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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John’s Pimento Cheese Spread
There are only four simple, straightforward, and delicious ingredients needed to make this pimento cheese, and it comes together quickly.

Stir together the Cheddar cheese pimentos and garlic powder.

Stir in the mayonnaise a little at a time until the spread reaches your desired consistency.

Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavor develop.

ArnoldGreg May 1, 2023

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Tropical Pineapple Banana Bread
The addition of chopped macadamia nuts and crushed pineapple gives this banana bread recipe a delightful tropical vacation. It’s ideal for a morning snack or an afternoon snack.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Two 8 1/2×4 1/2 loaf pans should be greased and floured.

In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter.

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until creamy.

One at a time, beat in the eggs, combining just after each addition.

Add vanilla, crushed pineapple, and bananas that have been mashed.

In a different bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon and whisk until well combined.

Stir in the macadamia nuts until evenly coated.

Stir just until combined before adding the flour mixture to the banana mixture.

Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared loaf pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centres comes out clean.

ArnoldGreg April 30, 2023

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Pasta Ai Fiori Di Zucca (Pasta With Zucchini Blossoms)
From your garden, gather some zucchini or summer squash blossoms to use in a quick, upscale pasta dish with saffron and parsley.

Fill a large pot with water stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.

Stir in penne and return to a boil.

Cook pasta uncovered stirring occasionally until cooked through but still firm to the bite about 11 minutes; drain reserving 1/2 cup of pasta-cooking water.

Clean and rinse zucchini blossoms removing the inner parts (stigma or anthers); coarsely chop the flowers.

ArnoldGreg April 29, 2023

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Brownie-like chocolate crinkle cookies coated in confectioners’ sugar are perfect for holidays, parties, or afternoon treats!

Mix sugar cocoa and oil together in a medium bowl.

Beat in eggs one at a time until combined.

Stir in vanilla.

Combine flour baking powder and salt in another bowl.

Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed.

Cover dough and refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

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

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll or scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls.

Coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar and place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

Let stand on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.

ArnoldGreg April 28, 2023

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