Creole Cheesy Grits

Creole Cheesy Grits – Creamy and cheesy grits are smothered in highly flavorful Creole sauce. So comforting for a cool day. – Creole Sauce: olive oil, onion (finely diced), jalapeno (seeds removed and finely diced), garlic (minced), crushed tomatoes (canned, peeled), fresh basil (finely chopped), fresh oregano (finely chopped), fresh thyme (stems removed), creole seasoning,…

Open Sandwich (Norwegian Smørbrød)

Oslo, Norway We loved the open-faced sandwich idea in Norway. Less bread, more protein! So we took the lead from a meal we had at a downtown Oslo restaurant and made and a sandwich with some kicked up flavors, you know, RoadTripFlavors-style. Peppered dry smoked salmon and fluffy scrambled eggs are accentuated by a creamy…

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…

Home-Cured Corned Beef

Home-Cured Corned Beef – – Curing Liquid: water, Kosher salt, pink curing salt (this is sodium nitrite or Prague Powder.  We bought it at our local Williams Sonoma.  It is also optional.  You just won’t achieve the bright pink cured look of your meat if you don’t use it.), pickling spices, cinnamon, brown sugar, Brisket:…

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…

Carne Asada

Carne Asada – for Nachos, Tacos and Burritos – beef (flap meat), olive oil, cider vinegar, soy sauce, water, garlic (minced), jalapeño pepper (chopped), lime (juiced), oregano (dried ), salt, black pepper (ground ), chili powder, cumin (ground ), Combine marinade ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well. Coat each piece of beef completely…

Pasta

Pasta – An Imperia Pasta Machine is recommended for this recipe. – all purpose flour, salt, egg (beaten), water, olive oil, In a large bowl, combine 2 cup flour and the salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a small bowl, combine eggs, water and oil. Pour the egg mixture…

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…

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…

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce – – Chicken Satay: chicken (boneless breast, cut into 1" chunks), soy sauce, rice vinegar, canola oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, bamboo skewers (soaked in water), Spicy Peanut Sauce: peanut butter, rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, Chicken Satay: Prepare the chicken. In a glass bowl, combine…