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Eggplant Poblano
By kathleentirpak
Cut the eggplants lengthwise into 4 pieces, then chop into 2 inch pieces
- 3 Chinese eggplants
- or 1 medium sized American eggplant
- 2 large poblano peppers
- salt and turmeric to taste
- 4 whole dried red chile peppers
- 1 large red or yellow sliced onion
- 4 cloves peeled and chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, pureed
- 2 inch piece of peeled minced or shredded fresh ginger
- 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
- chopped green onions for garnish
Paula Deen Pork Roast
By kathleentirpak
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Seasoning Mix :
- 4 Tablespoons Liquid Smoke
- 1 cup fine sea salt ( or salt )
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 3-4 pound Boston Butt pork roast
- 1 large sliced yellow onion
- 1 cup water
- 3 bay leaves
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
By kathleentirpak
These fabulous treats refer back to early cookies, which were more cake-like than most modern cookies
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 3 mashed bananas
- 2 cups oats
- 6 ounces chocolate chips
Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken with Oyster Sauce and Basil
By kathleentirpak
Whisk together the oyster sauce, fish sauce,and brown sugar
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon peanut oil
- 2-3 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 Tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger-root
- 1-2 seeded diced hot red chile peppers
- ( or ground red-pepper-flakes to taste )
- 4 finely chopped green onions
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast strips
- 8 ounces broccoli florets
- 7-ounce can drained water chestnuts
- 20 fresh basil leaves, shredded
- cooked rice
Caramelized Onions and Rosemary Potatoes
By kathleentirpak
Melt butter over medium heat
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 peeled red or white onion
- cut into 1/4 inch rings
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup cooked potato slices
- 1 Tablespoon fresh minced rosemary
Creamcheese Apple Pecan Slaw
By kathleentirpak
This recipe, which makes a large quantity of slaw, can be halved
- 5 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
- half of an 8 ounce tub of Honey Nut Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 T. rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans per serving
Slow Cooker Cherry Pork Loin
By kathleentirpak
Mix the sauce : cherry preserves, dried cherries, vinegar, and brown sugar
- baking spray oil
- 3-4 pound pork loin or tenderloin
- salt and pepper to taste
- canola oil
- 3/4 cup ( 6 ounces ) cherry preserves
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- tin foil
Kale, Smoked Sausage, and Potato Soup
By kathleentirpak
In a large pot, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and potatoes to boil, then simmer until the potatoes are fork-t...
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds peeled white potatoes,
- cut into 1 inch thick chunks
- 2 cloves peeled and chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound well-washed kale, drained in a colander,
- center stems removed, and chopped
- 1 pound link of smoked beef sausage,
- cut into 1/8 inch slices and lightly browned
- 2 cloves peeled and chopped garlic
Bread and Butter Pickles
By kathleentirpak
Combine the cucumbers, onions, garlic, and salt in a large glass bowl or non-reactive metal pot
- pints version :
- 12 medium-sized cucumbers,
- sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups small white onions,
- peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 clove peeled and minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sea salt or pickling salt
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- quarts plus 1 pint version :
- 6 pounds medium-sized cucumbers,
- sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1 pound small white onions,
- peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves peeled and minced garlic
- 1/3 cup sea salt or pickling salt
- 4 12/ cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
- 3 cups white vinegar
Harvest Stew
By kathleentirpak
Melt the butter over medium heat, and saute the onion and celery until crisp tender, about 5 minutes
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 medium-sized chopped yellow onion
- 3/4 cup sliced celery stalks
- 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 2 quarts beef broth
- 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 4 about 4 cups cabbage cut into chunks
- 3 peeled carrots cut into chunks
- 2 peeled Russet potatoes cut into chunks
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage,
- cut into 1 inch chunks