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Red Chicken Pozole
By Alqualonde
This also for most people is probably a weekend meal – it is a bit of a time consuming recipe but totally worth i...
- 8 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
- 2 oz dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 oz dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 bunch cilantro plus more for garnish
- 26 garlic cloves (seriously!)
- 1 large quartered white onion
- 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 45 oz canned hominy
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups boiling water
- Garnish
- Shredded cabbage
- Radishes
- Queso fresco (add 1 point per tablespoon)
- Baked corn tortilla (add 1 point for every 2 small corn tortillas)
- Avocado (add 2 points for a quarter avocado)
- Lime
- Chopped onion
- Chopped jalapenos (if you want more heat)
Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
By Alqualonde
These Northern-style Mexican beans (Frijoles Borrachos) are also popular in Tex-Mex cooking
- 1 lb (500 g) dried pinto beans
- 2 white onions, chopped
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped coriander
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped canned or ripe tomatoes
- 2 cup (500 mL) dark beer
- 1-1/4 tsp (6 mL) salt
Ham and Swiss Rosti
By Alqualonde
Rösti is a traditional Swiss potato pancake typically served as a side dish but we added ham and cheese to transfo...
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ham, diced; about 5 ounces
- 1 cup part-skim Jarlsberg, or Swiss cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups hash brown potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Spanish Roasted Potato Salad
By Alqualonde
A smart play on Spanish patatas bravas -- fried potatoes with a garlic mayonnaise
- 1 pound pound small Potatoes (white or red)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Cloves of Garlic finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Summer Quinoa Salad with Corn and Tomato
By Alqualonde
The salad is a delicious way to enjoy fresh seasonal vegetables — you can use whatever vegetables you happen to h...
- 2 cups dry quinoa
- 1 14-ounce can cannellini beans, or 3 cups cooked
- 2 ears corn
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 small shallots
- 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Rum Raisin Butter Tart Squares
By Alqualonde
The topping on these Rum Raisin Butter Tart Squares forms a delicate crust, so do not over bake them or the top wil...
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (125 mL)
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar (30 mL)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (375 mL)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed (375 mL)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (60 mL)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar, (15 mL)
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or amber rum (15 mL)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (5 mL)
- 1 cup raisins (250 mL)
Baked Potato Soup With Bacon, Green Onion & Cheddar
By Alqualonde
If you don't have them already prepared, bake the potatoes and fry the bacon before starting this recipe
- 8 tablespoons (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups whole milk
- 5 large potatoes, baked and cubed (peeled, if desired)
- 2 pounds bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 2 cups)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Roasted Smashed Potatoes
By Alqualonde
1. Adjust oven racks to top and bottom positions and heat oven to 500 degrees
- 2 pounds small Red Bliss potatoes (about 18), scrubbed (see note)
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Grilled Steak With Whiskey Dijon BBQ Sauce
By Alqualonde
Cooking whiskey removes the boozy taste, but leaves the sweet oaky flavor behind, which lends itself beautifully to...
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons whiskey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed light
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped fresh
- 1-1 1/4 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 4 portions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, fresh
Chili Steak with Pan Salsa
By Alqualonde
Any cut of steak will work for this recipe, but we especially like the flavor and texture of rib-eye with these sea...
- 8 ounces thick steaks such as rib-eye,, trimmed of fat and cut into 2 portions; 1/2-inch
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped