Serve with non-beef tacos 3 ears corn – sliced off cob 1 can (13.5 oz) – Black Beans – drained 4 TBSP – red onion, chopped 1– Red Pepper, chopped 2 cloves – garlic, minced 1 TBSP – Olive Oil 2– jalapenoes, finely chopped 1 – Avocado, large diced 1 – lime, juiced (approx 2… Continue reading Corn Salsa

I. – Preferred 1 clove – garlic, minced 1 1/2 tspn – salt 1 1/2 tspn – ground Cumin 1/2  tspn – chili powder 1/2 tspn – red pepper flakes 1 TBSP – Olive Oil 2 TBSP – lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 1/2 lbs – sliced meat – chicken or beef II. 4… Continue reading Fajita Marinades

Serves 6-8 people Courtesy Catherine’s DR friend. Note: Black Beans can also be used for a slightly different (non-DR) flavor The most difficult part is the making the bean soft. Use red or pinto beans. Some people will let soak them overnight and boiled for long tine the next day. My mother put them in… Continue reading Habichuelas Over Rice – Dominican Beans and Rice

Serves 6 3 lb – boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup – pine nuts 20-24 toothpicks Paste : 4 cloves – garlic 2 tsp – fresh oregano (or ½ tsp dried oregano) 2 cups – Basil leaves (2 pkgs @ 1 1/3 oz) – loosely packed 2/3 cup – Asiago Cheese, grated 1/4 cup –… Continue reading Asiago Crusted Pesto Chicken

credit Dana’s dad – Bob Felch 5-6 – chicken breasts – boneless, skinless Cornstarch – for breading Heavy (cast iron) frying pan 1 cup – Canola oil (or canola/Olive oil mix) – enough to fill bottom of pan to 1/8” 4 TBSP – sesame seed oil 5-6 medium cloves garlic – diced Deglazing mix: 8… Continue reading Bob Felch Chicken

Credit Dana’s dad – Bob Felch 5-6 catfish filets Cornstarch – for breading Heavy (cast iron) frying pan 1/2 cup – Canola oil (or canola/Olive oil mix) – enough to fill bottom of pan to 1/8” 2 TBSP – sesame seed oil 5-6 medium cloves garlic – diced Deglazing mix: 4 TBSP – Tamari 4… Continue reading Sesame Oil Fried Catfish

Serves 4 1 lb chicken breast (about 2 breasts), cubed 3 scallions – whites only, thinly sliced on an angle 2 cloves – garlic, minced 1-inch piece –fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped 1 Tbsp – soy sauce 2 Tbsp – sugar 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp – cornstarch 1 1/4 tsp –  salt 1 Tbsp… Continue reading Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

Serves 4. “This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala – Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread.” — Yakuta 1 cup – yogurt 1 Tbsp – lemon juice 2 tsp – ground cumin 1 tsp – ground cinnamon 2… Continue reading Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves 6; Prep time – about 1 ½ hours 1 ½ lbs – boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 TBSP – Emeril Essence – no salt ½ TBSN – salt 1 lb – smoked pork sausage – cut into ½ rounds 2 TBSP – Olive oil 3/4 cup – Flour 8 TBSP – Butter 2 cups… Continue reading Chicken Etouffee

Serves 20 and fills a large roasting pan 8 cups rice 10 cups water Bring rice and water to a boil and turn off heat. Let stand. 3 cups – onions – chopped 2          – green peppers – chopped 3 cups – celery – chopped 2 TBSP – butter 1 TBSP – salt 1 ½… Continue reading Jambalaya