NOTES: I found this recipe online and made a few tweaks. It isn’t very spicy but it is a very aromatic Mexican style chorizo. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs ground pork 1.5 Tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp coriander seeds (ground) 10 cloves (ground) (or about 1/2 tsp ground cloves) 4 bay leaves (stems removed and ground) 1/2… Continue reading Chorizo Sausage
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Smoked Queso
INGREDIENTS: 32 oz. Kraft Original Velveeta Cheese 8 oz. Pepper Jack Cheese 8 oz. Shredded Mozzarella 1 onion (chopped) 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic 1 10 oz. can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies 1 lb. browned breakfast sausage (or hamburger) 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Alternative Ingredients for a Thinner Queso:… Continue reading Smoked Queso
Smoked Salsa
This recipe came from one of Dennis’ friends. I am anxious to try it. INGREDIENTS: 20 roma tomatoes 1 yellow onion 1 serrano peppers (omit unless you want HOT) 1 poblano pepper (omit unless you want HOT) 5 jalapenos (3 for mild) 3-5 cloves of garlic salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Quarter tomatoes and… Continue reading Smoked Salsa
Refried Beans – Pressure Cooker – Alternate
In my original recipe, I added the fat to the second cook then drained the beans (and most of the fat) then adding back some of the liquid to help smooth out the beans. In this recipe, I reserve the fat until the mixing process. This isn’t healthier but it should taste better. This recipe… Continue reading Refried Beans – Pressure Cooker – Alternate
Candied JalapeƱos – Sous Vide
Sous Vide Candied jalapeƱos are sweet and have just a little heat. They are great over a block of cream cheese or with other hors d’oeuvres or on a cheese board. They are also great to add to baked goods like cornbread and muffins. jalapenos
Pregoritas (Randy’s Non-alcoholic Margaritas)
This is my take on a non-alcoholic margarita. It is very sweet. INGREDIENTS: 2 parts Fanta orange soda 3 parts sweetened lime juice 8 parts sweet and sour mix 8 parts simple syrup INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIMPLE SYRUP: Mix equal amounts (1 cup each) granulated sugar and water in a microwave-safe glass pitcher or measuring cup.… Continue reading Pregoritas (Randy’s Non-alcoholic Margaritas)
Chicken Enchiladas – Tammy’s
INGREDIENTS:: 1 dozen flour torillas 1 small carton (8 oz.) sour cream 1 small can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chilis 1 small (2.25 oz.) can diced black olives 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup 2 cans (5 oz.) cooked chicken (or 1 cup diced, cooked chicken) 2 or more cups grated cheddar cheese… Continue reading Chicken Enchiladas – Tammy’s
Fajita Spice
Use the following recipe for 1 lb of sliced flank steak. INGREDIENTS: 1.5 teaspoons chili powder 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tamale Pie
I modified my Tennessee Cornbread recipe to be more like a tamale. A single batch of this is perfrect for a 10″ cast iron skillet. Do a double batch in a dutch oven. You can make a double batch in a large dutch oven. This is pretty bland and you need to cover it with… Continue reading Tamale Pie
Refried Beans – Fixing Canned
It takes a long time to make refried beans for a huge group. We decided to buy #10 cans (7 lbs.) of La Preferida refried beans at the restaurant supply. They we pretty bland. If you add the following ingredients to a #10 can, they become decent. INGREDIENTS TO FIX A #10 (7lb) CAN: Bulk… Continue reading Refried Beans – Fixing Canned