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Chile Pepper Tomato Salsa

Posted November 23, 2006 – 10:55 pm in: Condiments, Mexican, Sauces, Snacks, Tex-Mex

Ingredients:

6 large tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and toss well.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

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Rutabaga and Chicken Stew

Posted November 19, 2006 – 8:47 pm in: Holiday Recipes, Main Dish, Poultry, Stew

Ingredients:

1 small rutabaga, peeled & diced in 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled & diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, peeled & diced in 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large leek, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Recipe Instructions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rutabaga, parsnips, and [...]

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Asian Cabbage Salad

Posted November 16, 2006 – 4:39 pm in: Asian, Salads

Ingredients:

1 head white cabbage, cored, thinly sliced
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 English cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 carrot, coarsely grated
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoon sugar or honey
3 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
2 fresh chiles, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup mild vegetable oil
2/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

Directions:

Toss cabbage [...]

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Malawi Curry Powder

Posted November 15, 2006 – 11:53 am in: African, Herbs and Spices

Ingredients:

10 small dried hot red chilies
3 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
3 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon Turmeric
10 cloves
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a dry fry pan. Heat over medium until fragrant.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
Place in spice mill and grind to [...]

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Crockpot Spanish Chicken

Posted November 14, 2006 – 11:47 am in: European, One Pot Meals, Poultry, Slow Cooker

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 lb. spicy turkey Italian sausages, cut into 1″ pieces
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces
28 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained
4 oz. can [...]

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Lemon Butter Chicken with Pasta

Posted November 10, 2006 – 9:50 am in: Italian, Pasta, Poultry

Ingredients:
Sauce:

Lemon Butter Sauce:

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Chocolate Chip Cookie

Posted November 2, 2006 – 2:37 pm in: Baking, Cookies

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup oats (optional)
1 bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Stir flour with baking soda and salt, set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter with [...]

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