My mom and countless other Italian/American mothers or fathers and grandparents have made this dish for generations. It’s what we do with our pasta/macaroni leftovers. Every bite of this dish is a trip back into my childhood. Simply take your leftover pasta/spaghetti and let it come to room temperature. In a heavy wide cast iron […]
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There is no disputing the world-wide popularity of the Caesar salad, but you might be surprised to find out that this salad does not come from Italy. While it is named after an Italian (American) chef, Cesare Cardini, if you attribute it to the place it was created, the Caesar salad belongs to Mexican gastronomy.
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Directions To Prepare The Shrimp: Melt 6 Tablespoons Butter with 5 Cloves of Garlic, Cilantro and Soy Sauce in a Saute Pan. Add Shrimp, Saute on High Heat until Shrimp is cooked. While Shrimp is cooking add Mexican Spice to desired taste. Remove and set aside. To Prepare the Rest: Melt Remaining Butter, Olive Oil
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Ingredients 1 lb pork tenderloin or pork spare ribs, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices oil for deep-frying 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, (optional) Marinade: 1 egg 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine 1/2 teaspoon salt Sauce: 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 1/2 tablespoon plum sauce 1/2 tablespoon chili sauce 1/4 teaspoon sweet bean sauce
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The best New York style hot dogs are served with the spicy red onion sauce. Chopped onions on a hot dog are good but this onion sauce a traditional topping for a New York hot dog is better. Directions Combine the water and cornstarch in a bowl and whisk it until there are no more
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One of the healthiest and yummiest breakfast/snacks ever!! High in protein and healthy fats. SO good for you! And delicious. Directions Remove the pit from an avocado. Scoop out a little more avocado to increase the size of the pit’s crater. Crack an egg into the crater. Sprinkle with Cayenne pepper (cheese too if you
This Western African ata sauce is a awesome spicy dip to be used with cold shrimp or for mostly anything that you want a spicy taste. The paprika is “toasted” before it is added to bring out its characteristic flavor. In the image you will see this “Homemade Chili Sauce” which you can get in
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This easy Sicilian style pizza dough is characterized by its thick, chewy crust. The second rise is key to the finished pie’s texture; if baked too soon, the dough will be firm and too chewy. Make sure it feels floppy, with plenty of puffy air bubbles. Ingredients 1 envelope active dry yeast (about 2¼ tsp.)
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Precooking the cauliflower and breadcrumbs means they will get toasty and crisp as the pie bakes. An extra step, yes, but well worth it. Instructions Preheat oven to 400°. Toss cauliflower, lemon, anchovies, garlic, and capers with oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until cauliflower is
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Somewhere along the line, consumers decided it was acceptable for manufacturers of cheap, processed meat products to employ the term “jerky” when selling their dried-out goods. But real jerky isn’t available next to the gas station cash registers; real jerky – popular in the New World since the height of the Incan Empire – is
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