Pecos Pitas with PistachiosSource: Recipe and photo courtesy of California Pistachio Commission. Used by recipegoldmine.com with permission from California Pistachio Commission.uVegetarian Filling/u1 (11 ounce) can Mexicorn, drained 2 medium zucchini, diced (1/2 pound)

Oriental Chicken WrapsDear Recipe Goldmine Friends, I know it has been quite a while since I last visited. While I often think about you all, it is now very obvious how demanding my job is in terms of time spent lots of long hours, including weekends.I`m still the "head cook&q

Chinese Style WingsI finally got this recipe down! As some of you may know, I didn`t get it on the first try (sob, wrong ratios and lots of leftovers); it proved to be elusive like that Chinese Lemon Chicken recipe I posted a couple of months ago (took four times lol). The ingredients in this r

Spiced Cheese PotatoesThis recipe was delicious. I have a slightly similar one that uses Tabasco sauce instead of the cayenne pepper. However, the combination of the cayenne pepper and garlic cloves make this recipe more than just a cut above what I have been using. As you mentioned, this dish ha

Roasted Potatoes with Lemon, Oregano and GarlicMary in Las Vegas,I made these three nights ago. They were really good, quite different and certainly better than the vast majority of the roasted potato recipes I have tried in the past. This time around, I followed the recipe directions. Ho

Garlic Fries from the Oakland A`s BallparkFirst, many thanks to Oat for posting the original recipe. And thanks to Bean for forwarding Oat`s recipe to me last week. Folks, these fries were absolutely AWESOME McDonald`s beware (lol)! I never knew that oven baked French fries could taste so good!

Tofu Fruit SmoothieDon`t know if you`re "into" soy, but...here`s a recipe I do "countless" variations on, especially during the summer months. If you use a FROZEN banana (peeled and cut into large chunks before freezing) the Smoothie consistency will be pleasingly like a shake

Hot Chorizo Tamales10 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature1 1/2 cups Masa Harina®1 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 cup chicken stock14 corn husks

TamalesuBasic Recipe for Masa Harina® Dough Tamales/u50 dried corn husks1/2 cup vegetable shortening4 cups Masa Harina®1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 cups chicken or beef stockRinse and soak the corn husks in hot water until they are pliable,

Tostada SaladI acquired this recipe many years ago before taco salads became popular. It`s delicious and has been an often requested recipe of mine so I thought I`d pass it on! It makes a huge amount so the recipe suggests mixing it up in the kitchen sink!1 head lettuce2 carrots, grate

Spicy Mexican PieSource: Debbie C Member posted 06 06 2001 08:46 am I will share my most requested main dish and salad. Looks complicated but it`s not...This was last night`s dinner for myself and the kids (the wife wanted Chinese food so she did her own thing). I thought this dish was s

Lemon Maple ButterI spread this mixture on some homemade buttermilk biscuits I made for brunch this morning. My family has mixed tastes when it comes to biscuits. Both my daughter and I love them no matter what kind of recipe is used. My wife and son, on the other hand, could take them or leave t

Sourdough Fruit CakeThis recipe is an adaptation of an old Russian American Fruit Cake recipe from Alaska.1 1/2 cups raisins 1 1/2 cups currants 3 cups mixed candied fruits and peels 1 cup hard cider or California sherry, Muscatel or Port or brandy 1 cup granulated

Sourdough Starter (the Real Thing!)My friend gave me this recipe when I was looking for a good sourdough starter. She has used it and says that it is terrific.uDay 1/uMix 8 heaping tablespoons 100% whole wheat flour with enough warm distilled water to make a thick, porridge like mi

Cream of Anything SoupSource: Gloria PitzeruBasic Recipe/u2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons butter or margarineDash salt Dash pepperPut all 6 ingredients into blender "briefly" until smooth and pour into saucepan. Stir constantly

Frogmore StewThe name Frogmore is the namesake of an old fishing community on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. According to legend, a fisherman developed this recipe when he couldn`t find fish for stew. He scavenged for leftovers, added what shrimp and crab he did catch. This recipe ha

Colorful Fried Pasta Snacks with VariationsMakes 3 cups.2 cups uncooked colored twist pasta1 quart corn oil (approximately) 1/4 cup granulated or confectioners` sugar1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange peel 1/8 teaspoon saltCook pasta according to package di

Jerk Turkey BreastJuicy and spicy smoked turkey to die for, a truly southern delight.Whole turkey breastWhite wineCaribbean jerkCayenneGarlicBasilInjectorSmokerCured red oak and green ouisache woodThis recipe is for a whole turkey breast (from a 20+ p

BenedictineThis is a Kentucky recipe.LuAnn adds: "This recipe was originally from Miss Jennie Benedict, who ran a wonderful tea room in Louisville from 1900 until her death in 1928. Eventually the recipe proved so popular it became available ready made. My recipe adds a dash

Killer Blue Cheese Dressing (for Couzan Billy Burger)This is the BEST Blue Cheese Dressing. It took me 17 years to develop the recipe and it is great.Small intimate dinner parties are a big part of my life.Nothing is better than sharing a well prepared meal with my wife and another

Tex Mex FajitasFajitas are pure Tex Mex food. They originated along the Rio Grande River on the Texas Mexico border and were eaten by cattle wranglers. The skirt steak is the traditional cut used and was reserved primarily for the chief cowboy. Other cuts of beef can be substituted, such

Sweet Tartlet ShellsSource: iGourmet/i September 1997For this recipe you will need two mini muffin pans, each containing twelve 1 3/4 by 1 inch cups. It makes enough shells for both Lemon Meringue Bites and Chocolate Truffle Bites (recipes follow).2 1/4 sticks (1 cup

Jessie`s Heirloom Key Lime Pie*Note: Please, if you trade this recipe, keep the story intact and Jessie`s name in the title. Thank you!Note: Several years ago I treated a young man from Key West, Florida who was dying of AIDS. A couple of weeks before he died, he gave me his 75 year old fa

Matthew Houser`s Pumpkin Pie (Grange Fair Winner)Matthew Houser age 9, Blue Ribbon Pie winning recipe on his first try at entering the fair`s pie category. "We never expected this." Mother Deb, who taught Matt to bake when he was old enough to stand on a chair. He doesn`t have to look a

Apple Streusel PieI play with this a bit in the way of the dried fruit but this pie has an incredible crunchy topping with sweet icing that, which is a refreshing surprise when married with the firm apples. Not soggy or mushy but piled high! Our favorite!1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cu

Vanilla Cream Pie with Variations2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarc tablespoon flour3 cup milk3 egg yolks, slightly beaten1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractMix sugar, salt, cornstarch and flour in a sa

Banana Cream PieDear Recipe Goldmine Friends,Today is July 4th which also happens to be my son`s birthday. This recipe is actually quite easy and it is one of his favorite desserts. Hope you banana fans also like it and happy July 4th! Regards, Cookin` DadP.S. I have a new and easy

Homemade Spaghetti SauceThis has been adapted for fresh tomatoes.My sister had to learn how to cook true Italian food when she got married, this recipe is adapted from her late mother in law`s recipe that she brought with her from the old country. The original recipe made about 2 gallons o

Chef Richard`s Seafood Pasta SupremeShared with Recipe Goldmine by Chef Richard ThaxtonThis recipe makes enough for a small crowd or several meals. You may divide it to make smaller amounts if necessary. It is soooo good!1 pound fresh cooked Dungeness crabmeat (shelled) 1 pound

Glazed Pork Chops with Spiced Onion Marmaladekittymom, I made these last night and they were wonderful! Everyone in the family gobbled these right up! This pork chop recipe is definitely one of the best I`ve ever had. It is also one of the only three pork chop recipes my picky daughter has eaten

Chinese Sweet and Sour MeatloafDear Recipe Goldmine Friends,This recipe was a rather different recent experiment that turned out delicious. Hope everyone likes it. Regards, Cookin` DaduSauce/u2/3 cup ketchup1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup vinegar2 tablespoons FI

LuAnn`a Fajita PizzaThis is a VERY loose adaptation of a "PC" recipe. It is quick and easy enough to "throw together" for supper, and my family of 8 is HAPPY when I do so!! It is also beautiful and special enough to serve to company, either as an appetizer or main dish, and I