recipes

[Uni Angel]

since the apple-pie thread was such a success- well i'm sure everyone here has their own special thing they make- or want to make... so post it here

 

[Wolf of Mibu 69]

Hmm... well, the first thing I do is remove the plastic wrapping from the pizza...

 

[ABN_Ranger]

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

2 Cups Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
24 oz. Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Bourbon
1/4 Cup Molassas

Combine all ingredients in large sauce pan, bring to boil, stip frequently to prevent burning. remove from heat and let cool. Experiment and add various spices to flavor.



More to come

J

 

[assister49]

How about some good recipes for zucchini - besides bread. Also need ones that disguise the zucchini within many other veg's, cheeses, sauces, soup, etc.

Thanks.

 

[ChromeCollar]

I like to slice some zucchini and some yellow squash, fairly thin. Layer them in a thin layer on the bottom of a casserole dish, sprinke some parmesan cheese, pepper and a little butter on it, then relayer another layer in the dish and do the same with the top. Put it in the oven for 40 minutes at 420 degrees and it is pretty tasty. Easy to make.

 

[crazybbwgirl]

stuffed zucchini

Take two large zucchini (about 8 or 9 in. long) Wrap in plastic wrap and microwave about 5 - 8 min. til soft-ish. Cut in half lengthwise and with a spoon scrape out the insides/seeds. Place in a bowl.

In a frying pan brown 1-2 lbs. hot Italien sausage add chopped onion and garlic. Drain and ad to bowl of zuchini scrapings. Add 8 oz. shredded mozarella cheese. Blend well.

Stuff zuchini's with saugsage mixture. Place in cassarole dish. (better if they're kind of closely stuffed in the dish) Cover with 8 - 12 oz. mozarella cheese. Bake @ 325 - 350 degrees til cheese is bubbly and zuchini done.

PS - some people don't microwave their zuchini first, but I think its easier. You would have to bake it longer, maybe cover with foil for awhile. Some people also ad tomotoe sauce to the sausage.

And you can stuff that zuchini with anything really. Grilled peppers, onions and mushrooms works well for the vegetarian crowd.

 

[Cathleen]

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

2 Cups Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
24 oz. Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Bourbon
1/4 Cup Molassas

Combine all ingredients in large sauce pan, bring to boil, stip frequently to prevent burning. remove from heat and let cool. Experiment and add various spices to flavor.



More to come

J

just give me a spoon for this one ~ sounds sooo good!

 

[Cathleen]

For zucchini I just cut up lots of it, with yellow squash, carrots, onions, peppers, mushrooms (whatever you like).... some olive oil in a pan - cook for a few minutes and then add stewed tomatos..... heat through. This is really good on speghetti squash.

 

[fille]

How about some good recipes for zucchini - besides bread. Also need ones that disguise the zucchini within many other veg's, cheeses, sauces, soup, etc.

Thanks.

Chicken Chili

Bake 4 boneless chicken breasts, covered with the juice from a large can of tomatoes, at 350 for about 25 minutes. After the chicken cools, cut into small cubes. Discard the juice.

In a large pot (or crockpot), combine the following:

chicken
1 lg chopped onion
3 lg zucchini, diced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 large can of pinto or kidney beans
1 large can of tomatoes, chopped
2 T chili powder
2 t cumin
2 t curry powder
1 t oregano
chicken broth in sufficient quantity to make the chili as thick or soupy as you like it

If you make this in a crockpot, you can cook it on low all day. If in a pot, at least an hour.

 

[assister49]

A couple of these sound very good - let's get cookin'

Tks

 

[SensualCealy]

Hey Ranger,
Ive used your recipe for slow roasting, or smoking, depending on here you are from.

Its best used for slow roasting only because of the high sugar content. Sugar burns easily so using the slow or smoke method you use indirect heat, therefor the delicious sauce doesnt burn to a char when you try to get the meat to temperature.

The best ever cook book for BBQ is the Jack Daniels Tennessee Cook book! Awesome stuff in there folks.

Now to only get a corn bread recipe that comes out like cake and not floor tile!
C

 

[SensualCealy]

OH I forgot, I have a recipe I depend on when Im in a hurry.
Take a couple bags of coleslaw mix ( mixed coloured cabbage and carrots slivered)

Take a bottle of coleslaw dressing, a bottle of sweet onion mustard, and celery seed/ salt.

If you like onions and have the time, dice some up, if not...

When you come out of the grocery store, have your bowl in the trunk with a spoon handy.

Dump the coleslaw mix in, add the full bottle of dressing, a good sqirt of S.O. Mustard (you dont want it too yellow), and a nice sized sprinkle of celery seed, if using celery salt, becareful it will make your cabbage weep.

Put lid on bowl- Toss!

My Trunk Cabbage/ Coleslaw salad!
C

 

[curiouswtchr]

SensualCealy.....
for the corn bread..........it is kinda cheating but it is great!

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
2 eggs....it calls for one but i use two
the recommended amount of milk, maybe just a tad less
and 1/4 to a 1/3 cup of sugar......
give this a whirl and see if that is what you are looking for

curiouswtcher

 

[Guest]

More Zucchini

 

[shmily]

We found a good recipe the other day.
1 # orecchiette (or shell pasta)
8 oz italian sausage, casings removed
6 cloves pressed garlic (2 T)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut 1" or about 2 # broccoli cut into 1 inch florets
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 T virgin olive oil
1 cup grated parmesan

boil water - add salt and pasta - cook to al dente - drain
while pasta is cooking - cook sausage until browned in nonstick skillet. stir in garlic and red pepper. cook until garlic is fragrant and toasted. add broccoli and chicken broth, cover, cook until broccoli is bright green. Uncover and cook stirring frequently until most of the broth has evaporated and broccoli is tender. add - sausage, broccoli, olive oil and cheese to the bowl with pasta - toss and serve immediately.

It is yummy! you could possible use chicken or beef if you wanted to. We used a mild italian suasage.
Try it - enjoy
Shmily

 

[dollface007]

How about some good recipes for zucchini - besides bread. Also need ones that disguise the zucchini within many other veg's, cheeses, sauces, soup, etc.

Thanks.

I use this recipe to top pasta or bruschetta:

Dice zucchini (about 3-4) and plum or roma tomatoes (about 6-8) to about a 1/4 - 1/2 inch dice. Gently toss with 3-4 cloves fresh chopped garlic, calamata olives (remember to pit them first), olive oil, a dash of red wine (or red wine vinegar), salt and pepper. Spread over a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with parmesean cheese. Put it in the oven at 425 for about 45 minutes. Top with chopped fresh basil.

Basically all ingredients are optional, but i get tons of compliments on this. You can also add or substitute diced eggplant.

For the bruschetta, buy a nice crusty bread and slice into sizes no bigger than the palm of your hand. Drizzle w/olive oil and put the slices under the broiler until toasted. Take a whole clove of garlic w/the skin off and rub it on the toasted bread. The garlic will basically melt from the heat of the bread (i've tried other methods, but this way really gives it the best garlic flavor). Top slices with the roated veggies. I also prefer to top mine with goat cheese before i add the vegetables.

 

[bobsgirl]

This is my favorite recipe using zucchini. My husband likes this served over pasta, but I like it better straight up.

VEGETABLE CHILI

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large red or green pepper, chopped
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 Tbl. oil ( non-stick cooking spray works too)
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 15-oz can tomato sauce
2 Tbl. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 15-oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced zucchini
1 cup frozen corn

Cook and stir garlic, onion, peppers and mushrooms in oil 5 min. till tender. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin; heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add beans, corn and zucchini. Simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. I find this chili tastes better the longer you cook it, so I usually let it simmer for at least an hour. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream if you like.

 

[ABN_Ranger]

Sauteed Onions Ala Ranger

2 large onions (Walla Wallas if you can get em) sliced thin
3 cloves fresh pressed garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon (yes all my recipes include bourbon)
1 stick butter ( I love butter)

Combine all but the butter in large bowl, cover and let onions soak up all the goodness for about an hour or so.

melt butter in large skillet or wok.

add onion mix and cook until golden brown.

 

[SkyyAngel]

Fajita Marinade

1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 BBQ sauce (make your own or store bought)
1/3 cup tequila (gold works best...and don't get the cheap shit)
sprinkle liberally with:
minced garlic
cilantro
and a dash of brown sugar

Marinade at least 24 hours. I find you get great flavor in every bite if you slice it into strips before you marinade. And if you heat up the marinade in a saucer it makes a good dipping sauce.

 

[SensualCealy]

Thanks for the recipe or should I say tip , Curiouswtchr (sp)!
I was tempted to swap out a cup of flour for corn flour in a basic cake recipe and add some whole kernal corn and jalapenios.
It could work, now to find someone from the states to mail me some corn bread packets.
Cealy

 

[SensualCealy]

I always come up with something else to say after Ive posted.
Has anyone ever made Home made flour tortillas (sp)?
I tried it with corn flour- Ive decided I dont make a very good Mexican, an award to anyone that can make them come out the way they are suppose to look, not like fried wallpaper paste.
C

 

[dollface007]

I always come up with something else to say after Ive posted.
Has anyone ever made Home made flour tortillas (sp)?
I tried it with corn flour- Ive decided I dont make a very good Mexican, an award to anyone that can make them come out the way they are suppose to look, not like fried wallpaper paste.
C

I've never made them from scratch, but i know in some regions (mostly near the Mexican border) you can buy frozen raw tortillas. Just cook them up on a tortilla warmer or skillet....OMG...sooooooo good! My friend sends them to me from Mexico, but i know they are available in SoCal.

 

[ABN_Ranger]

Stuffed Mushrooms

16 medium mushrooms (stems removed)
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
stems from the mushrooms (finely chopped)
3 Tbsp parsely
8 oz cream cheese
2 Tsp paprika
2 Tbsp Cilantro
2 cloves fresh pressed garlic
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1/4 Cup Fresh grated parmesan cheese

Mix all until crem cheese is extremely soft.

Fill each mushroom with desired mount

place on cookie sheet or stonewear baking dishes ( I use the Pampered Chef stuff)

Place as much butter as your little arteries can handle in he bottom of the cookie sheet/baker (I usually place 1 tbsp between each mushroom)

Grate fresh parmesan over mushrooms (enough to cover the filling)

Cook at 350 degrees until tops are a crispy golden brown.





Chili recipe coming soon


J

 

[bobsgirl]

Sauteed Onions Ala Ranger

2 large onions (Walla Wallas if you can get em) sliced thin
3 cloves fresh pressed garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon (yes all my recipes include bourbon)
1 stick butter ( I love butter)

Combine all but the butter in large bowl, cover and let onions soak up all the goodness for about an hour or so.

melt butter in large skillet or wok.

add onion mix and cook until golden brown.

Oh mercy. Those sound wonderful, Ranger. What do you serve them with?

 

[ABN_Ranger]

Oh mercy. Those sound wonderful, Ranger. What do you serve them with?

Grilled steaks, chicken, meat loaf, Balsamic marinated flank steak... hell you could serve em with anything... I can eat em by the bowl full.

J