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Empanadas
By jimmysmommy
Puerto Rican meat turn-overs in a crispy fried dough
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Sofrito
- 1 packet Sazon
- 1/4 to 1/2 can tomato sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 10 diced olives
- corn oil or Crisco for frying
- Goya dough circles
Chili
By jimmysmommy
A hot and spicy dish for cold wintery days
- 3 lbs ground turkey or beef
- 8 assorted color bell peppers, sliced
- 3 large onions, sliced
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 LARGE or two medium cans whole peeled plum tomatoes
- salt & pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- shredded cheddar cheese
Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
By jimmysmommy
Pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce with juicy sausage and wilted broccoli rabe
- 1 pound orecchiette or small shells pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, stems cut off
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Stuffed Mushrooms
By jimmysmommy
Mushroom caps stuffed with a crabmeat parmesan filling
- 2-3 pints mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 can crabmeat (can use minced clams also)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 3/4 stick butter
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- salt & pepper
Spinach Balls
By jimmysmommy
Tasty appetizer or side dish for anyone who loves spinach
- 2 packages frozen chopped spinach
- 4 eggs
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 stick melted butter
- 2 cups herb stuffing mix (cubes)
- salt and pepper
Baked Stuffed Clams
By jimmysmommy
A classic
- 2 cans minced clams
- 1 large chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 dashes tobasco sauce
- 1 stick butter
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup parmesan
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- clam shells or foil shells
Hungarian Goulash
By jimmysmommy
Traditional Hungarian stew of beef, carrots, and potatoes
- 2 lbs chuck beef cut into large cubes
- 3 large onions
- 2 Tablespoons Crisco
- 3-4 Tablespoons Hungarian paprika
- 4 carrots (peeled & cut into pieces)
- 1 quart water
- 4 large potatoes (peeled & cut into large cubes)
- salt & pepper
Mrs. Cheney's Potato Rolls
By jimmysmommy
Sweet fluffy dinner rolls with a buttery potato flavor
- 1 large potato
- 5 cups flour
- 1 packet yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup scalded milk, cooled to room temp
- 1/3 cup lukewarm water
- 1/4 cup lard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Banana Nut Bread
By jimmysmommy
Moist and nutty favorite that never fails to delight
- 3 or 4 overly ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Chocolate Chip Cookies
By jimmysmommy
Everyone's favorite
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 c sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)