Frijoles a la Charra
This is a really tasty pinto beans recipe made in the slow cooker. This recipe is great to serve along with enchiladas or to take to a barbecue or potluck.

In a slow cooker, add pinto beans and water to the brim.

Add salt and garlic mixture.

For one hour on high, cook covered.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until it is evenly browned but still slightly chewy.

Half the fat should be drained.

Cook the onion in the skillet until it is tender.

Jalapenos and tomatoes should be combined, then heated through.

Stirring the beans into the slow cooker after transfer.

Cooking for 4 hours on Low while the slow cooker is covered.

About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, combine the beer and cilantro.

ArnoldGreg May 11, 2023

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Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
These succulent and flavorful ribs are baked and basted in a delectable tangy sauce for three hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl combine onions ketchup water salt Worcestershire sauce vinegar brown sugar and mustard.

Split ribs down the center between the bones.

Heat a large lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat.

Add ribs and sear until browned.

This may have to be done in several batches.

Place ribs in a single layer in two baking pans or casserole dishes.

Pour half of the sauce over the ribs reserve remainder.

ArnoldGreg May 10, 2023

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Mini Quiche Lorraine
This recipe makes individual quiche tarts filled with eggs, bacon, and Swiss cheese. They’re lovely to serve at brunches, dinner parties, or showers.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Arrange tart shells in two 12-cup muffin tins; line each shell with a layer of pie weights or dried beans.

Bake in the preheated oven until crust edges are lightly browned and shells are about 3/4 fully cooked 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let sit until needed.

While the shells are baking cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat turning occasionally until browned and crispy 7 to 10 minutes.

Drain on paper towels and crumble when cooled.

Mix 1 cup Swiss green onions and crumbled bacon together in a bowl; divide mixture evenly among tart shells.

ArnoldGreg May 9, 2023

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Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Cheesecake fruit salad is the perfect dish to take to a potluck, or share as a summery dessert. Prepare shortly before serving as the dessert does not keep well.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the pudding mix and milk until well combined.

Cream cheese should be added gradually, with the speed raised to high once the mixture is smooth.

The mixture ought to be a little thick.

Using a spatula, fold in the frozen whipped topping until thoroughly combined and the mixture is light and creamy.

Insert grapes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, bananas, and strawberries.

Gently fold in the fruit until it is evenly distributed and well-coated.

Refrigerate until ready to serve with a cover.

ArnoldGreg May 8, 2023

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Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa
Wontons, those small crisp appetizers originally from China, get a new fusion of flavors when stuffed with a creamy turkey filling and served with tangy, spicy cranberry salsa.

In a bowl, combine the dried cranberries with the lemon juice; set aside.

In a different bowl, thoroughly combine the turkey stuffing, cream cheese, and turkey gravy.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of a wonton wrapper and place it on a work surface.

Then, fold the wrapper in half lengthwise and use a fork to press the edges together.

Moisten two opposite edges of the wrapper with a finger dipped in water.

Salt the wrapper generously.

Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

ArnoldGreg May 7, 2023

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Spicy Garlicky Beef Marinade
Fresh cilantro, elephant garlic, olive oil, and hot jalapenos are all used in this fantastic marinade. This recipe yields enough marinade for about 2 lbs of carne asada.

Juice and olive oil are combined.

vinegar, jalapenos, and Worcestershire sauce paprika, cumin, chives, elephant garlic, and garlic powder Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sizable glass bowl.

Whatever meat you intend to marinate, add it, cover it, and place it in the fridge for two hours.

As the meat marinates in the acidic juice, its vibrant red color will fade.

ArnoldGreg May 6, 2023

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Pumpkin Cannoli
This festive pumpkin cannoli dessert is ideal for Thanksgiving or events with a pumpkin theme because pumpkin puree is added to the cannoli’s traditional filling.

In a bowl, combine pumpkin, mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice.

Stir until well-combined.

ArnoldGreg May 5, 2023

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Chili with Ziti
Chili that’s been simmered in tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, garlic, and kidney beans. cinnamon and oregano used as seasonings. served with Cheddar cheese on top over ziti pasta.

Drain fat after browning the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a medium pot over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink.

Add the tomato sauce, chilli powder, cinnamon, oregano, and stir well.

Stir well after adding water and kidney beans.

To taste, add salt and pepper.

30 minutes of low heat simmering.

Lightly salted water in a medium pot should be brought to a boil.

Ziti pasta should be added, cooked for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente, then drained.

Top the ziti with the chilli and cheddar cheese.

ArnoldGreg May 4, 2023

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Raspberry Banana Bread
Raspberries give this sweet and moist banana bread an extra kick. Serve it as a sweet treat at brunch or as a snack with coffee.

Set oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees C).

Butter a loaf pan.

With a fork, mash raspberries that have been defrosted; strain raspberries to get rid of seeds.

With a fork, mash the banana in another bowl.

In a bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.

In a bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to blend the sugar, eggs, raspberries, banana, and vegetable oil for two to three minutes.

When batter is barely moistened, stir in lemon extract after stirring the flour mixture into the raspberry mixture.

Fill the prepared loaf pan with batter.

ArnoldGreg May 3, 2023

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Plum Sauce
Chef John’s recipe for roasted pork tenderloin with fresh plum sauce is great with any stone fruit and a delicious and colorful dish.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Generously season pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.

Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook tenderloin until browned on all sides 2 to 4 minutes per side.

Transfer tenderloin to a plate.

Saute onion with a pinch of salt in the same skillet until just softening 3 to 5 minutes.

Add shallots reduce heat to medium and cook and stir until shallots and onion are golden brown and caramelized about 10 minutes.

Stir thyme into onion mixture; place tenderloin over onion mixture and set plum quarters skin-side down around pork tenderloin.

Transfer skillet to preheated oven.

ArnoldGreg May 2, 2023

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