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
Don’t wait for a special occasion for serving these delicious, crisp potatoes. Serve them for breakfast or dinner as a companion to your favorite entree. 6 large russett potatoes, peeled and grated 1 large onion, grated 2 eggs, slightly beaten 4 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Oil, to cover bottom of pan [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Holidays, International, Pasta/Rice/Potato | Tagged cooking connections, kraft recipes, latkes, perfect 10 cookbooks, potato pancakes
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
Mexican Won Tons East meets west with this crunchy, spicy Tex-Mex treat. 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/2 can (15 oz.) refried beans 1 Tbsp. ketchup Taco seasoning to taste Dash hot pepper sauce to taste 48 won-ton wrappers Oil for frying Brown ground beef and onions in skillet over [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, International | Tagged appetizers, cooking connections, kraft, perfect 10 cookbooks, tacos, won tons
Curry Dip with Fresh Crudites Spice up your next party with this creamy herb and spice dip. 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. tarragon vinegar Dash of pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. curry powder 2 tsp. chili sauce 2 tsp. fresh chives, snipped 2 Tbsp. grated onion In small [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Holidays, International | Tagged cooking connections, curry dip, kraft, perfect 10 cookbooks, vegetable dips
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
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. Kalamata olives, pitted, chopped 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped 3 cups Romaine lettuce, thinly sliced, loosely packed 2 cups (about plum tomatoes, seeded, diced 1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, cut into ¼-inch cubes 1 cup (about 4 oz,) feta cheese, crumbled 6 [...]
Posted in Breads, International, Salads | Tagged greek salad, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, pita
These are really much easier to make than you might think. Once you try them, you’ll be enjoying this San Francisco treat often at home. 1/2 lb. fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells 1/2 lb. cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 tsp. A-1 sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 2 1/2 to 3 dozen won ton wrappers [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Celebrity Chef Recipes, International, Restaurant Recipes, Seafood | Tagged chinese, crab rangoon, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, Trader Vic's recipes, won tons
Indulge your Asian cravings with this rich egg drop soup. 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock 6 oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 3 oz. fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 slices fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/8 tsp. crushed [...]
Posted in Appetizers, International, Soups | Tagged egg drop soup, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, shiitake mushrooms
Ole! These drummettes are bursting with South-of-the-border flavor. Serve them up with the Avocado-Cilantro Sauce and your Fiesta will be a hit! Chicken: 1/4 cup chili sauce 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped 2 tsp. adobo sauce from can 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. coarsely ground [...]
Posted in Chicken, International | Tagged adobo sauce, chicken wings, chipotle chicken, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks