DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 (10ounce)cans whole canned tomatoes , undrained
1 onion , diced finely
1 (10ounce)can diced tomatoes , drained
1 bunch cilantro , chopped
2 (4ounce)cans roasted diced green chilies , undrained
1 (4ounce)can roasted diced jalapenos, undrained
2 small limes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

In blender, add 2 cans whole tomatoes, cilantro, green chilies, jalapeños, salt, and garlic powder. Blend for about 20-30 seconds until mixed well and tomatoes are pureed just a bit.
Pour into large bowl and add onion and diced tomatoes.
Squeeze the juice [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 tomatoes
2-4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup onions , divided in half
1/2 cup rice
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cilantro

DIRECTIONS

Boil tomatoes in water until skin bursts.
In blender, puree tomatoes, and half of the garlic and onion.
Brown rice in oil.
Add the rest of the garlic and onion to rice.
Pour tomato sauce over rice.
Do not stir mixture.
Simmer for 5 minute.
Add broth and cilantro.
Let simmer for 30 minutes (until rice is soft) [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup cooking oil

DIRECTIONS

Mix the salt in the water.
Put the flour in a mixing bowl. Add the salted water gradually.
Mix the flour into a dough. kneed until smooth. Make sure the texture of the dough is not too sticky and gooey.
Oil your hands with cooking oil and then make the dough into palm sized balls.
In a [...]

INGREDIENTS

500 g cubed chicken breasts
24bamboo skewers
Marinade
2 teaspoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons warm water
3 garlic cloves
4peeled shallots
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons oil (groundnut or sunflower oil will do)
peanut sauce
2 tablespoons oil
3red finger-length chilies
3 garlic cloves , minced
200 g unsalted peanuts , dry roasted and skinned
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
250 ml hot water

DIRECTIONS

Mix the tamarind pulp with oil, add chicken and set aside to marinade for at least 20 minutes.
To prepare the peanut sauce heat the oil in a saucepan add chillies [...]

INGREDIENTS
Pastry dough
16 ounces cream cheese , softened (do not use lite or fat free)
1 cup butter , softened (no substitutions)
2 cups flour
Fruit Filling
1 lb dried apricots
1 cup sugar
water
For dusting
1/2 cup powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the fruit filling by putting the apricots in a saucepan. Add water just to cover.Cook until soft, being very careful not to let it burn. You may have to add more water to prevent this.
When fruit is soft, add [...]