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Pinakbet - Meat and Vegetable Stew with Shrimp
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. In a large, deep skillet (or casserole), heat oil over medium heat
- 1/2 lb. pork, sliced
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 squash, cubed
- 2 cups sliced okra
- 2 cups 1-1/2 inch long cut sitaw (yard long beans)
- 2 eggplants, sliced
- 1 ampalaya (bitter gourd and/or bitter melon), sliced
- 1 to 1-1/2 cup water
- 2 to 3 tbsp. bagoong alamang (salted shrimp paste)
Cointreau-Glazed Chicken Wings
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Heat the oven to 400°
- 1/4 cup Cointreau
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp grated orange zest (from about 3 oranges)
- 1/2 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 pounds chicken wings
English Muffin Bread
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Warm the milk and water in a small saucepan until very warm (125 degrees F/50 degrees C)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 6 cups bread flour
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast or 4-1/2 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Jewish Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
DIRECTIONS Cut beef into small pieces
- 1 1/2 lbs. short ribs (boneless cut into small pieces), stew meat or brisket (cut into pieces)
- 1 clove of garlic (optional) minced
- 2 qts. Water
- 1 T beef base (in place of bouillon) I use Better Than Bouillon
- pepper to taste ( I use a grinder and grind in what looks sufficient)
- 3 T brown sugar (you can adjust later to taste before serving)
- 1/2 lemon - squeeze juice
- (or lemon juice NOT from concentrate – I use Sicilia Lemon juice when not using a lemon, again adjust to taste before serving)
- 1 T Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 T Caraway Seeds
- 1 lg. onion stuck with cloves (I use about 8)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 sm. Cabbage ( about 1-1 1/2 lbs.) cuts into small pieces
- (you can add salt if you like, but I don’t)
- Olive Oil – two swirls around the bottom of the pressure cooker
Rhubarb and Beet Salad with Granola
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Combine beets with olive oil, maple syrup and salt
- dressing:
- 1 lb ruby beets, trimmed, cleaned and diced
- 1 tbsp each extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 thick stalk rhubarb
- 6 cups arugula or mixed lettuces
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 3 oz feta or goat cheese, broken up
- 1/3 cup granola or chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 clove garlic, grated or pressed
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
- 12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch
- cubes
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut
- into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 12 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon butter
Mashed Potato Dumplings
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Mix mashed potatoes, bread, eggs, and salt
- 2 C. Mashed potatoes
- 3 slices bread, diced (may be toasted)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tbs. Salt
- 3/4 C. Flour
Home Fries
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 500°
- 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- two onions, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 3 tablespoons minced chives
Vargo's Memphis Mustard Slaw
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Famous in Memphis
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup French’s® yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- For the salad:
- 1 bag (16 ounces) Classic Cole Slaw blend
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons celery seed
- Hot sauce, to taste
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 5 min
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 6 (8-inch) soft flour tortillas
- 1 3/4 cups sliced strawberries, divided
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Equipment: toothpicks; deep-fry thermometer