Makes about 22 cookies with my bigger scoop (24) 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (do coconut extract instead) Zest of one large lime (I used zest of two […]
1 1/2 C flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 2 1/2 C cornstarch 1 1/2 C unsalted butter 1 C granulated sugar 5 egg yolks 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 12 oz jar dulce de leche 1/2 C shredded coconut Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and cornstarch together and set aside. […]
Yield: 24 empanada Filling: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp each: salt, pepper, oregano 1 tsp each: ground cumin, paprika, chili powder 1 C beef broth 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/4 C raisins 1/2 C pitted green olives, sliced […]
Double Shrimp, but don’t double the orzo with stuff in it for my kids. 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 oz Basil (maybe more if doubling the sauce) 12 oz Orzo 20 oz Shrimp 8 oz Grape Tomatoes 1 Lemon 4 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar 2 Avocados Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler or […]
1 Tbsp cooking oil 2 Tbsp ginger, finely sliced (or maybe figure out the grated equivalent) 4 tsp Thai red curry paste 6 C chicken broth 1 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp fish sauce 28 oz. coconut milk 3/4 lb sliced mushrooms 1 lb boneless chicken breast strips 2 Tbsp lime juice 1/4 C cilantro […]
Time: 1 hour and a half-not active time Serves: 8-10 people 1 1/2 C uncooked sticky rice 2 C water 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp tapioca starch or corn starch 2 cans coconut milk 1 C + 1 Tbsp sugar 2-3 fresh ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and sliced Bring the rice and water to a […]
1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika 1 Tbsp (packed) dark brown sugar 2 tsp ground black pepper (for kids, try 1 tsp) 1/4 tsp celery seeds 2 3 1/2 to 3 4/3 lb chickens, each cut in half, backbones removed (or about three pounds of boneless skinless thighs) 1 C water (maybe […]
2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1 inch cubes Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 2 Tbsp butter 1 C coarsely chopped onions 2 Tbsp minced green bell pepper 2 Tbsp minced celery 2 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp curry powder, to taste 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 C […]
Start to Finish: 2 hours Serves 4 8 C water 1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California bay leaf Generous 1 C small Italian lentils or small French green lentils, picked over and rinsed 2 oz fresh pork fat, chopped, or 3 bacon slices, chopped (1/2 C) 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 slices Italian bread […]
Dough: 3 cup flour (depending on brand, you may need to add more) 2/3 cup luke warm water 3 eggs 1 tsp salt Filling: 2 lb ground meat (chicken, turkey and mixing in ground beef) 1 large onion grated 1/2 tbsp salt to taste 1 tsp pepper to taste Dough: Sift the flour with […]