222 city slickers Recipes

raw bratwurst (bulk or in links, but, if using links, just remove the casings, garlic, minced, onion, grated, cream cheese, softened and cubed, cheddar or colby cheese, grated(grate your own, please, half and half or cream, a few dashes of worcestershire sauce, a few dashes of hot sauce, party sized rye bread, paprika for garnish , optional

most every barbecue joint and shack makes some variation of barbecued beans. they all taste a little different--a pitmaster s prerogative--but share a similarly spicy, sweet, and smoky flavor. we wanted to develop a simple recipe that could be prepared alongside smoking ribs or pork shoulder. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, cook the beans on the stovetop until soft , then transfer them to a disposable aluminum pan, wrap them tight, and nestle the pan into the bottom of the grill next to the coals (place it right in the drip pan, if using). poke holes in the pan s lid so the grill s smoke can permeate the pan and flavor the beans., used dried pinto beans ; canned beans will turn mushy and fall apart long before the sauce s flavors have blended. soak the beans in water overnight to guarantee even cooking., flavor the beans with bacon and barbecue sauce for an extra-smoky flavor. stir a little fresh barbecue sauce into the beans just before serving to sharpen the sauce s flavor., beans on the grill, our bbq beans finish cooking on the grill , where they pick up smoke and pork flavors. here s how to let the flavors in and keep the grease out., when the beans are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, transfer the beans to a 13 by 9-inch disposable aluminum pan. wrap tightly in foil and poke several holes in the foil so that the juices from the ribs can flavor the beans., when you re ready to add more coals, nestle the beans in the pan already on the bottom of the grill. replace the cooking grate, making sure to position the ribs directly above the beans.

chopped pecans, flour, butter or margarine, melted, cream cheese, softened, powdered sugar, tub cool whip whipped topping, thawed, divided, cold milk, jell-o chocolate flavor instant pudding & pie filling

canola oil, divided, skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces, low-fat smoked sausage (such as healthy choice) or turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, chopped celery, minced fresh garlic, chopped fresh thyme, ground red pepper, all-purpose flour, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, no salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained, fresh okra, bay leaves, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, shrimp, peeled and deveined, hot cooked long-grain rice

unsalted butter, shallots, diced, mushrooms, thinly sliced, cilantro, stems and leaves separated, jalapeno peppers, chopped with seeds, ground cumin, chicken stock or canned broth, heavy cream, egg yolks, palm sugar or brown sugar, red wine vinegar, boneless chicken breasts and thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, fresh lime juice, scallions

ripe avocados nice large ones if you can find them.. if not add 1 or 2 more if they are small, freshly squeezed lime juice, tomatoes, finely diced, fresh oregano minced fine, or 1 tbsp dried , rubbed in palm before adding., bundle cilantro chopped, onion, finely diced, jalapeno pepper, minced (with seeds if you like hot ), garlic cloves, minced, coarse salt, freshly coarse ground pepper, olive oil (optional) it helps keep tomatoes from getting soggy .

vodka, iced tea, banana juice, lemon-lime drink mix, few banana slices for a little garish

article, those of us who are blessed with living in the lone star state may take for granted the steaming hot, flavorful corn tortillas that many mexican restaurants still provide free to patrons. cities and towns of any size at all frequently have a tortilleria, that is, a tortilla factory, where freshly-made tortillas or fresh masa (tortilla dough) can be purchased. or maybe not., in any case , a resourceful cook, particularly 1 who relishes tex-mex fare, will want to be able to produce a batch of corn tortillas. there is nothing quite like the aroma of hot, handmade tortillas. your own tortillas will not only rival the restaurant variety, they will taste even better because they are so fresh., according to the tortilla industry association, tortillas are more popular today in the u.s. than all other ethnic breads, such as bagels, english muffins and pita bread., average (say 6- to 7-inch) corn tortilla contains about 60 calories, a gram or so each of protein and fat, 12 g of carbohydrate and 44 milligrams of calcium. since they are made exclusively of corn flour and contain no wheat gluten, they are an ideal bread alternative for those who are gluten intolerant., but most of all , they are good., corn tortillas are the foundation of classic tex-mex dishes like enchiladas , gorditas, quesadillas, tacos and tostados. mexican cooks have been patting them out for millennia; tortillas are the bread of mexico., this article will concern itself with corn tortillas, rather than the wheat flour tortillas that originated in northern mexico., ingredients for tortilla making are incredibly, and somewhat deceptively, simple. there are only two: corn flour and water. we could get so basic as to detail the process of making corn flour with parched corn and slaked lime, and grinding the resulting product ourselves, but no 1 would do that. and besides, there is a product made by the quaker oats company called masa harina that makes an excellent corn tortilla. masa harina may be difficult to find in some, principally northern, areas of the u.s., and you may have to ask your grocer to serving it for you. it can also be obtained by mail order, although it is a bit pricey ($3.95 for 2 lb, plus shipping), compared to what you pay for it in a local supermarket., whatever you do , don tsp confuse corn flour with corn meal. corn meal is made from a completely different process, and it simply won tsp work for tortilla making., need a big cast-iron skillet or griddle and a tortilla press, too. tortilla presses have become pretty easy to find in kitchen-supply stores. not exactly a high-tech gadget, if you pay more than $20 for 1, you ve paid way too much. if you can tsp find a tortilla press, it is possible (but not preferable) to press out your tortillas on a flat surface using a heavy, flat-bottomed dish. you ll also need some plastic bags of the sandwich or freezer variety, but more about that later., in most every recipe for corn tortillas, the proportion of ingredients called for is 2 cups of masa harina to 1-1/4 to 1-1/3 cups of water. however, the difference between 1/4 cup and 1/3 cup, while only 4 tsp, can be critical.

freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided, olive or salad oil, fresh lemon juice, dry mustard, cracked black pepper, garlic, minced, salt, torn salad greens, croutons , broken walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and/or a little balsamic vinegar (these are are all optional) your choice.

diced potatoes ,boiled until tender,drained and cooled,divided, vegetable oil, butter, diced yellow onion, green bell pepper,stemmed,seeded,diced, leftover turkey meat (white,dark or a mix of both), fresh parsley ,choped, fesh thyme,chopped, salt and pepper

buttermilk, eggs, well beaten, baking soda, all purpose flour, sugar, vegetable oil, baking powder, salt, vanilla, polish ham, thick slices cooked turkey breast, cheese (amercian, meunster or swiss), thick slices egg bread, metal or wooden skewers, oil for deep frying, jam

onions, ground chuck, garlic cloves, minced, barbeque sauce, water, chili powder, black pepper, unsweetened chocolate, grated, ground cumin, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cardamom, salt, tomato juice as needed, spaghetti, cooked and buttered, kidney beans, heated, cheddar cheese, shredded, oyster crackers

redfish fillets, cut into 6 equal portions, salt, pepper, cornmeal, vegetable oil or lard, egg sauce

skinned and boned chicken breasts, crescent city grill creole seasoning

strawberries, washed and hulled, divided, baked (9-inch) pastry shell, sugar, water, cornstarch, butter or margarine, softened, whipping cream, superfine sugar, vanilla extract, fresh whole strawberries

seasoned salt, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, white pepper, ground red pepper, dry mustard, dried oregano, dried thyme

uncooked organic wild rice, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, kale, chard, whole diced red bell pepper, whole diced yellow bell pepper, whole thinly sliced fennel bulb, green onion, chopped, chopped parsley