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Mexican Bean Pie
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1/2 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ground black pepper to taste
- 5 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Pepper Steak Pies
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method Braise green Chilli and garlic in butter Add meat, pepper and salt, and cook until meat is tender
- 2 large sheets pre-rolled puff pastry
- 500 g rump steak, cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 Tblsp butter
- 1 green Chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic pasta
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sago
- Egg, lightly beaten, to glaze
- Poppy seeds, to sprinkle
- 18 mini foil packs
Coffee Panna Cotta
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
“My panna cotta is very delicate, so it is best eaten from the molds, like crème brûlée or junket
- 2 teaspoons plain gelatin (from 1 envelope)
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup hot espresso
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- Cookies (optional)
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Cook the chicken and shred
- 1 large can (19 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 6 boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 small can (4 ounces) sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild chile peppers
- 16 to 20 corn tortillas
- 16 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Sweet and Sour Shrimp
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In a pressure cooker, combine all ingredients
- 1 pound small shrimp, peeled
- 1/4 lb. snow peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
Blueberry Stuffed Game Hens
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a jellyroll pan or roasting with nonstick foil or spray regular foil with Pam
- 8 Cornish game hens, thawed in the refrigerator
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 4 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- 1/4 (4 Tablespoons) cup butter, at room temperature
- 8 whole fresh sage leaves
New Orleans Bananas Foster
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Melt the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small sauté pan or skillet over medium heat
- 1/2 lb unsalted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t nutmeg
- 1 oz. banana liqueur
- 2 oz. light rum
- 2 to 5 bananas, peeled and sliced in thin discs
- vanilla ice cream
- Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
Pasta Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Combine pasta, grapes, green onions, black olives, cheese and garlic
- 1 lb. pasta - such as rotini, cooked and drained
- 3 cups seedless grapes
- 3/4 cups chopped green onions
- 1 (8 oz.) can pitted black olives, drained and halved
- 2 to 4 oz. bleu or Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 T lemon juice
Hopping John Soup
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring peas, ham bone, and 8 cups water to a boil in a 6-qt
- 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
- 1 smoked ham bone or two hocks
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
- 1/4 tsp. red chile flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb. collard greens, ribs removed, leaves roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- Chopped tomatoes and scallions, for garnish
Walleye Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat oven 425 degrees. Cook noodles and drain
- 1 12oz egg noodles, cooked
- 1/2 c onion, chopped
- 2 c shredded cheese (save 1 cup of cheese for top)
- 1 c frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 1/2 walleye filets, cooked & flaked
- 2 (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup, condensed
- 1 small can mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 c potato chips, crushed