⅛ cup cinnamon ½ cup sugar 10 flour tortillas oil Mix together cinnamon and sugar very well. In a dutch oven, or large skillet heat the oil to 350 degrees F or set it on medium-high. Quarter the tortillas and deep-fry 2 to 4 at a time. Allow them to cook on one side for about 30 seconds or until golden brown, turn over, and repeat. When both sides are brown take out, and place on paper towels to drain....
Crispy Baked Chicken Legs If you ask me, on a sheer scale of munchability (new word) chicken drumsticks beat out chicken breasts any old day. I’d rather be grabbing a drumstick with my fingers and chomping that meaty flesh off the bone than daintily nibbling a chicken breast with a knife and fork! But, maybe that’s just me. So if you’re in my camp – or actually, even if you’re not (!...
3 mahi mahi fillets, wild caught 3 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt 1⁄4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika , smoked could be used ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp cumin 2 tbsp lemon juice Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl combine the spices. Brush Mahi Mahi Fillets with olive oil on both sides....
Preparation Both gumbo and jambalaya are classic Louisiana dishes with Creole and Cajun roots. They’re both filled with plenty of protein and have green bell peppers, celery, and onion as their base. While rice is an important part of each dish, the use of this grain is one of the main differences between the two. Roux and consistency are the other points of disparity. Most Louisiana locals grew up with one or both of the dishes and have strong loyalties to their home-cooked version, which varies family by family, although some key ingredients and techniques remain the same....
20 oz sirloin steaks , cut into 4 steaks 8 large mushrooms, sliced thick For Steak Marinade: ½ cup soy sauce 1⁄4 cup Chinese cooking wine 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced ½ tsp sesame oil, toasted 4 tsp soybean oil ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Prepare steak marinade, and place meat in the marinade for at least 1 hour before cooking. Remove steak from marinade and cut it into bite-size pieces....
Preparation Autumn is announcing its upcoming arrival in a big way—the full Harvest Moon will appear in the night sky this weekend and its beauty is something to behold for stargazers everywhere. According to a report by LiveScience, the natural satellite will reach its peak on Saturday, September 10 at around 6 a.m., but it will also be visible in the sky as early as Friday, September 9 and into Sunday, September 11....
Preparation Wood tables and chairs are among the most beautiful types of furniture you can own. With their natural elegance and warm tones, these furnishings are often passed down from generation to generation and become much-beloved and used family heirlooms. Eventually normal wear-and-tear may leave the legs wobbly. Placing a matchbook underneath the loose leg is only a temporary solution; instead, fix it so the wobble is eliminated. (Keep in mind that chairs are constructed in a variety of ways and some may not be right for a DIY project....
If you have a block of tofu barreling down on its expiration date, stick that bad boy in the freezer! What’s impressive about freezing tofu is that it gets better once frozen. What other meat or veggies can say that? Once all those water particles in the tofu freeze, tiny holes in the tofu give it a meatier, chewy texture. Frozen tofu also absorbs sauces much better than fresh tofu and offers a firmer consistency if frozen correctly....
Try these easy tips for making soft boiled eggs easier to peel so you can enjoy them anytime! There’s nothing like having soft-boiled eggs for breakfast. A perfectly soft-boiled egg has that custard-like white and irresistibly runny yolk is such sight to behold! The only problem is, those shells are tough to crack. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, you still end up breaking the yolk mid-peel, ending up with a goopy mess....
Preparation Preserving dried flowers in resin is an artful way to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake. “Whether they are your favorite flowers or flowers tied to an important event like your wedding bouquet, preserving them in resin will capture their beauty forever,” says resin artist Elaine Huang, a Micheals Maker. In addition to crafting a sentimental art object, you can preserve flowers in resin as a way to design custom piece of functional home décor....
You’ve probably read again and again how easy the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker is for making any number of recipes, which is so true. And i’ll be the first to admit, i’m often good and dreaming up elaborate meal plans early in the day, but when work is over and i’m hungry, and the kids are hungry, I just want something quick and fast. That’s when the Instant Pot becomes my best friend!...
You’ve probably tried lemon bars at some point in your life, right? Bakeries always have them on their display. They’re a common treat to bake for a potluck to share with friends. And they’re an easy treat to make at home too. What’s the appeal of a lemon bar? It’s the filling! The buttery crust is something to talk about too, but the filling is the droolworthy part. A combination of sugar, eggs, lemon zest and juice, baking powder and flour bake together and turn into a gooey lemon layer that forms a light crust on top....
These cookies are slow baked at a low heat. They turn out to be a crispy little chocolate shortbread cookie. Ancho chile powder, cinnamon and black pepper are the secret spices that give these cookies their hint of spicy flavor. Serve these Mexican Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with tea or coffee. They happen to be great dunkers. If you’re having a Mexican- themed party, these are a nice sweet treat to include in your menu....
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Here’s the list! Make-ahead Christmas: Starters Snack monsters unite! Lots of colourful options here for nibbly things that are easy to transport and no fiddly work on the day-of. Festive Italian Cheese Log Tastes even better than it looks! Just take it ready-made to wherever you’re going and add a big pile of Jatz on the side. I love that this is something a little different, just an idea that popped in my head one day!...
The rice absorbs the chicken juices as it cooks, adding loads of flavour. It’s like cooking the rice with a homemade stock! Chicken and rice recipe This chicken and rice recipe has been a reader favourite for so long, I thought it was about time I updated it with a much improved video and photos! Readers tell me they love it because: it’s a one pan dinner – the raw rice and chicken are cooked together at the same time;...
Vietnamese Meatballs for Banh Mi This is a recipe for the Banh Mi pork meatballs which is one of the more popular filling options for Banh Mi, the famous Vietnamese sandwich which I also published today! I was going to include this in the Banh Mi recipe, but it got pretty lengthy so I decided to publish it separately. So because this is an extra recipe, I’m keeping it short and sweet!...
Muffins are the best weekend treat. I often make them for my family early on a Saturday morning before anyone is out of bed. Then they’re all thankful and happy that Mom got up early to feed the family. Is there anything better than a warm apple muffin? Consider surprising someone with this seasonal fall muffin recipe! Everyone will benefit because you’ll have enough leftover to save for busy weekday mornings ahead....
Preparation Your wedding is on the horizon and you’ve decided to bring a planner on board to help lessen your load. Great idea. (You can check out our list of the top wedding planners and event designers here if you’re looking to tap one of our favorite professionals for your big day.) Before you sign a contract, however, there’s a lot to consider. And even when you decide on an expert to coordinate your big day, event planners say there are some non-negotiable questions you absolutely must ask in the aftermath....
