13903 this ain your ordinary queso Recipes

tomatoes (chopped, pureed , whatever your preference-i prefer a mixture of chopped and pureed), onion, chopped, hot sauce (2 for hot, 1 for mild ), salt and pepper

steak, diced into 1/4-inch bite-size chunks or 1/2 lb ground beef, cajun spices (i use old bay), oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, green bell pepper, diced, serrano peppers, minced (optional), salsa, beef broth (i use beef boullion granules), tomato paste (i keep a tube of sun-dried in the fridge for stuff like this), monterey jack cheese, shredded, puff pastry sheets, thawed, butter, melted, butter, unsalted, flour, milk, monterey jack cheese, shredded, cumin, salt and pepper, to taste

make and maintain your own sourdough starter, need a volume of at least 1 and 1/3 cups., there are several ingredient combinations for making wild, yeast sourdough, is to grate a raw potato. then add enough water to cover, enough flour to make a thin batter of about a cup and a, third in volume ., method is to use water that you ve boiled potatoes, in instead of the grated potato and water combination., you can also use flour , sugar and water. use 1 cup of, flour , a tbsp of sugar and enough water to make a, pancake consistency batter ., yet another is to simply mix together equal amounts of water, flour (whole wheat is best for this)., anything that provides food for the yeast and a good growing, environment will work. yeast needs sugar or carbohydrates, which it converts to sugar), and clear liquid., make your choice based on what you have handy and just because, what you d like to try. don tsp worry about whether or, not 1 set of ingredients will work better than another, because the chances are that they will all be equally, efficient in attracting wild (sour) yeast. there is no exact, recipe because there are so many other variables in each house, that will invite or dissuade wild yeasts from entering the, mixture. if at first you don tsp succeed, try, try again . the, most important thing is the method ., when you have decided on the ingredients you want , put them in, a glass container that will hold at least three times the, volume of the ingredients. mix lightly with a wooden or, plastic spoon as some metals will react to it. the working of, starter will mix itself ., leave the mixture undisturbed and loosely covered with a cloth, perforated plastic (to allow gases to escape) at warm room, temperature until it begins to froth or work and expand., this is a sign that wild yeasts have made themselves at home, what you re after. the new starter will rise up in, then fall again. when it has , it s ready for, use. (note: it will smell sour !), when you use it , always leave some in the container and add, flour and water back to equal what you ve taken out. most, recipes call for a cup of starter, so replace it with a half, flour and a half-cup of water and set it in a warm, place to work again ., you will probably see a liquid covering the top at 1 time or, this is called hooch , and it s exactly what it, sounds like , but don tsp drink it! actually, it s harmless, so, stir it back into the starter if the starter is thick, or if, either way ., keep sourdough in the refrigerator unless you use it at least, every third day. if you use it that often , you can leave it on, counter or any place where it s safe. if you can tsp, refrigerate it , you can keep it fresh by throwing out a cup of, it every second or third day and then replenish with flour and, water. wait until it works again before counting days ., a properly cared for starter can live indefinitely, but if you, leave it out without using it for too long, the yeast can, literally suffocate in its own waste products. if the starter, looks off color (grayish is normal) or turns pink, toss it and, start fresh ., what can you make with sourdough besides the traditional, bread , you can make biscuits, pancakes, pretzels, bagels, muffins , cornbread and even cookies! once you re comfortable, using it , you can experiment with your favorite yeast or, baking powder recipes. simply put , you substitute sourdough

cooked corn kernels, red pepper, finely chopped, red onion, finely chopped, queso fresco (queso blanco, farmers cheese, or other fresh, unaged white cheese), vegetable oil or 3 tbsp olive oil, lime , juice of, cilantro, minced, salt and pepper, to taste

ground beef, spaghetti sauce, penne rigate, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, slightly beaten, garlic, minced, basil

raw oysters, chicken broth (if using broth, dissolve 1 chicken bouillon cube in broth or use two bouillon cubes dissolved in w), chicken bouillon cube, onion, finely chopped, butter or 4 tbsp margarine, flour (plain or self rising), black pepper

penne , rotini or 1/2 lb other short pasta, green beans, trimmed, garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, honey, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, bocconcini or 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, sliced hard salami , cut into strips, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, grape tomatoes, sliced in half, olive, sliced in half (your choice ), hot red pepper flakes, losely packed basil, minced, loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, minced

macaroni noodles, sharp cheddar cheese, diced, cucumbers, diced, ham, cubed, jalapeno, diced, sweet onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, olives, chopped, dill weed, celery salt, black pepper

mayonnaise (not miracle whip), pimientos, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, coarsely chopped stuffed green olive, sweet pickle relish, jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced (or so), curry powder, hiho crackers, crushed, saltine crackers, crushed

chiles with stems , roasted and peeled (anaheims, p the big jim variety, or poblanos), cheese , cut into strips, thick-sliced ham , cut into strips, batter, eggs, separated, baking powder, flour, salt

golden potatoes, onion, bacon, shredded cheese (cheddar/monterrey mix is best), butter, garlic pepper to taste

red potatoes, melted butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped white onions

butter softened to room temperature, butter flavored shortening, granulated sugar, eggs, whole milk, baking powder, salt, orange extract, cake flour, granulated sugar, cream of tartar, salt, water, egg whites at room temperature, coconut extract, fresh coconut

pasta, cooked (penne is my favorite for this), tomatoes, halved, cheese, of your choice (provolone , feta, and pepper are good), pitted olives, of your choice (black and kalamata work well), vegetables, of your choice (artichokes , green onions, bell peppers, cucumbers with seeds removed, etc.), vegetable oil, vinegar, of your choice (red wine or cider), dried basil, garlic clove, minced, dijon mustard, salt, sugar, onion powder

tortilla chips, chopped red onion, jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (be careful when cutting because they can irritate your eyes and skin---wash after cutting and handli), garlic cloves (finely chopped ), chili powder, cumin, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped and cooked (this is based on the size of the breast), pilsner lager beer, rotel tomatoes, drained, shredded cheese

certified angus beef eye round, fresh (original recipe calls for any type of roasting beef), garlic salt, dehydrated onion, garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper (optional), paprika, peas and carrots (original recipe calls for fresh carrots and ), black beans, tomato sauce or 1/2 cup tomato paste, salsa, marsala wine, vegetable broth (your choice ) or 1 (14 oz) can beef broth (your choice), burgundy wine, potatoes (if you like , you can use either, see instructions below) or 5 -6 small red (if you like , you can use either, see instructions below)

butter or 1/3 cup margarine, all-purpose flour, milk, shredded mexican blend cheese ( or your favorite spicey cheese), chopped green chilies, drained, chopped pickled jalapeno peppers, salt, baking potatoes , pealed and thinly sliced

mexican queso cacique or el mexicano or any other queso blanco (light white cheese), cut into small chunks, garlic, minced, juice of 4 limes , or cup lime juice, drops of a mexican hot sauce , or other hot pepper sauce