* Muffins should be split, toasted and buttered. ** Apple Rings should be cored but unpeeled. *** Slice the cheese into 12 2-oz slices and then slice them diagonally. ++++ Combine the deviled ham and oregano and spread on the cut sides of the muffins. Top with an apple ring. Place 2 cheddar triangles on […]

In a 2 Qt. saucepan melt butter; saute garlic and onion over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Blend in Coffee Liqueur and cook to reduce liquid e-half. Stir in hot sauce, Worcestershire, barbeque sauce and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and […]

Combine dry spices in spice mill or mortar and grind to coarse texture. Mix with garlic in small bowl. Mix meat, fat & spices together in bowl. In food processor (or grinder w/med.plate) process 1/2 of mixture at a time, being careful not to overprocess. Fat and meat should remain distinct, but tiny pcs. Knead […]

In a bag, toss beef with flour, salt and pepper. Arange beef on a baking sheet; bake in 500 F (260 C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile in a large Dutch oven, combine beef-stock, wine, carrots, onions mushrooms and rosemary, breaking up tomatoes with a fork; bring to the […]

Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer to 375 F. Cut each wing into 3 pieces and discard the wingtips. Do not remove the skin from the wings. Fry them for 12 dried Ancho chile 15 minutes in small enough batches that the oil temp wont drop below 325 F. My deep fryer will handle […]

*Note: If Fun See bean threads are not available, vermicelli may be used instead. ** Chicken should be thinly sliced. Soak bean threads in cold water 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. There should be 2 cups. Combine 1/2 teaspoon oil, cornstarch and both soy sauces. Add chicken and let stand 20 minutes. Heat wok […]

LIGHT A GRILL OR PREHEAT a broiler. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, and grill or broil on both sides until cooked through, but not dried out, about 4 minutes on a side. It makes sense to grill the peppers at the same time. Slice, and set aside. Combine the bell peppers, celery, […]

Fry the bacon and onion in a 10-inch skillet, over medium heat, for 5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the onions are tender. Remove the bacon and onion and drain on paper towels. Sift the flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl, and set aside. In another bowl, […]

* halved crosswise (about 3/4 c) In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over moderately high heat, until the foam subsides. In the fat, brown the chicken on all sides for about 8 minutes, or until its golden brown. Transfer it with tongs to a plate. Reduce the heat to moderately low and […]

Place chicken on steamer rack over 1 cup boiling water. Cover and steam 15 minutes or until cooked through, but still moist. Dice or shred meat. Combine sour cream, chutney, curry powder and ginger until mixed. Mix dressing with chicken and coconut. Chill. Cut cantaloupes, honeydew melons or papayas in halves, remove seeds and fill […]