Hoppin’ John Soup (Black-eyed peas and Swiss chard Soup)
You’ll Need 1 cup dried black-eyed peas 8 cups water ½ to 1 teaspoon very finely chopped Jalapeno or other hot chili ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Ham bone or 1-pound ham shank ½ cup uncooked regular long grain rice 1...
Jerk Chicken Wings
You’ll Need 1 cup soy sauce ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup olive oil 6 green onions, chopped 1 medium onion, diced 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and finely minced ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves or 1 Tablespoon dried 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced ¼ cup brown...
Rum Collins
You’ll Need ¼ cup golden rum ½ cup club soda 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar Directions Mix all of the ingredients. Pour into a glass filled with ice....
Greek Island Style Chicken
· 2 chicken breasts, halved, skinned · 2 Tablespoons olive oil · 1 onion, chopped · 3 cloves, garlic, minced · 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (more if you would like) · 1 ½ ounces sun dried tomatoes, halved · ½ cup dry white wine · 1/3 cup sliced,...
Cold Peach Strawberry Soup
Serves 6 to 8 You’ll Need · 1 peeled and sliced peach · 1 cup sliced strawberries · 8 ounces plain yogurt · 2 Tablespoons sugar · 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Directions · In a food processor or blender combine all ingredients · Process until smooth ·...
Awesome Leftover Chicken
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Bulgur Pilaf
Serves 4 You’ll Need 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 2/3 cup bulgur, uncooked 1 1/3 cup water ½ teaspoon paprika 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried oregano salt...
Albuquerque Corn Soup
Serves 8 You’ll Need · ¼ cup butter · 3 ½ cups corn cut from the cob · 1 clove garlic · 1 cup chicken broth · 2 cups milk · 1 teaspoon dried oregano · 4 ounces green chilies · ¾ cup Monterey Jack Cheese ·...
Fish Baked Broiled or Barbecued in Foil
Serves 6 Ingredients · 6 white fish of choice, fillets (to total about 2 pounds) · 6 sheets heavy aluminum foil · Salt · Pepper · Dried parsley or dill · Butter · 6 lemon slices · 12 Tablespoons dry white wine Directions · Preheat oven to 400,...
Blueberry Sauce
Yields 2 cups You’ll Need · 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed if necessary) · ¼ cup orange juice · ¼ cup water · 2 Tablespoons sugar · 1 Tablespoon cornstarch · 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg · 1/8 teaspoon salt · ¼ teaspoon grated orange peel...
Fresh Fruit Dip
You’ll Need: · 8 ounces plain yogurt · 1Tablespoon honey · Grated peel of a half an orange Directions In a small bowl, combine yogurt, honey and orange peel. Serve as a dip with fresh sliced fruit of choice. Tips If serving apple or banana slices you can...
Lavender Lemonade
Yields Approximately Ten One Cup Servings You’ll Need 2 ½ Tablespoons dried lavender 1 tray of ice cubes 2 cups boiling water ½ cup sugar The juice from 8 lemons 5 cups cold water (you may want to add more to adjust for personal taste) Directions Place the ice...