Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken – – chicken (cut into parts), buttermilk, Tabasco, flour, House Spice Mix (see recipe index), salt, pepper, vegetable oil, Mix buttermilk and Tabasco in a large bowl. Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture and marinate for up to 8 hours in the refrigerator. Keep chilled until time for cooking.; Heat oil…

Marinated Eggplant

Marinated Eggplant – – eggplant, olive oil (plus olive oil to drizzle on the eggplant), red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic (minced), salt, oregano (dried), Peel and slice the eggplants into 1/4 inch slices. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Place on hot preheated BBQ grill for about five minutes on each…

Flour Tortillas

Flour Tortillas – – all purpose flour, vegetable shortening, salt, warm water, In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, shortening, and salt. With the paddle attachment, mix until crumbly, roughly 3-5 minutes. With the mixer running, slowly add warm water. Depending on the weather and humidity the dough may need more or…

Gazpacho

Gazpacho – – Gazpacho: hothouse cucumber (halved and seeded, but not peeled), red bell pepper (cored and seeded), jalapeño pepper (optional), plum tomatoes, red onion, garlic (minced), oregano (dried ), tomato juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper (fresh ground ), Garnish: avocado (diced), cilantro (chopped), Wash vegetables well.; Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell…

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…

German Beef Rouladen

German Beef Rouladen – – Beef Rolls: beef (top round, cut 1/4" thick), salt, black pepper, mustard (use Dijon, or other spicy version), bacon, onion (sliced), dill pickle (sliced thin to yield 32 pieces), olive oil, Braising Sauce: olive oil, onion (diced), celery (diced), carrot (diced), beef broth (14 oz.), beer, bay leaves, peppercorns (whole),…

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup – – French Onion Soup: butter, olive oil, onions (sliced to yield about 6 cups), salt (to taste), flour, beef broth, Parmesan Crustini: sourdough bread (cut into triangles), olive oil, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, French Onion Soup: In a heavy pot, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add the sliced…

Blue Cheese Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes

Blue Cheese Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes – – potato (red, washed), sour cream, blue cheese (crumbled), butter, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F and bake the potatoes until cooked through (about an hour); Set aside to cool slightly. When able to handle, cut each potato in half and scoop…

Matzo Ball Soup

Matzo Ball Soup – – eggs (beaten), club soda, butter (melted), Matzo Meal, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, carrot (peeled and cut into bite-sized rounds), Mix all ingredients, except broth and carrot, and chill in the refrigerator for four hours. ; After chilling, form into golf ball size balls.; In a large pot, bring the…

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),…