cilantro


    1 tblsp vegetable oil


    3 serrano peppers, stemmed


    1 tblsp garlic puree


    1 tblsp lime juice


    1 tsp salt


    1/2 tsp freshly ground white pepper


    1/2 tsp ground oregano


    1 cup water





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Place tomatoes and green onions on a hot mesquite grill (over hot coals,


    not flames). Pile the cilantro on top, so that it does not touch the


    grill. Grill the vegetables 10 to 15 minutes, or until the peppers are


    soft.





    Place the vegetable oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the


    serranos and saute until the peppers are soft.





    Place the serranos, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a food processor


    fitted with the metal blade. Process until coarsely ground. Remove


    tomato mixture to mixing bowl and stir until ingredients are evenly


    distributed. In a separate bowl, mix garlic, lime juice, salt, white


    pepper, oregano, and water until well- blended. Add garlic mixture to


    ground vegetables and mix thoroughly.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    RED CHILE PUREE


    ===============





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    About 9 (3 oz) dried New Mexico or California chiles


    2 cups water


    1 small onion, cut into chunks


    2 cloves garlic





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Arrange chiles on a large baking sheet and cook in a 300 oven until


    chiles smell toasted (about 4 minutes). Let cool slightly. Discard


    stems and seeds.





    In a 3 to 4 quart pan, combine chiles, water, onion and garlic; cover


    and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until


    chiles are very soft (about 30 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool


    slightly.





    In a blender or food processor, whirl chile mixture until smooth. Rub


    puree through a fine strainer and discard residue. Makes about 2 cups.





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    From: garhow@hpubmaa.esr.HP.COM (Garry Howard)





    SALSA


    =====





    This is a recipe for salsa that is very different. I got it from a friend


    in New Mexico. I don't usually measure ingredients when I make it so use


    your own judgement.





    Take 1 can whole tomatoes and extract the juice into a food processor.


    I open the can, pour out the juice and then squeeze the tomatoes with my


    fingers to extract more. Add about 1/4 of a small onion, 2 - 3 cloves


    of fresh garlic, 2 - 3 canned jalapenos (or more to taste), and 1 tsp of


    honey to the food processor. Process until smooth. Add the tomatoes


    and just hit the button on the food processor a couple of times to chop


    the tomatoes. DO NOT process them. The salsa has a slightly sweet


    flavor due to the honey combined with the hotness of the jalapenos gives


    it a unique taste.





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    From: v932514@vms.ucc.okstate.edu





    Source: Back of Rotel Cans





    SALSA


    =====





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 Can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Chiles


    1 Large Tomato


    2 Green Onions


    1/2 Lime (its juice!)


    1 Garlic Clove


    1 tsp salt





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Basically, just cut/dice everything up very well and mix together, put


    it in the fridge a while to get the flavor throughout. (You better make


    a double at least!!! It's really addictive)!





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    From: lynn@engineering.ucsb.edu (Lynn Johnson)





    SALSA CAMPECHANA


    ================


    (Campeche-Style Sauce)





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 cup parsley, chopped very fine


    6 cloves garlic, broiled and chopped fine


    1/2 tsp pepper


    2 tblsp vinegar


    1 large onion, chopped fine


    1/2 cup olive oil


    1 tblsp butter


    1 sweet pepper, seeded and chopped very fine.





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Allow parsley to stand in one-fourth cup of water for 2 hours, or until


    very soft and drain. Add garlic, pepper and vinegar. Fry onion in hot


    olive oil until transparent. Add parsely and simmer for ten minutes.


    Add butter remove from fire when melted and add sweet pepper. serve


    with cooked fish or cold meats. Yield 6 servings.





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    From: lynn@engineering.ucsb.edu (Lynn Johnson)





    SALSA CRUDA


    ===========


    (Raw Tomato Sauce)





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    3-4 tomatoes, chopped, with skins


    1-2 green onions, chopped, green tops too


    1/4 cup chopped white or yellow onion


    1-2 jalapeno peppers if you like it hot


    1-2 anahiem or other type of long green pepper


    1 tblsp olive oil


    splash tabasco sauce


    1 tblsp lemon juice


    2-3 tblsp fresh cilantro leaves


    salt and pepper to taste





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    From: lynn@engineering.ucsb.edu (Lynn Johnson)





    SALSA DE JITOMATE Y QUESO


    =========================


    (Tomato And Cheese Sauce)





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    2 large tomatoes


    4 small green chiles


    2 tblsp fat


    3-oz. cream cheese, sliced





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Heat tomatoes in water to cover and drain. Peel and grind with chiles.


    Add fat and cheese and the water in which the tomatoes were cooked.


    Simmer for three or four minutes. Yield 6 servings.





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    From: lynn@engineering.ucsb.edu (Lynn Johnson)





    SALSA ESCABECHE PARA CARNE


    ==========================


    (Pickled Sauce for Meats)





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    4 dried chilies


    1 clove garlic


    1/4 tsp cumin


    1/2 cup vinegar


    1 tsp salt, or less


    1 bay leaf


    1/4 tsp thyme


    1 onion, chopped fine


    1 cup zucchini, cooked and diced


    1/2 cup peas, cooked


    1/2 lb potatoes, cooked, peeled and diced


    2 tblsp olive oil


    1/2 pkg cream cheese.





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Remove seeds from chilies and soak overnight. Drain and grind with


    garlic and cumin. Add vinegar, salt, bay leaf, thyme, onion, zucchini,


    peas, and potatoes. Allow mixture to stand one day or longer. When the


    sauce is to be served with any meat, add the olive oil. Garnish with


    very thin slices of cream cheese. The sauce will keep if stored in


    refrig. Yield 8-10 servings.





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    From: knabe@ecrc.de (Fritz Knabe)





    SALSA FRESCA


    ============


    (about 3 cups)





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    2 lbs (about 10) ripe Italian plum tomatoes (or other ripe tomatoes),


    seeded, juiced, and cut into 1/4-inch dice.


    3 large fresh jalapenos, stemmed


    1/3 cup finely chopped onion


    1/2 cup tomato juice


    Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tblsp)


    1/2 tsp salt


    1 cup clean fresh cilantro leaves





    Instructions:


    -------------


    In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine half the


    tomatoes, the jalapenos, half the onion, the tomato juice, the lime


    juice, and salt. Process until smooth and transfer the puree to a bowl.





    Stir in remaining tomato and onion. Finely chop the cilantro leaves,


    stir them into the salsa. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes


    before using.





    Tips: Don't puree the cilantro (this will make the salsa brown), and


    don't make more than 3 to 4 hours in advance, since the freshness is a


    big part of the taste.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    SALSA FRESCA


    ============





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    2 cloves garlic


    1/2 medium-size onion, quartered


    1 or 2 jalapeno or other small hot chiles, stemmed and seeded


    1 pound firm ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped


    2 tblsp salad oil


    juice of 1 lime


    salt and pepper (optional)





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Using a sharp knife, mince garlic, onion and chiles. Finely chop


    cilantro and dice tomatoes. Combine in a nonmetallic bowl; then add oil


    and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if deseired.





    You can make this in a food processor, for a moister (less chunky)


    texture.





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    From: lynn@engineering.ucsb.edu (Lynn Johnson)





    SALSA FRITA


    ===========


    (Fried Sauce)





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    2 medium sized tomatoes, peeled


    1 small onion


    1 clove garlic


    1 canned chili serano


    1 tsp salt, or less


    2 tblsp olive oil





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Grind vegies together, add salt and fry in olive oil over low flame about


    five minutes. Serve hot, yield 8 servings.





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    From: lynn@engineering.ucsb.edu (Lynn Johnson)





    SALSA FROM CANNED INGREDIENTS


    =============================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 large can whole tomatoes, chopped


    1/2 can chopped Ortega chili peppers


    1-2 yellow banana peppers, chopped


    1-2 canned jalapeno peppers


    1 tblsp olive oil (or salad oil)


    1 tblsp lemon juice


    1/2 tsp dryed oregano


    3 tblsp chopped onion


    splash tabasco sauce


    salt and pepper to taste





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Chop all ingredients and place in covered bowl in refrig to marinate


    flavors. Keeps for a week.





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    From: walllau@karl.acc.iit.edu (Laura Ann Wallace)





    SALSA FROM MY MOM


    =================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped


    1/2 cup finely chopped onion (up to 1 cup)


    1/2 cup finely chopped celery


    1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper (bell pepper)


    1/4 cup oil


    2 tblsp finely chopped green chiles


    2 tblsp red wine vinegar


    1 tsp mustard seed


    1 tsp cilantro (coriander) seed, crushed (or fresh cilantro leaves)


    1 tsp salt





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Combine all ingredients. Cover and chill, stirring occasionally. Serve


    with corn chips.





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    From: megatest!sfisher@uu2.psi.com (Scott Fisher)





    SALSA ROJA


    ==========





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    3 dried New Mexico, pasilla, guajillo, or ancho chiles


    3 dried serrano, chile arbol, or Thai bird chiles


    3 medium cloves of garlic, separated from the head but skins left on


    Boiling water


    Salt to taste





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Heat a large flat griddle or skillet over high heat. Place the chiles


    on the dry skillet, along with the garlic. Check them every few


    minutes, looking for brown spots as they toast on the dry griddle; turn


    both the chiles and the garlic cloves, keeping an eye on the color and


    more importantly on the aroma. When the scent changes and takes on a


    toasty, rich character, they're done. Remove them from heat and let


    them cool for a few seconds.





    When cool enough to handle (the peppers cool more quickly than the


    garlic, which in turn takes longer to cook), pull out the stems, veins,


    seeds and placentas from the chiles. Tear the skins into medium-sized


    chunks and place them in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over them


    just to cover, then place a smaller bowl or saucer over the peppers to


    keep them immersed in the water. Set your timer for at least 30 minutes


    before continuing.





    After the peppers have had time to soak well, pour the peppers and water


    into a blender. Peel the skins off the garlic cloves (which should


    smell sweet, smoky and wonderful in their own right) and drop them into


    the blender as well. Puree thoroughly. The sauce will be chunky; if


    appearance is important, you can strain it through a wire strainer to


    get the larger pieces of the skin out of the mixture. (I begrudge the


    amount of sauce that clings to the mesh myself...) Taste it; add salt


    and serve immediately.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    SMOKY ROASTED SALSA


    ===================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    3 cloves garlic, peeled


    1 medium-size onion, quartered


    3 large tomatoes


    1 canned chopotle chile in adobo sauce


    1/4 cup lime juice


    2 tblsp salad oil


    1/4 cup packed fresh cilantr leaves





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Place a 10 to 12 inch uncoated frying pan over high heat. Add garlic,


    onion, and tomatoes. Cook, turning often with tongs, until charred on


    all sides (about 10 minutes). Remove from pan and let cool. Cut


    tomatoes in half crosswise and discard seeds.





    In a blender or food processor, combine vegetables, chipotle, lime


    juice, oil and cilantro; whirl to desired consistency. Makes 3 cups.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    TOMATILLO SALSA


    ===============





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 1/4 lb tomatillos, husks removed


    1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro


    1 jalapeno, serrano or ohte rsmall hot chile, stemmed


    3/4 cup chicken broth


    1/3 cup lime juice


    salt (optional)





    Instructions:


    -------------


    Rinse tomatillos; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast


    in a 500 oven until slightly singed (about 15 minutes). Let cool. In a


    blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos with cilantro and chile.


    Stir in broth and lime juice; season to taste with salt, if desired.


    Makes 3 cups.





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    From: arielle@taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)





    TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA


    ====================





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 firm-ripe mango, peeled and diced


    1 cup each diced fresh pineapple and diced honeydew


    1/2 cup diced red bell pepper


    1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar


    2 tblsp minced fresh cilantro


    1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes





    Instructions:


    -------------


    In a bowl, mix mango, pineapple, honeydew, bell pepper, vinegar,


    cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Makes 3 1/2 cups.





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    From: soc1071@vx.cis.umn.edu (Elisabeth)





    From: Above %26amp; Beyond Parsley, Food for the Senses


    presented by The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri





    WHITE SALSA DIP


    ===============


    (makes 4-5 cups)





    Ingredients:


    ------------


    1 cup mayonnaise


    1 cup sour cream


    juice of 3 limes


    4 cloves garlic, crushed


    1.5 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro


    1 (6-oz) can pitted black olives, drained and coarsely chopped


    1.5 cup finely chopped scallions


    5 tsp hot pepper sauce, or to taste


    salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste (optional)





    Instructions:


    -------------


    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Add lime juice,


    garlic, cilantro, black olives, scallions, hot pepper sauce, salt and


    pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Chill until serving.





    Serve with blue corn tortilla chips.What is your best salsa recipe?
    Hi, my hubby is Mexican and hs mom taught me a really simple one that always comes out great





    4 Tomatoes diced very thin


    1 red onion diced very thin


    Diced fresh Jalapeno peppers to taste


    Juice of 2 to 3 Limes


    A dash of Garlic salt


    A dash of regular salt


    Combine in a bowl in sitr!





    It's really that simple and is delicious. It's all about keeping the pieces as small as possible.


    If this doesn't work please check out www.allrecipes.com this is one of my favorite cooking websites. it has real ratings and reviews by real people of recipes.


    Enjoy!
    ok ...get your blender ready...Boil some water in a pot ....not alot of water some just to fit the ingredients to boil gather some jars with lids to put some up if you want ....take an onion a couple of cloves of garlic..some fresh Jalepenos about 6 pretty good size and about 4 romano tomatoes..to boil in hot water...ok after they cook or get blanched put them in the blender add a can of Hunts diced tomatoes, not the small one the next size....alittle salt to taste, ..and blend it..up till it looks good enough to eat with chips..ok if its too hot add alittle water..from the boiled ingredients. good luck..
    Well if you want EASY.. and YUMMY.. this is what I do. Large can of diced tomatos or 2..depending on how much you want to make you can use more... put it in the blender with 1 large diced onion, 3 grated carrots, fresh cilantro ( about 1/2 cup is what I use), and a clove of crushed garlic or 2. I am allergic to peppers of any kind so I use black pepper and salt for seasoning and spice... but you can use jalepeno peppers for spice to taste.. just a lil.. or a lot... lol I blend it all together and serve.. you can even freeze the leftovers.. soo easy.. and soo good!
    tom puree and loads of spices
    Hot-ta-Molly Salsa





    2 medium tomatoes - squeeze juice, dice %26amp; put in bowl


    1 small sweet(spanish) onion diced


    1 chile pepper - take out seeds! diced


    1/2 red pepper diced


    Fresh Cilantro - Minced


    combine in bowl - squeeze lemon %26amp; lime juice over top


    sprinkle a little hot sauce approx (3 dashes)


    Tsp- asian chile sauce - i get this in a chinese grocery store yummy


    Tablespoon of already minced garlic (comes in a jar)


    Mix all ingredients


    Then start dipping!!!





    For an extra rich salsa sometime I will add a small diced alvocado - it gives it really great flavor!
    Three large green tomatoes.


    1 whole clove Garlic


    3 to 4 green chili's


    1 green bell pepper


    1 tsp salt


    1/2 red onion


    hand full of fresh cilantro





    put in blender, and enjoy!
    I do not have a recipe, but I feel that the best salsa is at Chili's restaurants. I actually go and buy takeout chips and salsa. That is my addiction.
    Mango Salsa





    This is a delicious recipe that we serve at home with grilled chicken or fish.





    1 1/2 cups of mango in cubes


    1/3 cup of chopped onion


    1/3 cup of chopped cilantro


    1 chopped fresh jalapeno (seeds out)- depending on your taste and if you like a mild salsa add only half of one jalapeno


    3 tablespoons of olive oil


    lime juice


    salt and pepper to taste





    Mix all the ingredients and let sit for about half and hour before serving.





    I hope you like it!
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