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Texas Style chili with Beer
By khojnicki
Heat a large skillet. Add the ancho, pasilla and guajillo chiles and toast over moderately low heat, turning, until...
- 2 ancho chiles stemmed and seeded
- 2 pasilla chiles stemmed and seeded
- 2 guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
- About 2 c. boiling water
- 2 canned chipotles in adobo, seeded
- 1 c. brewed coffee
- One 12 oz. bottle pale ale
- 2 tbsp veg. oil
- 3 lbs. boneless short ribs, cut into scant 1 in. cubes
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 c. chicken stock
- 1/4 c. masa harina or fine cornmeal
- 1 oz. bittersweet chocolate
- Chipotle hot sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion and warm corn tortillas, for serving
Grilled Vegetable & Orzo Salad
By khojnicki
Cook orzo according to package directions
- Dressing:
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2" pieces
- 1 medium sweet yellow or red pepper, halved
- 1 large portobello mushroom, stem removed
- 1/2 medium red onion, halved
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- Salad:
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp minced fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Three Bean and Beef Chili
By khojnicki
Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced (1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- 2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Lemon Orzo
By khojnicki
Cook orzo in a small saucepan with water, olive oil, mint, salt, pepper and lemon zest, 10-12 mins
- 1 c orzo
- 2 1/2 c water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 lemons, zested, 1 juiced
- 2 scallions, chopped
Minestrone with Pesto: Minestrone con Pesto
By khojnicki
To make the pesto: In a large stone mortar, place the pine nuts, basil, garlic, and salt, and grind with a pestle u...
- Pesto:
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, preferably "picolo fino"
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 5 ounces Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil
- Minestrone:
- 1 1/2 cups borlotti (or pinto) beans
- 1 1/2 cups cannelloni (or white) beans
- 1 medium red onion, cut into medium dice
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch moons, 1/2-inch thick
- 4 plum canned plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 leeks, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch moons
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces small shells pasta
- 1/2 cup pesto
Apple Butterscotch Blondies
By khojnicki
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 c packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/3 c butterscotch chips
Ann's Roasted Potato Salad
By khojnicki
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 11 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- Handful chopped fresh thyme and rosemary leaves
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, cut into large dice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 cup chopped basil leaves
Strawberry Cream Milkshake
By khojnicki
Blend the ice cream, jam, cream cheese, liqueur, milk and 3 ice cubes in a blender on medium speed until thick and ...
- 1 c vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 c all natural strawberry jam
- 1 oz. cream cheese
- 1 shot raspberry liquor
- 2 tbsp milk
- Whipped cream, crushed graham crackers and sliced strawberries for garnish
Mahi Mahi with Cauliflower
By khojnicki
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 6 oz. mahi mahi fillets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 head cauliflower, florets cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1/4 c sliced almonds
- 1/4 c golden raisins
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Quick Apple Crisp
By khojnicki
Peel, core and slice apples
- 5 5 5 granny smith apples
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 box Jiffy Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 c cinnamon/sugar mixture
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 stick melted butter or margarine