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classic margarita active time 5 minutes start to finish 5 minutes serves 1 2 limes, halved1 cup ice cubes1½ fluid ounces dark tequila1 fluid ounce Cointreau1 fluid ounce Simple Syrup 1. Rub cut side of one lime half around rim of 4½-fluid ounce margarita glass; turn glass upside-down and dip wet rim into saucer of salt. 2. Juice limes (you need 1 fluid ounce of juice). 3. Place ice cubes, tequila, Cointreau, juice and syrup in cocktail shaker; shake vigorously. Strain into glass. Shred lime rind using a zester; garnish with rind. tip You can buy Simple Syrup from liquor stores or make your own. Stir 1 cup superfine sugar with 1 cup water in small saucepan over low heat, until the sugar dissolves; bring to a boil. Reduce the…

mexican rice active time 25 minutes start to finish 1 hour serves 4 1 medium yellow onion, quartered2 large tomatoes, quartered2 cloves garlic, unpeeled2 tablespoons olive oil½ teaspoon chili powder1½ cups white long-grain rice2 cups chicken broth1 small carrot, sliced thinly½ cup frozen peas4 ounces canned corn kernels, drained⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Place onion, tomatoes and garlic on a greased oven tray; drizzle with half the oil. Roast, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until vegetables soften. When cool enough to handle, peel tomatoes and garlic. 3. Blend or process onion, tomatoes, garlic and chili powder until smooth; you need 2 cups puree. 4. Heat remaining oil in medium saucepan; cook rice, stirring, 3 minutes. Add tomato mixture; cook, stirring, about 8 minutes…

blackened steak salad active time 30 minutes start to finish 30 minutes serves 4 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)1 beef tenderloin filet (1 pound)2 teaspoons hot paprika1 teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon each dried oregano and dried thyme 3 medium tomatoes, chopped finely1 large green bell pepper, chopped finely1 English cucumber, seeded, chopped finely½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 clove garlic, crushed1 lime, cut into wedges 1. Cook tortillas on a heated greased indoor grill pan or outdoor grill until browned lightly on both sides. Break into coarse pieces. 2. Rub beef with combined spices, season; cook on a heated greased indoor grill pan or outdoor grill, turning, until browned and cooked as desired. Cover beef; stand 5 minutes, then slice thinly.…

fried sweet pastries active time 45 minutes start to finish 45 minutes + standing makes 16 4 eggs¼ cup superfine sugar1¾ cups all-purpose flour½ cup self-rising flour½ teaspoon saltvegetable oil, for shallow-frying1¼ cups superfine sugar, extra1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1. Beat eggs and sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in sifted flours and salt, in two batches. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and no longer sticky. Wrap in plastic; stand 20 minutes. 2. Divide dough into 16 portions. Roll each portion on a floured surface into 4¾-inch rounds. 3. Heat oil in a large frying pan; shallow-fry pastries, one at a time, turning once, until browned lightly. Drain on paper towel. 4. Toss…