Crazy Good Stuffed Mushrooms

Crazy Good Stuffed Mushrooms – – mushroom (whole fresh, washed), shallot (fresh, minced), garlic (fresh, minced), olive oil, cream cheese (softened), Parmesan cheese, black pepper (ground New Mexico variety), cayenne pepper (ground), Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray. Dry the mushrooms with a paper towel and break out…

Yucatan Pork Tamales with Red Chile Sauce

Yucatan Pork Tamales with Red Chile Sauce – – Tamale Dough: corn husks ( dried ), lard, masa harina, beef broth (or chicken broth), salt, lard (melted), Yucatan Pork: orange juice (freshly squeezed), achiote seasoning (available Mexican markets or online), oregano (dried), cider vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, pork (temderloin, cut into 2" cubes),…

Cannelloni

Cannelloni – – olive oil, onion (chopped finely), garlic (chopped finely), spinach (fresh), ricotta, egg (beaten), flat leaf parsley, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, pasta sheets (6 x 4", cooked in salted water), marinara sauce (see recipe index), Heat oil in a heavy pot and sauté the onion over medium heat. After about 7 minutes,…

Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce – – olive oil, onion (chopped), garlic (chopped finely), oregano (dried ), Italian spice blend (dried ), San Marzano tomatoes (28 oz.), salt and pepper (to taste for topping), Heat the oil in a heavy pot and add the onion. Saute for 10 minutes until soft, then add the garlic, oregano and Italian…

Midnight Snack Curry for Two

Midnight Snack Curry for Two – – vegetable oil, onion (diced finely), garlic (diced finely), carrot (diced small), potato (Yukon gold, peeled and diced small), chicken broth (canned or made from boullion), vegetable oil, flour, curry powder, salt and pepper (to taste), rice (cooked short grain CalRose), Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a heavy pan,…

Serrano Cheese Spinach

Serrano Cheese Spinach – – olive oil, spinach (fresh, washed and dried), garlic (chopped finely), cream cheese, serrano peppers (pickled,de-seeded and chopped finely), heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg (freshly grated ), salt (taste and re-season ), pepper, Heat some of the oil in a large heavy pot. Add as much fresh spinach as will fit…

Pickled Beets and Eggs

Pickled Beets and Eggs – – egg (hard-cooked, peeled), beets, apple cider vinegar, water, red onion (sliced thin), garlic (peeled), sugar, sea salt, mustard seeds, Oven roast the beets in foil for 1 hour at 350 degrees F. When cooled, peel and quarter them.; Hard boil the eggs and peel.; Place the remaining ingredients in…

Garlic Cream Sauce

Garlic Cream Sauce – – shallot (chopped finely), garlic (chopped finely), olive oil, heavy cream, lemon zest (grated), sea salt (or to taste), cayenne pepper, Add the oil to a small saucepan and place over low heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sweat for 10 to 15 minutes so that the ingredients are tender…

Spanish Mojo Sauces

Spanish Mojo Sauces – – Red Mojo Sauce: garlic (minced and crushed), salt, cumin, paprika, Spanish olive oil, water, red chili peppers Fresno or red bell pepper, Spanish sherry vinegar (to taste), Green Mojo Sauce: garlic (minced and crushed), salt, cumin, cilantro (chopped finely), Spanish olive oil, water, Spanish sherry vinegar (to taste), Red Mojo…

Yucatan Fish Cakes

Yucatan Fish Cakes – – potato (russet, large, peeled and cubed into 1" pieces), fish ( cooked, see Yucatan Baked Grouper recipe), red onion (minced), garlic, chili powder (Mexican ), cumin (ground), cilantro (washed and chopped), egg (beaten), salt and pepper (to taste), cayenne pepper (optional), vegetable oil, Bring salted water to a boil and…