1 block tofu, drained, cut into 1" cubes (I usually use House brand, med. firm - blue pkg) Tomato, diced Green Onion, finely chopped Bean Sprouts Watercress Cucumber, thinly sliced shred-chopped Lettuce (iceberg or romaine) small can tuna or salmon, drained (optional)
Make Dressing: 1/2 cup soy sauce (Kikkoman brand is good) 1/2 cup oil (I use canola) 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (dark asian kind) 2 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
Pour dressing over salad; serve.
Actually, you can add or subtract whatever salad ingredients you want from the above list, according to your likes. We often make this for summer parties, but it is great anytime--light and refreshing.
Combine dipping sauce ingredients: 2-1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce sprinkle of Red Pepper Powder 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil (dark asian type) 1 tsp Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp Sugar Green Onion, finely chopped (small amount to garnish)
This is a tasty snack or side dish.
The hardest part of this recipe is preparing the tofu. Wrap the tofu block in several paper towels and place on a plate with something weighted (like food cans) on top. I think you wait around 15 min. for the excess water to drain out.
After this, slice the tofu into thin slices. Here's a picture to see the recommended thickness.
Put a small amount of oil in a fry pan. Heat. Place tofu slices in pan, frying til lightly golden on both sides.
That's it! To eat, dip tofu in dipping sauce, and enjoy!
This is even good without the sauce. Simply salt the pan fried slices and eat.
1 large can chicken broth 2 large cans of chicken breasts Dump in a pot, add a little salt and pepper, bring to a boil.
While this mixture is heating, cut flour tortillas into pieces. Once the mixture has reached a rolling boil, drop the tortilla pieces into the pot. Let boil for 3 to 4 minutes. SERVE! ENJOY!
Catch chicken breasts when they are on sale. I used a bag of Food Lion boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Put the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Add 1 large can of crushed tomatoes Add 1 packet of spaghetti sauce mix Add 1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon minced garlic Add 1 large can of sliced mushrooms—drained Add 1 can of sliced black olives
Cook in the crock pot on low for 8 hours. Use a fork to shred the chicken. Stir to mix chicken and sauce. Serve over multi-grain pasta.
This is an amazingly good appetizer. Simple as anything and not a lot of effort.
Ingredients:
20 large fresh mushrooms 1/2 pound sausage 2 green onion — with 1/2 stem 1 package Philadelphia cream cheese 1 large Jalapeno minced
How to Prepare:
Stem mushrooms, fry and cut up stems with sausage, add chopped onion and Jalapeno to sausage mixture, cook till done. Add cream cheese and stir till mixed will. Fill mushrooms tops with mixture and bake in 350 degree oven 30-40 min or until golden brown.
It is very easy and quick to prepare. Make it a day or two in advance and fry the tortilla strips as it reheats. Sometimes tortilla soups contain shredded chicken or turkey. What a great way to use any left over chicken or turkey. Simply shred about a cup of cooked chicken or turkey and stir into the soup the same time you add the carrot. Either way with or with out this is a delicious tortilla soup. Ingredients • 8 Corn tortillas, Cut into strips • 2 quarts chicken stock or broth • 2 Ancho chilies, seeded and veins removed • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped • 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil, plus extra for frying • 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced • 1 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled (Mexican oregano preferred) • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced • ½ teaspoon salt, or salt to your taste • 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped • 1 large avocado, peeled and diced • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, grated • 2 Limes, quartered Directions for tortilla soup 1. Soak the ancho chile in hot water for about 20 minutes. 2. Using a sharp knife cut each tortilla into 4 or 5 strips and set aside. Pour vegetable oil to a depth of ¾ inch in a heavy frying pan. Heat on medium high heat until a small piece of tortilla, added to the oil, will float on top and bubble at the edges. Add a few tortilla strips to the hot oil and fry for a few minutes, until crisp and golden brown all over, turning occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a double layer of paper towels. Cook the remaining tortilla strips and set aside for later use. 3. Remove the ancho chile from the water, seed and remove the veins. Puree the soaked chile and tomatoes in a blender. Reserve in the blender. 4. In a large pot heat the oil on medium high and fry the onion until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, cumin and the chile tomato puree. Cook on medium heat, stirring until the mixture thickens about 5 more minutes. 5. Add the chicken stock, carrots and salt. Note: Add the shredded cooked chicken now if you are going to use it. 6. Bring the tortilla soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the carrot is tender. 7. To serve, divide the tortilla strips among your favorite soup bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cilantro. Pass the avocado, cheese and lime wedges separately for each person to add at the table. Makes about 8 servings.
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...See MoreThis is a football weekend ! Everybody in the US seems to like chicken wings. Here is a Paul Kirk recipe for wings. He is a many time winner on the barbecue contest circuit.
Tailgating Grilled Wings
* Four pounds of chicken wings, the drumettes and second joints separated (you don't need the tips).
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* 1/2 cup sugar * 2 Tbs garlic salt * 2 Tbs salt - regular * 2 Tbs paprika * 1 Tbs chili powder * 1 Tbs freshly ground black pepper * 1 tsp ginger - ground * 1/2 tsp allspice - ground * 1/2 cup Kraft Zesty Italian dressing
Directions: Prepare your grill or barbecue pit for indirect cooking (coals on one side of the pit and the meat on the other side). Combine all the ingredients (except the chicken wings) in a glass or plastic bowl. The bowl should be large enough to include the chicken wings. Blend ingredients well. Add the chicken wings and coat evenly with the blended ingredients. Cook at 230° until done. About 2 hours. Better make plenty ... this stuff goes fast!