tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82126112024-02-18T23:02:59.306-07:00Recipesas adjusted or created by meAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-76019165883087140132008-11-15T12:28:00.003-07:002008-11-15T12:36:29.968-07:00Creamy Tomato Chicken Soup with Pasta2 tbsp butter1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped onionsBrown the onion in the butter in a dutch oven. Add in 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp basil and 1 tbsp herbs de Provence.Add 2 lb boneless chicken, brown lightly.Dice 3 large tomatoes, stir into the pot, cover and let simmer until the chicken is falling apart, about an hour. Add 1 small can tomato sauce, one can water and 1 1/2 - 2 cups pasta shells (or pasta of yourAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-28730925856390999462008-05-10T22:53:00.002-06:002008-05-10T22:56:11.720-06:00Apple Puffs1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup brown sugar1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt3 tbsp butter1/16 tsp each: nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, mace1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 - 3/4 cup sour (or butter)milk1 green apple (granny smith) cored, peeled and gratedMix together dry ingredients, work in butter until flaky then stir in the apple. Add first measure of milk, stirring it in thoroughly. If too dry add a little more milk Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-84135495311076153572007-09-02T18:25:00.001-06:002007-09-02T18:28:18.407-06:00Today's blandnessSticky rice with sauteed mushrooms, onion and tiny sweet peppers, a bit of fresh basil and 1 large sea scallop.Yum factor about a 72, needed more black pepper, but I'm restricted right now on how much I'm allowed.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-49084875994624254162007-07-13T21:55:00.000-06:002007-07-13T22:16:29.073-06:00Your Choice Kabobs!These kabobs are a big hit with my co-workers, the secret as always, is in the sauce.For 3 pounds of meat: (beef, lamb, chicken, goat, it's your choice)1/2 cup good quality olive oil1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup Sierra Nevada IPA beer (optional)1 tsp hot curry powder1 tbsp garam masala spice mix (the single most important of the spices in this marinade)1 tsp celery flakes1/2 tsp coarsely Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1151790116041935482006-07-01T15:06:00.000-06:002006-07-01T15:41:56.090-06:00Abuela Rosa's Salsa VerdeWhen I lived in west Denver there was a family who ran the chili tent on the corner near my house. I love roasted chiles and could hardly wait for late September each year just to ride around and smell them roasting.One year I grew some tomatillos. I had no idea how prolific those little plants can be and had an over-abundance of them three years running. Working out a trade (a bushel of tommies Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1149696849572143782006-06-07T10:08:00.000-06:002006-06-07T10:20:55.243-06:00Marsha's Oatmeal Raisin Banana Nut CookiesOkay, you've all asked for the recipe, and this is easier than writing it out:[nuts and raisins optional]Oatmeal Raisin Banana Nut Cookies1 tsp salt3 cups sugar - 1/2 white, 1/2 dark brown2 tbsp baking powder2 tbsp cinnamon2 cups smashed bananas - I freeze mine if I don't have any soft enough, freezing overnight does the same thing as leaving them to sit for 3 days.1/2 cup applesauce1 cup Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1147370842881950742006-05-11T12:05:00.000-06:002006-05-11T12:07:22.893-06:00Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1146677860346279182006-05-03T11:36:00.000-06:002006-05-03T11:37:40.360-06:00Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1146512661101388062006-05-01T13:34:00.000-06:002006-06-07T10:23:51.430-06:00GoulashComfort foods are an individual thing, I like goulash, but it's not in my top 10 comfort foods list.Goulash:1 lb very lean ground beef1 can [28 oz] petite diced tomatoes3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped/diced onions - sauteed to light brown1 tsp coarse black pepper1 tsp basil [dried]Brown ground beef, adding onions, pepper and basil when it's almost done.When beef is fully Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1146380161031782032006-04-30T00:53:00.000-06:002006-04-30T00:59:02.336-06:00so, the dessert sushiI'm thinking maybe jicama and...mango with cloves [maybe nutmeg]and the sushi mix will have condensed sweet milkinstead of the vinegar mixturestill pondering the wrapPerhaps no wrap, p'raps it will be all rice and...sweet and spiceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1146335468067642992006-04-29T12:30:00.000-06:002006-04-29T19:56:26.400-06:00Sushiis one of the most delightful things I've ever made.I'm already working on a concept for a dessert sushi...More on that later :c)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1146314515447523452006-04-29T06:21:00.000-06:002006-04-29T06:41:55.490-06:00Roasty, Toasty SalsaI love tomatoes.But I hate the skin.I love peppers.Hate the skin.Thank goodness onions are easy to peel.I roast them anyway because I prefer the flavor of a cooked onion.So.Roasty Toasty Salsa2 medium tomatoes2 good-sized Anaheim peppers1 large poblano pepper4 or 5 small red or yellow sweet peppers1/4 cup diced onionWash the tomatoes and peppers, cut the tomatoes in half. Put the diced onion in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1146286555726352682006-04-28T22:54:00.000-06:002006-04-28T23:29:11.486-06:00SoI'll be posting here for a while, no updates for 7 months tells me that it's time...for newideasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1125556560896271702005-09-01T00:24:00.000-06:002005-09-01T00:37:02.456-06:00Apple Spice SconesI needed something sweet, but not too sweet.2 1/2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon allspice, cloves or mace1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, melted1 each egg, beaten slightly3/4 cup milk1 cup apple, diced small1. Preheat oven to 450.2. Mix dry ingredients together in a medium size bowl.3. Mix melted butter into dry ingredients and add dicedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1124924751791637462005-08-24T17:04:00.000-06:002005-08-24T17:05:51.796-06:00MMMM-mmmm goodChicken Chili1 large pasilla* chili, roasted, peeled and diced1/2 cup onion, diced2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground1/4 teaspoon salt15 ounces diced tomato, canned8 ounces tomato sauce, canned1/2 teaspoon basil leaf, dried1/2 teaspoon cumin powder1 pound chicken thigh, boneless1/4 teaspoon parsley, dried1/4 teaspoon thyme1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed4 cups water1. saute Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1120867645348760602005-07-08T18:03:00.000-06:002005-07-08T18:07:25.350-06:00Fast Focaccia1 1/2 cups flour1 package fast-rising yeast1/4 tsp salt2 tbsp olive oil1 cup very hot waterMix dry ingredients together, make a well in the center. Pour in the olive oil and water, mix together to form a soft dough.Turn out on a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth.Divide into 2 parts, form into balls and cover. Let rise for 15 minutes, punch down and form into flat oblong Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1120860380649784052005-07-08T16:07:00.000-06:002005-07-08T18:02:53.076-06:00Ratatouille MarciaI love ratatouille and I love Mexican food as well.This recipe is a blend of those loves.1/2 cup chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced1 poblano pepper, cut into rings [any pepper you prefer can be substituted]2 canned jalapenos, chopped1/4 cup olive oilBrown onion in olive oil adding pepper in when the onion gets translucent. Add garlic when the onion and peppers are close to done.After they have Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1115075330873720792005-05-02T17:01:00.000-06:002005-05-02T17:08:50.873-06:00A little snackI wanted a little snack today, and options are few.So I threw together a spicy version of Chex Mix. Of course, I only had one kind of Chex, some Cheerios, hot sauce, chipotle jelly and seasoned salt.It's quite yummy, believe it or not!As near as I can remember:2 tbsp hot sauce [your choice, I used the Louisiana brand]3 tbsp chipotle jelly [any kind you have on hand will do really, preferrably a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1109790116029544372005-03-02T12:55:00.000-07:002005-03-02T12:02:14.820-07:00Cheesey breadMost pizza places offer this take on breadsticks.1 recipe pizza dough2 tablespoons garlic butter or olive oil1 cup shredded cheese - mixing cheddar and mozzarella is goodMake the dough, allow to rise the first time then roll out to fit a 16" oiled pizza pan. Precut in half then crosswise 8 to 12 cuts, depending on how thick/wide you want your cheesey bread.Bake for 5 minutes in a 400 degree oven,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1108265274847084292005-02-12T21:24:00.000-07:002005-02-12T20:27:54.846-07:00Chipotle dipis most awesome2 chipotle chilis1/2 cup sour cream2 oz cream cheesecombine in blender or food processorServe with chips of your choice.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1107878711195343352005-02-08T09:47:00.000-07:002005-02-08T09:05:11.196-07:00Tequila-soaked pepper rings with candied lime rindI got this idea in a dream - it was so good, I could taste it!
2 or 3 mild to medium large red peppers, sliced into thin rings (anaheims are good)
1 - 2 cups tequila
Blanch the pepper rings in boiling water until they soften slightly - a minute or two should be more than enough. (You can save the water for making flavored rice at a later time.)
Drop the pepper rings into a large (1 quart) masonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1107435736075612302005-02-03T06:53:00.000-07:002005-02-03T06:03:48.266-07:00Apple PizzaSeriously, this is good stuff.
Crust for 1 crust pie
1 large granny smith apple, peeled cored and diced
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Lay the crust out on a pizza pan. Put the dices apple, sugar and cinnamon into a food processor and process until it looks like applesauce. Spread over the pie crust.
Over the top put the following mixture:
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar [brown is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1105207879004362422005-01-08T12:02:00.000-07:002005-01-08T11:11:19.003-07:00Date filled Oatmeal CookiesThis is an old family recipe, much loved by all and oft requested by anyone who has tasted them.
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups regular oatmeal
Mix in bowl in order given, Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet and press down with a wet glass. Bake at 350 degrees until Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1104251687238293592004-12-28T10:27:00.000-07:002004-12-28T09:34:47.240-07:00On substitutionsBananas I had, aplenty.
Sugar was there, for sure,
No eggs, no vanilla
No baking powder.
Yet muffins I would make!
For eggs, use mayo;
Vanilla flavored creamer;
Baking mix is self-rising!
2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 - 4 if they're small)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup mayonnaise (trust me)
1/2 cup vanilla flavored coffee creamer
2 cups baking mix
If your bananas aren't ripe enough, put them in the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212611.post-1102026040836420832004-12-02T15:14:00.000-07:002004-12-02T15:20:40.836-07:00Chipotle Lime cookiesExperiments in cooking:
Use extreme caution!
(these are GOOD!)
Cookie
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice - fresh squeezed
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced chipotle
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt Lime Chipotle Icing
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 tablespoons Key lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935489919858819273noreply@blogger.com