Grilled Corn with Hatch Chile Aioli

  Grilled Corn with Hatch Chile Aioli – – Grilled Corn: corn (fresh on the cob), water (in a large bowl ), salt, Hatch Chile Aioli (see recipe below), Hatch Chile (roasted, skins and seeds removed, diced), cilantro (stems removed and chopped), Parmesan cheese (or Cotija cheese), red chile powder, Hatch Chile Aioli: mayonnaise, garlic…

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo – – vegetable oil, all purpose flour, Cajun Spice Mix (see recipe below), onion (diced ), celery (diced very small), bell pepper (diced ), chicken broth (add more if needed), chicken ( breast, roasted and cut into hearty bite-sized pieces), sausage (andouille or kielbasa, diced and browned), rice (cooked crisp and…

Grandma’s Spiced Up Zucchini Casserole

Grandma’s Spiced Up Zucchini Casserole – – onion (grated), zucchini (grated), cheese (cheddar, grated), saltine crackers (pulverized into crumbs (either by hand or food processor), garlic powder, salt, black pepper, egg (beaten), Tabasco, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.; Use a food processor to grate the onion, zucchini and cheese.; In a large mixing bowl,…

Salad of Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and Baby Greens

Salad of Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and Baby Greens – – red beets, olive oil, salt, black pepper, salad greens (washed and towel dried), Shallot Vinaigrette (see recipe index), goat cheese (crumbled to bite-sized pieces), sunflower seeds (toasted for two minutes in a skillet), black pepper (fresh ground, to taste), Preheat oven to 350 degrees…

Big Flavor Roasted Chicken

Big Flavor Roasted Chicken – – chicken, House Spice Mix (see recipe index or buy pre-packaged), salt, black pepper, beer (drink 12 oz., drink half of each), Kettle charcoal grill (we use a Weber), mesquite wood chips (soaked in water for 30 minutes), Place charcoal piles on two edges of the grill for indirect heat. …

Eat Your Brussels Sprouts Salad

Eat Your Brussels Sprouts Salad – – Brussels sprouts, olive oil, red onion (peeled and sliced), pancetta (diced, substitute bacon, if needed), salt, black pepper, Shallot Vinaigrette ( see recipe index), croutons (see recipe index), egg (hard-boiled, each cut into 8 wedges), Clean the sprouts and remove the first few dark leaves.  Cut off the stem…

Yucatan Pork Tacos

Yucatan Pork Tacos – – orange juice, achiote seasoning (available in Mexican markets or online), oregano (dried ), cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, pork (tenderloin, cut into 2” cubes), Add the pork to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably more.; Transfer the pork and marinating liquid into a heavy Dutch…

Pickled Onions for Yucatan Tacos

Pickled Onions for Yucatan Tacos – – cider vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, cumin (ground ), garlic powder ((use fresh garlic, if preferred)), red onion (peeled and sliced), salt, Make the pickling liquid by combining the vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, cumin and garlic in a glass bowl.; Peel and thinly slice the red onion and…

Mac and Cheese

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Mac and Cheese – – Sauce: butter, all purpose flour, milk (whole), cheese (cheddar, grated (order it online or substitute cheddar)), cheese (Monterey Jack, grated (sometimes we use Jalepeno Jack)), salt, chili powder, garlic powder, Assemble the dish: pasta (penne ), chili powder (to taste for topping), To prepare the sauce, melt the butter in…

Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce

Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce – Prepare the brown sauce first. It lends deep, rich flavor to the Pepper Cream Sauce. – Brown Sauce: yellow onion (chopped finely), shallot (chopped finely), olive oil, beef broth, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, Kitchen Bouquet (optional), butter, Steak and Pepper Cream Sauce: beef (steaks, 4-6 oz. filet mignon), salt…