Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 chipotle chiles in adobe, chopped 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped 1 onion, diced 15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 15 oz canned cannellini beans, drained 15 oz diced tomatoes in juice 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chile* 1 teaspoon dried chervil […]
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Pork in a Jalapeno-Tomatillo Sauce
Ingredients:3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast10 medium-sized tomatillos, finely chopped10 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped5 cloves garlic1 large onion, finely chopped1 cup pork or chicken broth2 tablespoons canola oil for the spice rub1 1/2 teaspoon oregano1 1/2 teaspoon ground jalapeno1 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle1 1/2 teaspoon cuminsaltpepper to serve:chopped papalotortillas Directions:Mix the spice rub ingredients […]
Baltimore-Style Sour Beef and Dumplings (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients: for the sauce/marinade: 1 3/4 cups red wine vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 2 onions, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 3 whole cloves 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt for the dumplings: 4 cups plain well-mashed potatoes made from […]
Tropical Fusion Baked Beans
Ingredients: 16 oz dried navy beans 1 large onion, sliced 1 mango, cubed 4 garlic cloves 1/2 cup chile sauce (like Heinz) 1/2 cup water 2 inch knob of fresh ginger, sliced 4 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1 tablespoon pineapple juice 1 tablespoon grainy mustard* 2 teaspons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1 teaspoon […]
Chipotle Blackberry Pulled Pork
Ingredients:2 1/2 to 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (trim off excess fat)1 cup fresh (whole) blackberries1/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup white rum1 tablespoon spiced ginger preserves*2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican hot chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 […]
Smoky Mango Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (trim off excess fat) 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup pomegranate infused balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup bourbon 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce 2 teaspoons smokehouse black pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke 1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican hot chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika […]
Spiced Pear Oatmeal
Ingredients:2 Bosc pears, cored and sliced thinly2 1/4 cup pear cider1 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats1 tablespoon dark brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmegsprinkle salt Directions:Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low overnight (8-9 hours). Stir and serve. Serves about four. My thoughts: I’ve been hearing good things about overnight oatmeal […]
Green Tea & Tangerine Tapioca Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup small pearl tapioca (not instant) 1 teaspoon matcha powder* zest and juice from 1/2 tangerine 1 egg Directions: Set the slow cooker on low. Pour the milk, tapioca, matcha and sugar in, whisk until the sugar dissolves. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the […]
Pork Adobada (in the slow cooker)
Pork Adobada (in the slow cooker)Ingredients: 3 lbs pork loin1 medium onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped6 Anaheim dried red chilies, seeded (reserve seeds) 4 pasilla chilies, seeded (reserve seeds) 1½ cup chicken stock (more if needed)1/2 cup cider vinegar 4 tablespoons bitter orange4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon ground cumin […]
Roast Beef with Garlic (in the slow cooker)
Roast Beef with Garlic (in the slow cooker)Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed10 oz mushrooms, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped24 cloves garlic, chopped2 beef bouillon cubes1/2 cup hot water12 ounces lager beer1 tablespoon light brown sugar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of watersaltblack pepper […]