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Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya
By MelanieAnn
In a very large, heavy Dutch oven or stovetop casserole, heat the oil over high heat
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 (3-1/2 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning, plus more for seasoning chicken and shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage, cut into 1/2 moons
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 4 medium ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, tops separated from bottoms, both chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Generous amount of freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce, or to taste
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
- 3 cups long grain rice
- 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
WHITE RICE WITH TOASTED ANGEL HAIR PASTA
By MelanieAnn
Soak the white rice in hot water for 5 minutes
- 2 cups white rice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 lb, or about 1 cup, angel hair pasta, broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, optional
- 1 tsp kosher or sea salt, or to t
Spicy Shrimp Over Preserved Lemon Pilaf
By MelanieAnn
Have the oven at 350°F conventional (325° convection)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion, 1/2 small diced, 1/2 thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 preserved lemon, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup fresh shelled fava beans
- 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds small (51/60) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon sambal
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Brussels sprouts and pancetta
By MelanieAnn
Serves 6
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 lb. pancetta, diced
- 6 shallots, halved
- 2 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, blanched and halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
Lasagna al Forno
By MelanieAnn
Cook the lasagna noodles in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes
- 1 pound dried lasagna noodles
- Olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 6 ounces tomato paste, (1 can)
- 30 ounces ricotta cheese, (2 containers)
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups tomato sauce, prepared
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Grated Parmesan and mozzarella, for topping
PTM - CHILORIO
By MelanieAnn
Serve with warmed flour tortillas on the side
- 3 pounds boneless pork (butt, shoulder or loin with some fat on!) cut into 2" chunks, or substitute for chicken
- 1 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 5 dried ancho chiles (about 55 grams), tops and seeds removed
- 1 1/2 cup of the chile soaking liquid (see below)
- 1/2 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2/3 cup cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or more to taste
- Flour tortillas, warmed, optional
Carrot Cake Recipe
By MelanieAnn
It’s getting to be that time of the year again, Easter is approaching and that means it’s time for carrot cake
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
- Frosting-
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Garlic Chicken Baked with Cheddar Thyme Crust
By MelanieAnn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 4 tablespoons Tillamook Salted Butter (plus extra for buttering baking dish)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup (3 ounces) Tillamook Finely Shredded Medium Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves, lightly pounded to 1/4 inch thick
Jerk Chicken
By MelanieAnn
Serves 4 For a milder dish, use one seeded chile
- Jerk Marinade
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 - 3 habanero chiles, stemmed, quartered, and seeds and ribs reserved, if using
- 8 scallions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest (3 limes), plus lime wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Chicken
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts cut in half, drumsticks, and/or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons whole allspice berries
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
- Ins
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
By MelanieAnn
We like to serve these fajitas with crumbled queso fresco or feta in addition to the other garnishes listed
- Chicken
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- Rajas con Crema
- 1 pound (3 to 4) poblano chiles, stemmed, halved, and seeded
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 - 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- Spicy Pickled Radishes (see related content)
- Lime wedges