1/2 pound bacon, diced 1 onion (1/2 lb.) peeled and diced 3/4 cup diced celery 1 carrot (1/4 lb.) peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp minced fresh jalapeno chili 2 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth 1 1/2 cups beer (12-oz) 3/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce […]
When the weather simmers, this is the most comforting soup on earth – light and cooling, slightly spicy, and utterly refreshing. My daughter, Leah, keeps a pitcher full in the refrigerator during the summer. In parts of Spain, the vegetables for gazpacho are cut up in the field, mixed with cool well water, and drunk […]
6 tomatoes 1 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled, chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper hot pepper sauce croutons Plunge tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds, […]
5 cups water 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, small fresh shrimp 2 quarts tomato juice 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed 1/4 cup lemon juice or white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp hot sauce Garnishes: cucumber slices, sour […]
2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium to large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 large garlic cloves, put through a garlic press 1 pound ground turkey (dark meat) 1 (28-oz) can peeled Italian-style tomatoes 2 (14 1/2-oz) can beef broth 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp red pepper […]
Pearl pasta (or Israeli couscous) has large pearl-shape grains. It is available in specialty food shops and Middle Eastern markets. If you can’t find it, substitute orzo or other small pasta. This is a good end-of-summer soup to use up greens and herbs from your garden. 1/2 cup pearl pasta 5 cups chicken stock 2 […]
This daube of braised lamb is equally good with beef. 3 pounds boneless lamb, cut in large bite-size chunks salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil or as desired 2 or 3 carrots, diced 2 onions or leeks, diced 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned OK) 1/2 tsp herbes de Provence, or more […]
2 pounds lamb, cut in large bite-size pieces – bone and some fat removed salt and pepper to taste 4 cups thickly sliced onions 4 cups potatoes, peeled, thickly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme 3 Tbsp minced parsley 2 cups water parsley for garnish Spread lamb on waxed paper and salt and pepper liberally. […]
Instead of making hash the next day, baked the meat with shredded cabbage in a cream sauce. It’s a good recipe for left-over corned beef, because it doesn’t assume you have a huge amount of it. 5 to 6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 of a large head) 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp butter 1/4 […]
1 pound spicy Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casings) 1 tsp olive oil 2 cups wild rice 4 cups rich chicken stock 1 red yellow bell pepper, diced Saute sausage in olive oil until browned; drained on paper towels. Rinse wild rice and combine with chicken stock in 4-quart pot; bring to boil and […]
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small green pepper, cut in strips 2 to 3 Italian sausage (sweet or hot) 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 tsp dried basil salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (1-pound) can kidney beans (preferably without sugar) 3/4 pound […]
1 1/2 pounds trimmed chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups tomato juice, or more if needed 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp chili powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp masa 1 Tbsp water Brown the meat and onions in a skillet; […]
2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 2 1/2 cups V8 100% Vegetable Juice 1 can (about 16 oz) black or kidney beans, drained 1 can (about 15 oz) pinto beans, drained In a large saucepan, over medium […]
3 green peppers 3 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 1 pound hot Italian sausages 1/3 cup red wine Remove the stems from peppers and cut into large chunks. In an oven proof baking dish that can be used on top of the stove, saute green peppers in oil until they begin to soften. Sprinkle […]
1 pound dried black beans 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 2 large onions (about 1 pound), chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups canned or homemade vegetable broth 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp whole allspice 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste 1/3 tsp hulled cardamom […]
1 Tbsp canola or corn oil 2 tsp butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 Tbsp curry powder 3 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour 5 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 2 1/2 cups corn kernels Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup plain yogurt 2 Tbsp minced […]
The soup can be served hot or cold, depending on the weather, the rest of the meal, or your mood. 4 zucchini, small to medium size, sliced 1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup sour cream Salt and pepper Chopped chives and additional sour cream for […]
5 lb. lean beef, cubed or coarsely ground 3 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp salt 3/4 cup olive oil 5 Tbsp flour 5 garlic cloves, minced 6 – 8 Tbsp ground chili 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin Cooked beans or rice (optional) Chopped onion (optional) Combine 1 quart water, lean beef, sugar […]
1 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) S&W Ready-Cut Tomatoes, undrained 3 Tbsp S&W Vintage Lites Red Wine Herb & Vinegar Dressing 1 tsp ground oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 can […]
You might want to wait until halfway through the cooking to add the pequin or cayenne, and then do so a little at a time. 3 to 3 1/2 pounds beef chuck or rump roast 4 Tbsp vegetable oil (optional) 2 onions, diced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 green pepper, diced 2 tsp salt […]