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Shakshuka

The other day I came across a recipe that sounded odd, but looked amazing.  It is an Israeli dish that is called Shakshuka. Pictures will follow soon, I promise! Shakshuka Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce An Israeli dish of  eggs, poached in a spicy tomato sauce Serves 4 to 6 1/4 cup olive oil…

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5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 3 and 1/2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chocolate chips 1. In a medium measuring bowl combine all of the dry ingredients. 2. Add the egg…

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FRIJOLES NEGROS

FRIJOLES NEGROS “Black Beans” Yields 8 servings. 1 lb. black beans 10 cups of water —————————————- 2/3 C. olive oil 1 onion 4 cloves of garlic 2 green pepper 4 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1/4 c. oregano 1 bay leaf 2 T. sugar —————————————- 2 T.  vinegar 2 T. cooking wine 2 T. olive…

ROPA VIEJA

ROPA VIEJA “Old Clothes” Yields 8 servings 2 lb. flank steak meat 1/3 C. olive oil 1 onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic 1 large green pepper, sliced thin 1 can tomato sauce 1 t. salt. 1 bay leaf 1/2 C cooking wine 1 sm. jar red pimentos splash vinegar pinch sugar 1/4 c. frozen peas In a…

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Linzer Cookies

¾ lb. unsalted butter at room temp 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 3 ½ cups flour ¼ tsp. salt ¾ cup good raspberry preserves Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cream butter and sugar until just combined. Add vanilla. In medium bowl, sift together the flour and the salt and then add to butter mixture….

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Ginger-Lime Vinaigrette Marinade

Ingredients Ginger-Lime Vinaigrette Marinade: ½ cup lime juice ½ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 (1- to 1½-pound) pork tenderloins Instructions To prepare the marinade, whisk together all ingredients. Place pork…

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Carne Asada

Ingredients 2 pounds flank or skirt steak Olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Marinade: 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed (best to lightly toast the seeds first, then grind them) 1 large handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped (great…