what is on the menu today ?
INGREDIENTS
1 (15ounce)can sweet potatoes , drained and mashed cooked and mashed (yams)or
1 cup fresh sweet potatoes , cooked and mashed
4 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lawry’s Caribbean jerk marinade, with papaya nectar
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8ounce)can crushed pineapple , well drained
1 (18 1/4ounce)package yellow cake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
In large bowl, beat together sweet potatoes and eggs until fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed with mixer for 2 minutes.
Spray two 4 x 8-inch [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons butter
1 medium onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/4 cups brown rice , uncooked
1 (8ounce)can tomato sauce
1/4 cup light rum
1 green bell pepper , diced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon , ground
1/4 teaspoon cloves , ground
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 (16ounce)can black beans , drained
DIRECTIONS
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, brown in skillet over medium heat (8 to 10 minutes or until browned).Remove and reserve - when cool enough, cut chicken into strips.
In same skillet, melt butter.Add [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground turkey (Beef)
1 (15ounce)can dark red kidney beans
1 (15ounce)can light red kidney beans
1 (15ounce)can black beans
1 (8ounce)jar peach salsa (approximate measurement use the small jar size)
1 (15ounce)can diced tomatoes with lime and cilantro
1 (15ounce)can rotel , mild chili pepper flavored tomatoes
1 (15ounce)can Ro-Tel tomatoes and onions
1/2 sweet onion (about a 1/2 cup chopped)
1 bell pepper (I usually use red)
1-3 tablespoon chili powder (to taste)
1-3 tablespoon ground cumin
1-3 tablespoon southwest seasoning (Emeril’s Southwest Essence)
salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Season meat with salt and pepper.
In a large Dutch Oven brown [...]
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup onions , chopped fine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon green onions , chopped fine
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme , crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6lean pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
DIRECTIONS
Combine water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onions, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
Place pork chops [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup celery tops
1 garlic clove , minced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
4egg yolks
1/2 lb crabmeat
6egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F
Butter a 8 cup souffle dish.
Toast coconut in a non-stick skillet over low heat.
In a medium skillet, melt butter over low heat and add the celery, garlic, curry powder, thyme, red [...]