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June 5, 2014

Corn Jicama Relish

Filed under: Relish — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Corn Jicama Relish

Florence
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Course Relish
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup corn kernels frozen kind, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup finely diced jicama
  • 1 cup finely diced Roma tomato
  • 1/4 cup finely diced sweet bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chopped ripe olives
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp picante salsa roja, or salsa verde
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a glass bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
  • Cover bowl and let sit on kitchen counter for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

 

Chunky Chimichurri

Filed under: Spices — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 11:00 am

Chunky Chimichurri

Florence
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Course Sauce
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano flakes
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in processor and pulse until chunky, not pureed.
  • Storage in glass container in refrigerate, covered.
  • Serve as a sauce on grilled meats, poultry, fish and veggies.

 

June 4, 2014

Yuca Fish Patties

Filed under: Seafood — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 11:00 am

Yuca Fish Patties

Florence
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Course Seafood
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 green onion chopped fine
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1 lb cooked flaky fish not oily fish
  • 1 cup cooked smashed yuca
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp yellow or brown prepared mustard
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • sprinkle red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Get out a skillet and put over low heat. Add the oil, green onion, and garlic and cook just until onion softens slightly and garlic is fragrant; remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the fish, yuca, bread crumbs, mustard, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and cilantro; blend with a fork until combined, then add the egg and onion/garlic, and mix until incorporated.
  • Form into patties and set aside while you prepare a skillet.
  • Get out a large heavy skillet and put over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil enough to come up to 1/8 inch in skillet. When hot, carefully add the patties a few at a time and cook until browned on both sides. This should take only a few minutes on each side.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before serving. May serve alongside a salad or in a bun like you would a burger. Top with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream if you wish.

 

June 2, 2014

Tahini

Filed under: Dip — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 9:20 am

This will be rougher in texture that store bought.  Store bought is usually  made with hulled sesame.  This can be made with either, but not hulled sesame are more nutritious.  Bulk sesame seeds can be purchased a Health Food or Organic stores.

Tahini

Florence
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Course Dip
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 /3 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons to 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Lightly roast sesame seeds on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Cool, then add to food processor with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Process until mixture is smooth.

 

May 29, 2014

Hot Meatball Grinder

Filed under: Beef,Pork,Sandwiches,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Hot Meatball Grinder

Florence
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Course Sandwich
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
  • Olive Oil
  • Marinara
  • 8 grinder rolls

Instructions
 

  • In bowl mix beef, sausage, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Make approximately 2" balls.
  • Press mozzarella cubes in to middle of balls.
  • Drizzle skillet with olive oil and cook until brown.
  • Meatballs Cooking Photo
  • Put marinara sauce in sauce pan and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or you can bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
  • hot meatballs done
  • Serve on grinder rolls.

 

May 26, 2014

Chicken Strips

Filed under: Cooking Recipes — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Chicken Strips

Florence
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Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 dash of hot sauce
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1 lb chicken breast bones and skin removed, cut into strips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place cooling rack on baking dish.
  • Whisk together eggs and hot sauce and place in pie pan.
  • Mix together cornmeal, garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme and place in pie pan.
  • Coat each piece of chicken with egg mixture then cornmeal mixture.
  • Repeat until all chicken is coated evenly.
  • Place chicken on rack and back for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is slightly browned.
  • Server with BBQ, Ranch or any of your favorite dipping sauces.

 

May 24, 2014

Eastern Cole Slaw

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Salad — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Easy Eastern Cole Slaw

Florence
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Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • dash red pepper flakes
  • 1 - 12 oz bag cole slaw mix shredded cabbage
  • 1 cucumber cut into very thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into very thin strips
  • 4 green onions sliced thin lengthwise into strips

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and toss to mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

 

May 16, 2014

Garlic Conversions

Filed under: Helpful Tips,Spices — Tags: , , , , , , , — Chef @ 10:23 am

So I was going through some information I had today and thought I would share this useful information.

1 Clove of Garlic =
1/2 teaspoon of Minced Garlic =
1/2 teaspoon of Dried Minced Garlic =
1/8 teaspoon of Garlic Powder

I hope this helps with some of the confusion.

April 17, 2014

Marinated Tomatoes

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Salad,Vegetables — Tags: , , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

Marinated Tomatoes

Florence
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Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tomatoes; large
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard; dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 garlic; clove large, minced
  • 1 tablespoon basil; fresh chopped
  • 2 thyme; sprigs fresh,chopped
  • 1 marjoram; fresh sprig, chop
  • 1 tablespoon scallion; minced

Instructions
 

  • Peel tomatoes.
  • Slice tomatoes
  • Arrange in serving bowl.
  • Combined all other ingredients.
  • Pour mixture over tomatoes.
  • Mix together lightly.
  • Chill and Serve.

March 15, 2014

Spaghetti Carbonara

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Macaroni,Main Dishes — Tags: , , , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

 

Spaghetti Carbonara

Florence
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Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 slices bacon diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine optional
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain well. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and drain onto paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and heat in reused large skillet. Add chopped onion, and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add wine if desired; cook one more minute.
  • Return cooked bacon to pan; add cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through, adding more olive oil if it seems dry or is sticking together. Add beaten eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or large fork until eggs are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Add salt and pepper to taste (remember that bacon and Parmesan are very salty).
  • Serve immediately with chopped parsley sprinkled on top, and extra Parmesan cheese at table.

 

January 22, 2010

Hot Salsa

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Sauce — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

Hot Salsa

Florence
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large whole onions
  • 8 whole tomatoes
  • 3 whole jalapeno
  • 1/2 whole fresh cilantro
  • 1 dash lime juice
  • 1 dash lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions
 

  • Dice onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro as small as possible (using food processor will make this MUCH easier)
  • Combine remaining ingredients
  • Chill over night and use.
  • This will make a hot salsa, but if you want it hotter add another jalapeno.

January 6, 2010

Salsa

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Sauce — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

Salsa

Florence
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion -- finely chopped
  • 1 28 oz can tomatoes chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 green or red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 jalapenos cored -- minced

Instructions
 

  • In a one-quart sauce pan, combine onion, garlic, peppers and olive oil and cook until tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and coriander, season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use,
  • Makes approximately 2 cups of sauce.

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