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A SUPER SNACK BOWL - CAJUN CARAMEL CORN (FOR ZWT-9)



A Super Snack Bowl - Cajun Caramel Corn (For ZWT-9) image

Found in the recipes section at the Serious Eats website, this recipe was contributed by Jenny McCoy (a pastry chef from New York City who left no doubt that she was also a serious New Orleans Saints fan). She sees this popcorn as the perfect snack for Super Bowl Sunday - Something salty, spicy, sweet, served in a bowl & must be eaten by the handful! I would not be able to eat it just once a yr, btw. Jenny further added that: "This is super easy to make (esp if you use microwave popcorn) & it's truly addicting. But don't be fooled - The caramel corn may not seem too spicy at first, but it will sneak up on you." Since this recipe is all about the "Cajun Caramel" flavor, you can opt to make "old school" popcorn using ½ cup popcorn kernels w/1 tbsp vegetable oil or go the microwave popcorn route you see below. Prep time was not given, so I allowed 5 min to ready the ingredients & cook the popcorn. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4 1 Cup Servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) bag microwave popcorn
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 teaspoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F & cook the microwave popcorn per pkg directions.
  • When cool enough to handle, empty popcorn into a bowl & toss a bit so any un-popped kernels will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Transfer the nicely popped corn into another bowl & discard the un-popped kernels.
  • In a sml pot over med-heat, cook the butter, brown sugar, cayenne, sea salt & corn syrup until it just begins to bubble on the sides. Remove the pot from the heat & whisk in the baking soda.
  • Slowly pour the warm caramel over the popcorn while stirring gently. Continue to stir the popcorn until well-coated.
  • Spread the caramel corn onto a lrg baking sheet. Bake for approx 8-12 min or until the caramel just begins to darken. Be sure to stir around the caramel corn once (after the 1st 6 min or so of baking).
  • Let cool to just about room temperature Break up any clusters & enjoy!
  • NOTE: On-line reviewers suggested they would increase the cayenne & I suspect the cayenne/sea salt combo could be replaced by a Cajun seasoning blend as another option, but those are decisions you will have to make.

CAJUN CORN



Cajun Corn image

So quick and easy to make. A delicious side dish for any meal. Cooking/preparation times does not reflect time needed to defrost frozen corn.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 cups frozen corn, defrosted
5 teaspoons creole seasoning
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped (fresh)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
  • When the butter has stopped foaming, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the corn to the sauce pan and mix well.
  • Add the Creole Seasoning and season with salt to taste.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes to allow the corn to heat through.
  • Remove the sauce pan from the heat and stir in the parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

SALAT TANGIERS (MOROCCAN RECIPE FOR ZWT-9)



Salat Tangiers (Moroccan Recipe for ZWT-9) image

I am not sure why, but I had never used much couscous in my cooking until I played ZWT & No Africa was 1 of the Tour destinations. I fell deeply in "serious like" w/it & use it a lot in my cooking now. I am also a big fan of recipes that combine pasta plus veggie elements to work well as a single side-dish w/most meat choices. All that said, I found this recipe at a cooking-by-country website, captured it for myself & decided to share it w/you. Times were vague -- So I opted to allow 5 min for ingredient prep, 20 min cook time & not include the 1 hr chill time. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 6 Side-Dish Servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb uncooked couscous or 450 g uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
boiling water (as directed below)
4 ounces diced carrots or 100 g diced carrots
1 bell pepper (deseeded & diced)
4 ounces green beans (cut in short lengths ) or 100 g green beans (cut in short lengths )
1 red onion, chopped
2 ounces raisins or 50 g raisins
1 ounce almonds or 25 g almonds, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the couscous & salt in lrg bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover it by ¼-inch. Cover tightly w/cling-film & allow to stand for 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the carrots, bell pepper & beans in a saucepan w/enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil & cook for 8-10 min until just tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix together all dressing ingredients in a sml bowl.
  • Drain the cooked vegetables well & add to the cooked couscous, mixing well w/a fork.
  • Add onions, raisins & almonds. Then pour in the dressing & toss well. Chill for at least 1 hr before serving.
  • NOTE: I can look into my creative cooking future & foresee that I may eventually play w/the flavor profile of this recipe. Using the salad dressing as the flavor mechanism would allow for different fruit flavors & even a sweet version that adds sugar or honey to the mix. Feel free to use your own imagination.

THAI ICED TEA (ZWT-9)



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There are several recipes in the data base for Thai Iced Tea, but none like this one. Nancie McDermott was credited for this recipe found at "Quick & Easy Thai: 70 Everyday Recipes". From her intro: "Sold in 1 lb cellophane-wrapped packets in Asian markets, this finely chopped black tea is spiced w/cinnamon, star anise & vanilla, & then tinged w/a bit of food coloring to create its gorgeous terra-cotta hue. Like Thai coffee, Thai tea is traditionally sweetened well w/sugar as it brews & crowned w/a generous splash of evaporated milk or half-&-half just before serving. You can brew Thai tea in a teapot, drip coffeemaker or French press (making it very strong & adding sugar while the tea is still very hot). Time has been estimated & does not include cool & chill time. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 Glasses of Iced Tea, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup Thai tea powder
3/4 cup sugar
crushed ice or ice cube, to fill ea glass
1 -1 1/2 cup evaporated milk (3-4 tbsp per glass) or 1 -1 1/2 cup half-and-half cream (3-4 tbsp per glass)

Steps:

  • In a med saucepan over med-heat, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the Thai tea powder & remove from heat. Stir well to mix in the sugar & then let it cool (stirring occ to dissolve sugar).
  • When the tea has cooled to room temp, strain it thru a fine-mesh strainer or coffee filter into a pitcher & chill until serving time.
  • To serve, fill 4-6 tall glasses w/ice & then add about 3/4 cup Thai tea to ea glass. Top off ea glass w/3-4 tbsp evaporated milk. Serve at once, as the evaporated milk cascades over the ice & swirls languidly into the tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 75.2, Carbohydrate 43.8, Sugar 37.4, Protein 4.3

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