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Green Chile Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
How to make it Beat half and half with eggs and flour until smooth
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup flour
- 4 ounce can whole green chilies diced
- 1/2 pound pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Paella Seafood Loaf
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Left over seafood can also be used for this recipe
- 1/2 pound chorizo or hot Italian sausage
- 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads or turmeric
- 1 pound medium or small peeled and deveined shrimp, coarsely chopped
- 1 can (3-1/2 ounces) smoked mussels, drained
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced or chopped green or black olives
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
Oxtails Stewed in Marinara Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Heat the oil in the pressure cooker
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks or coarsely chopped onions
- 1 cup dry white wine or vermouth
- 3-1/2 pounds meaty oxtails cut into approximately 2-inch lengths
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 cup oil-cured, pitted black olives
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 pounds Idaho or russet potatoes, scrubbed or peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (optional)
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Chef Jim's Green Chile Stew
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Cook a shoulder bone-in pork butt roast - enjoy some of it for dinner
- 4-5 lb. fresh shoulder butt pork roast or ground pork
- 2 large onions
- 3 cups chopped green chilies (or to taste)- fresh or canned (rinsed )
- 3 cups chopped tomatoes
- 4 russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth, or more
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- 1/2 t cumin (or to taste)
- 1/2 t oregano (or to taste)
- salt and pepper
Black Forest Cherry Pie using Marshmallow Cream
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Stir together Solo Marshmallow Creme and melted chocolate; add cherry juice and mix well
- 1 (7 oz) container (2 cups) Solo Marshmallow Crème
- 2 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 Tablespoon cherry juice, (drained from maraschino cherries)
- 2 cups whipping cream, whipped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 prepared chocolate cookie crust or Graham Cracker crust
Achiote Rice
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In a small bowl, dissolve the achiote paste in the water
- 1 . 2 teaspoons achiote paste
- 2 . 2 cups water
- 3 . 2 tablespoons reserved chicken fat or vegetable oil
- 4 . 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
- 5 . 1 cup short grain rice
- 6 . 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauerbraten
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Trim excess fat from roast and pat dry with paper towel
- 4-5 lb. chuck roast
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup dry red wine OR beef stock
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookies
Simple Greek Avgolemono Soup
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Pour the chicken broth into a large saucepan, and bring it to the boil
- 1 3/4 quarts chicken broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 eggs
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- salt and pepper to taste
Prickly Pear Vodka Martini
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Place all ingredients into a shaker 2/3 filled with ice
- 2oz2 oz vodka
- 1oz1 oz prickly pear syrup
- 1/2oz1/2 oz Cointreau
- 1/2oz1/2 oz lemon juice
- 11 Maraschino cheery
- ice cubes
Aunt Judy's Rhubarb and Sour Cream Strawberry Pie
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 1-1/4 cups white sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3-1/2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1-10 inch unbaked pie shell
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter