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Chile Verde Con Cerdo
By tjberens
This is a the recipe from a Mexican neighbor of mine
- 2 lbs pork roast (pre-diced pork works well for a faster preparation)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil or bacon grease
- 1 large chopped onion
- 1 head minced garlic
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups diced green chilies
- 3 large tomatillos, husks removed and coarsely chopped
- 2 -4 jalapenos depending on heat desired
- 5 cups water or 5 cups chicken broth (broth is not traditional, but I like the flavor better)
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons ground chili powder (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken Marsala-Olive Garden
By tjberens
Combine flour, salt, pepper and oregano and blend well
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves pounded 1/4″ thick
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 4 tbsp oil
- 4 tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 cup marsala wine
Pork and Mango Kabobs
By tjberens
A nice outdoor party recipe with an island flair! From the Weber outdoor grilling website
- SAUCE
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Finely grated zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1- to 11/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- RUB
- 1 teaspoon pure chile powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large mangoes, 12 to 16 ounces each, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch chunks
Fajita Seasoning(Scratch Mix)
By tjberens
Use this recipe for beef or chicken fajitas
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 bouillon cube (crushed)
Chicken Parmesan
By tjberens
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in pie plate or shallow dish
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.)
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce 6 oz.
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 6 slices
Stuffed French Toast
By tjberens
This is the base recipe for a stuffed French Toast
- For the garnish:
- 16 oz cream cheese (2 packages)
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 6 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups Half & Half
- 1/4 cup frozen OJ concentrate (thawed)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 loaf Texas Toast or other thick sliced bread
- 1/4 cup filling ingredients*
- 1 stick butter
- Powdered sugar
- Extra filling ingredient
- Syrup*
- *Your choice of fruit preserves, nuts, etc. My personal favorite is chocolate chips. The trick is to use a syrup that either matches or compliments your choice of filling.
Fajita Marinade(Chicken)
By tjberens
To prepare the marinade, stir together beer, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cila...
- 1/4 cup beer
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
Chocolate Panna Cotta With Cherries
By tjberens
WARNING!! Don't serve this dessert at a Weight Watchers party!! Guaranteed to get oohs and aahs from your guests
- •PANNA COTTA:
- •1/2 cup water
- •5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- •12 1/2 ounces high-quality chocolate
- •2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- •2 1/2 cups whole milk
- •1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- •1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- •1 1/4 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
- •WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
- •7 oz white chocolate, chopped
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •1/2 cup cherries, chopped
- •6-8 cherries for decoration
Dad's Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Meat Loaf
By tjberens
1.Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 6 slices bacon
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Magnificent Meatballs
By tjberens
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (a mixture of 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork will work well also)
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley