DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs cucuzza , peeled and seeded
1 large yellow onion (I use Texas 1015)
2 red bell peppers , seeded
1 green bell pepper , seeded
2 large jalapenos, seeded
1/4 cup pickling salt
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
2 cups sugar
3dried Thai chiles
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

Finely chop cucuzza, onion, bell peppers and jalapeños.(This can be a time consuming step, so I use my Pampered Chef food chopper).
Place cucuzza, onions, bell peppers and jalapeños in a large [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 catfish fillets , 1/2 in. thickness
1 (15ounce)can black beans , drained
1 medium ripe avocado , diced
1 medium tomato , diced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1 teaspoon lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon olive oil (for grill pan)
lime wedges (garnish)
cilantro , sprigs (garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Rinse fillets, dry, and set aside on plate.
In a small bowl, combine the peel, juice, cilantro, oregano, scallion, olive oil, salt, and cayenne.Stir.
In a medium bowl, combine avocado, beans, and tomato.Pour half of the cilantro [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 (12ounce)package cranberries
1/2-1 cup water or juice
1 small orange (or 2 mini oranges)
1/2-1 cup sugar or sugar substitute (to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
optional
2 tablespoons chopped nutsor
1 cup applesauce

DIRECTIONS

Bring 3/4 package of cranberries to a boil in small sauce pan with water (or juice). Add honey and apple sauce (thickens the sauce).Add sugar or substitute to taste (1/2 c to 1 c). Simmer for 10 min until most berries pop open (more or less time depending on the [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 (16ounce)can pitted sour cherries in syrup (undrained)
3/4-1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
1 dash salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup honey
1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS

Bring first 8 ingredients to a boil over medium heat.Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally ~ simmer for about 10 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and water, stirring until smooth.
Add cornstarch mixture to cherry mixture, bring all ingredients back up to a boil for about 1-2 minutes.
Cool ~ store in [...]

INGREDIENTS

25 g gingerroot , finely chopped
4-5 green chilies
25 g coconut oil
3-4dried red chilies
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon asafetida powder
25 g jaggery (powdered)
7-8 curry leaves
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve the tamarind pulp in the water.Keep aside.
Heat the oil, add mustard.When it starts spluttering, add dried red chillies and sauté.
Next, add chopped ginger and green chillies; fry well, strain and keep aside.
Heat the tamarind water, add turmeric pd, chilli pd, asafoetida, [...]