••••COORS FIELD TACO DOG••••

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••••COORS FIELD TACO DOG!!

COORS FIELD TACO DOG

 

Author: www.highlandsranchfoodie.com

Recipe type: Main Course Hotdog

Cuisine: American

Prep time:  15 mins

Cook time:  10 mins

Total time:  25 mins

Make your own Coor's Field Taco Dog at home.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 links chorizo Mexican sausage
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
• ½ cup pico de gallo
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 2 hot dog buns
  

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat grill. Grill chorizo links until done. About 5 minutes per side. Place links in bun and sprinkle with cheese. Place links on the top warming rack of grill and close lid so cheese will melt. Remove and sprinkle with pico de gallo, and lettuce.
   

   
   

   
   

••••HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!••••

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••••HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!! MATTHEW'S LOVE OF CHOCOLATE!!

••••NO-CHURN STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM••••

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••••NO-CHURN STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM!!

NO-CHURN STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM

••••THIS RECIPE IS FOR YOU MATTHEW••••YOU LOVE CHEESECAKE AND STRAWBERRIES!!

••••HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

yield: about 2 pints. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned and stemmed (or about 2 cups of frozen strawberries)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¾ cup (6 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
  

PREPARATION:

1. Rinse and dry the strawberries. Cut off the leafy tops and slice in half. Place the sliced strawberries in a medium sauce pot and set over medium heat. Sprinkle with the sugar and give it a mix. Allow it to cook until the berries begin to soften and release their juices, about 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add it to the simmering strawberries. Stir and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until it thickens. Stir constantly to prevent the compote from burning. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Allow it to cool down completely before proceeding to the next steps. You can place it in the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes to speed up the cooling process.

3. In a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened cream cheese. Whip on high for 1 minute until it becomes light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the sweetened condensed milk. Add it slowly to prevent the cream cheese from lumping. Stir in the vanilla, and heavy cream. Stop the mixer and switch to the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form when the whisk is lifted. Be careful not to over mix as it can turn into butter fast.

4. Take half of the whipped cream mixer and place it in a bowl. Reserve it for later. Add half of the strawberry compote to the remaining whipped cream mixture in the mixer bowl. Mix together until it is a light pink color.

5. Spread half of the “pink” mixture into a freezable dish. I used a springform pan. Top with half of the remaining strawberry compote. Spread the reserved “untinted” whipped cream mixture, spreading evenly. Dollop with remaining compote and top with the rest of the “pink” whipped cream mixture. Using a knife or a spatula, swirl the layers together. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil and place in the freezer.

6. Freeze the ice cream for at least 6 hours. Overnight would be best, but if you can’t resist the temptations that long, then 6 hours will do just fine. Serve in sundaes or in a cone. It will keep, tightly wrapped or in an airtight container, in the freezer for about 1 week. Enjoy!

••••MARINATED CHICKEN PIZZA••••

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••••MARINATED CHICKEN PIZZA!!

Marinated Chicken Pizza

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Serving Size: 2 Slices

Ingredients

• 1 Pizza Dough Recipe
• 1 (10 ounce) large boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup Italian dressing
• 1 (14 ounce) artichoke bottoms, cut into 4ths
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 roasted red pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half
• 1 (8 ounce) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1/2 cup Pesto Tomato Pizza Sauce
  

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into strips and place in a small zip top bag.
2. Pour in dressing and marinate 2 hours.
3. In a medium skillet on high add enough oil to saute chicken until all pink is gone.
4. Take chicken out of pan and on a plate.
5. Add the artichoke, onion, mushrooms and garlic to the pan (add more oil if needed).
6. Saute 15 minutes or until tender.
7. Set aside.
8. Place a 15x10-inch baking sheet on the lowest rack of the oven bottom side up.
9. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
10. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom side of the baking sheet.
11. Roll pizza dough into a 14x8-inch rectangle.
12. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over dough leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
13. Sprinkle on the cooked vegetables and chicken.
14. Add slices of red pepper and the sliced olives.
15. Be very careful as you take the HOT pan out of the oven.
16. Slide the pizza WITHthe parchment paper onto the hot pan.
17. Bake 10 minutes; add slices of fresh mozzarella and bake an additional 5 minutes or until the pizza is brown and the cheese is melted.
    

••••EASIEST FRUIT SALAD••••

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••••EASIEST FRUIT SALAD!!!

Ingredients

SERVES 5-6

• 1lb strawberries, sliced
• 15oz can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 2 large bananas (or 3 small bananas,) sliced
  

Directions

1. Combine strawberries, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and bananas in a large bowl then chill and serve. Can make several hours ahead of time, but add sliced bananas just before serving.
   
   

   
   

••••CHICKEN DUMPLINGS••••

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••••CHICKEN DUMPLINGS!!! I JUST LOVE DUMPLINGS!!

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Chicken Dumplings with Shiitake Mushrooms

Prep Time: 3 hours

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Yield: 4 dozen dumplings

Ingredients

3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus 3 tablespoons

1 small onion, finely chopped

4 oz. chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms

6 dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted and chopped

1 pound ground chicken

2 teasoons sesame oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry cooking sherry

Put the flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the water to the flour and knead into a dough. This process should take about 10 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for an hour.

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Then add the chopped fresh and reconstituted mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes, and transfer to a bowl, along with the ground chicken, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, wine, and 3 tablespoons oil.

Use a pair of chopsticks to stir the filling together in one direction for about 5 minutes, until the mixture resembles a paste. Divide the dough into 48 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a rough circle about 3 1/2 inches in diameter, and add about 2 tablespoons of filling. Pleat the dumplings and ensure they are tightly sealed. Continue until all the dumplings are assembled.

At this point, you can place the dumplings on a parchment-lined tray (spaced apart, so they aren't touching each other), and freeze solid. Then you can transfer to zip-top bags and store in the freezer.

To cook the dumplings, whether fresh or frozen, add a tablespoon of oil to a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the dumplings to the pan, and allow to fry. When the bottoms of the dumplings are lightly golden brown, add enough water to come about 1/4 inch up the pan, and cover. When the water has steamed off, uncover, and allow the dumplings to continue frying until golden brown. Serve with chili oil, soy sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce!

If you'd rather not fry the dumplings, you can also toss them into boiling water, stir gently so they don't stick to the bottom of the pot, and cook until they float to the surface.

••••APRIL FOOLS DAY••••

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••••APRIL FOOLS DAY!!