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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
By tjfatum
These Jamaican jerk tacos are bursting with flavor and are so easy
- FOR SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning (store bought OR use the recipe below)
- 3 large chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 2 cups slaw or shredded lettuce (I used red and green cabbage, thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 8 taco sized soft tortillas
- lime wedges, for serving
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- JERK SEASONING:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bacon-wrapped Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
By tjfatum
If you like spicy, you will love these! Halved jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, shredded cheese, paprika, and ...
- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
- 24 toothpicks
Spicy Rice Casserole
By tjfatum
In a large skillet, cook sausage, cumin and garlic powder, stirring often
- 1 pound mild bulk pork sausage (you can also use turkey sausage)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 medium green peppers, chopped (can use red, yellow, and green)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes (or chicken)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced (OR use bottled, diced jalapenos - 1/2 the bottle if you want a good kick to it or 1/4 if you don’t want it too spicy)
- 1 package (6-1/4 oz.) long grain and wild rice (Uncle Ben's - QUICK COOKING)
Mexican Shredded Beef
By tjfatum
Great in enchilada and tacos, or even over rice
- Marinade:
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of two limes (approx 4 tbls)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- Meat:
- 2-3 lb Chuck Roast or Skirt Steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4 lb portions.
- 1 Large Texas Sweet Onion (yellow onion) diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, minced
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes or tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 Tb dried oregano
- 1 Tb ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco
- salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for searing the beef
Macaroni & Cheese - 4 Cheese
By tjfatum
1. Preheat oven to 350. 2
- 1 tbl vegetable oil
- 1 (16 oz) package elbow macaroni
- 9 tbls butter
- 1/2 cp shredded muenster cheese
- 1/2 cp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cp shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cp shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cps half & half
- 8 oz Velveeta
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Greek Seasoning
By tjfatum
Can be used on Chicken, Fish, Potatoes or Vegetables
- 3 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons basil
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Chicken Coating
By tjfatum
Marinade the chicken overnight in buttermilk, hot sauce and garlic
- For Marinade:
- Buttermilk
- Hot Sauce (to taste)
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- For Coating:
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsps salt
- 2 tbls paprika
- 2 tbls Accent (msg-based seasoning)
Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread
By tjfatum
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar*
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable (or canola) oil*
- 2 cups mashed bananas (ripe)
- 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped macademia nuts (or walnuts)
Baked Mini Omelettes (in Muffin Tin)
By tjfatum
Baked Omelettes
- 1 pound of breakfast meat cooked and drained (ham, bacon or sausage)
- 1 cup sauteed veggies (optional)
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (or cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (your choice)
Grilled Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Mayo & Cilantro Slaw
By tjfatum
This is a really delicious and fresh tasting recipe
- Jalapeno Mayo:
- 1 large jalapeño, chopped (or more if you like it spicy)
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 cp cilantro, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Cilantro Slaw:
- 1 1/2 cps finely shredded cabbage
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cp cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp lime juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 grilled chicken cutlets
- 4 buns/rolls (toasted or not - I prefer not toasted)