Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup Inspired by my favorite Test Kitchen, here is a great chicken soup with a hearty texture. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds, breast removed and split, remaining chicken cut into 2-inch pieces)2 medium onions (cut into medium dice)2 quarts boiling waterTable salt2 bay leaves1 large carrot (peeled and [...]
Stuffed Pepper Soup 3 cups cooked brown rice1 lb 95% lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper1 cup finely diced onion4 cloves garlic (chopped)2 cans (14.5 oz each cans petite diced tomatoes)1 3/4 cups tomato sauce2 cups reduced sodium (fat-free chicken broth)1/2 tsp dried marjoramSalt and fresh ground pepper [...]
Beef Barley Soup 1 tsp oil1-1/2 lbs lean beef round stew meat1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery3 cloves garlic (chopped)6 cups water1 - 2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)2 bay leaves2/3 cup dry barleyFresh ground black pepper Heat a large heavy pot or dutch oven on medium heat. Add oil and [...]
Roast Turkey - Brine This is a favorite preparation method for turkey inspired by my favorite Test Kitchen. I suggest using a medium size cooler for keeping the turkey cool in the cold water during the brining process. Ice bags could be used to keep the temperature stable. 1 cup salt per gallon of water1 [...]
Steak Tacos in Cilantro, Jalapeno, and Garlic Inspired by my favorite Test Kitchen, here is a version with some minor modifications. For the Herb Paste:1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves4 medium garlic cloves (roughly chopped)4 medium scallions (roughly chopped (about 1/3 cup))1 medium jalapeño chile (stemmed and roughly chopped)3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 cup vegetable oil1 [...]
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Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded (I used a rotisserie chicken))1/2 cup ranch dressing1/4 cup hot buffalo wing sauce (Something like Frank's RedHot sauce)4 oz cream cheese (softened)2 celery stalks (finely diced)1/4 cup onion (finely diced)1/4 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and pepper to tasteSandwich buns In a large bowl, mix together [...]
Classic Creamy Chicken Salad For the Chicken2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (large, at least 6 - 8 oz. each)1 tablespoon vegetable oilTable saltFor Salad2 medium ribs celery (cut into small dice)2 medium scallions (white and green parts, minced)3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 small lemon2 tbsp minced fresh [...]
Ted's Tasty Shrimp This is a recipe first published in the Penzy's spice company catalog and adapted slightly here. 1 lb. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)3 tsp. PENZEYS SATE SEASONING (divided)4-6 medium cloves garlic (minced (1-11/2 tsp. PENZEYS MINCED GARLIC rehydrated in 1 TB. water))2 TB. oil (Ted uses canola oil)Pasta:4 oz. dry pasta (cooked [...]
Chorizo and Potato Pepper Picadillo ½ cup crumbled Cacique® Soy Chorizo or Cacique® Pork Chorizo2 lb medium boiled potatoes (peeled)½ cup extra-virgin olive oil½ tsp. salt2 fresh jalapeño chiles (thinly sliced)1 large onion (halved and cut lengthwise into ¼-inch wide strips)1 lb red bell peppers or Italian frying peppers (cut lengthwise into ¼-inch wide strips)¾ [...]