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Our Favorite Chili
By Thom7747
RECIPE-Our Favorite Chili-Why This Recipe Works: Blade steak was easy to cut into pieces and cooked up tender, so i...
- Chili Ingredients:
- table salt
- 1/2 pound dried pinto beans, (about 1 cup), rinsed and picked over
- 6 dried ancho chilies, (about 1 3/4 ounces), stems and seeds removed, and flesh torn into 1-inch pieces (see note)
- 2-4 dried árbol chilies, stems removed, pods split, and seeds removed (see note)
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium onions, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 3 small jalapeño chilies, stems and seeds removed and discarded, and flesh cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons light molasses
- 3 1/2 pounds blade steak, 3/4-inch-thick, trimmed of gristle and fat and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (see note)
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle mild-flavored lager, such as Budweiser
- Corn Bread Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, (7 1/2 ounces)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal, (5 1/2 ounces), see note
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, (1 3/4 ounces)
- 3/4 cup frozen corn, (3 1/2 ounces), thawed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, (1 stick), melted and cooled slightly
Coq Au Vin [Chicken in Red Wine with Onions, Mushrooms and Bacon]
By Thom7747
1. Remove the rind of and cut the bacon into lardons (rectangles 1/4-inch across and 1 inch long)
- Oignons Glacés a Brun [Brown-braised Onions]:
- A 3- to 4-ounce chunk of bacon
- A heavy, 10-inch, fireproof casserole
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds cut-up frying chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 3 cups young, full-bodied red wine such as Burgundy, Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone or Chianti
- 1 to 2 cups brown chicken stock, brown stock or canned beef bouillon
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves mashed garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 to 24 brown-braised onions (recipe follows)
- 1/2 pound sautéed mushrooms (recipe follows)
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- Sprigs of fresh parsley
- For 18 to 24 peeled white onions about 1 inch in diameter:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
- A 9- to 10-inch enameled skillet
- 1/2 cup of brown stock, canned beef bouillon, dry white wine, red wine or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A medium herb bouquet: 3 parsley springs, 1/2 bay leaf, and 1/4 teaspoon thyme tied in cheesecloth
- Champignons Sautés Au Buerre [Sautéed Mushrooms]:
- A 10-inch enameled skillet
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, washed, well dried, left whole if small, sliced or quartered if large
- 1 to 2 tablespoons minced shallots or green onions (optional)
- Salt and pepper
How To Make Curry Roux
By Thom7747
How To Make Curry Roux MARCH 18, 2013 15 COMMENTS It’s very convenient to use Japanese Curry Sauce Mix (curry rou...
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 Tbsp. all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 1 Tbsp. garam masala
- 1/4 tsp.+ cayenne pepper (optional for spicy)
Goulash Soup
By Thom7747
Brown the meat in oil or butter
- 2 lbs. beef (cut in small cubes)
- 3 tbsp. oil or butter
- 4 medium onions (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp. paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. caraway seeds
- 3 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 c. water
- 2 c. beef broth
- 1/2 c. red wine
- 4 medium potatoes (cubed)
Beef Cabbage Soup
By Thom7747
This was a favorite of Shoney's customers of which I am one until they changed their menu
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 head medium cabbage, shredded
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 1 small bell pepper, cut up into small pieces
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 (16-ounce) canned kidney beans
- 1 (28-ounce) canned tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can of water
- 4 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken Chow Mein
By Thom7747
This is a wonderfully tasty oriental dish
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups celery, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 mixed Chinese vegetables, drained
- 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom, drained
- 2 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- rice noodles, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 drops sesame oil
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
By Thom7747
This is the National Dish of England
- 4 large baking potatoes cut into French fry strips
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 lb cod fillets, skinned with bones removed, and fish cut diagonally into 1-inch-wide
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
By Thom7747
Once you have your meat browned, add the lasagna sauce mix, water, corn and undrained tomatoes
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Sausage - Browned and Drained
- 6.4 oz Hamburger Helper Lasagna Dinner- Divided
- 6 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn
- 15 oz Red Gold Diced Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic and Oregano
- Optional: Mozzarella or Ricotta Cheese
Slow Cooker Nacho Grande Soup
By Thom7747
In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked; drain
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning (I used low sodium)
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilis, undrained (I used mild Rotel)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (I used 1%)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Lasagna Soup
By Thom7747
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
- for the soup:
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs. Italian sausage
- 3 c. chopped onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 T. tomato paste
- 1 28-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 c. chicken stock
- 8 oz. mafalda or fusilli pasta
- 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- for the cheesy yum:
- 8 oz. ricotta
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pinch of freshly ground pepper
- additional cheesy yum:
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese