Empanadas

Empanadas – – Empanada Dough: water, Kosher salt, all purpose flour, butter (unsalted), egg (beaten with1 tbsp. water), Chicken and Vegetable Filling: olive oil, onion (chopped), paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, jalapeño pepper (chopped), tomato (chopped), zucchini (chopped), carrot (chopped), chicken (cooked, cut into ½ “ cubes, ), tomato juice (if needed), salt and…

Extra Crispy Potato Bites

Extra Crispy Potato Bites – – potato (russet or red, washed and cut into bite-sized chunks), Kosher salt, olive oil, salt, black pepper, spice blend (use your favorite homemade or store-bought ), Place cut potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 tbsp. Kosher salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for…

Beer-Drinkers Soft Pretzels

Beer-Drinkers Soft Pretzels – – active dry yeast, white sugar, warm water (110 degrees F, as needed), all purpose flour, white sugar, salt, vegetable oil, baking soda, hot water, Kosher salt (for topping), In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1/2 tsp. sugar in warm water. Let stand for about 10 minutes to activate….

Fiesta Cheese Platter

Fiesta Cheese Platter – – Rajas and Cotija : poblano chilies (fresh), Cotija (grated), Hot Sauce Panela: Panela, hot sauce (or Sriracha), Kosher salt, Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly: cream cheese, jalapeño pepper jelly, Rajas and Cotija : Heat an outdoor grill and place poblanos directly on the grate. Blacken the skin on all sides….

Brine for Smoked Turkey

Brine for Smoked Turkey – Recipe makes one gallon of brine. Adjust brine volume to accommodate the size of the turkey and container. – water, Kosher salt, garlic powder, black peppercorns (whole ), Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, In a saucepan, heat 2 cups water with all remaining ingredients to a boil. Melt the salt and…