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COWBOY CAVIAR

Ingredients: 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed 1 can pinto beans , (or 2 cans if you want more bean), drained and rinsed 15 ounce can corn , drained 6-8 Roma tomatoes , diced 1/2 large sweet onion , diced 2 avocados , peeled, seeded and diced 1 bunch fresh cilantro , finely chopped juice of 3 limes sea salt , to taste Instructions: In a large bowl combine beans, corn, tomatoes, […]

Desserts

Yellow Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS: 3⅓ cups cake flour 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 7 large egg yolks 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract RECIPE PREPARATION: Arrange racks in lower and […]

Pasta

Pasta with Garlicky Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (85 or 90% lean) 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup fresh bread crumbs ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to serve Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup milk 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package […]

Appetizers

Mexican salsa

Ingredients: 5 roma tomatoes, seeds removed, finely diced 1 small red onion, finely diced 1/2 bunch coriander, finely chopped small handful fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 30ml fresh lemon juice sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season to taste. . Image Source:*goodfood.com.au Source:goodfood.com.au

Desserts

SNOWBALL COOKIES

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Place the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy.  […]

Pasta

Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce

INGREDIENTS: Salt 4 ounces bow tie (farfalle), linguini, or spaghetti pasta 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more) 1/2 medium onion, chopped Pinch chili pepper flakes 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley Freshly ground black […]

Soups & Salads

Chicken Caesar salad

Ingredients : CAESAR DRESSING 2 anchovy fillets 1/3 tsp English mustard 1 1/4 tsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 egg yolk 1 1/4 tsp lemon juice 10g of Parmesan, grated 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 dash of Tabasco 1 pinch of salt 1 pinch of black pepper 120ml of vegetable oil FICELLE BREAD 375g of T55 flour, plus extra […]

Desserts

Salted Caramel & Chocolate Brownie Trifle Recipe

Ingredients: FUDGE BROWNIE: 4 Tbsp cold and unsalted butter 10 oz Good quality chocolate (72% cocoa solids) 1 1/2 Cups Firmly packed brown sugar 4 Whole Eggs , beaten lightly 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 Cups A.p flour 1/2 tsp Kosher salt 1 recipe for Salted caramel sauce 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce (above recipe) 2 Tblsp granulated sugar 2 packs (1 lb) Cream cheese, at room temperature 3 cups heavy cream , cold CHOCOLATE SAUCE: 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (I […]

Lobster, Seafood

One Pan Party Seafood Bake

Ingredients: 600g salmon fillets, cut into 8 equal pieces 16 large sea scallops 16 large prawns, peeled and deveined (see Note) 8 (84-98 g) East Coast lobster tails, butterflied or split in half lengthwise (see Note) 1/3 cup butter 1/4 cup white wine or chicken or seafood stock 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp. chopped […]

Appetizers

Spicy Honey-Mustard Sausage Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed 1egg 1tablespoon water 2tablespoons all-purpose flour 2tablespoons honey mustard 16ounces turkey or beef kielbasa, cut into 8 pieces How to Make It: Step 1 Set the pastry sheet out to thaw.  Heat the oven to 375°F.  Beat the the egg and water in a small bowl […]