Category Archives: Rita’s Kitchen

Moroccan Orange & Date Salad

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: January 26, 2012

Moroccan Orange & Date Salad Serves 6 to 8 1/2       cup Nakano seasoned rice vinegar * 2          Tbsp. olive oil 2          Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 1          Tbsp. chopped mint 1/8       tsp. ground cumin             Butter lettuce 4          large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/3       cup chopped dates 1/3       cup coarsely-chopped pistachios For the dressing, combine rice [...]

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Kicking Gravy Up a Notch with Bitters

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: January 6, 2012

Rita’s Roast Beef with Angostura Gravy Serves 6 with approx 1-1/4 cups gravy     Cook time about 1-1/4 hrs total 2-3      lb. boneless beef roast (eye-of-round, sirloin tip roast or cut of your choice) 2          Tbsp. olive oil, divided 2          tsp. Angostura Aromatic Bitters, divided             Salt & fresh-ground pepper 1/2      small onion, thinly sliced 2         cloves [...]

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More Tapas for Holiday Appetizers

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: December 8, 2011

    Patatas Bravas (makes 8 appetizer servings) 1             Tbsp. olive oil 1/2         tsp. salt 1/2         tsp. paprika 1-3/4     lbs. Russett baking potatoes or Yukon golds  Preheat oven to 450ºF.  In a large bowl, stir together olive oil, salt and paprika. Peel potatoes if using russets. Cut into 3/4 to 1-inch bite-size pieces; add to [...]

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Holiday Appetizers, Spanish Style

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: November 30, 2011

  Marinated Chorizo & Olive Skewers Allow one hour for sausage to marinate in the rice vinegar. Start with fully-cooked links of Spanish chorizo.*  If chorizo is not available, use Portuguese linguica. Cut sausage into 1/3-inch thick slices, and fry over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Cool 5 minutes then remove from pan [...]

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Thanksgiving Favorites

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 22, 2011

Thank you for your visits to GetCooking Simply Wishing you a delicious Thanksgiving! Rita and Rosie A few more cooking inspirations for your holiday feast!  Here’s a review of some fall favorites: Corn Muffin Turkeys  Sherry Simmered Carrots New Green Bean Casserole               Berry Balsamic Baked Apples

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Baked Marsala Mushrooms

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: November 10, 2011

Great with roast turkey, beef or lamb. The Marsala-laced liquid from the mushrooms can be added to gravy for a sensational flavor boost. Baked Marsala Mushrooms Makes 4 – 6 servings 2          tablespoons butter, divided 1/3      cup Holland House Marsala cooking wine 1          tablespoon soy sauce 16       ounces thickly sliced mushrooms 1/3      cup plain dry breadcrumbs [...]

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My Favorite Sloppy Joes

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: October 26, 2011

Best Ever Sloppy Joes Prep: 20 minutes  Cook: 25 minutes Makes 5-1/2 to 6 cups (6-10 servings) 1              can (14-1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes in juice 1/3          cup red wine vinegar (5% acidity) * 1/3          cup ketchup * 2 – 3      tablespoons packed brown sugar * 1-1/2       pounds lean ground beef 1             medium yellow [...]

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Whoa! Wasabi Dipping Sauce

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: October 6, 2011

Whoa! Wasabi Dipping Sauce Makes about 2/3 cup Add a little zing to your dippers! This zesty combo is terrific for veggies, shrimp, sushi rolls, spring rolls, fish sticks, cheese sticks – you name it. It also makes a lively “tartar sauce” for grilled or pan-fried fish. If you like it tangier and really spicy, [...]

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Waldorf Salad revisited

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: September 20, 2011
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Light n’ Lively Waldorf Salad Makes 4 servings 2        tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar            Grated zest of 1 orange            Dash ground nutmeg 2         red-skinned sweet apples, about 1 lb. (gala, fuji, red delicious) 1         large stalk celery, sliced 1/3    cup chopped toasted walnuts            Lettuce leaves In a medium bowl stir together seasoned [...]

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Bitters with ice cream?

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: August 23, 2011

Two weeks ago I promised Angostura with mayonnaise. But somehow ice cream in August seems more appealing. Bitters with ice cream!?

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