Whether a Game Day or just a Sunday, these Marys have the simplicity to make them quaffable in large quantities. 3c tomato juice or v8 1c vodka Juice of 2 lemons 1t horseradish 2t hot sauce 2t Worcestershire sauce ½ t celery seed Freshly ground pepper Celery stalks Mix all but celery in a pitcher. …
Tony’s tacos
The most commonly found vegetables in Escabeche are usually the carrots and onions that you will find with canned Jalapenos. If you want a more interesting blend, use Hot Giardenia. If you have cumin seed instead of ground cumin you can use that as well as whole chilies instead of the chili powder. Add them…
Steelhead sliders
Whether served as a slider or a tea sandwich, with salmon or steelhead, these little bites make for a great use of leftovers. 1/2c cooked peas Hot sauce to taste 1lb of steelhead, cooked 2 celery ribs, minced 1c mayo or to taste 2 green onions sliced Juice of one lime ½ a head of…
Tandoori style chicken
5 chicken thighs 4 cloves garlic 1 inch piece of ginger 1 T paprika 2 t coriander 1 T chicken masala seasoning ½ C Greek yogurt 1 T cilantro Combine all but the cilantro and let sit for at least 1 hour. Transfer to a cast iron skillet. Cook at 450 for 40 minutes turning…
ATL Intl.
If fresh peaches are available, by all means use them. Puree one peach and push it through a fine mesh strainer for best results. Juice from 1 15oz can of peaches 2oz Canton liqueur 4oz vodka Lemon Pellegrino to taste In a shaker filled with ice, add the peach juice, liqueur and vodka. Shake vigorously…
Corn Stuffed Chilies
These make a great substitute for chili rellenos which take way more effort and have far more calories. Sometimes I use an egg as a binder and sometimes I mix in a melting cheese to keep the filling together. I personally think the combination of fresh cheeses give it a bright, light flavor which I…
Smoked fish and egg spicy pizza (what?)
Don’t knock it until you try it. How this came to be is a delicious mystery. 1c salsa 1/2c asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 3 scallions, chopped 8 oz smoked trout or salmon, flaked 1/2c goat cheese 1c melting cheese (gruyere or fontina) 4 eggs 1/4 c parsley, chopped Preheat oven to 500. Whir…
Pizza Primavera
This pizza begs for spring with its ingredients but can accommodate the harsh realities of March by using pantry items. If you would like to gussy it up a bit, use the optional asparagus and prosciutto. Sauce Olive oil 6 cloves of garlic, smashed Crushed red pepper flakes to taste ½ c white wine 2…
Ratatouille pasta salad
The pasta serves as another ingredient in this salad, not the predominant one. The vegetables can be grilled or roasted over high heat. ¼ c olive oil 1 red onion 2 red peppers 1 zucchini, halved 1 eggplant, sliced into half-inch rounds ½ a basket (4oz) heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium sized beefsteak or…
Ranch salad
This crowd pleasing salad can satisfy as a meal by adding shredded chicken. All veggies are sliced: 3 small red potatoes 6 eggs 3 carrots, sliced ½ inch on a bias 1T white wine vinegar ¼ c buttermilk 2T Greek yogurt 2T mayo 1T cider vinegar 3 scallions 3T parsley 1 grated garlic clove 1t…