Bryan and Laura

Cuban Bean Soup

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While in Tampa for work, I enjoyed a nice evening at Columbia Cafe. I especially enjoyed their Cuban Bean Soup. This is my recreation of that soup. This is a modification of Spanish Bean Soup, from tasteofcuba.com.

I often use a frozen package of chopped onions, peppers, and celery rather than the fresh ingredients.

Original recipe: http://www.tasteofcuba.com/spanishbeansoup.html

  • 1 large green pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 6-7 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cans of garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 5 to 6 medium russet potatoes, cubed (about 1 1/2 inches)
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 quarts or so of chicken stock or water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ham steak, cubed
  • 1 package sausage

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Carnitas

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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

Sylvia’s Ozark Cornbread

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Ingredients vegetable oil cooking spray 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk, preferably measured into a 4-cup measure 2 eggs 1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil Instructions Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with oil, add the butter, and put it into … Read more

Dairy Hollow House Skillet Sizzled Cornbread

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Ingredients vegetable oil cooking spray 1 cup unbleached white flour 1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup mild vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter or mild vegetable oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray a … Read more

Thai Peanut Sauce

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This recipe is from the ECU Gourmet Club 3/2/2002 One large yellow onion One large piece of fresh ginger…2 or 3 ounces Two cloves garlic (we use more) 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter (normal works just fine) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne One tablespoon soy sauce Sesame oil Two tablespoons brown sugar (we … Read more

New Orlean’s Barbecued Shrimp

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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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Almond Pie Crust

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Source Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups almond meal or almond flour 3 tablespoons melted butter Artificial sweetener equal to 3 tablespoons sugar Preparation: Heat oven to 350 F. Melt the butter (if the pie pan is microwave safe, melt the butter in it) and mix the ingredients up in the pan and pat into place … Read more