Grown-Up Mac & Cheese

Grown-Up Mac & Cheese – – butter, all purpose flour, milk (whole ), cheese (Beecher’s Flagship, grated (order it online or substitute cheddar)), salt, chili powder, garlic powder, pasta (penne ), salt (to taste), Hatch chiles (fire-roasted, diced, or canned green chiles), red bell pepper (fire-roasted, diced), corn (fire-roasted and kernels removed from the cob),…

Parmesan-Crusted Roast Beef, Tomato and Cheese Sandwich

Parmesan-Crusted Roast Beef, Tomato and Cheese Sandwich – – sourdough bread, beef (roasted deli-style. sliced), cheese (provolone ), Roma tomato (sliced), butter (softened), Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, horseradish (creamed, served on the side), Construct the sandwiches: bread, provolone, roast beef, tomato, provolone, bread. ; Combine the margarine, Parmesan and cayenne in a bowl, then spread…

Croque Madame

Croque Madame – – butter, all purpose flour, milk (heated), salt, black pepper (finely ground), nutmeg, cayenne pepper, cheese (Gruyere, grated), Parmesan cheese (grated), bread (sourdough, thinly sliced), Dijon mustard, ham (Virginia, sliced very thin), eggs, Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. ; In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then…

Peppers and Manchego

Manchego Stuffed Peppers – – Manchego Stuffed Peppers: hot and sweet red peppers (piquillo or peppadew peppers), pork (or beef, cooked, seasoned to taste and chopped), cheese (Manchego, grated), Whiskey Sour Broth: olive oil, garlic (minced), whiskey (Jack Daniels ), chicken broth (or beef broth), lemon juice, Manchego Stuffed Peppers: Preheat the oven to 350…

Chupe

Chupe – – Broth: chicken broth (15 oz.), carrots (peeled), red pepper (seeds removed), onion, green onion (trimmed), garlic, parsley, salt and pepper (to taste), chicken (boneless, skinless breast), Finishing the soup: chicken (breast, cooked and shredded into bite-sizes pieces), potato (white or red, peeled cut into 1⁄2 cubes), corn (canned or fresh, cut off…

Summer Tomato Stack

Summer Tomato Stack – – radishes (halved and sliced), pickled jalapeños, red onion (diced), cheese (Oaxacan, pulled into thin strips and cut to 2"), cilantro (stems removed and chopped), apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste), tomato (vine-ripened, sliced thick), Place all ingredients, except tomatoes, into a large mixing bowl. Toss the…

RoadTripFlavors-Style Cubano Sandwich

RoadTripFlavors-Style Cubano Sandwich – – RTF Cubano Sandwich: Bolillo rolls, ham (deli-sliced), pork ( tenderloin, grill-roasted, sliced thin), cheese (Havarti ), creamy mustard relish, Creamy Mustard Relish: dill pickle, mayonnaise, mustard, Tabasco (optional), RTF Cubano Sandwich: Prepare the ingredients and stage to assemble the sandwiches. ; Cut rolls in half and place bottoms on a…

Barbecue Shrimp with Cheesy Grits

Barbecue Shrimp with Cheesy Grits – – Barbecue Shrimp: shrimp (16 – 20 count, peeled and de-veined), Barbecue Seasoning (recipe follows), garlic (chopped), Sherry wine, apple cider vinegar, tomato juice, green onion (trimmed and cut into 1" long), butter, Cheesy Grits: grits (prepared to package directions preferably with milk), cheese (sharp cheddar, grated), Place the…

Meatloaf Wellington

Meatloaf Wellington – – Sour Cream Dough: flour (pre-sifted), salt, butter (cut into small bits and kept chilled), egg, sour cream, Meatloaf: breadcrumbs, milk, butter, onion (finely chopped), beef (lean ground), parsley (finely chopped), cheese (Swiss, grated), salt and pepper (or to taste), Sour Cream Dough : Place the flour and salt into a large…