Ingredients: for the sauce: 2 lb bulk Italian sausage (casing removed if necessary) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cubanelle pepper, minced 56 oz canned coarse ground tomatoes 14 oz canned diced tomatoes 6 oz tomato paste 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar red wine (optional) 10 basil leaves salt pepper for the pasta: […]
Ingredients: 1 large white onion, sliced 6-8 jalapenos, halved and seeded 4 hot dogs 4 strips thick cut bacon 1/2 avocado, sliced mayo or salsa (optional) Directions: Prepare grill. Lightly oil a grilling pan and arrange the peppers and onions in a single layer. Wrap the hot dogs in bacon. Secure with toothpicks if needed. […]
Ingredients: 8 hot dogs 8 buns for the mango-pineapple salsa: 1 mango, cubed 1 cup cubed pineapple 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons minced jalapeno juice of 1/2 lime for the jalapeno sauce: 5 jalapenos, seeded 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 shallot juice of 1/2 lime salt freshly ground black […]
Ingredients: 1 lb 94% lean ground beef 15 oz tomato sauce* 15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon celery seed […]
Ingredients: for the meatballs: 1 lb ground chicken 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, grated 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 egg salt pepper for the sauce: 1 onion, chopped 1 shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 oz finely chopped thin […]
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/4 pound ground pork 1 shallot, grated 1 1/2 teaspoons sage 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground […]
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter OR bacon fat 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 cubanelle peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, chopped 2 quarts seafood or chicken stock 4 andouille sausages, sliced into coins 1 lb okra, sliced into […]
Ingredients: 2 large hot dogs cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds 2 cups evaporated milk* 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar 1/3 cup panko 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lb macaroni or (my favorite)cellentani, cooked Directions: For the béchamel: In a medium pan, melt the […]
Ingredients: 2 dozen cherrystone clams 1 1/2 lb shrimp 1 quart tiny redskin potatoes 4 smoked turkey sausage, cut into thirds 3 ears of corn, cut into coins 2 large onions, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 bulb fennel, sliced 2 cups of crab stock* water corn stalks free of silk Directions Line the bottom of […]
Ingredients:4 cups cooked short grain rice (preferably day-old)2 cups shredded cabbage2 cups cubed fresh pineapple3/4 cup snow peas5 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced thinly3 cloves garlic, minced3 Thai bird chiles2 Chinese sausages (lap cheong)2 inch knob ginger, grated1 small onion, chopped3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce1 egg Directions:Steam or […]