Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

calabacitas con elote (zucchini with corn)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Seeds

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c).
• combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.
• bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

croissant club sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 croissants, split
• 8 slices smoked deli turkey breast
• 4 slices swiss cheese
• 8 slices cooked bacon
• 8 slices tomato
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 teaspoons spicy brown mustard, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mash avocado in a bowl using a fork or potato masher. stir garlic salt, lemon juice, and oregano into mashed avocado.
• arrange split croissants on a work surface. place 2 slices turkey on bottom half of each croissant. layer 1 slice swiss cheese and 2 bacon slices atop each turkey layer. place each croissant top over bacon layer. arrange sandwiches on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
• open each sandwich and place 2 tomato slices and 1 lettuce leaf atop bacon layer. lightly spread 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/4 the avocado mixture each croissant top. return each top to each sandwich.

Fusion Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup cold water
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• strip rosemary leaves from stems, discard stems, and place leaves in the bowl of a food processor. add garlic and pulse until finely chopped. pour in the garbanzo beans; process until evenly blended.
• with food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary. pour in balsamic vinegar and process until evenly blended. taste, and add more vinegar, 1 tablespoon at a time, as desired. pour in the water and process to make a spreadable consistency. add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. season with salt and pepper to taste. chill before serving.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

zucchini puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, onion, and garlic. blend in baking mix, salt and pepper.
• heat 1/2 inch of oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and fluffy. drain on paper towels. sprinkle with salt before serving.

brisket marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup red
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 teaspoons onion salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 4 teaspoons pepper
• 4 teaspoons celery flakes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a medium bowl, combine , worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. stir in celery flakes, onion salt, garlic salt, and pepper.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

baked salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 quart oil for deep frying
• 1/2 head cauliflower florets
• 2 onions, sliced into rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• sift the chickpea flour into a medium bowl. mix in the coriander, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and garlic.
• make a well in the center of the flower. gradually pour the water into the well and mix to form a thick, smooth batter.
• over medium high heat in a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• coat the cauliflower and onions in the batter and fry them in small batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. drain on paper towels before serving.

Onion And Sausage Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• crushed red pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup sliced stuffed green olives
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, sliced horizontally
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• remove sausage from casings and saute sausage in 2 tablespoons olive oil until browned. drain to remove excess oil. remove from skillet and set aside. in skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil, add onions, garlic and saute stirring until onions wilt down. add tomato sauce, salt, pepper and red pepper to taste. simmer about 5 minutes on low.
• stir together the sausage and onion and chopped olives. toast bread lightly under broiler. top with sausage mix and sprinkle grated mozzarella over all. broil about 3 minutes under broiler until cheese melts. watch carefully with oven door open. remove from broiler, slice and serve.

Tom's Blackened Seasoning

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a small jar with a lid, combine the paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, nutmeg, and cumin. seal securely and shake vigorously to blend. store in a cool dry place. shake jar before each use.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

calabacitas con elote (zucchini with corn)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

fried green beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups diagonally sliced fresh green beans
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 pinch garlic salt to taste
• 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat the olive oil, butter and lemon juice in a skillet over medium-high heat. add the green beans, lemon zest, garlic salt and pepper. cook and stir for about 10 minutes, or until beans are tender, but still a little crunchy.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

zucchini e pomodori gratinati (zucchini and tomato gratin)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 zucchini, sliced
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 4 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
• 4 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). move oven rack into the top third of the oven.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and spread the zucchini slices into the skillet in a single layer. if they don't fit, cook them in batches. sprinkle pieces of garlic over the zucchini, and cook until the zucchini are golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes per side. remove from heat.
• arrange the slices of zucchini in an 9x12-inch glass baking dish, alternating with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato, so that the slices overlap each other in a neat row pattern. sprinkle the parmesan cheese and basil over the dish, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and brown and the dish is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Grilled Teriyaki Tuna

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets yellowfin tuna

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the teriyaki sauce, oil, garlic, and pepper. place the tuna fillets in the bag. seal the bag with as little air in it as possible. give the mix a good shake, to ensure the tuna fillets are well coated. marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• remove tuna from marinade, and place on grill. for rare tuna, grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. for medium, grill 5 to 8 minutes per side. for well done, grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side.

eggplant mixed grill

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 18 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 12 crimini mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 (1 pound) eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a large resealable plastic bag, mix the olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, vinegar, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic. place the onion, asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into the bag. seal, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally
• preheat the grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill the vegetables 6 minutes on each side, until tender.

Grilled Teriyaki Tuna

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets yellowfin tuna

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the teriyaki sauce, oil, garlic, and pepper. place the tuna fillets in the bag. seal the bag with as little air in it as possible. give the mix a good shake, to ensure the tuna fillets are well coated. marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• remove tuna from marinade, and place on grill. for rare tuna, grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. for medium, grill 5 to 8 minutes per side. for well done, grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side.

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic until tender. stir in the turkey, and cook until evenly brown. drain, and mix in tomatoes and pumpkin. season with chili powder, pepper, and salt. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. serve topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream.

ham and cheddar corn muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 (8.5 ounce) packages of your favorite corn muffin mix
• 1 cup finely diced dietz & watson uncured all natural classic dinner ham
• 1/8 cup dietz & watson ny state garlic cheddar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives or scallion greens

Recipe

• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f. coat a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
• in a large bowl, prepare muffin batter as directed.
• fold in the ham, cheese, and chives or scallions.
• spoon the batter into the prepared cups, filling each three-quarter full. bake the muffins until their tops are lightly browned, about 20 minutes. let them cool in the pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes, then turn them out the rack and let them cool completely. the muffins can be frozen in a plastic freezer bag for up to three months.

Campfire Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french-style green beans, drained
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. pour in olive oil, then mix in onion, garlic, and almonds. saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• stir in green beans and season with salt and pepper. cover skillet with lid and cook for 3 minutes, stirring a few times so mixture doesn't burn. transfer mixture to a shallow dish and place in refrigerator to cool. when cool, pack into a resealable bag.
• at campsite, heat a skillet over the fire or camp stove, dump in contents of bag, and cook just until heated through.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

'calabacitas Guisada' (stewed Mexican Zucchini)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 small onion, sliced thinly
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. add the zucchini slices and stewed tomatoes and stir gently. cover and cook until the zucchini is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. remove from heat, season with salt, and add the cheddar cheese; allow to sit until the cheese has melted.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

Sarah's Spinach Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon whipped butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1/4 cup low-fat milk
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• melt whipped butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir flour, garlic salt, and kosher salt into the melted butter until smooth.
• whisk in low-fat milk, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. simmer sauce until thickened, whisking constantly, about 1 minute.
• stir spinach into the sauce and heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

sweet grilled corn

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ears corn, husk and silk removed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• soak corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.
• stir together macadamia nut oil and melted butter in a bowl. season with garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir in parmesan cheese.
• drain corn and pat dry. spread butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn, and place each piece on a square of aluminum foil. tightly wrap each ear and puncture to allow excess steam to escape while grilling.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• grill the corn cobs until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently. remove from the grill and check for doneness; if the corn is not done, continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.

Canadian Barn Bbq Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix applesauce, ketchup, packed brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic salt and ground cinnamon. use the mixture to marinate ribs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before preparing as desired. also use for basting the ribs while cooking.

super grilled salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup shiraz
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 pounds salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, mix the brown sugar in the hot water until dissolved. pour into a large resealable plastic bag, and mix in , soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and lemon pepper. place salmon in the bag, seal, and marinate 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. reserving marinade, place salmon on the grill, and cook 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until easily flaked with a fork.
• transfer reserved marinade to a pot. dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. bring the marinade to a boil, and stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken. serve over the salmon or on the side as a dipping sauce.

Noodles Romanoff Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• in a large pot with boiling salted water cook egg noodles until al dente. drain.
• in a large bowl mix together the sour cream, 1/4 cup of the grated parmesan cheese, chives, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic.
• stir in butter or margarine to hot egg noodles. stir in sour cream mixture.
• arrange noodles on warm platter and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.