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  • Baked Stuffed Mushrooms

    Baked Stuffed Mushrooms
    Baked Stuffed Mushrooms
    (Serves 8)


    28 Fresh Button Mushrooms (Not bigger then a .25)
    1/3 lb. Ground Pork
    6 leaves fresh sage (about 2½ tsp fresh or ½ tsp dry sage powder)
    2 tblsp fresh or dried parsley
    2 green onions, minced fine
    4 cloves garlic (minced)
    2 tsp Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
    fresh ground pepper
    1 tsp salt
    1 red jalapeno (stemmed and seeded)
    6 oz. Havarti Cheese (tiny diced)
    splash of liquor (I used some Madeira)
    1 egg
    ¼ - 1/3 cup bread crumbs
    1 tblsp butter
    1 tblsp olive oil


    NOTES: This is a great experimental ground for just about anything mixed together into your mushroom! Try omitting the sausage and sautéing some celery, root vegetables and spinach!
     

    Snap/pull the stems out of the mushroom heads and set aside.
    Cut a small piece off the end of each mushroom stem (the side that was already cut, not the side that was inside the mushroom), and discard this dry piece. Set the rest of the stems aside.
    [A small trick I use to stabilize each mushroom is to slice a flat side into the top of the mushroom head.]
    I then add these small pieces to my good stem pile. Set aside the main mushroom cap to be stuffed.]
    Now chop, very finely the stems and top pieces. Set aside.

    Have all your other ingredients prepped and in place (mise en place)...
    Brown the pork with a tsp Tony Chachere's Cajun Spice, chopping up fine while cooking out the pink. Set this aside.

    Using the butter & olive oil, saute the the garlic for about 1 minute on med/low heat, then add the mushroom pieces and chopped jalapeno, sprinkle with 1 tsp Tony Chachere's Cajun Spice.
    Saute this mix for 2-3 minutes and then add the other spices (sage, parsley, green onions), saute for another 2 minutes, then add a splash of liquor.
    Mix well and toss in with the ground cooked pork.

    Mix into the pork mix the chopped/grated cheese, the egg and the bread crumbs and salt and pepper.

    Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

    Over Stuff the mushrooms about 3/4 inch above the top and place on a sheet pan that has been sprayed or greased.
    Place in center of the oven and heat for 20 minutes. If the tops aren't a tad crispy you can place under your broiler for a minute or two.

    Yum! Best enjoyed within ten minutes of exiting the oven!

  • Beer Battered Shrimp Taco with Pineapple Salsa

    Beer Battered Shrimp Taco with Pineapple Salsa
    Beer Battered Shrimp Taco with Pineapple Salsa
    (Serves 4)

    Beer Batter
    ¾ can of beer, (8oz)
    1/3 cup flour, white all purpose
    ½ tblsp garlic, dried granulated
    ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    ½ tsp black pepper
    1 tsp salt

    32-40 shrimp
    1&rac12; tsp Tony Chachere's Cajun Spice
    1½ - 2 cups of canola oil (or other frying oil)
    ½ Roma tomato, diced very small
    1/3 red onion, diced very small
    1 jalapeno, most of the seeds can be removed, diced very small
    ¼ - 1/3 cup pineapple, diced very small
    ½ carrot, cut into small sticks (julienne) then dice small
    ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, minced
    juice of ½ lime
    5 cabbage leaves, julienne very thin
    8 soft taco shells, corn or flour (I prefer corn in this recipe)
    ½ cup shredded cheese, any variety, I used the mozzarella/provolone blend

    NOTES: I used the 25 per lb shrimp, if you are using smaller shrimp, say the 50 per pound then double the amount of shrimp, on the other end if you're using 12 per pound shrimps, use half as many shrimp, @20.

    In a medium bowl mix the flour, garlic, cayenne, black pepper and salt. Add the beer slowly, mixing with a whisk or fork until the batter resembles glue, then add a little more beer. Keep cold until ready to use.

    Make your salsa right away, so it has time "to marry" inside a bowl. Mix well, the tomato, onion, jalapeno, pineapple, carrot, mint leaves, 1 tsp salt and the juice of ½ lime. Set aside or in the fridge.

    Slice up and set aside your cabbage, set aside or in the fridge

    Get your oil in a small pot and bring it up to 365°F using a hot oil thermometer. Otherwise medium heat but a smidgen more. If the oil smokes too much its too hot. You can test the heat with a drop of batter, it should crisp up alone in 8-10 seconds.

    Coat your shrimp with Tony' Chachere's Cajun spice (or just use salt and pepper). Dip your shrimp in the batter. I do 4-5 at a time. Put the shrimps, one at a time, into the hot oil. Leave in until crispy golden in color, about 1+½ minutes. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.

    All those steps could be done in advance. When guests arrive, pop the shrimps back in the oven on warming temp and start a skillet on medium heat, one by one heat up one side of the tortilla, flip it over, add some cheese, let it melt remove from heat and assemble the taco. Tortilla, cheese, shrimp (4-5 per taco), a small hand-full of shredded cabbage and some delicious pineapple salsa on top, don't be scared, heap it on!

    Repeat three more times for round one!

    Start round two after you've eaten the first one, or just get it over with :) Delicious - enjoy!

  • Chicken Adobo

    Chicken Adobo
    Chicken Adobo
    (Serves 6)


    4 boneless chicken thighs
    4 chicken drums (legs)
    1 cup soy sauce
    1/2 cup white wine vinegar
    1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
    5 bay leaves
    12 garlic cloves, chopped medium to small
    2 tblsp brown sugar
    1 tblsp black peppercorns
    1 or 2 jalapenos or serrano chilis, optional, half in marinade, 1/2 for garnish
    3 green onions, chopped, 1/3 for garnish the rest for marinade
    1 cup Jasmin rice


    NOTES:
     

    Marinate the chicken for 2 hours in the soy sauce, vinegars, bay leaves, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, green onions and hot pepper (if your using).

    Reserving the marinade, heat up the oil in a fry pan and sear the chicken on all sides, working with 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time. Once all the chicken has been seared, add all the chicken and marinade into a large pan and bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 30 minutes.

    Flip the chicken pieces over and recover and continue simmering for another 25-30 minutes.
    The marinade will be syrup-like when its time to serve, if the marinade is still too liquidy but the chicken's done, you can thicken the sauce with a corn starch slurry. (add a tsp of cornstarch to 2 tsp of warm water, mix it well and stir into the sauce quickly, it will thicken once it starts to simmer.

    Serve over Jasmin rice and garnish with green onion slices and sliced hot pepper if your using them!

  • Chili Lime Chicken Coconut Soup

    Chili Lime Chicken Coconut Soup
    Chili Lime Chicken Coconut Soup
    (Serves @ 6-10)
    2-3 Chicken breasts, boneless, cut into ¼ inch strips
    1 tblsp chili powder, mix together with the salt below
    ¾ tblsp salt
    lime zest, from 5 limes
    5 limes, squeezed for their juice
    2 lg cans of coconut milk
    10 cups of chicken stock
    1 stalk of lemon grass, optional, OR zest of 2 lemons
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp white pepper
    1 roasted jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, minced
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    2 corn tortillas, cut into 1½ inch by ¼ inch sliced strips and fried crispy
    1 green onion, optional, sliced thin
    NOTES:

    Bring stock to a simmer and stir in salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper.
    Now add the roasted jalapeno lime zest and lime juice and lemon grass/zest if using.
    Now turn heat to low, add coconut milk. Don't let the coconut milk boil as it may separate.
    Taste and adjust seasoning or salt.

    Roll the raw chicken strips into the mixture of salt and chili powder and then cut into small ½ inch pieces. Drop into soup and stir. The chicken should not take long to cook in the soup, around 3-5 minutes.

    Serve and garnish with chopped scallion and crispy tortilla strips.

  • Corn Fritters

    Corn Fritters
    Corn Fritters (Mexican street corn style)
    (Serves)


    4 cups of corn (fresh is best. Can use frozen or canned also)
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped green onion
    1 jalapeno diced, roasted (deseeded and membranes removed)
    juice from 1/2 a lime (about 1 tablespoon)
    zest from 2 limes, minced
    1 cup all purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon chili powder
    2 eggs beaten
    1/4 cup milk
    1 and 1/2 cup shredded Cojita Cheese
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


    NOTES:
     

    Put corn in a large mixing bowl, corn should be relatively dry, use a paper towel if necessary. If you're using frozen corn I would heat it up in a skillet on high and keep tossing until the hiss of water disapears (about 2 minutes).

    Add to the corn, cheese, minced, roasted jalapeno, cillantro, green onion, lime juice and zest.
    In a smaller separate bowl add the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and chili powder. Mix well and add to corn bowl, mix well again.

    In a small bowl beat two eggs and add in the milk, incorperate well and mix into the corn mixture. A tight batter will form.

    Heat a skillet to medium/high with just enough oil to coat the bottom. Once the skillet is hot make a small test fritter using a about 2 tablespoons of batter. Press it down so its not too thick and try and scoot the sides in to form a round circle or a rectangle, fry for about 3 minutes each side. If the fritter stayed together then cook the rest and serve! If they fall apart, they need a tad more batter so you can crack an egg with about a tablespoon of milk, beat well, and add to the corn batter.

    Serve hot, serve cold either case they are yummy (but better right out of the pan!)

  • Cornbread with Cheddar Cheese and Roasted Jalapenos

    Cornbread with Cheddar Cheese & Roasted Jalapenos
    Cornbread with Cheddar Cheese & Roasted Jalapenos
    (Serves 6-10)


    1 Cup Flour, all purpose
    1 Cup Cornmeal, yellow
    1 tblsp white sugar, fine
    1½ tsp Baking Powder
    1 tsp salt
    ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    1 Cup milk
    ½ Cup Sour Cream
    2 Large Eggs
    1½ tblsp unsalted butter, melted
    1¼ Cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
    ½ Cup corn
    3 tblsp Jalapenos, roasted


    NOTES: Roast the jalapenos by placing on skewer and rotate them over an open flame, OR you can place them in the oven under your broiler for 10 minutes then flip over for another 10 minutes. The end result n either case should be blackened/charred outside the pepper, then you run them under water and rinse the burnt and charred skins off. Some people place them in paper bags after charring to "steam off" the burnt charred skin without running under water.
     

    Pre-heat oven to 400 °F

    Mix all ingrediants together except the cheese, corn and roasted jalapenos. Once mixed, fold in the cheese and pepper.

    Bake in an 8 x 8" baking dish, prepared with spray release or butter, for 25 minutes. Serve warm. Some accompaniments could be honey and butter. yum!

  • Mango Salsa

    Mango Salsa
    Mango Salsa
    4 large Roma tomatoes, small dice
    1 large red onion, small dice
    1 large jalapeno, seeded and small dice
    2 Serrano chilies, seeded and small dice
    1 ripe mango, small dice
    1 bunch cilantro, minced
    1½ tsp salt
    juice of 1 key lime
    1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
    NOTES: Additions to this are wide and varies, try adding some smoked chipotle or some mint!

    Instructions

    Mix all ingredients, let sit for 45 minutes before serving. Taste again, add salt to taste.

  • Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

    Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
    Salsa (Pico de Gallo / Salsa Fresco)
    (Serves 10-12)


    6 Roma Tomatoes, cut very small (1/8th x 1/8th)
    2 jalapeno peppers, cut very small, keep seeds
    1 Serrano chili, cut very small, keep seeds (optional)
    1 red onion, minced
    1 tblsp olive oil
    1 lemon, juiced
    fresh black pepper, to taste
    1 bunch cilantro, minced
    1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
    2 tsp salt


    NOTES:I like mine cut small but if you like larger chunks, feel free! Something I learned recently, raw salsa, aka Salsa Cruda, is not really called a salsa, they call this Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresco. A cooked salsa, would be one where the tomatoes and chilies have been boiled or roasted and typically blended. Use as a topping for cooked fish, chips and salsa, filling for burritos and tacos. If you threw these ingredients into a blender, you'd have Salsa Roja, less chunky and slightly more watery.
     

    In a large bowl combine everything. Easy.

    Mix well.

    Now comes the waiting part. The salt will need time to break down the tomatoes and produce that yummy liquid in salsa. You can come back and stir it every half hour until a taste test reveals, deliciousness. For best results let sit covered in the fridge for 1 hour or more.

    Stores a week in the fridge.

  • Tomato Jam

    Tomato Jam
    Tomato Jam
    (Serves 15-20)


    12 oz roma or off the vine tomatoes
    ¼ to ⅓ cup sugar, depending how sweet you want the final jam to be
    2 tblsp lime juice
    1 tblsp ginger, minced
    1 tsp cumin powder
    ¼ tsp cinnamon
    ⅛ cloves, ground
    1 tsp salt
    1 jalapeno, seeded and minced


    NOTES:

    In a sauce pan over medium heat, compine all the ingredients and bring to a boil stirring often. Reduce the heat to a simmer, stir occasionally until the mixture is like a thick jam, about 15 minutes.
    Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Let cool. Refrigerate covered, will keep about 1 week.