Mexican Villa Enchilada Sauce

ENCHILADA SAUCE http://afridgefulloffood.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/08/mexican-villa-fake-out-home-made-burrito-enchilada-style.html 3 TBSP butter 2 TBSP all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp brown sugar 2 tsp of Williams chili seasoning packet 1 14.5 oz can beef broth for the Williams seasoning (from http://www.pluggedintocooking.com/) 3 to 3.5 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne In a heavy bottomed saucepan … Read more

Chicken Tikka Masala

From allrecipes.com http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-tikka-masala/ 1 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 4 long skewers 1 tablespoon butter 1 … Read more

Carnitas

Source: Steinman & Kita. Guy Gourmet. Ingredients 2 pounds pork butt cut into 1.5 inch chunks 1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil 1.5 cups water 1/2 orange, unpeeled and cut into 2 pieces 1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspon dried oregano 1 teaspoon table salt or 2 teaspoons coarse … Read more

New Orlean’s Barbecued Shrimp

Brennan’s recipe as published in Chile Pepper Magazine April/May 2011 p45

  • 15-20 (about a pound) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup (1stick) butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Tomato Pie

Source: Taste of the Ozarks, www.ky3.com Serves 8 generous “pie slice” sized servings This dish does NOT re-heat well, so please prepare it as close to time as possible. 1 9-inch pie crust (par baked as per directions below) 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped and divided 3 tomatoes, red ripe, … Read more

Round Steak Smothered in Brown Gravy, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Onions

Source: Passionate Vegetarian, Crescent Dragonwagon Serves 6 or 4 very hearty portions Note: The roux for this recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days. The roux takes about 45 – 75 minutes to prepare and cannot be hurried. 1 tablespoon butter Cooking spray 2 medium onions, sliced vertically into … Read more

Potato Soup

(Mother’s favorite) Peel and dice two or three potatoes Dice one or two onions Place in a pan, and just cover with water. Salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and cook till tender. Add enough milk to cover. Heat thoroughly – do not boil. Serve hot, with saltine crackers.

5 Hour Beef Stew

2 pounds Stew beef-not browned 4 good sized carrots, sliced 2 med. onions or more, quartered 1 ½ cups celery, sliced (optional) 1 t. salt 3 T. tapioca 1T. Sugar 1 (17 oz.) can tomatoes 2 slices bread, cubed 6 med. potatoes, cubed Pepper (optional) Combine all ingredients in a large roaster. Bake at 205 … Read more

Goulash

1 lb. hamburger 1 onion, chopped fine Salt and pepper to taste 1 pt. tomatoes ½ cup cooked spaghetti or other pasta 1 – 1 ½ tsp. chili powder Brown hamburger and onion together – good brown. Drain. Add other ingredients, and simmer 15 – 20 minutes.