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Recipe – Chicken Pie

Recipe – Chicken Pie

Chicken Pie Recipe Recipe by Dicas para minha casa Recipe Ingredients Dough Recipe 400 g all-purpose flower 200 g cold butter 1 egg and 1 egg yolk beaten. Salt to taste 6 tbsp. whole milk 1 egg yolk to wash dough   Filling Recipe 1 Kg boneless chicken breast 1 diced medium onion 2 garlic cloves diced and smashed 1 tomato diced without skin 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 can of corn 1 tbsp. of all-purpose flower 3 cubes of chicken knor   Recipe Directions In...

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Recipe – Shrimp Fried Rice

Recipe – Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe Recipe Recipe Ingredients:  8 ounces small raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided 3 eggs, beaten 2 stalks green onion, minced 4 cups leftover rice, grains separated well 3/4 cup frozen peas and carrots, defrosted 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if you are making a gluten-free version) 1 teaspoon sesame oil Recipe Directions: In a bowl, toss...

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Recipe – Chile Brined Fresh Ham

Recipe – Chile Brined Fresh Ham

Chile Brined Fresh Ham Recipe Recipe Recipe Ingredients:  4 cup(s) kosher salt 2 cup(s) sugar 6 quart(s) cold water 1 cup(s) black peppercorns, crushed 5 ounce(s) Thai or serrano chiles, stemmed and finely chopped 8 whole(s) cloves 4 cup(s) ice cubes 1 (18-pound) bone-in fresh ham with skin 2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth Recipe Directions:  In a large saucepan, combine the salt and sugar with 2 quarts of the water. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring to dissolve the...

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Recipe – Meat and Potato Kabob

Recipe – Meat and Potato Kabob

Meat and Potato Kabob Recipe Recipe  Recipe Ingredients:  1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 1-1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning, divided 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup cola 3 small red potatoes, cubed 1 tablespoon water 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 medium sweet orange pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 cup pineapple chunks Recipe Directions: Sprinkle beef cubes with 1 teaspoon steak seasoning and garlic; place in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cola....

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Recipe – Sesame Orange Shrimp

Recipe – Sesame Orange Shrimp

Sesame Orange Shrimp Recipe Recipe Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (white, black or a mix) 2 large egg whites 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 per pound) 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup dry sherry (see Note) 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 scallion, thinly sliced Directions: Whisk sesame seeds, egg whites, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a...

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Recipe – Vegetable Fried Rice

Recipe – Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe Recipe Ingredients: 4 cups of cooked rice 2 spring onions, finely 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (par boiled for 2 minutes.) 3/4 tbsp of vinegar Salt and black pepper to taste 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil or peanut oil Directions: Heat the sesame oil in large wok, add the spring onion whites and stir for 1 minute on high. Add the rest of the rest of the vegetables and toss them on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked cold rice...

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Recipe – Lasagna

Recipe – Lasagna

Lasagna Recipe Recipe Ingredients: 8 to 10 lasagna pasta 1 1/2  lbs of ground beef 1 Jar of tomato sauce 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 cloves of garlic fresh basil 3 tbsp butter Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Follow the instructions of the lasagna pasta in the box cook it and drain it Cook the ground beef in a skillet Add the sauce, garlic and basil Mix eggs and milk Bake it for 80 to 90 minutes (350F) By Best Pasta...

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Recipe – Rosane’s Creppe

Recipe – Rosane’s Creppe

Creppe Recipe Recipe Recipe Ingredients:  Batter 3 Eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole milk Pinch of salt Filling Ground Meat Tomatoes Tomato Sauce Season to taste Mozzarella Cheese Recipe Directions: Batter Whisk together the eggs, oil, flour, milk and salt, Like an omelet. On a non stick pan pour one scoop of batter and cook it until it starts to bubble. (like pancakes) Remove from pan. Fill it with the ground meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Roll...

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Recipe – Potato Mouse

Recipe – Potato Mouse

Potato Mouse Recipe Recipe Ingredients: Small potato Cherry tomatoes Green onion Raisins Rabanete Directions: Bake the potato, remove the inside carefully not to break the skin, make a potato cheese filling. Use cherry tomato for the nose, raisins for eyes, rabanete for ears and green onions for tail and whiskers.  Use a small piece of cheese to place it on the mouse’s mouth.  Recipe by Festejar e...

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Recipe – Bacalhoada

Recipe – Bacalhoada

Bacalhoada Recipe Recipe Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salt cod fish 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Salt Black pepper 2 lbs waxy potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cooked until tender 4 hard-boiled eggs 8 green manzanilla olives, sliced 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley  Recipe Directions: Soak the cod in cold water to cover for 24 to 36 hours, changing the water occasionally, drain....

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