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Carbonnades of Beef a la Flamande

February 10, 2010

I remember walking into my mom’s house after school staving for dinner, and having those wonderful, intoxicating smells hit me in the face when I got to the floor our apartment was on. There was one dish that I always remember having and the smell of it cooking in the oven makes me think of [...]

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Garlic roasted hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus

February 9, 2010

Hummus is one of those things that can make you look good in front of your guests, but truthfully, requires almost no work. It’s as easy as combining all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and mixing them, and you have homemade hummus!
One of the most important ingredients in hummus is Tahini [...]

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Frijoles Refritos / Mexican fried beans

Frijoles Refritos or Mexican Fried Beans with Onions and Garlic

September 5, 2009

2 Tablespoons of Chorizo Drippings or Bacon Drippings (cook either chorizo or bacon and reserve the oils)
1 Medium White Onion, Thinly Sliced
5 Cloves of Garlic, Peeled and Thinly Sliced
4 Cups Un-drained Cooked Beans, Either Black, Pinto, Pink, or Kidney Beans(you can use canned beans but homemade are easy and so much better)
Garnish with the following [...]

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Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers

August 5, 2009

I recently made dinner for a friend’s birthday and wanted to make a side that was simple, healthy, but really wonderful. I found some huge, vibrant red bell peppers at my local grocery store and decided on serving the peppers completely uncooked and stuffing them with a mixture of couscous and a delicious White Bean [...]

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Skirt Steak with Roasted Garlic Corn Chipotle Salsa

July 17, 2009

For Steak Marinade:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Adobe Sauce (from the can of chipotle chilies in adobe sauce)
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Roasted Garlic Corn Chipotle Salsa:
 3-6 Canned Chipotle Chiles en Adobe Sauce
1 Large Whole Head of Garlic, Unpeeled and Roasted (or About 16 Cloves of [...]

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Chili Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak

July 15, 2009

4 Rib-Eye Steaks, About 1 and ½ Inches Thick  
1 Stick Unsalted Butter
½ Cup Corn, Peanut, or Olive Oil (depending on taste)
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder (preferable ancho-chili powder)
1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
½ Teaspoon Hot Paprika
½ Teaspoon White Sugar
1 Tablespoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
 

Remove the 4 [...]

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Cucumber & Yogurt Salad

July 12, 2009

Here on the east coast I can happily say I’ve never run into a bitter cucumber that wasn’t a pickle, but I’ve heard that depending on the variety and quality of cucumber that you get, they can be rather bitter and unpleasant.  Taste each of the cucumbers that you are using to ensure that it is [...]

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Mediterranean Chicken Breasts

July 11, 2009

4 Chicken Breasts, Bone-In with Skin
2 Teaspoons Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Small Red Onion
4 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
¾ Cups Chicken Stock
½ Cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted and Halved
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
 

Pat the 4 chicken breast dry using a paper [...]

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