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Tamales are a lovely dish that can take on a number of flavors. Today we are using this as an opportunity to put tasty meat back on the menu. You remember tasty meat? It's a delicious menu item of Crescent Island. Anyways, on the off chance have some tasty meat laying around, these tamales are delicious and can be made in bulk - cuz this recipe make a lot! And frozen for another day. I recommend having a tamale party and divide the tamales among friends - plus you have helpers to get this all done.

Gear!

3 cups masa harina

2 1/2 cups GF chicken broth

2 T onion powder

1 T garlic powder

1 T cumin

1 T chili powder

2 t salt

1 cup lard

Filling

1 recipe of Tasty Meat

Corn husks, dried

Quest!

Soak corn husks in boiling water.

In a bowl, add masa harina and lard. Crumb together with a fork.

Bring chicken broth to a boil. Slowly add to masa mixture, incorporating after each addition. Add 1 tsp of the cumin and 1 tsp of chili powder to dough.

Prep the tasty meat. Chop into small pieces and add to a bowl.

Add remaining cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder. Adjust salt if needed.

Squish the dough into 2 inch balls. Flatten out into circle. Fill with small amount of meat mixture. Tuck dough around the meat.

Put tamale into corn husk and fold closed. Place on a plate until you have a good amount of them done. Tie together in 3s or 4s with string. Place in a steam basket and add to a pot with just enough boiling water to be below the basket. Steam in a large pot for about 40-45 minutes.

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A Hero is defined as one who shows great courage. Well our friend Link sure has done that plenty of times. Pretty sure the first time I saw a Lynel around age 5 in the original LOZ - things got real! To honor the great hero, we have decided to bring lasagna back again - this time, it's fit for a hero and a hero sized appetite. Enjoy!

Gear!

1 lb. Italian Sausage

1 Medium Onion, chopped

2 Garlic Cloves, chopped

1 (3 oz. can) Tomato Paste

1 (12 oz can) Diced Tomatoes not drained

Salt and Pepper

1 Egg

1 Cup Parmesan Cheese

2 cups Ricotta Cheese

8 oz. block Mozzarella Cheese. shredded

10 oz. package gluten free Lasagna Noodles

Quest!

In a pan, get your Italian sausage cooking. Add chopped onions, garlic. Cook until browned.

In a bowl mix together your egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper. Stir together

Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook together to make it saucey. If it gets too thick, add a little water.

Spray an 8x8 square pan with non stick spray. Spoon in a layer of the meat mixture.

Add a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles.

Coat the noodles with a layer of the cheese mixture. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Continue layering in this method until you reach the top of the pan. Cover with an extra layer of mozzarella cheese. If you want to cook immediately, bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes. Alternatively, you can wrap this up with cling wrap and freeze for another day.

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On my last trip to Crescent Island in Oracle of Ages, I admired the tropical theme and started thinking about recipes that involved pineapple and other tropical fruits. I also like the flavors of sweet and sour, but it is hard to find at a restaurant that is gluten free. So with all of this in mind, I give you Crescent Island Tropical Meatballs - Enjoy!

Gear!
1 1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 c GF bread crumbs
1/2 c finely minced onion
1 egg
1 t course salt
1/4 c milk
1/2 t freshly grated ginger
2 T cornstarch
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1 can pineapple chunks, in juice
1/3 c white vinegar
1 T tamari or GF Soy Sauce
1/2 c sweet peppers, chopped

Quest!
Note: This is the stove top version of this recipe, but this can easily be transferred to a slow cooker application. Enjoy!

Let's make the meatballs! In a bowl, add beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Mix together - though you don't want to over mix. Shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.

Mix cornstarch and brown sugar in enamel dutch oven.

Add pineapple juice - hold onto the chunks for now. Add in vinegar and tamari. Stir until smooth.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture become thick and bubbly. Boil for 1 minute.

Add pineapple chunks and bell peppers - shredded carrots might be lovely as well.

Add in meatballs and cook covered for 12-15 minutes until cooked through over medium heat. It might be nice to start some rice too.

All cooked through!

Serve over rice and enjoy!

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In Breathe of the Wild I am so happy they brought back cucco corralling. This little piece of nostalgia helps bring the story back for people like me who have been playing Zelda since we were four. It is also good because it gives you a sense of purpose for a moment in the game - instead of ooh shiny! and running in the opposite direction you were heading until the next shiny thing comes along. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying BotW, especially in Master Mode. I just have to deal with my own demons with keeping concentrated on the task at hand. Speaking of which, today's recipe is Creamy Sundried Tomotoes & Pesto Cucco with Zucchini Noodles - Say that 3 times fast. Go ahead, I'll wait..... Anyways, this recipe seems like it has a lot going on, but it really isn't too bad on the difficulty scale. More time consuming with making the zoodles. If you can handle a nest of golden bokoblins, you can handle this recipe without issue. Enjoy!

Gear!
20 oz. Chicken Breast
3 Medium Zucchini
3 T Pesto
1/4 cup. Sundried Tomatoes
1 Lemon
1/4 cup Parmesean Cheese
3 oz. Goat Cheese with Herbs
3 oz. Corn Spaghetti
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Quest!

Gather your ingredients!

Trim fat from chcken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook chicken breast in a pan until just white.

Zoodle your zucchini ti make long noodles. Cut longer pieces shorted for better noodle management.

Add pesto, sundried tomatoes, lemon juice, lemon zest, goat cheese and heavy cream to the pan of chicken. Stir to help the goat cheese melt. Bring to a simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

Bring together 6 qts of boiling water with salt. Add corn spaghetti to water and cook for 5 minutes. Add zoodles and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Drain noodles.

Add noodles to chicken.

Stir.

Add Parmesean on top and enjoy!

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Gohma has surfaced once again and with his defeat has left plenty of crab meat to go around. Today, we have a lovely crab dip that goes well as a fondue with veggies and bread or just with crackers. It's pretty easy to prepare and makes a great quick dinner during the week as well as a fancy dip for guests. Enjoy!

Gear!
1 Can Lump Crab Meat
1 Lemon, juices and zested
1 T. Chopped Garlic
1/2 cup Roasted Red Pepper
1 T Basil leaves, chopped
1 Pkg Boursin cheese- we used the garlic and herb
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cup veggie broth
salt & pepper to taste

Quest!

Saute garlic, roasted red peppers and basil leaves for a few minutes in a teaspoon

Add crab meat, lemon juice, zest, seasoning and heat through. Add cheese and veggie broth.

NOTE: If you can't find boursin cheese, you can use cream cheese, it will have a slightly different consistency, but still pretty tasty.

Your dip will be rich and creamy and ready to go. Enjoy!

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It's grilling season once again, and with the latest (unprovoked) attack from the cuccos, we once again have an abundance of chicken hanging around to cook. With that, we thought we would continue to use the fabulous Hylian mushrooms that can be found throughout the countryside and the woods. And don't forget about the bullbo strips. So much good food out in the world. It would be a shame not to put it together into one fabulous meal. Enjoy!

Gear!

6 slices cheese - we used blarney castle

1 cup mushrooms

1 T butter

salt & pepper

2 chicken breasts

8 slices of bacon

Quest!