Loosemeat Sandwiches III

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups water 1 onion, chopped 24 slices dill pickle slices 4 ounces prepared mustard 8 hamburger buns Directions In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until brown. Drain. Return to pan with salt, pepper, and water to cover. Reduce heat...

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Amazing Ribs

Ingredients 6 pounds pork baby back ribs 1 pinch black pepper 1 pinch salt 1 pinch crushed red pepper 4 cups barbecue sauce 2 (12 ounce) bottles porter beer, room temperature Directions Cut ribs into small portions of 2 or 3 bones each. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season water a pinch each of salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to...

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Olive and Tomato Focaccia

I was recently sent a great little cookbook called The I love Trader Joe's College Cookbook. You don't have to be in college to enjoy this cookbook because it's filled with quick, easy, and inexpensive recipes using Trader Joe's products. If you read my blog you know I LOVE Trader Joe's and I use many of their products on a daily basis. I found this...

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Red Wine Braised Beef and Sunchoke Creamed Spinach

When Steven and I went to the local outlet mall, I never expected to come home with a 13 pound addition to the kitchen. I didn’t even want to go inside the Le Creuset store because it’s just filled with gorgeous things I can't afford. *siiigh* Why bother? But Steven convinced me to take a peek and I’m sure glad he did because there happened to be a...

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Chinese Sizzling Rice Soup Ingredients:

Chinese Sizzling Rice Soup Ingredients: 3 ounces baby shrimp 3 ounces skinless, boneless chicken pieces cut into chunks 1 egg 4 tablespoons cornstarch 4 cups vegetable oil for frying 3 cups chicken broth 1 ounce mushrooms, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts 1/8 cup diced bamboo shoots 1/3 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2...

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Special Tikoy Recipe

Special Tikoy Recipe, Tikoy or Nián gāo is a Chinese rice cake made from glutinous rice flour and considered as a centerpiece during Chinese New Year in the Philippines. Special Tikoy Ingredients:1 tbsp white sesame seeds 1 tbsp. milk 3 ¼ cups or 400 grams glutinous rice flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 7 oz boiling water ½ cup Chinese dates, softened...

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Quails with Spicy Red Sauce and Cumin Rice

Tasty and easy Arabian gulf main dish - Quails with Spicy Red Sauce and Cumin Rice. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 quails, washed and cut into halves lengthwise For the rice: 2 tablespoons ghee 2 medium onions or 250 g, sliced 1 medium carrot or 150 g, cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 3 cubes MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon 4½...

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