A SOUTH OF THE COLORADO BORDER BREAKFAST – When you feel like dining on Huevos Rancheros, Colorado Style, that means a breakfast based on a New Mexico Hatch Chili. Late Summer and Fall mean it is Hatch Chili Time across the USA, and every farmer’s market in the western states has fire-roasted poblano chilis in […]
Category Archives: VERY CULINARY
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Oct
Oct
The other night, we decided to try a dish from the Philippines, Ginataang Gulay (translated into English as “Filipino Vegetable Stew” ). The dish has a base of uniquely Filipino seasoned coconut milk and tender vegetables that are poached in that liquid. Delicious! (Question: Why are the Philippine people and the food and products they […]
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Sep
Sep
The Classic 1950’s Cheeseburger (or Turkey Burger) is the perfect comfort food for an All-American lunch or dinner. A mid-century cheeseburger is a juicy mess when served with tomato, pickles, onion, iceberg lettuce, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and cheddar cheese… on a good, fluffy, white bread bun. A great burger = Heaven on Earth for the […]
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Sep
Sep
FRIED OKRA is one of the favorite ways to cook this unusual vegetable. Southern Children who grew up eating Fried Okra like it as much as their favorite dessert! YUMMY!!!! When you know – you know! —– Recipe ( Southern Fried Okra) – Start with 25 – 30 pods of fresh okra (fresh okra is […]
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May
May
THIS IS SO GOOD! Recipe This can be a vegan sauce or it can be used for meat dishes, too. Ingredients: Raw Unsalted Cashews: Soaked and blended, they form the base of the creamy sauce. Fresh Garlic and Onion: These aromatics add depth and complement the cashew cream. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Opt for a […]
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Jan
Jan
When you have some leftover poached salmon, make salmon croquettes! Here is how we made ours. Shred 6 oz. cold poached salmon (no skin), added 1 (very thin sliced and diced) onion, 1 Tbs mayo plus 1/2 tsp creamy horseradish sauce, + black pepper, salt, 1/2 tsp Old Bay, a pinch dried dill, a dash […]
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Jan
Jan
SPANISH TOMATO BREAD “Pan con tomate “ This Spanish tomato bread tapas is simply toasted bread rubbed with fresh garlic and ripe tomato, then drizzled with olive oil and a bit of salt. It can be eaten by itself but is often topped with cheese, ham, or sausage. “Pan con tomate “(literally “bread with tomato”) […]
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Jan
Jan
KANSAS CITY IS KNOWN FOR ITS BBQ and this easy Gumbo is an interesting twist on that great South Louisiana Dish. (No roux in this version.) Serving the BBQ Gumbo over mashed potatoes keeps it within the realm of Southern Comfort Food plus the salt and savory flavor of the potatoes MAKES THE DISH WORK. […]
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Jan
Jan
LASAGNA FOR AN ITALIAN DINNER PARTY INGREDIENTS YOU NEED: – One deep lasagna pan – 1 box Barilla Wavy Lasagne —-Tomato Meat Sauce— (Canned crushed tomatoes with your own seasonings would be more classic, we opted for the following) – 2 Jars Rao’s Homemade Tomato Sauce (1 Mushroom & Bell Pepper, + 1 Marinara) – […]