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Simple Mexican Salsa

March 8 , 2010 In: Appetizers, Mexican, Recipes, Sauces, Snacks

8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons crushed red chili
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoon vinegar
juice of half a lemon
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Let stand for 3 hours to allow the flavors to blend.

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Meatballs

March 6 , 2010 In: Beef, Italian, Recipes

1 pound ground chuck
3/4 cup dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Spanish onion
1/4 cup finely diced fresh garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking [...]

Vegetable Fried Rice

March 2 , 2010 In: Asian, Recipes, Rice, Side Dish

This recipe is easy to make and comes out so good. Makes great use of leftover rice. Easily substitute your favorite veggies or even add some leftover chicken or pork.
3 cups white rice (cooked)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup frozen carrots (thawed)
1/2 cup frozen corn (thawed)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 eggs (slightly [...]

Eggplant Manicotti

February 10 , 2010 In: Italian, Recipes

2 medium eggplants, peeled
18 oz Ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel eggplant and slice into 12 pieces, 1/4-inch thick. Slice from top to bottom. Lay slices on a paper towel and sprinkle salt on them to allow water to drain from [...]

Hot & Sour Soup

February 6 , 2010 In: Asian, Recipes, Soups

2 1/2 quarts chicken stock
1 block (16 oz.) of tofu, cut into 1 1/2 inch long strips
5 shitake mushrooms, cut into thin slices
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 cups bamboo shoot strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 4 tablespoons water
3 eggs. beaten
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
Combine first seven ingredients in a pot [...]

Flour Tortillas

January 15 , 2010 In: Mexican, Recipes, Spanish

It is easy to make a bunch of these ahead of time and save them for later use.
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup water, warm
Mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has a mealy appearance. Slowly add the water while mixing. [...]

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