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Firehouse Green Beans
By kimvess
Instructions On medium low heat, add butter, garlic, shallot & bacon to pan
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 shallot, minced
- 1/2 package real bacon pieces
- 2 cans french cut green beans, strained
- 1/2 c parmesan
Smoky Ranch Dip
By kimvess
Matt Caine, Helena, Alabama, Southern Living SEPTEMBER 2006
- 1 (1-oz.) envelope Ranch dressing mix
- 1 1/2 cups light sour cream
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can
- Potato chips or assorted raw vegetables
Caribbean-style Beans and Rice
By kimvess
Heat a Dutch oven or large, deep pot over medium-high heat
- 4 slices smoked bacon or 1 small ham hock
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans, brought to a boil and cooled, drained
- 5 cups cold water
- 1 Scotch bonnet, halved and seeded, or 2 serrano chilis
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 4 scallions, crushed*
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups long-grain rice, washed and drained
Grilled Pork Skewers with Chile Sauce
By kimvess
Whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cilantro, garlic, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 16 pieces
- 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes
- Chile Sauce, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 fresh Thai red chile, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 shallot, finely diced
Burgers with red onion marmalade and Maytag Blue Cheese
By kimvess
Melt butter in large sauté pan over medium-high heat
- Red Onion Marmalade:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 red onions, cut in half, then cut into 1/4-inch•wide slices
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly
- Ground black pepper Quick Aïoli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Burgers:
- 1 1/2 lbs 85%-lean ground beef chuck
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 whole wheat burger buns, split in half
- 4 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 cups baby arugula
Greek Party Dip
By kimvess
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pound ground lamb or bulk pork sausage
- 2/3 cup chopped onions (2 small)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Toasted garlic bread slices and/or toasted focaccia bread slices
Deluxe Egg Salad
By kimvess
In a medium bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth
- 2 Tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons celery, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Mayo (or more if desired)
- 1 teaspoon onion, grated
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped or squished with a fork.
- Croissants or Bread
- Paprika (optional)
- Dill Pickle Relish (optional)
- Bacon (optional)
Pimento Cheese & Bacon Crostini
By kimvess
In a mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the white and orange cheddar cheeses
- 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp orange cheddar cheese
- One 7-ounce jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
- 40 slices baguette, toasted
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Shot-and-a-Beer Pork Stew
By kimvess
Sunset OCTOBER 2009
- 2 large dried chipotle chiles*
- 2 large dried ancho chiles*
- 12 ounces Mexican lager such as Tecate
- 1/4 cup white (silver) tequila
- 3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-in. cubes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3/4 pound tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano*
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Accompaniments: cabbage and cilantro slaw with lime vinaigrette, lime wedges, crumbled cotija cheese, and tortilla chips
Elegant Garlic Chicken for Two
By kimvess
Melt butter in medium skillet over medium
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 bay leaf, broken in half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup sour cream