12 south west Recipes

south coast portuguese fish chowder, recipe from: 50 chowders, this chowder has a relationship to new bedford and the area new englanders call south coast, which includes that part of southeastern massachusetts west of cape cod and a small piece of eastern rhode island. the area is ethnically diverse, with a large portuguese population, but everyone, even those who aren tsp portuguese, loves good food. i served this chowder recently to a group at sakonnet vineyards in little compton, rhode island. as soon as word got out that there was chourico (a dry, spicy, garlicky portuguese sausage) in the chowder, the crowd demolished it. almost everyone in this region loves chourico, which the locals pronounce shore-eese. all over new england where the portuguese have settled, chourico is included in clambakes, clam boils, and other traditional yankee fare., its translucent reddish broth and colorful pieces of bell pepper, tomato, chourico, potato, fish, and cilantro, this portuguese-style chowder is very enticing. it has a splendid aroma and a savory spicy flavor, making it an interesting and exciting alternative to milder creamy chowders., i like to serve this chowder with toasted garlic bread or a crusty loaf of portuguese or italian bread., serves: 8 as a main course, equipment, you will need a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot with a lid, a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a ladle., olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions (14 oz), cut into 1/4-inch dice, green bell pepper (6 oz), cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground allspice, yukon gold , maine, pei, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, fish stock , chicken stock, or water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes in juice (from a 28-oz can), cut into 1/2-inch dice (measured with their juice), spicy chourico or andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock, or bass fillets, pinbones removed 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1/4 cup), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley

ketchup, red wine vinegar, garlic powder or 3 garlic cloves, chopped, brown sugar (i always use 3), pepper, molasses, onion powder, bay leaf

ground beef (very lean), chopped onion, taco seasoning mix (i like lawrey s), egg, beaten, cooked rice (1cup.dry ), bell peppers (cut lengthwise), diced tomatoes, water, salsa, grated cheese (small amount of each)

tilapia fillets, ears corn, shucked , and shaved from cob, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, vegetable broth or 1 cup chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, black beans, refrigerated biscuits, salt and pepper, reynolds wrap foil

black beans, drained, corn kernels, drained, chickpeas, drained, frozen green pea, frozen (do not thaw them), black olives, sliced, red bell pepper, diced, red onion, minced, jicama, diced (optional), red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, crushed, cumin, salt, dried red pepper, fresh coriander, chopped

chicken breasts, bell pepper (chopped ), garlic cloves, sweet onion (chopped ), chicken stock, butter, chili seasoning mix (i use mccormick hot taco seasoning), tomatoes (canned or chopped or stewed ), green chili (canned or fresh )

boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, olive oil, flour, yellow cornmeal, ground thyme, salt, black pepper, eggs, sour cream, turmeric, chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder or 1 tsp onion, cayenne pepper, black beans, favorite salsa, recipe

chicken broth, diced tomatoes (puree half), serrano chili peppers, seeded and chopped, ground cumin (more if you like cumin, up to a tbsp is fine), ground oregano (mexican preferably ), dried chipotle powder (regular chili powder is not as hot), hungarian hot paprika (cayenne pepper can be substituted), black pepper (alternately, 2 tsp coarse and 1 tsp white pepper), dry mustard, vegetable oil , as needed for sauteing, onions, diced, garlic cloves, minced, lean pork, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes (tenderloin is good), black beans, rinsed, frozen corn (or equivalent in canned corn), cooked rice (whole grain is best), jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced, hot pepper sauce, white vinegar, salt (or to taste), grated cheese , for garnish. monterey jack works well

barbecue sauce, sour cream, olive oil, chopped red onion, butter, shredded barbecue pork, shredded cheddar, shredded monterey jack cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, flour tortillas (10 inches)

red pepper, finely chopped, red onion, finely chopped, green chili peppers, finely chopped, red lentil, couscous, black olives, sliced or chopped as preferred, garlic, crushed, milk , splash (soya if you re vegan!), margarine (soya if you re vegan!), cracked black pepper, coriander, chili powder, oregano , pinch, mixed herbs , pinch