Posted by Trish | Under Casseroles, Dinner
Monday Jan 4, 2010
Submitted by Nicole~
Serves 2
| 1.5-2 lb. ground beef |
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1 taco seasoning packet |
| 1 tbsp oregano |
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1 tbsp Italian Seasoning |
| 2 cans corn |
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1 can Enchilada sauce |
| 12-15 flour tortillas |
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4 c. cheese |
| salt & pepper to taste |
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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown meat with seasonings, adding corn & enchilada sauce until done.
2. Place layer of tortillas on bottom of 9″x11″ dish, add layer of meat mixture, top with cheese. Repeat until out of tortillas & meat mixture leaving off top layer of cheese.
3. Bake 25-30 minutes.
4. Remove adding final layer of cheese & bake 5 minutes.
Chef’s Note: This dish is great for pre-making or giving to neighbors when in need.
Posted by Trish | Under Condiments, Dinner, Pasta, Sauces
Sunday Nov 29, 2009
Submitted by Ruth
Serves 2
| 5 truss tomatoes, skinned, diced, & crushed |
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2 tbsp tomato paste |
| large handful of oregano |
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large handful marjoram |
| small handful parsley |
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small handful basil |
| small package pine nuts |
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½ c. button mushrooms, diced |
| 1 medium onion, quartered |
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salt |
| pepper |
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1 c. vegetable stock or broth |
1. Slit the skins on the tomatoes & put them in boiling water for a minute to get the skins off. Once skinned, put them in the blender to crush them. Add tomato paste to thicken it. Set aside.
2. In a food processor, pulse the onion, herbs, & pine nuts until neatly smooth.
3. In a nonstick pan, cook the mushrooms & onion/herb mixture with a bit of vegetable stock until translucent, then add the tomatoes. Cook for about 1 hour on a very low simmer until reduced by about ¼.
Chef’s Note: When serving I add a chicken breast with all fat removed, thinly sliced & dry grilled, & some heart healthy bacon dry grilled.
Posted by Trish | Under Lunch, Sandwiches
Monday Nov 16, 2009
Submitted by randilicious
Serves 2
| 5 tbsp canola oil |
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour |
| 1½ c. milk |
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6 tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
3 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 egg, beaten |
| ½ tbsp pepper |
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½ tbsp oregano |
| 1 tsp paprika |
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning |
| 1 c. mushrooms, sliced |
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8 stalks asparagus |
| 1 tomato, thinly sliced |
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4 slices of bread, toasted |
| 1 avocado |
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leftover turkey slices and/or ¼ lb. pork roast thinly sliced |
1. To prepare sauce, in a large skillet combine 3 tbsp canola oil & flour little by little & mix to create a roux. Stir in flour to absorb the oil. Slowly whisk in the milk, & add Parmesan cheese & cheddar cheese. Stir in the egg to thicken the sauce, but do not allow to boil. Season with pepper, paprika, & Old Bay seasoning & remove from heat.
2. In a separate skillet, heat 2 tbsp canola oil. Saute mushrooms in the oil until soft.
3. In the same skillet, saute the asparagus.
4. Preheat the oven broiler. For each serving, put 2 slices of toast on a broiler-safe dish. Cover toast with layer of slices of turkey/pork roast & mushrooms. Smother each serving with sauce.
5. Place dish in broiler until the top of the sauce in speckled brown & bubbly. Remove from broiler, add tomatoes, & cross cross 4 stalks of asparagus (per serving) over top, & serve.
6. For each serving, slice up half an avocado & add as garnish.
Chef’s Note: The Kentucky Hot Brown retains a special place in my heart, as I was born in Kentucky. Of course, I had to add in more of a California flavor (and a dash of my Maryland side too) to make it healthier.
Posted by Trish | Under Lunch, Soups
Tuesday Feb 3, 2009
Submitted by randilicious
Serves a lot
| 1 large onion, finely chopped |
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4 cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped |
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1 jalapeno pepper |
| 2 tbsp tomato paste |
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2 tbsp butter, cut into pieces |
| ¼ c. all-purpose flour |
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1 tbsp dried oregano, crushed |
| 1 tsp ground cumin |
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2 tsp crushed red pepper |
| ½ c. chili powder |
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14.5 oz. diced tomatoes with liquid (1 can)
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| 1 lb lean ground turkey |
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15.25 oz. kidney beans, drained and rinsed (1 can)
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| 2 tbsp Jack Daniels whiskey |
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salt & ground black pepper to taste |
1. Brown the ground turkey with ½ the onion, ½ the garlic (2 cloves), & 1 tbsp chili powder. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine remainder of onion, garlic, & tomato paste. Cover & cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in flour, oregano, cumin, red pepper, chilli powder, tomatoes, beef, & Jack Daniels. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the beans & cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt, pepper, & other spices to taste.
5. Simmer covered at low heat until serving time.
Posted by Trish | Under Dinner, News, Pork, Poultry
Thursday Jul 3, 2008
Also called Tinga Poblana de Pollo y Papas
Submitted by Americo
Serves 6-8
| 2 lbs. chicken thighs (with skin & bone) |
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6 c. water |
| 1 large white onion, quartered |
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2 tsp salt |
| 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled |
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14 oz. whole tomatoes in juice (1 can) |
| 4 tsp Chipotle chilies in adobo (chopped, canned) |
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1 tsp dried oregano (preferably Mexican) |
| 1 tbsp vegetable oil |
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1 ½ oz. dried Spanish chorizo, finely chopped (1 link) |
| 1 lb. boiling potatoes |
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2 oz. queso fresco, crumbled (½ c.) |
| avocado |
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corn tortillas |
Bring chicken, water, 2 onion quarters, & 1 tsp salt to a boil, covered, in a 4-5 qt. pot over moderately high heat. Boil 10 minutes, then remove from heat & let stand, covered, until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, reserving broth with onion. When cool enough to handle, coarsely shred chicken, discarding skin & bones.
While chicken is cooking, heat a dry well-seasoned small cast iron skillet over moderate heat until hot, then brown garlic & remaining 2 onion quarters on all sides, turning with tongs, about 5 minutes. Peel garlic & transfer with onion to a blender. Add tomatoes with juice, chilies, & oregano, then puree until smooth.
Cook chorizo (spicy cured pork sausage) in oil in a 12″ heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until fat is rendered, about 2 minutes. Carefully add puree (it will splatter & steam) & cook, stirring frequently, until thick, about 10 minutes.
Peel potatoes & cut into ¾” pieces, then add to reserved broth with remaining salt. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes & onions to chorizo mixture along with 2 cups broth. Stir in chicken & simmer 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Garnish with avocado slices & warm corn tortillas, if desired.
Chef’s Note: Ricotta salata or farmer cheese can be substituted for queso fresco. The remainder of the chicken broth not used can be saved for later use.
