Teriyaki Beef Sticks 4 small 3/4″ thick beef steak 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar 1 cup soy sauce 1 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil Trim fat off steak and score them. Cut steaks in to strips to make it easy to put them on the skewers. Combine remaining ingredients and mix … Read more
Jicama Salsa 1 cup finely diced jicama 1/2 cup finely diced tomatilla 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro 3 Tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp finely chopped jalapenos Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for … Read more
Yuca Empanada Dough 1 lb raw yuca (peeled) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 cup cold water Grate the peeled yuca into a bowl lined with a clean flour-sack or similar towel. Lift the towel from the bowl and squeeze the yuca until all the moisture is removed. Get out a saucepan and pour in the … Read more
Turkey Empanadas 1 lb ground turkey meat 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cumin pinch ground cloves 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup raisins refrigerated pie crust sheets – for 2 pie crusts In a large cast iron skillet, brown the turkey. … Read more
Beef 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 – 1.27 oz. package Fajita Seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 green bell peppers (chopped) 2 Red Bell Peppers – chopped 1 onion – chopped 10 – 10 inch Flour Tortillas 1 – 8 oz. package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 1 – 8 oz. package … Read more
Easy Skillet Chilaquiles 12 small corn tortillas (torn into small strips) 2 Tbsp cooking oil 1 to 2 cups homemade salsa (roja or verde) 1 cup shredded cooked chicken 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese homemade salsa for topping In large skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil; when hot add the tortilla strips and … Read more
Creole Dirty Rice 1/2 lb beef or chicken liver (cut into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely diced onion 1 can (28 oz crushed tomatoes) 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp … Read more
Beef Hominy Stew 2 lbs beef stew meat 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1 large sweet onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (crushed) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 cups water 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 – 28 oz can hominy Get … Read more
Fruit Custard Tart **Sweet Pastry Crust** 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature) 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg (lightly beaten) **Pastry Cream** 1 1/4 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 … Read more
Saucy Kidney Beans And Rice 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 2 – 16 oz cans red kidney beans (plus 2 cans water) 8 oz cooked smoked sausage (chopped) 1 small onion (diced) 1/2 tsp any Creole seasoning blend 1/4 tsp hot sauce 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp black pepper Cook rice according … Read more
Green N Red Big Beefy Rice Dinner 2 lbs ground beef 1 softball size onion (diced small) 2 garlic cloves (grated) 1 – 16 oz jar green salsa (salsa verde) 1 – 16 oz jar red salsa 2 cups tomato juice 8 cups cooked rice 1 pint sour cream salt and pepper to taste 1 … Read more
Easy Green Veggie Fried Rice 2 cups cooked rice 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup frozen broccoli florets (thawed and drained) 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed and drained) 3 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions (including tops) Put a large heavy skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil … Read more