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Lemongrass Beef Rolls with Rice Noodles

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  Lemongrass Beef Rolls with Rice Noodles Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak (1 inch thick), sliced across the grain 1/8 inch thick 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, chopped 2 large shallots, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 6 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup fish sauce Vegetable oil 1 medium carrot, sliced lengthwise with a vegetable peeler and cut into slivers 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/2 cup water 5 jalapeños, thinly sliced 1/4 pound rice vermicelli 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts One large handful each of basil, mint and cilantro 1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts 1 large head of Boston lettuce, separated into leaves Directions Soak 2 dozen 8-inch bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 minutes. Thread the steak onto the skewers and place on a large baking sheet. In a food processor, combine the lemongrass, shallots, tw
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Poached Shrimp

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  Poached Shrimp Ingredients 1 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp. kosher salt 2 dried bay leaves 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 medium-size yellow onion, halved lengthwise 1 large celery stalk, roughly chopped (about 3/4 cup), plus leaves for garnish 1 Tbsp. liquid shrimp-and-crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain’s) 1 large lemon, halved, plus wedges for serving 2 lb. jumbo peeled raw Gulf shrimp, tail on Directions Make broth: Combine 2 quarts water, wine, salt, bay leaves, crushed red pepper, onion halves, chopped celery, and shrimp-and-crab boil seasoning in a large stockpot. Squeeze lemon halves over mixture, and add lemon halves to stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp to boiling broth: Bring to a boil over medium-high; add shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are barely opaque in centers, 3 to 4 minutes. Chill shrimp: Using a spider
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Fried Oysters

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  Fried Oysters Ingredients Peanut oil, for frying 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup corn flour (such as Maseca) 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 dozen fresh shucked Select oysters in liquid, drained, divided Lemon wedges, for serving Cocktail sauce or mayonnaise mixed with sriracha, for serving Directions Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet: Pour oil to a depth of 3/4 inch in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet; heat oil over medium-high to 370°F. Coat oysters in breading mixture: Whisk together self-rising flour, corn flour, salt, and pepper in a wide, shallow baking dish. Shake off excess liquor from oysters. Working with 1 oyster at a time, dredge 12 oysters in flour mixture. Place on a large plate. Dredge oysters in flour mixture again, gently shaking off excess. Fry oysters: Add dredged oysters to hot oil, and cook, turning occasionally using a slotted spoon or spider skimmer, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. (Immediately begin
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Hummingbird Sheet Cake

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  Hummingbird Sheet Cake Ingredients Hummingbird Cake Baking spray 2 3/4 cups unbleached cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 2 small bananas, mashed (about 2/3 cup) 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 cup roughly chopped toasted pecans Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar, sifted 1/8 tsp. kosher salt Additional Ingredients Dried pineapple rings White pearl candy sprinkles Fresh mint leaves Directions Prepare the Hummingbird Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray; line bottom of pan with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a m
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Lemon Lush

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  Lemon Lush Ingredients 1 (19.1-oz.) pkg. cream-filled vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed (about 4 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 (8-oz.) pkg cream cheese, softened 2 tsp. lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh juice 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided 3 cups heavy whipping cream 3 cups whole milk 2 (3.4-oz.) pkg. lemon instant pudding mix and pie filling Lemon slices, for garnish Directions Prepare baking dish: Coat a 13- x 9-inch freezer-safe baking dish with cooking spray, and line the dish with parchment paper. Make crust: Stir crushed cookies and melted butter in a large bowl until combined. Press firmly into bottom of prepared baking dish in an even layer. Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes. Make cream cheese mixture: Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, and 1 1/4 cups of the powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Place heavy whipping cream and remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taco Cups

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  Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taco Cups Ingredients cooking spray 12 (4-inch) flour tortillas 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup peeled and chopped sweet potato 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15-ounces) can black beans in mild chili sauce, undrained 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 ounces shredded queso quesadilla or Mexican-style cheese blend 1 small avocado, diced chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish lime wedges and lime crema, for serving Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with cooking spray. Press 1 tortilla into the bottom of each muffin cup, pleating edges as needed to fit. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add jalapeño and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans, salt, and black pepper. Div
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Dorito Casserole

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  Dorito Casserole Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning 1/2 cup water 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), drained 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup sour cream, plus more for serving 1 (9 1/4-ounce) bag nacho cheese or cool ranch Doritos®, lightly crushed (about 5 cups) 3 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese For Serving: 1 tomato, chopped, or to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste 1/2 cup salsa, or to taste Local Offers Change Oops! We cannot find any ingredients on sale near you. Do we have the correct zip code? Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook ground beef in a very large skillet over medium heat until browned; drain any excess grease. Add onion and pepper and continue c
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