Ingredients For the rice: 2c Rice 4c Water 2T minced garlic 6 saffron threads 1-2T crushed chili flakes Seasoning Bowl: 4 cloves of garlic minced 1T smoked paprika 1 pinch saffron threads (10 or so) 1T Garlic Salt Veggie Bowl: 3 Red Bell peppers diced 3 largish tomatoes diced or 5 roma tomatoes… Continue reading Flat-Top Paella
Recipies
Mexican Chorizo
Ingredients2 pounds boneless pork butt (shoulder), cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 1/2 tablespoons crushed Aleppo peppers1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder4 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 cup distilled white vinegar2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vegetable oilDirectionsPlace the pork, Aleppo pepper, chili… Continue reading Mexican Chorizo
Fajita Marinade
The marinade is very basic. But oh so tastey!4 cloves of garlic minced.3/4t kosher salt3/4c Lime Juice1/4c Vegitable Oil2T Chili Powder2T Ground Cumin1/4t Ground Black PepperCombine the salt and garlic. Using the flat side of a large (chefs) knife, smash the garlic into a paste.Put the garlic into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix.If… Continue reading Fajita Marinade
Korean BBQ Burgers
INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 3 garlic cloves, minced¼ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame oil¼ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes¼ teaspoon pepperCombine the bottom seven ingredients, then mix into the beef.Form into patties, refrigerate for about an hour to get them to firm up.Grill… Continue reading Korean BBQ Burgers
Simple Pasta and Meatball Casserole
Kosher salt One 16-ounce box mezzi rigatoni or mezze penne One 24-ounce jar pasta sauce of your choice 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 large bag of frozen meatballs. Directions For the meatballs: Heat the oven and cook meatballs on a parchment lined cookie sheet/baking pan per… Continue reading Simple Pasta and Meatball Casserole
Polish Easter Egg Soup
Ingredients:1 pound bacon3 dozen large hardcooked eggs, sliced1 pound polish sausage, sliced1 pound ham, cubed (1/2″)water Garnish: Fresh Grated Horseradish Directions:Slice the bacon into 1 inch pieces and fry. DrainReserve the grease for later use… Better than oil any day of the week.Put eggs, ham, sausage, and bacon into a large dutch oven, cover with… Continue reading Polish Easter Egg Soup
Shrimp Stuffed Poblanos
8 oz Queso fresco*1 c Whole kernel corn2 c Cooked rice1 c Chopped cooked shrimp2 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded1 oz Monterrey Jack cheese — shredded1/4 c Chopped onion1/4 c Dairy sour cream1 ts Salt12 Poblano peppers — (approximately 2 to 3 — ounces each) — roasted and peeled2 c Fresh bread crumbs1/2 c Grated Parmesan… Continue reading Shrimp Stuffed Poblanos
Apple-Glazed Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients1/2 cup dark brown sugar4 teaspoons garlic salt4 teaspoons pure ancho chile powder2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper1/2 cup apple cider1/4 cup apple jelly, melted1/4 cup honey2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 pounds total)1 cup prepared barbecue sauce How to… Continue reading Apple-Glazed Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Cedar-Planked Salmon with Hoisin-Dijon Glaze
Glaze1 tablespoon hoisin sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 skin-on whole salmon fillet, 2 to 21/2 pounds and about ¾ inch thick, any pin bones removed1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions:1. Soak an untreated cedar plank, about 16 by 8… Continue reading Cedar-Planked Salmon with Hoisin-Dijon Glaze
Black Thai Pork
Ingredients:4 boneless pork chops, cut into stir-fry strips1 cup salsa or picante sauce1/2 cup peanut butter2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted if desired2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions3 cups hot… Continue reading Black Thai Pork