Chicken Tikka Masala

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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

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