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Jim's Gazpacho
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Roughly chop the vegetables, removing the stems and seeds
- garnish:
- 6 cups tomato juice or V-8 or Bloody Mary mix (even Clamato would work)
- 1 (14-1/2 oz.) can chicken broth (or homemade) - optional
- 1 cup tomato salsa
- 8 medium-sized, ripe tomatoes (Roma are especially good) - peeled and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded
- 1 yellow pepper. seeded
- 1 Tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1 cup green onion (white part only, keep finely chopped green tops for garnish)
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar pimentos, chopped
- 1 slice of bread (stale bread is okay)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon tomato purée
- 1/2 t Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 T lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 oz. vodka
- 1 t cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- pinch celery salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- pinch of oregano
- pinch of savory
- 2 Tablespoons shredded basil leaves to taste
- 2 Tablespoons shredded cilantro leaves to taste
- dash of hot sauce
- 3-1/2 cups cooked small white beans (canned are fine)
- sour cream
- avocado chunks
- avocado creme fraiche (see recipe)
- finely chopped green onion tops
- chopped hard boiled eggs
- chopped ham
- finely cubed cucumber
- croutons
- dots of balsamic glaze
Wild Blueberry Jam
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: If using used jars, wash them and their lids in hot, soapy water; rinse with warm water
- 4-1/2 cups crushed blueberries, washed and
- stems discarded
- 2 T fresh lemon juice
- 7 cups sugar
- 2 pouches liquid Certo
Texas Pinto Beans
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preparation: In 2-quart bean pot or casserole, cover beans with water; soak overnight
- 2 cups pinto beans, dry
- 1/4 pound salt pork, diced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- dash pepper
- 2 cans tomatoes, (16 oz each)
- 3/4 cup diced green pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
Breakfast Enchiladas
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Combine ham and onions; place about 1/3 cup down the center of each tortilla
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pressure Cooker Red Cabbage and Sour Cream Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
DIRECTIONS: Combine the shredded cabbage, chopped onions and garlic
- 3 Pound red cabbage cut into quarters cored
- and coarsely shredded
- 1/2 Cup coarsely chopped onions
- 1 Tsp. of finely chopped garlic
- 2 Tblsp of tomato paste
- 2 Tsp. of salt
- 6 Tblsp of butter cut into small pieces
- 3 Tblsp of fresh lemon juice strained
- 1 Tblsp of sour cream
Easy Pressure Cooker Green Chile with Chicken
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Combine chicken, tomatillos, 8 ounce jar of 505 Flame Roasted Green Chiles, Serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, ...
- 3 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 3/4 pound tomatillos, quartered, husks discarded (about 4 tomatillos)
- 1 Jar (8 oz) of 505 Flame Roasted Green Chiles
- 2 Serrano or jalapeño chilies, roughly chopped, stems discarded
- 10 ounces white onion, roughly chopped (about 1 medium)
- 6 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed, toasted and ground
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- Fresh corn tortillas and lime wedges, for serving
Pancakes
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Blend all for 2-1/2 minutes
- 6 eggs
- 1/5 cup milk
- 1/5 cup oil
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup flour
Gluten Free Banana Bake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
... mix together and bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes
- 3 mashed ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup apple sauce
- 2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Portugese Cake - Translated
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preparation: Beat the egg yolks with sugar until light and creamy eggnog one
- 7 Eggs
- 250 g of Sugar (1/2 lb)
- 150 g of Corn starch (1/3 pound)
- Margarine
- Flour
Chicken Supreme in Spinach Crepes
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In blender combine flour, salt, baking soda, Buttermilk Blend, water, eggs and melted butter
- Spinach Crepe:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 6 Tbsp. SACO Buttermilk Blend
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 5 oz. frozen spinach, defrosted, squeezed dry and chopped
- Chicken Supreme:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Swiss Cheese, grated