Cafe Rio Cilantro Dressing
1 1/3 C. sour cream
3/4 C. mayonnaise
1 bunch of cilantro
1 package ranch dressing mix
4 T. salsa verde
2 cloves garlic
1/8 t. Tabasco sauce
juice of one lime
Mix together in blender
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Pizza Sauce
Basic Pizza Sauce
San Marzano tomatoes are traditionally used in Neapolitan pizza sauce. I use whatever I have on hand and it still turns out good.
2 T. Ex virgin olive oil.
5 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz. San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. dried oregano
1 small can tomato sauce
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove tomatoes from can using a slotted spoon, reserving juices. Crush tomatoes. Stir tomatoes, juices, salt and oregano into garlic mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Makes enough for "Pizza crust a la Cooks"
San Marzano tomatoes are traditionally used in Neapolitan pizza sauce. I use whatever I have on hand and it still turns out good.
2 T. Ex virgin olive oil.
5 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz. San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. dried oregano
1 small can tomato sauce
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove tomatoes from can using a slotted spoon, reserving juices. Crush tomatoes. Stir tomatoes, juices, salt and oregano into garlic mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Makes enough for "Pizza crust a la Cooks"
Pizza Crust a la Cooks
No rise pizza crust
3 1/2 C. flour
1 1/2 C. warm water
1 1/2 T. yeast
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 T. oil
1 1/2 t. salt
Add yeast to warm water and let grow. Then add all other ingredients. Mix well, knead extra flour by hand if needed. Roll out and add sauce toppings and cook at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes.
Be sure to poke crust with a fork to avoid large air pockets. I like to put butter around the edge of my crust to make it brown and keep it soft.
Makes 1 1/2 cookie sheets or 3 med pizzas.
3 1/2 C. flour
1 1/2 C. warm water
1 1/2 T. yeast
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 T. oil
1 1/2 t. salt
Add yeast to warm water and let grow. Then add all other ingredients. Mix well, knead extra flour by hand if needed. Roll out and add sauce toppings and cook at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes.
Be sure to poke crust with a fork to avoid large air pockets. I like to put butter around the edge of my crust to make it brown and keep it soft.
Makes 1 1/2 cookie sheets or 3 med pizzas.
Banana Nut Bread
Banana Nut Bread
3 bananas
1/2 C. marg. or butter
1 t. bk soda dissolved in 1 T. water
1 t. baking powder
1/2 C. almonds
1 C. sugar
2 C. flour
2 eggs beaten
Mash bananas add sugar, let stand 15 minutes. Add butter to bananas and beat. Add dry ingredients, soda and beaten eggs. Stir only until mixed. Bake in greased loaf pans at 350 for 50-60 minutes.
3 bananas
1/2 C. marg. or butter
1 t. bk soda dissolved in 1 T. water
1 t. baking powder
1/2 C. almonds
1 C. sugar
2 C. flour
2 eggs beaten
Mash bananas add sugar, let stand 15 minutes. Add butter to bananas and beat. Add dry ingredients, soda and beaten eggs. Stir only until mixed. Bake in greased loaf pans at 350 for 50-60 minutes.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Delicious Bread Sticks
Delicious Bread Sticks
from Mary Jackson
Combine in mixing bowl
1 1/2 C. hot water
2 T. yeast
2 T. honey
Let sit until it bubbles.
Add
1 t. salt
4-5 C. flour (I always use 4)
Knead in mixer 7-8 minutes
Roll out onto cookie sheet and butter the top. Use pizza slicer to cut pieces. Top with Parmesan cheese or garlic salt (if using garlic salt then butter after they bake also)
Let rise 15-45 minutes -- whatever you've got will be fine.
Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes.
Sauteed Broccoli
Sauteed Broccoli
from Food Network Kitchens
3 T. Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
pinch red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 C. low sodium chicken broth
1/2 t. kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Heat olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in large skillet of medium until fragrant and garlic begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Stir in broccoli and cook until broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and season with salt and pepper and cook until just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
from Food Network Kitchens
3 T. Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
pinch red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 C. low sodium chicken broth
1/2 t. kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Heat olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in large skillet of medium until fragrant and garlic begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Stir in broccoli and cook until broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and season with salt and pepper and cook until just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Caramel Apple Dip
Caramel Apple Dip
printed from Cooks.com
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 t. vanilla
2/3 C. brown sugar
4 oz. crushed walnuts
4 lg. golden delicious apples
Combine cream cheese, vanilla and brown sugar. Put into serving bowl. Top with walnuts. Chill. Cut apples into wedges, and dip.
printed from Cooks.com
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 t. vanilla
2/3 C. brown sugar
4 oz. crushed walnuts
4 lg. golden delicious apples
Combine cream cheese, vanilla and brown sugar. Put into serving bowl. Top with walnuts. Chill. Cut apples into wedges, and dip.
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