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Category Archives: Food and Cooking
Simple Black Beans and Rice
1 Onion, diced (white or sweet)2 Celery stalks, diced3 Garlic cloves, minced1 Cup Mixed Rice1 quart canned tomatoes (I used Romas from the garden, you can used any brand though)1 can black beans, drained1.5 cups “liquid” (I used the canning … Continue reading
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Roasted Salsa
6 Small / 5 Medium Roma Tomatoes 1 Habanero pepper, seeds in (if you’re brave) 1 Poblano pepper, seeds removed 1 large Jalapeño pepper, seeds removed 4 cloves Garlic (peels on) 1/2 Yellow Onion 3 Scallions1 tsp Cumin 1/2 – … Continue reading
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Taco Seasoning
3 tsp Chili Powder 2 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Garlic Power 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Oregano 1 tsp Salt
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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
1 Large bunch Cilantro (stems cut off) (pack the food processor full) 3/4 Cup Olive Oil (EVVO) 1/4 Cup (4 Tbsp) White Vinegar Juice of 1 Lime 1 Shallot 2 Cloves Garlic Salt (to taste) Water (if needed) Use this on … Continue reading
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Burgers with Sweet and Sour Onions and Peppers
1/3 to 1/2 lbs Burger patties (pick your favorite way to make them)Sliced cheeseHamburger BunsBBQ sauce 6 white mushrooms (sliced)Canola OilSaltPepper 1 Red Onion (sliced thin)1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced thin)2 tsp Sugar1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar2 cloves Garlic (chopped)4-5 Basil … Continue reading
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Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette
1 Cup Canola Oil (can use EVVO also for a stronger flavor)1/2 Cup White Vinegar1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard (approx)1 Tbsp Honey (approx)3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)1 Tbsp fresh Oregano (finely chopped) (approx)2 tsp fresh Thyme (finely chopped) (approx)SaltPepper In a small … Continue reading
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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
1 lb Ground Italian Sausage1 Red Bell Pepper1 White Onion4 Cloves Garlic8 oz Sliced White Mushrooms8 oz Mascarpone Cheese1 Jar Pasta Sauce1 Box Penne Pasta1/2 Cup Red WineSaltPepper Slice the pepper and the onions into thin strips. Chop the garlic. Start … Continue reading
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Tailgate Jambalaya
Easy to make, crowd pleasing tailgate recipe. Appox 45 min totalServes 6 1 White Onion – Diced6 Cloves Garlic – Chopped6 Stalks Celery – Chopped2 Bell Peppers – Diced2 Zucchini – Diced2 Yellow Squash – Diced1 Lbs Andouille Sausage1.5 Lbs Shrimp … Continue reading
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Herb Brined Pork Chops
1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar1/2 Cup Kosher Salt4 Cups Water3 Sprigs RosemaryFresh ThymeFresh OreganoFresh Parsley4 Cloves Garlic8 Pork Chops Heat everything but the pork chops and parsley in a sauce pan, until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Chop and … Continue reading
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Chipotle cream sauce
1 1/2 cups of Sour Cream (or plain yogurt) 2-3 chipotles in adobo sauce 2 cloves of garlic Juice of one lime 1/4 Red oinion, diced 2 tsp cumin Salt Mix all ingredients into a food processor. Blend until near … Continue reading
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Fish Tacos
1.75 lb Cod 2 Tbsp Chili Powder 2 tsp Coarse Salt 2 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Oregano 1/4 tsp Onion Powder Corn (fresh or frozen) Re-fried beans 1/2 Red Onion, diced 6 Green Onions (Scallions), cut Cilantro 1 jalapeno, diced … Continue reading
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Chili Con Carne
3lbs ground chuck (80/20) 1 1/2 Sweet Onions (med sized) 4 Cloves Garlic 2 Poblano Peppers1 Yellow Bell Pepper1 Jalapeno Pepper2 Celery Stalks40 oz Kidney Beans15 oz Black Beans28 oz Crushed Tomatoes28 oz Rotella12 oz Tomato Paste7 oz Chipotles in … Continue reading
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Dans Jambalaya
I don’t know if this technically qualifies as jambalaya or not, but we love it. 1lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1lbs andouille sausage 1 bell pepper 2 carrots 3 celery stalks 4 cloves garlic 1 white onion 1 cup rice … Continue reading
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Creamy Chicken Poblano
3 chicken breasts – pounded about 1/2″ thick 1/2 box fettuccine 1/2 Yellow Onion, Med – Diced 3 Poblano Peppers – roasted 8 oz Mushrooms – chopped 3 cloves Garlic – chopped 2 slices Pepper Bacon White wine Heavy cream … Continue reading
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Cocktail Sause
3/4 Cup Ketchup 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Approx 2 Tbsp Prepared Horseradish (to taste) 1/2 Lemon, juiced 2 tsp Red Hot hot sauce Salt Pepper Mix ingredients together in small mixing bowl. Adjust Horseradish as needed for your tastes and … Continue reading
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Shrimp Boil
2 lbs shrimp (approx 30-40 count) 2 lbs andouille sausage 2 lbs Petite Gold Potatoes 1 Sweet Onion, quartered 5 cloves of garlic, pealed 2 Lemons, cut into wedges 1.5 Tbsp Kosher Salt 1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns, cracked (not ground) 1/2 … Continue reading
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Jamaican Jerk Sauce
1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/2 Cup Dark Rum 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar (pack it in there) 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce 3 Cloves Garlic 1 inch of Ginger, grated Zest from 1 Lemon Juice from 1 Lemon Salt and Pepper Varies … Continue reading
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Monterey Jack Chicken
4 Strips Pepper Bacon (Meier’s is the best!) 4 Chicken Breasts – Boneless, Skinless 2 Bell Peppers 1/2 Sweet Onion (Large) 8 oz Mushrooms – White 1 Bag Monterey Jack Cheese – Shredded 4 Scallions (Green Onions) Barbeque Sauce (a … Continue reading
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Chili in a Hurry
Chili in under 30 minutes. This is not the most mind blowing chili you’ll ever make, but it is great for a quick meal. 4oz can Mild Green Chilies (La Preferdia brand is my favorite) 12 oz Tomato Paste 14 … Continue reading
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