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Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread

Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Combine zucchini, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a blender; pulse until mixture resembles a milkshake.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar, rice flours, cornstarch, tapioca starch, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini mixture until batter is well blended; pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. 5 While the bread is cooling, make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl to form a thin glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

By Gluten Free Cook

Queso Dip

Queso Dip

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Thoroughly stir in the cornstarch. Stir in the sour cream. When the mixture becomes hot and bubbly, mix in Cheddar cheese and salsa. Continue stirring until cheese has melted and mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

By Heather Shevlin

Real Nacho Cheese Sauce

Real Nacho Cheese Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch until paste forms, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in milk gradually until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and hot sauce into milk mixture until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency. Keep warm until ready to use.

By leeleeb

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in an airtight container. Seal container and shake to mix.

By Christina Tabaretti

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water in a medium saucepan, and mix in cornstarch to dissolve. Stir in honey. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove sauce from heat. Stir in green onions, lemon juice, prepared Dijon-style mustard and onion powder. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Vanilla Atole

Vanilla Atole

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent milk from burning on the bottom. Add sugar and stir for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and stir for another 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl until no lumps remain. Pour into the boiling milk and stir until thick, about 8 minutes.

By MELISSAA88

Atole de Elote

Atole de Elote

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn and cook uncovered until kernels are slightly softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  2. 2 Remove kernels from the cob using a knife and transfer to a blender. Add 1 cup water, or 1/2 cup if blending in two batches, and blend until puréed. Strain the mixture into a bowl using a fine-mesh strainer; discard the solids. Run liquid once more through a clean strainer.
  3. 3 Stir in milk; transfer mixture to a medium nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until milk is heated through. Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to low and combine 1/4 cup of the hot liquid with cornstarch. Pour mixture into the skillet and stir constantly until atole begins to thicken to desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat. Pour into pudding bowls, soup bowls, or cups.

By POSTRES de La Cipota

Mexican Hot Chocolate Atole Champurrado

Mexican Hot Chocolate Atole Champurrado

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
22 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups water and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; let boil for 7 minutes. Drop in chocolate tablet and stir until dissolved, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small container with a lid; shake until mixed well.
  3. 3 Stir evaporated milk and sugar into the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture and stir well. Increase heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

By naedwards

Natillas (Mexican Custard)

Natillas (Mexican Custard)

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
325 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in 1 cup of milk. Beat egg yolks. Add beaten egg yolks, 1 tablespoon nutmeg, and salt. This makes a thick paste.
  2. 2 Put the rest of the milk in a heavy pan over low heat. Add the paste mixture and stir constantly. Cook until mixture comes to a boil and thickens or coats a spoon.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites until stiff and then add 1 tablespoon sugar as you continue beating. Fold this mixture into hot custard.
  4. 4 Pour into individual ramekin serving dishes (sometimes I use thick martini glasses if I want to get fancy).
  5. 5 Chill for a minimum of 5 hours and sprinkle remaining nutmeg over chilled dessert for presentation.

By Michelle

Fajita Seasoning

Fajita Seasoning

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Use immediately in your favorite fajita recipe or store in an airtight container for later use.

By Traci Meeds

Chipotle Pineapple Ham

Chipotle Pineapple Ham

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pineapple, brown sugar, chipotle peppers, bourbon, nutmeg, and ginger in a blender; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Make diagonal cuts in ham in a diamond pattern, about 1 inch apart and 1/2 inch deep, using a sharp knife. Place ham in a large bowl. Pour chipotle marinade over ham; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours, flipping ham occasionally.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove ham from marinade and shake off excess; reserve marinade. Place ham in a roasting pan. Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into marinade. Reduce heat to low; simmer until thick and glaze-like, about 5 minutes. Spoon glaze over ham.
  6. 6 Return ham to the oven; cook until glaze bakes onto ham, basting with glaze every 30 minutes, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of ham, near but not touching bone, reads at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours more.

By jraddude

Mango Pudding (Flan de Mango)

Mango Pudding (Flan de Mango)

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill a large, shallow baking pan with about 1 1/2 inches water.
  2. 2 In an 8x13 inch aluminum baking pan over medium heat, mix the sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir until caramelized. Remove from heat, and blend in mango, sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch, rum, evaporated milk, eggs, and salt.
  3. 3 Set pan with the mango mixture into the pan with water. Place in the preheated oven, and bake 45 minutes, or until firm. Cool before turning out onto a platter.

By Rossana

Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar into a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns a golden amber color, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully once syrup begins to change color because it burns quickly. Carefully pour caramel syrup into a flan mold. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the middle position.
  3. 3 Place sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, egg yolks, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and cornstarch into a blender; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour in cream and pulse several times to incorporate. Pour mixture over cooled caramel syrup in the flan mold.
  4. 4 Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the filled flan mold carefully on the towel in the roasting pan, then place the roasting pan on the oven rack. Fill the roasting pan with enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the center of flan is set but still slightly jiggles when nudged, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. 6 To serve, run a sharp paring knife around the inside of the mold to release flan. Place a serving plate on the mold, then flip the mold over. Gently lift the mold to release flan and allow caramel syrup to cascade over custard. Remove the mold.

By Amy Shurts

Mole Pudding

Mole Pudding

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend milk, beans, brown sugar, egg, coffee, cocoa powder, cornstarch, chili powder, and garam masala together in a blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour bean mixture into a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until shiny and smooth. Pour into dessert bowls.

By Lanilu

Baked Fajitas

Baked Fajitas

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix cornstarch, chili powder, paprika, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine chicken, red bell peppers, and onion in a bowl; add cornstarch mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to a baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve chicken mixture in corn tortillas.

By Candia Mathieson

Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl; set seasoning mix aside.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  4. 4 Pour water and seasoning mix over beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

By Jeannine Maxwell

Mexican Pork and Green Chile Stew

Mexican Pork and Green Chile Stew

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 Spread flour into a wide, shallow dish; add pork and turn to coat, shaking off excess.
  3. 3 Cook coated pork in hot oil until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic; continue cooking and stirring until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes, green chilies, and 2 tablespoons cilantro over pork mixture; stir. Cover and simmer mixture until pork is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk together cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined; stir into liquid in the Dutch oven and continue cooking until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the Dutch oven from heat and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Ladle stew into bowls; top with cheese and desired amount of cilantro to serve.

By Seanzilla

Salsa Ninety Nine (Mild)

Salsa Ninety Nine (Mild)

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
120 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Core and peel the tomatoes. Remove the tomato seeds and pulp. Put seeds and pulp through a food mill. Chop the outsides of the tomatoes
  2. 2 In a large pot over low heat, boil the milled liquid and tomato paste for 1 hour, or until the liquid is reduced by 1/3.
  3. 3 In a blender or food processor, puree cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and 1/2 cup of the tomato liquid from the large pot. Slowly stir this mixture into the pot.
  4. 4 Bring the contents of the pot to a boil while mixing in the green peppers, onions, chopped tomatoes, salt, vinegar and brown sugar. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot. Stirring continually, boil the mixture until all the vegetable are soft -- about 30 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, and place it in sterile containers.

By YABEI

Chef John's Queso Dip

Chef John's Queso Dip

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grate Cheddar cheese into a bowl. Sprinkle in cornstarch and toss to coat.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and light parts of the scallions. Sprinkle in salt, chipotle, and cumin. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add green chiles and 1/2 cup tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Pour in evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Add the Cheddar cheese and stir just until melted; immediately remove from heat.
  3. 3 Stir in cilantro. Season to taste, adding cayenne if desired. Garnish with reserved green onion parts and 1 tablespoon diced tomato.

By John Mitzewich

Piña Colada Cheesecake

Piña Colada Cheesecake

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
405 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 cup coconut, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill.
  2. 2 Pour pineapple juice into a small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over juice and let stand until gelatin softened, 5 minutes. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside.
  3. 3 Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture until well blended. Beat in rum and coconut extract until smooth and blended; gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon into the prepared crust. Chill until set, 6 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Combine undrained pineapple, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture boils and slightly thickens. Chill. Spoon pineapple mixture over top of cheesecake before serving. Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon coconut.

By Dole

Tamales de Puerco (Red Pork Tamales)

Tamales de Puerco (Red Pork Tamales)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut pork into 3 chunks and place in a large saucepan. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil; skim foam from surface. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove pork and let cool. Strain broth and reserve.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a boil while pork is cooking. Add tomatoes, arbol chiles, and guajillo chiles, and boil until chiles are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving cooking water, and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
  4. 4 Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooking water, chiles de arbol, guajillo chiles, and cornstarch in a blender; blend until smooth. Strain tomato sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
  5. 5 Beat lard with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Combine masa, 1 cup reserved pork broth, 1 tablespoon salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl and mix until smooth. Add masa mixture to lard and mix until it has a smooth cookie dough consistency. Test if the masa is ready by dropping a small ball of masa into a glass of cold water; if it floats, it's ready, if not, keep beating for a little longer.
  6. 6 Shred cooled pork with 2 forks.
  7. 7 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Add 1 tablespoon of the tomato sauce and pork down the center of the masa mixture. Fold sides of husk together, 1 over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
  8. 8 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving.

By mega

Torta de Milanesa de Pollo

Torta de Milanesa de Pollo

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Seal chicken breast in a resealable zip-top plastic bag. Pound flat to 1/4-inch thickness. Add cornstarch and shake to coat.
  3. 3 Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken breast through egg; leave it in the bowl. Add bread crumbs, cilantro, chipotle, oregano, cumin, and pepper to the bag; shake well. Lift chicken from the bowl, letting any excess egg drip off. Add to bread crumb mixture. Shake and press seasoned bread crumbs over chicken breast.
  4. 4 Place bolillo buns in the preheated oven until warmed through and toasted, about 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce together in a small mixing bowl.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken in half, lengthwise.
  7. 7 Assemble sandwiches. Spread spicy mayonnaise over both sides of the rolls. Add equal amounts of avocado, tomato, lettuce, carrots, and jalapeños to 2 halves. Add chicken and tops of rolls. Serve with remaining spicy mayonnaise for dipping.

By Buckwheat Queen

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Fajitas

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Fajitas

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
650 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Flatten flank steak slightly with a meat mallet. Rub shichimi togarashi into both sides of steak, wrap the steak in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Combine orange juice, soy sauce, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest together in a resealable plastic bag. Remove flank steak from plastic wrap and place the steak in the resealable plastic bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove steak from marinade and pour marinade into a small bowl.
  5. 5 Cook steak on the preheated grill, basting with the marinade every 5 minutes, until it starts to firm and is seared on the outside and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
  6. 6 Cut steak in half lengthwise and cut across the grain into thin slices.
  7. 7 Whisk cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin together in a bowl.
  8. 8 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and red bell pepper in hot oil until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add sliced steak, chili powder mixture, and water to the skillet. Cook until sauce thickens and meat is glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Chef Jeff

Slow Cooker Pork Green Chili

Slow Cooker Pork Green Chili

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
495 min
Total
525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the inside of a slow cooker with about 1 tablespoon oil and turn on Low.
  2. 2 Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Rub spice mixture all over pork. Top pork with cornstarch and pat to coat completely.
  3. 3 Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork in hot oil on all sides until almost black, about 5 minutes. Transfer seared pork to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium and pour beef stock into the skillet. Whisk until boiling, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Boil gently for 3 to 4 minutes more. Strain stock into the slow cooker. Add salsa, Hatch chiles, diced tomatoes, and potatoes.
  5. 5 Combine tomatillos, 1/2 the cilantro, jalapeño pepper, Anaheim pepper, serrano pepper, remaining cumin, and liquid smoke in a blender. Blend on high power and add to slow cooker.
  6. 6 Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
  7. 7 Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Season with additional salt and pepper.
  8. 8 Serve chili in bowls with Mexican cheese, sour cream, and remaining cilantro.

By Christy Blaker

Powdered Sugar

Powdered Sugar

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar and cornstarch into the work bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture is fine and powdery, 2 to 3 minutes.

By lexeo

Confectioners' Sugar

Confectioners' Sugar

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and cornstarch together in a blender or food processor. Pulse until mixture has the powdery consistency of confectioners' sugar.

By Crystal

Chicken Gravy

Chicken Gravy

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken stock to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cold water and add to chicken stock. Season to taste with poultry seasoning and cook until thickened. Serve!

By Barbara

Vegan Gelatin

Vegan Gelatin

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a small cup or bowl and set aside. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of cherry juice and agar-agar powder. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Set heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining juice along with the cornstarch mixture until no longer cloudy. Pour into small serving cups and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

By Cordelia Wylde-LaRue

Easy Butter Cookies I

Easy Butter Cookies I

3.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Mix together all ingredients until well-blended.
  3. 3 Roll 2-inch sized pieces of dough into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten each with the back of a fork.
  4. 4 Bake 13 to 15 minutes until light brown. Let cool on wire rack.

By Helen Toburen