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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

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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Sausage Soup

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Source Tonight’s soup == minus green pepper and with Italian seasoning instead of basil. Oh yea = and spaghetti instead of Orzo. Yummy. INGREDIENTS: 9 (4 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage 1-1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1-1/2 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1-1/2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped 3/4 cup … Read more

Persian Eggplant Stew

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Translated

http://www.familyspice.com/recipe_html/persian_eggplant_stew.html (basic recipe I used)

http://c-marie.suite101.com/persian-eggplant-stew–authentic-recipe-for-khoreshe-bodemjoon-a364970

 

Firstly the meat does not need to be beef, it can be made with lamb as well (i personally prefer lamb, it has more flavour). The meat is usually boneless, lean, and is cut into pieces of about 2x3x1.5 cm.

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Rendezvous-Style Rub

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From Bill Martin 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder 2 teaspoons granulated onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½           teaspoon  chili powder ½           teaspoon  ground cayenne pepper Note: I … Read more

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

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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