This recipe comes from the Teocali Mexican Restaurant in Kansas City. 2 lbs. flank or skirt steak 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp. Chile powder 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. ground cumin Rub olive oil on steak to thoroughly coat. In small bowl combine remaining spices. Rub spiced into steak. [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Comfort Zone, International, Restaurant Recipes | Tagged carne asada, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, pico de gallo, tacos
2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 – 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups milk 4 large eggs 1/4 cup butter, melted, cooled Island Jamz Strawberry Margarita Jam In mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. In separate small bowl, beat together milk and eggs. Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in half [...]
Posted in Breads, Breakfast/Brunch, Cakes, Comfort Zone, Desserts, Holidays, International, Jams and Jellies | Tagged cooking connections, crepes, how to make crepes, kraft, perfect 10 cookbooks, strawberry crepes
Parmesan Chicken Wings These wings are easy to prepare and absolutely fabulous. A must for family or your next party. 2 dozen chicken wings 1 stick butter 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes 1 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. paprika Prepare wings by cutting [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Comfort Zone | Tagged appetizer, chicken wings, cooking connections, kraft, parmesan, perfect 10 cookbooks
In the mood for a mouth-watering Southwest comfort food? Try this spicy bean dip served with tortilla chips and your favorite beverage. 1/2 cup butter 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 3 (16 oz.) cans black-eyed peas 1/2 cup onions, chopped 5-6 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies Salt [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Comfort Zone, International | Tagged bean dip, cheese dip, cooking connections, jalapeno, kraft, mexican dip, perfect 10 cookbooks, tortilla chips
From Executive Chef, Kevin Rathbun, recipient of James Beard Award, comes this wonderful recipe. 3 lbs. short ribs 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 6 Tbsp. five-spice powder 2 Tbsp. canola oil 3/4 cup onion, diced 3/4 cup carrot, diced 8 garlic cloves 1/4 cup sesame oil 4 jalapeno peppers 6 Chile de Arbols 1 cup soy [...]
Posted in Beef, Celebrity Chef Recipes, Comfort Zone, Restaurant Recipes, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged asian slaw, five spice, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, short ribs
Here’s a great side dish to take to any pot luck or picnic. 1/4 cup butter 1 large onion, finely minced 1 (8 oz.) pkg fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 lb. bacon, fried and cut into bite-sized pieces 8 large potatoes, peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes and parboiled 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 [...]
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Casseroles, Comfort Zone, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged bacon, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, picnic casserole, potato casserole
This sweet corn bread is part pineapple upside down cake and part corn bread. Excellent with grilled chicken, pork or seafood. 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, cut into cubes 1 (1 lb.) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup corn meal 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 [...]
Posted in Breads, Cakes, Comfort Zone, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged corn bread, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, pineapple bread
These are so easy to make because they start with canned biscuits. Gather everyone to the table, because they are incredible hot out of the oven. 1 can biscuits Butter, softened Garlic salt, to taste Italian seasonings, to taste Prepared Parmesan cheese Place biscuits on baking sheet. Spread butter on each biscuit. Sprinkle with garlic [...]
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From the cafe in Nordstrom comes this wonderfully creamy tomato soup. 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 4 large carrots, diced 1 large onion, sliced 1 Tbsp. dried basil, crushed 3 (28-32 oz.) cans whole peeled Roma tomatoes 1 qt. chicken broth 1 pt. heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Place olive oil in a 6-quart [...]
Posted in Comfort Zone, Restaurant Recipes, Soups | Tagged kraft recipes, nordstrom recipes, nordstrom tomato soup, perfect 10 cookbooks, roma tomato soup, tomato soup
Sweetie Pie’s Bakery, in Napa, California, is famous for their cookies, pies and cakes. Here is their Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe that will become a family favorite. 8 oz. butter, softened 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 cups flour 3/4 cup rolled oats, not the [...]
Posted in Celebrity Chef Recipes, Comfort Zone, Cookies, Restaurant Recipes | Tagged chocolate chip cookies, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, Sweetie Pies recipes