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Mango Salsa
Peel and finely dice the mangoes. Finely dice sweet onion
and red sweet pepper. Finely chop scallions and cilantro.
Mix well in a bowl and squeeze the juice of two key limes
into the bowl. Add a pinch of salt and coarse pepper for a
bit of kick. Can be served immedia
Chunky Barbecued Chicken Salad
In a large bowl whisk together barbecue sauce and mayonnaise. Wearing rubber gloves, finely chop chipotle and whisk into dressing.
Discard bones from chicken and cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop enough onion to measure 1/3 cup. Finely chop bell pepper and cilantro separately and
Pasta e Fagioli
2 quarts broth, (vegetable or chicken)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely copped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped<
Torshi-e Makhloot
Wash eggplants and bake in the oven at medium temperature for about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool, then peel skins away. Place in a strainer and add some salt. Leave overnight or for several hours until all water has left eggplants. Chop very finely, add some vinegar, and mix well.
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Honey orange glazed ham
Crockpot Pork Roast
2 1/2 to 3 pound pork boneless sirloin roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, finely chopped or shredded
1 medium onion, finely chopped (
Pan grilled portabella fajitas
Pan Grilled Portabella Fajitas1 pound fresh white mushrooms, cut in 1/4 inch thick slices8 ounces portabella caps, halved and cut in 1/4 inch slices1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges1 large
Homemade mincemeat pie
Homemade Mincemeat Pie
1 cup finely chopped lean beef (such as sirloin or round steak)
2 cups finely chopped tart apples
1 cup chopped raisins
1 cup currants
1/2 cup finely chopped citron
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (or chopped beef suet, if available) b
Chicken with rose petal mango sauce
Chicken with Rose Petal Mango Sauce2 (6 ounce) boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper to tasteRose Petal Mango Sauce (recipe below)Place the olive oil in a heavy saut?` pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts, salt and pepper and cook
Turkey cottage pie
Turkey Cottage Pie1 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup turkey gravy 1 cup chicken stock or broth 2 1/2 cups bite size cooked tur
Scrambled tofu
Scrambled Tofu1 tablespoon olive or canola oil1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped6 scallions (white and green parts kept separate, thinly sliced1/4 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced1 small red bell pepper, seeded and
Cajun tofu
Cajun Tofu2 pounds firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4 inch cubes *1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped1 large white onion, finely chopped1 cup chopped celery2 cans cooked, peeled tomatoes4 cans tomato sauce1 gallo
Party posole
Party PosoleSource: Canned Food Alliance 1 pound lean boneless pork loin, diced in 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chile powder1/2 teas
Pineapple gazpacho
Pineapple Gazpacho1/2 cup yellow bell peppers, chopped 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1 (1 1/2 pound) fresh pineapple, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon hot red
Jalapeno burgers
Jalapeno Burgers1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)2 to 3 jalape?o chiles, seeded and finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely choppedBrush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.Mix all ingredients.
Shrimp tostadas (tostadas de camaron)
Shrimp Tostadas (Tostadas de Camaron)Vegetable oil for frying4 to 6 (6 inch, 15 cm) corn tortillas1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter1 medium onion, finely chopped1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped1/2 pound (225 g) peeled shrimp, choppedSalt and freshly ground pepp
Restaurant mexican rice
Restaurant Mexican Rice1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, including liquid1 tablespoon vegetable oil or bacon drippings1 cup long grain rice1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup finely chopped carrots2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained,
Chicken in oaxacan black mole
Chicken in Oaxacan Black Mole (Pollo en Mole Negro)3 small dried pasilla chiles3 small dried mulatto chiles1 1/2 cups boiling water1/4 cup sesame seeds3 whole cloves1 (1 inch) piece stick cinnamon1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds1/8 teaspoon whole aniseed
South of the border ravioli
South of the Border Ravioli9 ounces fresh cheese stuffed ravioli 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided use 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cups peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes (about 3 large tomatoes)1
Flavored butters
Flavored ButtersSWEET BUTTERSuHoney Pecan Butter/u1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1/2 cup churned honey1/3 cup toasted, chopped pecans uOrange Cranberry Butter/u1/2 cup (1 stick) butterZest of 1 orange, finely minced1/2 cup plumped dried cranberries, finely m
Antipasto spread
Antipasto Spread2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained and finely chopped1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped1 (10 ounce) jar pimiento stuffed olives, drained and finely chopped1 (6 ounce) can ripe olives drained and finely c
Cut-up soup
Cut Up Soup (Gazpacho)3 to 4 very ripe tomatoes, finely diced2 cucumbers, finely diced2 ribs celery, finely diced3 scallions, finely diced3 to 4 cloves garlic, mashed1 (64 ounce) can vegetable juice1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauceSalt and pepper, to tasteM
Dead heat kentucky burgoo
Dead Heat Kentucky BurgooSource: iThe Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook/i1 fat hen (4 pounds) 1 to 2 pounds stew meat (beef, veal and/or lamb) 3 to 4 pints water 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 small cans tomato puree 12
Jerky dumplings
Jerky Dumplings1 clove garlic4 ounces hot peppered beef jerky12 cup beef stock, canned or homemade1 1/2 cups cornmeal2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder2 tablespoons fresh Anaheim chile, finely chopped1/2 cup green bell pepper, f
Rhubarb salsa
Rhubarb Salsa1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel6 cups rhubarb, sliced 1/2 inch thick1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced1/4 cup sweet onions, finely chopped1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped1 jalape?o pepper, seeded and minc
Tea sandwich ideas and
Tea Sandwich Ideas and RecipesuTea Sandwiches/uUse day old, thinly sliced, square white loaves. Cut off the crusts and butter the bread sparingly, using soft butter so the slices don`t break. Add a modest amount of filling, and no more; two tablespoons per slice of any of the fillings
Ginger onion vinaigrette
Ginger Onion VinaigretteThe combination of sweet onions and ginger makes a smooth bittersweet dressing for fresh greens.12 whole fresh green onions, thinly sliced1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 2 medium size shallots, skinned and finely chopped 1 smal
Basic dressing with variations
Basic Dressing with Variations1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup vinegar1/4 teaspoon pepperCombine all ingredients in a covered jar; shake well. Makes 3/4 cup.uAvocado Dressing/uMix 1 ripe, peeled and mashed avocado wit
Creamy green pepper dressing
Creamy Green Pepper Dressing1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper1/4 cup finely chopped parsley1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperIn small bowl stir
Ruby red slaw
Ruby Red Slaw4 cups finely sliced or shredded red cabbage (1/2 small head)2 cups slivered or cooked beets1 medium red onion, finely sliced1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup raspberry vinegar1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 te
Hearts of palm salad
Hearts of Palm Salad1 can hearts of palmSpinach leaves, trimmed, washed and well dried6 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon aromatic bitters1 tablespoon fine
Hot potato salad with bacon specks
Hot Potato Salad with Bacon Specks (Mennonite)4 slices lean bacon 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup hot water 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoon Boiled Dressing1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh
Italian marinated tomatoes
Italian Marinated TomatoesI served this wonderful tomato salad at my son`s wedding which everyone just devoured and complained that I didn`t make enough (everyone kept taking more than they were supposed to LOL I substituted my home grown cherry tomatoes and cut them in half and used diced red
Oriental manicotti salad
Oriental Manicotti SaladSource: The Arizona Republic January 23, 20021/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice or white vinegar 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped b
Fancy fajitas
Fancy FajitasSource: Braniff Destination, October 1986 Cooking Texas Style, by Candy Wagner and Sandra Marquez1 cup red wine1/2 cup oil1/2 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
Authentic texas border chili
Authentic Texas Border ChiliYield: 12 servings3 medium tomatoes1 large Bermuda onion, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano2 teaspoons paprika 5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped4 pounds beef shank, coarsely ground 1 tablespoon lard, butter or
Hot potato salad with bacon specks
Hot Potato Salad with Bacon Specks (Mennonite)4 slices lean bacon 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup hot water 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoon Boiled Dressing1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh
Creole sausage
Creole Sausage (Chaurice)4 pounds lean fresh pork2 pounds fat fresh pork2 large onions, minced very fine1 clove garlic, minced very fine1 teaspoon cayenne pepper and chile pepper, (very hot)1 teaspoon red pepper3 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons black pepper, finely gr
Cajun style tip roast
Cajun Style Tip Roast1 (4 pound) tip roast1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons pepper1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 t
Chocolate orange-hazelnut tart
Chocolate Orange Hazelnut TartuCandied Orange Slices/u3 to 4 medium size, juicy oranges (preferably seedless)3 tablespoons corn syrup1 1/4 cups granulated sugarWith a large, sharp serrated knife, slice oranges crosswise into scant 1/8 inch thi
Tortiglioni with spicy sausage sauce
Tortiglioni with Spicy Sausage SauceThis recipe calls for only 6 ounces of meat, so it is good if want to cut down on meat in your diet. (I usually have to make meatballs in a separate sauce for MY family!!!LOL!!!)2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 celery stalk, finely