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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

February 10, 2013 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Tastes like your favorite baked potato with all the trimmings!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. (6 med.) red potatoes baked, cooled & diced
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. sliced bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3 c. (24 oz.) sour cream
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Cut baked potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place half of the potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with half of the crumbled bacon. Top with half of the sour cream and cheeses. Repeat layers.
  • Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Filed Under: Casseroles, Christmas, Easter, HOLIDAYS, Potato, SIDES, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving

Key Lime Bars

February 1, 2013 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Key Lime Bars

Sweet, tangy, Key lime filling over a tender shortbread crust. If you LIKE lemon bars, then you will absolutely LOVE our Key Lime Bars!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 bars

Ingredients

  • COOKIE CRUST:
  • 1 c. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • LIME TOPPING:
  • 4 lg. eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 6 T. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. plus 2 T. fresh lime juice or bottled key lime juice
  • 2 tsp. lime zest grated
  • confectioner's sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 x13-inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
  • COOKIE CRUST: Combine the butter and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the 2 cups flour and salt, and mix another minute, until well combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and pat out to an even thickness over the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven, and cool on a baking rack.
  • LIME TOPPING: Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the 6 tablespoons flour, and whisk until just combined, then whisk in the lime juice and zest. Pour the lime topping over the cooled crust, then bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely. Generously dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into squares. For the neatest presentation, use a metal spatula to remove the bars from the pan. Leftovers will keep for 2 or 3 days at room temperature, or for up to a week in the refrigerator.
  • Cook's Note: If you cannot find fresh Key limes, you can use regular limes.

Filed Under: Bars & Brownies, Easter, St. Patrick's Day

Seahawks Themed Sodas

September 30, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Seahawks Themed Sodas

How cute is this!?! Jones Sodas in Seahawk colors! Perfect for a Game Day or Tailgate Party!
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Jones Soda BLUE Bubblegum
  • Jones Soda GREEN Apple
  • Jones Soda BERRY Lemonade

Filed Under: BEVERAGES, Game Day, HOLIDAYS, Non-Alcoholic

Kool-Aid Pickles

August 7, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Kool-Aid Pickles

These bright pink beauties are extraordinarily refreshing on a hot summer day
Course: Canning, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 (32 oz.) jar

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (32 oz.) whole kosher dill pickles undrained
  • 1 pkg. unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid mix or flavor of choice
  • 2/3 c. granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Drain pickle juice into a mixing bowl. Add the Kool-Aid mix and the sugar to the liquid and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  • Slice pickles into spears; return to the jar. Pour Kool-Aid/juice mixture over pickles. Not all of the liquid will fit, but make sure the pickles are completely covered. Discard any remaining juice.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 week before serving. Store Kool-Aid pickles in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Filed Under: 4th of July, CANNING, HOLIDAYS, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Pickles

Cowboy Cookies

July 11, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Cowboy Cookies

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Cowboy Cookies

Yippie-yi-yo-ki-yay! Sweet, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips, rolled oats, M&M's and pecans.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 22 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 c. M&M candies
  • 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add slightly beaten egg, softened butter and vanilla. Use a large spoon to work it all together. Add M&M's, chocolate chips and pecans, if using. You may need to use your hands to get everything incorporated.
  • Roll the cookie dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, place on prepared baking sheet, pressing them down slightly with your hand. Bake for about 10-12 minutes.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS

Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll

July 11, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll

I was so EXCITED when my friend Kim shared this recipe with me! Not only is this omelet PRETTY to look at, it's EASY to make, and tastes sooooo GOOD!! Serve for brunch and IMPRESS your guests. WARNING: Be prepared to give out copies of the recipe!!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Kim Gangloff

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 2 T. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 T. Dijon mustard
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz. (1 1/2 cups) finely chopped ham
  • 1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan with a sheet of parchment paper. To prevent egg mixture from running under parchment paper, pinch up the corners. Spray with nonstick spray, set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine softened cream cheese and milk, beat until smooth. Add flour and salt, beat until combined. In another bowl, whisk eggs, then add the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture on top of the parchment paper and bake 30-33 minutes or until omelet is puffy and golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately spread with Dijon mustard. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, ham and onion.
  • Starting at the short side, roll up the omelet removing parchment paper as you go. Garnish top with additional cheese and green onion if desired. Let stand 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt. Slice and serve!

Filed Under: BREAKFAST, Easter, Eggs

Italian Cheese Tortellini Salad

July 11, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Italian Cheese Tortellini Salad

Cheese-filled tortellini pasta, cucumber, tomato, red onion, black olives, and salami tossed with your favorite Italian Dressing!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 (20-24 oz.) pkg. fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 med. English cucumber sliced in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, slice each half in half lengthwise, then chop into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 (6 oz.) can med. pitted black olives sliced in half
  • 2-3 Roma tomatoes seeded and chopped or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1/2 sm. red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 oz.) stick Italian dry salami thinly sliced and quartered
  • 1 (16 oz.) bottle your favorite Italian dressing or homemade
  • 1 handful baby spinach if desired

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
  • In a large bowl combine the cooled pasta, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, onion, and salami. Pour about 8 ounces of Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss together.
  • Cover and chill for a few hours. Just before serving, add baby spinach and more dressing if desired. Spoon pasta salad into a beautiful bowl or individual serving bowls.

Notes

You can make your own Italian salad dressing if you wish. I have used Kraft Zesty Italian, Olive Garden, and Good Seasons salad dressings and they are all very good!
Recipe updated 8/27/23
 
 

Filed Under: Father's Day, Labor Day, Meat Salads, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Pasta Salads, SALADS

Cap’n Crunch Chicken Tenders

July 10, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Cap'n Crunch Chicken Tenders

Why buy chicken tenders when you can easily make them at home? Don't skip the mustard dipping sauce, it takes it to a whole 'nother level!!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 c. Cap'n Crunch cereal
  • 1 1/2 c. corn flakes
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 lbs. chicken breast cut in 1-oz. tenders
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE :
  • 2 T. honey
  • 3 T. Grey Poupon Country Style Mustard
  • 2 T. mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. horseradish
  • 1 T. yellow mustard

Instructions

  • In a food processor, coarsely grind or crush the two cereals and place in a shallow dish, set aside.
  • In a separate shallow dish, beat the egg with milk, set aside.
  • In another shallow dish, stir together flour, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper, set aside.
  • Dip the chicken pieces into the seasoned flour. Move around to coat well, then shake off the excess flour. Dip into the egg wash, coating well, then dip into the cereal mixture, coating well.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 325 degrees. Drop coated chicken tenders carefully into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on size. Drain and serve immediately with Mustard Dipping Sauce.
  • Mustard Dipping Sauce: Whisk together all ingredients and serve alongside chicken tenders.
  • Cook's Note: You can also make this in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Great for those who don't want to use oil. Turns out crisp and yummy!

Filed Under: Chicken, ENTREE

4th of July Rice Krispies Treats

June 25, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

4th of July Rice Krispies Treats

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4th of July Rice Krispies Treats

Celebrate Independence Day with these fun and colorful treats!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients

  • 6 c. Rice Krispies cereal divided
  • 1 (10.5 oz.) pkg. miniature marshmallows divided
  • 3 T. margarine or butter divided
  • Wiltons red and blue gel food coloring

Instructions

  • Grease a 9x9-inch glass baking dish. Divide 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal into 3 separate bowls, set aside.
  • Place 1/3 of the marshmallows and 1/3 of the butter into a large microwavable bowl. Melt in the microwave for a few minutes or until they begin to get big and puffy and the butter is melted, watch carefully. Take them out, stir well and add blue food coloring. Immediately stir in 2 cups of Rice Krispies, mix well. Press into prepared baking dish with wax paper or buttered hands.
  • Repeat steps for all 3 layers starting with the blue, then white and then red. Let cool, cut, serve and enjoy!

Filed Under: 4th of July, Bars & Brownies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Red White & Blue Jello Fruit Salad

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Red White & Blue Jello Salad

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Red White & Blue Jello Fruit Salad

Celebrate the 4th of July with our layered jello fruit salad, great for large gatherings!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. berry blue gelatin
  • 2 c. boiling water divided
  • 2 1/2 c. cold water divided
  • 1 c. fresh blueberries
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 6 T. sugar
  • 2 c. sour cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry gelatin
  • 1 c. fresh raspberries or strawberries
  • Whipped topping and additional berries optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3-quart serving bowl or trifle dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add the cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Garnish with whipped topping and additional berries if desired.
  • Cook's Note: When making a layered gelatin salad, gently spoon (rather than pour) each layer onto the previous layer of gelatin, so it doesn't break through the other layers.

Filed Under: 4th of July, DESSERTS, Fruit Desserts, HOLIDAYS, Jell-O Salads, SALADS

Patriotic Punch

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Patriotic Punch

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Patriotic Punch

Red, white & blue punch, perfect for the 4th of July! The secret to the separation is adding ice with each layer. To make this punch even more festive, make small star-shaped ice cubes!
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. cranberry juice
  • 3 oz. blue Gatorade (not sugar-free)
  • 3 oz. diet 7-Up or Sprite (must be sugar-free)
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • Fill glass 1/3 full with ice cubes. Pour cranberry juice almost (but not quite) to top of ice cubes.
  • Fill another 1/3 with ice cubes and slowly pour blue Gatorade almost to top of cubes.
  • Fill final 1/3 ice cubes and slowly pour sugar-free Sprite. Add straw and voila!

Filed Under: 4th of July, BEVERAGES, HOLIDAYS, Memorial Day, Non-Alcoholic, Punch

Spicy Beef Kebabs

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

SpicyBeefKebabs

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Spicy Beef Kebabs

If you like spicy, then you'll love these fiery beef kebabs. Serve with warm pita bread and sour cream dressing.
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 kebabs or 8 beef and vegetable kebabs

Ingredients

  • 2 T. beef bouillon granules
  • 2 T. water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs. beef sirloin cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 10 metal skewers or wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
  • 2 T. vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss the meat in the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat a grill for medium- high heat.
  • Skewer the beef cubes, using 6 to 8 pieces per skewer OR alternate with vegetables (see cook's note below). Pour the oil onto a plate, and roll the skewers in it to coat them on all sides.
  • Grill the skewers, turning frequently, until the beef has turned light pink, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cook's Note: Alternate beef with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, red, green or yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and cook as directed above.

Filed Under: Beef, ENTREE, Father's Day, GLAMping Gourmet, HOLIDAYS, Labor Day, Memorial Day

Classic Cobb Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Classic Cobb Salad

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Classic Cobb Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, hard boiled eggs, crispy bacon, avocados, onion, tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese, drizzled with a lemony vinaigrette dressing. The perfect salad for lunch or dinner!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lg. head of romaine or iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts grilled or cooked
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs sliced
  • 1/2 lb. bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • 2 lg. avocados chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 2 lg. tomatoes sliced or diced
  • 1 c. crumbled blue cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • VINAIGRETTE :
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 T. red wine vinegar
  • 2 T. agave syrup
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crisp. Reserve bacon fat to cook chicken in if desired. Salt and pepper chicken. Grill chicken or cook in bacon fat for extra flavor.
  • Add lettuce to a large platter or bowl. Top with cooked and chopped chicken, crisp bacon, chopped hard boiled eggs, avocados, onion, tomatoes and cheese.
  • Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and agave syrup. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad.
  • Cook's Note: To make this recipe even easier, use a rotisserie chicken from your supermarket.

Filed Under: Chicken, Egg Salads, Eggs, ENTREE, Green Salads, Main Dish Salads, Meat Salads, Pork, SALADS, Vegetable Salads

Chocolate Cobbler

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Chocolate Cobbler

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Chocolate Cobbler

Rich chocolate cobbler oozing with gooey fudge sauce. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 3 T. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/3 c. butter melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 4 T. cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 c. hot water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder. Make a "well" in the center of the flour mixture and pour in milk, melted butter and vanilla, stir until smooth. Spread batter into prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder together. Sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all of it. DO NOT STIR!
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
  • Cook's Note: You can add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans to the batter if desired.

Filed Under: Cobblers, Crumbles & Crisps, DESSERTS

Seafood and Chorizo Paella

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Seafood Paella

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Seafood and Chorizo Paella

A popular Spanish dish with rice, shrimp, clams, mussels, chorizo sausage and mixed vegetables. Paella originates in Valencia, a region on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ripe tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 med. onion chopped
  • 1 each red and green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 T. minced garlic
  • 5 tsp. sweet Spanish paprika
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 4 c. Spanish Valenciano or Arborio rice
  • 24 mussels scrubbed, beards removed
  • 24 small littleneck clams scrubbed
  • 24 shrimp shelled and deveined with tails intact
  • 1 1/4 lbs. cured Spanish chorizo cut into thin diagonal slices
  • 1 tsp. saffron threads
  • 9 c. low sodium chicken broth divided
  • 2 c. dry white wine
  • 7 T. olive oil for grilling
  • Coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley or green onions
  • Aioli :
  • 4 lg. cloves garlic
  • 1 lg. whole egg
  • 1 lg. egg yolk
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 c. Canola oil

Instructions

  • Coarsely grate tomatoes into a bowl and discard skins. Place onion and bell peppers in another bowl. Measure garlic, paprika, and salt into a small bowl. Place rice, seafood, and chorizo each in a separate bowl.
  • Toast saffron in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 6 cups broth and the wine, cover, bring to a boil, and keep hot. In a small saucepan, boil remaining broth; keep hot.
  • Meanwhile, make the aioli: In a food processor, mince 4 garlic cloves. Add 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, lemon juice, and 1 tsp. kosher salt; whirl to blend. With motor running, pour in 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil and 1/3 cup canola oil. Add more lemon juice and salt if you like. Chill until used. Makes 1 2/3 cups.
  • Heat grill to medium (350° to 400°). Bring prepped ingredients to grill, along with a long-handled wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and oven mitts. For charcoal: Add 15 briquettes to fire just before cooking and cook with lid off until adding seafood. For gas: Keep lid closed as you cook.
  • Heat a 17-in. paella pan on grill. Add 3 tablespoons oil to pan, then brown chorizo, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo back to bowl.
  • Sauté onion and peppers in pan until onion is softened, 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until liquid evaporates and paste turns a shade darker, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup oil and the garlic mixture; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in rice, then pat it level.
  • Carefully pour hot saffron liquid over rice and scatter chorizo on top. Adjust position of grill if necessary so grill and liquid in pan are level. Maintain a steady simmer for 12 minutes, reducing heat (for gas) or airflow through vents (for charcoal grill) if needed.
  • And finally, add the seafood: Pour enough hot plain broth over paella so rice is just covered. Arrange mussels around rim of pan, almost touching, pushing them into liquid. Distribute remaining seafood over paella.
  • Cover grill. Cook until clams and mussels open and rice is al punto (al dente), 6 to 10 minutes. Remove paella from grill, drape with paper towels, and let stand about 5 minutes. Scatter parsley and/or green onions on top. Serve with the aioli.

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, ENTREE, Fish & Seafood, HOLIDAYS

Watermelon Mojitos

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Watermelon Mojitos

A light, refreshing, low-calorie cocktail made with fresh watermelon, lime, and mint. Omit the rum for a kid-friendly version!
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 sm. seedless watermelon cut into chunks
  • 1 bunch mint tough stems removed, 6 sprigs reserved for garnish
  • 1 T. superfine sugar
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1 1/4 c. white rum

Instructions

  • In a blender, in batches, puree watermelon. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a liquid measuring cup, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible (about 3 cups), discard solids.
  • In a large container, combine mint, sugar and lime. With the back of a wooden spoon, crush mint and lime until sugar is dissolved. Add watermelon juice and rum, fill container with ice and stir to combine. Serve in glasses over more ice with mint sprigs.

Filed Under: 4th of July, BEVERAGES, Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, HOLIDAYS

Carne Asada Tacos or Lettuce Wraps

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Carne Asada Tacos or Lettuce Wraps

Thinly sliced grilled steak topped with sautéed onions and peppers wrapped in butter lettuce or warm corn tortillas!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. ground chipotle chili
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. dried Mexican oregano crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 lbs. skirt steak cut into 4 pieces
  • 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 lg. sweet onion halved, cut into thin strips
  • 1 lg. red bell pepper seeded, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 lg. green or yellow bell pepper seeded, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 lg. poblano or Anaheim chile seeded, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 12 butter lettuce leaves or corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Combine chipotle, cumin, oregano, and salt in a small bowl. Rub steak pieces with 1 tablespoon of the oil, then with spice mixture. Squeeze juice from lime half over steak pieces.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and chile; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat a stove-top grill pan over medium heat.
  • Grill steaks 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from the grill; let rest 5 minutes then slice steak against the grain.
  • Serve steak with peppers and onions in lettuce leaves or warm tortillas. Top with your favorite salsa and guacamole. Garnish with lime wedges.

Filed Under: Beef, Cinco de Mayo, ENTREE, Father's Day, HOLIDAYS, Sandwiches & Wraps

Peach Berry Crumble

June 24, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Peach Berry Cobbler

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Peach Berry Crumble

Nectarines can be used in place of peaches.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

FILLING :

  • 2 lbs. (6 cups) firm peaches or nectarines cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 c. fresh blueberries or raspberries
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 T. lemon juice
  • 4 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse salt

TOPPING :

  • 6 T. unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/4 c. light brown sugar
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Filling: Combine peaches, berries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt. Transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Topping: In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt, with your hands mix until large pieces form. Scatter evenly over the filling. Place the cobbler on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until the center is bubbling, 40-50 minutes, tent loosely with foil after 30 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Filed Under: 4th of July, Cobblers, Crumbles & Crisps, DESSERTS

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