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Chevy's Salsa
By MelanieAnn
1 Preheat your barbecue grill to high temperature
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 2 -4 small jalapenos (red is best or substitute 1-3 chipotle peppers)
- 1/4 medium Spanish onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke (mesquite flavored- Optional)
Cowboy Chicken Casserole
By MelanieAnn
Combine the chicken, chicken stock, wine, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, peppercorns, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the or...
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound white button mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed, quartered
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 12 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups finely chopped onions
- 1 cup finely chopped bell peppers
- 2 jalapeno peppers, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped, optional
- 8 ounces grated Pepper Jack
- 8 ounces grated Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon Southwest Seasoning, recipe follows
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup chopped drained canned tomatoes
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
- Southwest Seasoning: 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Mu Shu Vegetables with Pancakes
By MelanieAnn
Cook’s Notes The secret to stress free crêpe making is using the right pan
- 8 thin pancakes (see recipe below for Basic Crêpes)
- 4 medium scallions
- One 3-inch piece fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 pound baby bok shoy (2 or 3) or napa cabbage (about 1/3 head)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 8 oz shitake mushrooms
- 2 T vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Kosher salt
- 2 c bean sprouts
- 1/2 c unsalted roasted whole cashews
- 2 T sake, rice wine, or dry sherry
- 1 T hoisin sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 T soy sauce (low sodium if you prefer)
Puerto Rican Pork and Beans
By MelanieAnn
Serves 4
- Serve with boiled rice and Tabasco.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 country-style pork loin spareribs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 medium onions (about 10 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped (about 1 tablespoons)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 16-ounce can whole tomatoes
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, chopped (about 2 teaspoons), or more if you like
- 2 teaspoons salt
- I pound dried red kidney beans, picked over and washed
- 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves chopped separately (1/3 cup chopped stems, 3 tablespoons chopped leaves)
- Tabasco sauce
Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork in Garlic Sauce
By MelanieAnn
If Chinese black vinegar is unavailable, substitute 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pork
- 12 ounces boneless country-style pork ribs, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 t easpoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Stir-Fry
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons Asian broad-bean chili paste
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced thin
- 2 celery ribs, cut on bias into 1/4-inch slices
Chana Dhansak
By MelanieAnn
To make the ghee: Simmer the butter in a saucepan on medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes
- GHEE:
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- DHANSAK:
- 3 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamon seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- FRIED ONIONS:
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- Canola oil, for deep-frying onions
- CURRY:
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 fresh red chile pepper, minced
- 1 knob fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 4 cups organic vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3/4 cup dried split red lentils
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 3 cups canned chickpeas, drained
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Brown rice, naan or whole wheat pita, for serving
Brooke's Homemade Meatloaf
By MelanieAnn
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 slice white bread, torn into pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mrs. Field's Cookies
By MelanieAnn
Bake on ungreased cookie sheets
- Cream together:
- 2 cups butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups brown sugar
- Add:
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Mix together:
- 4 cups flour
- 5 cups powdered oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- Mix together all ingredients then add:
- 24 oz bag chocolate chips
- 1 - 8 oz Hersey bar (grated)
- 3 cups chopped nuts
Tomatillo Chicken Stew Recipe
By MelanieAnn
September is tomatillo season around here
- Tomatillo Sauce
- 1 1/2 lbs tomatillos
- 1-2 jalapeño chile peppers, or 2-3 serrano chili peppers (include the seeds if you want the heat, remove them if you don't want the heat), stems discarded, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbsp lime (or lemon) juice
- Pinch of sugar
- Stew
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups tomatillo sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro (about one bunch, rinsed and chopped, stems and leaves)
Fried Green Tomatoes
By MelanieAnn
In a deep-fryer, preheat oil to 350 degrees F
- Oil
- 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch rings
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Pinch paprika
- Buttermilk Dipping Sauce, recipe follows