A great creamy puree of tomatillos, avocado, cilantro and jalapenos as a topping for tacos inspired by some of my favorite chefs. Tomatillo and Avocado Sauce 8 ounces tomatillos (husks and stems removed, rinsed well and dried and cut in to 1-inch pieces.)1 avocado (halved, pitted, and cut into 1 inch pieces)1-2 jalapeño chiles (stemmed, [...]
Backyard Barbeque Beans Inspired by a favorite PBS cooking show. 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (Bull's Eye Original)1/2 cup ketchup (Heinz)1/2 cup water2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon liquid smoke1 teaspoon granulated garlic1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 1/4 pounds bratwurst (casings removed)2 onions (chopped)2 28-ounce cans baked beans - Bush Original2 15-ounce cans pinto [...]
Inspired by my favorite test kitchen, but modified to use olive oil. Baked Potatoes 2 approximately 7 to 9-ounce russet potatoes, unpeeled, each lightly pricked with fork in 6 places1/2 cup water2 Tbsp. olive oilSalt and pepper Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.Dissolve 2 tablespoons salt in 1/2 cup [...]
A delicious salad that just reminds me of the flavors of summer. For some reason makes me think of summertime festivals and county fairs. A new favorite from my favorite BA magazine. Charred Red Onion and Cucumber Salad 1 Fresno chile (thinly sliced into rings, seeded if desired)4 tablespoons red wine vinegar (divided)2 medium red [...]
Crostini 1 baguette or french bread (sliced 1/4 inch thick)3/4 cup olive oil (more or less depending on the size of the bread loaf)Coarse salt and ground pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Arrange bread slices on parchment paper placed upon large rimmed baking sheets.Brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.Bake until [...]
Cheesy garlic mashed potato muffins 2.5 to 3 cups of freshly made or leftover mashed potatoes1 large egg1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)3 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions (divided)1 garlic clove finely mincedSalt and pepper Preheat the oven to 375ºF.Grease a non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray. I use a 24 count mini-muffin pan.In [...]
Moroccan Spiced Roast Potatoes 2 lbs potatoes (suitable for roasting)4 fresh garlic cloves1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (not ground)2 teaspoons lemon juice4 teaspoons olive oil Mince/crush the garlic and set aside in a bowl.Add the other spice paste ingredients and mix.Cover and leave for at least an hour before using, [...]
Cast-iron Skillet Naan 1 teaspoon active dry yeast2 teaspoons sugar2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/8 teaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons olive oilMelted butter for slathering on the finished naansKosher salt for sprinkling on the finished naans In a large glass, dissolve the yeast and 1 [...]
Spicy Green Beans 1 tsp vegetable oil½ lb green beans (ends trimmed, chopped into bite-size pieces)2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)1 tsp soy sauce2 tsp chili flakesLemon zest (if desired) Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the green beans and set aside.Add the vegetable [...]
Grilled herb potatoes wrapped in foil 16 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter, halved)3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil4 unpeeled large garlic cloves (smashed)1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.Sprinkle with [...]