what is on the menu today ?
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
3 cups egg substitute (or 12 large eggs, beaten)
8 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese , grated
8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese , grated
1 (4ounce)can chopped green chilies , drained
nonstick cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
Coat 9 x 13 inch glass dish with cooking spray (butter also works well, but less friendly on the waistline).
Spread grated cheese in the dish.
Sprinkle the bottom of the dish with the chilies.
Pour the egg substitute (or beaten eggs)evenly over [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries
1/2an apple , peeled and cored
1 orange, zest of
1/2chopped serrano pepperor jalapeno (about a half a chili, but taste for desired heat)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 dash limes or lemon juice
1 dash salt
DIRECTIONS
Combine cranberries and apple in a food processor and pulse until coarsely shredded, about 10 short pulses.
Combine shredded cranberries, orange zest, chile, and sugar in a medium bowl.
Let sit 15 minutes for the cranberries to [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces low sodium beef broth
3 cups ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
2 cups dark brown sugar (packed)
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 small onion , finely chopped
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1 tablespoon dry onion powder
DIRECTIONS
In a large heavy sauce pan, combine the sauce ingredients.Bring to a simmer over a medium.
heat and cook for about 1 hour (sauce will reduce & thicken to a rich well-blended consistency) stirring occasionally.
Cool to room temperature.Store [...]
INGREDIENTS
5-6 lbs fresh beef brisket , well trimmed
1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup liquid smoke (colgins is the best)
2 tablespoons celery salt
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup water
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 275F DEGREES.
in a large pyrex baking dish, thoroughly mix all ingredients for sauce.put the brisket in the baking dish, and turn it over once to coat it with the sauce.sela the dish tightly with havy-duty aluminum foil.
bake at 275F [...]