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Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks
Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks ~~ adapted from Rachael Ray ~In a blender, combine 1 cup cilantro,1 cup chopped scallions, 3 tablespoons chopped ginger, 3 cloves crushed garlic,1 teaspoon grated lime zest, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne,1/3 cup honey, 1 cup coconut milk, and 1/3 cup lime juice.Wash and pat-dry with paper towels, 10 skin-on chicken drumsticks.Cut 2 deep slits in each … [Read more...]
Banana Bread with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel
Banana Bread with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel ~~ adapted from The Naptime Chef ~Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt and cool 1 stick unsalted butter. Mix together the butter and 1 cup sugar; then 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Peel 3 ripe bananas,slice with a fork,and mash. Add to egg mixture.Combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda,1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...]
The Ginger-Lime Coleslaw Revolution
This is excellent for on beef burgers, hotdogs, or just on the side with a grilled salmon steak.The Ginger-Lime Coleslaw Revolution ~~ adapted from Patio Daddy-O ~Measure into a large bowl-- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons kosher salt...then both oils-- vegetable and sesame.Add the scallions, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime … [Read more...]
Texas Sheet Cake
Have just a little, a very small cut, but a big bite-- It's sweet, and it's Texan.Texas Sheet Cake ~~ adapted from The Homesick Texan ~Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Sift 2 cups sugar and 2 cups flour.Melt 2 sticks butter (1 cup) on low heat. When it's melted,add 1 cup waterand 4 tablespoons cocoa. Heat until boiling.Have 2 lightly beaten eggs ready, … [Read more...]
Fiery Chicken Stew
Fiery Chicken Stew ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~This is for a very large pot of stew. Make the broth by boiling 1 good-sized whole chicken in water with 1 large yellow onion, 3 stalks celery, mustard seed, celery seed, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. At the very beginning, immediately add 1 jar of hot salsa, 2 or 3 cans of stewed tomatoes, 14 to 15 ounces, … [Read more...]
Chicken on a Bed of Greens with Grated Beets and a Pomegranate Dressing
Chicken on a Bed of Greens with Grated Beets and a Pomegranate Dressing ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Lather chicken breasts on both sides of each meat portion with olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, crushed chili peppers, lime juice, and agave nectar. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven, turning every 15 minutes until browned.Cut open 1 pomegranate; squeeze … [Read more...]
Velvety Chocolate Pudding
Velvety Chocolate Pudding ~~ adapted from Lucinda Scala Quinn ~Whisk together 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, and a hefty pinch of coarse salt.Place into a sieve,press through and let fall into a medium saucepan. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk. Stir the mixture until thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoon unsalted butter. … [Read more...]