Archive for 'Recipes'
Piadina
Posted on 19. Sep, 2011 by Johnnie.
This recipe is from Academia Barilla and I just had to share it. Make it tonight and tell me what you think. You can follow them on twitter @AcademiaBarilla and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AcademiaBarilla. Their website is http://bit.ly/nwfDDE. Piadina is a sort of flat bread, originally from Romagna, where it is usually filled with cheese and cured-meat [...]
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Crusty Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Posted on 04. Sep, 2011 by Johnnie.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Butter and flour one Bundt pan. Preheat oven to 325°F. Cream together butter, cream cheese, and shortening. Add sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Alternately add [...]
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My Food Reviews
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie.
I am a San Antonio, Texas restaurant reviewer, food blogger and foodie and I may be coming to an establishment near you. Sometimes I’m invited, and sometimes I just show up unannounced. I am always looking forward to reviewing any restaurant, bar, coffee shop, brewery or neighborhood dive. I love good food, good coffee, good wine, good company [...]
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Peasant Stew
Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie.
Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 6 chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), skinned 1 cup chopped onion 1 (14.5-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeño peppers and spices, undrained 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can kidney [...]
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Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie.
Ingredients 1/2 C. brown sugar 1 C. flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/8 tsp. salt 1 C. oatmeal 1/2 C. butter 3/4 C. raspberry jam Combine dry ingredients. Blend softened butter in with a pastry blender or hands. Press 2 cups of the mixture in an 8”X8” pan. Spread jam over crust within 1/4 inch [...]
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Pecan Pie Bars
Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie.
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup corn syrup Dash salt 3/4 cup chopped pecans Directions In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar. Gradually add flour, mixing until blended. Pat into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake [...]
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Tortilla Soup
Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie.
Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup green bell, chopped 2-3 jalapenos or small green chilies (depending on taste), chopped 2 cups frozen corn kernels ¼ cup ground cumin ½ cup chili powder ½ cup paprika 2 gallons chicken [...]

