Monday, December 21, 2015

Outback Steakhouse Tiger Dill Sauce (CopyKat)

Ingredients:

    • 2/3 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish
    • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed

    Directions:

    1. Blend all together and serve with any beef dish. This is better if left to set overnight. 

    Yield: approx. 1 cup

    Friday, June 5, 2015

    Cajun Alfredo Pasta

    Ingredients:

      • 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast - OR - 2 lb. shrimp (tailless, peeled & deveined)
      • Tony's creole seasoning (to taste)
      • 1 stick butter
      • 1 cup chopped green onions
      • 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
      • 2 tsp. garlic powder
      • 1 cup diced tomatoes 
      • 1 cup (or more) heavy cream
      • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
      • 1 tub Parmesan cheese
      • 1 egg yolk
      • ?? linguine

      Directions:

      1. Get all ingredients ready, because the recipe goes together quickly once the shrimp/chicken is cooked.
      2. Toss the shrimp/chicken in the creole seasoning and set aside.
      3. Fill a pan with water adding salt to season the pasta. When water boils, add water and cook until al dente.
      4. While pasta is cooking, heat a skillet with the olive oil and butter inside. Add the garlic powder when the butter has melted, cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
      5. Add 1/2 cup of the onions and cook for another minute then add the shrimp/chicken. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
      6. When the shrimp has cooked add the cream and more creole seasoning. Bring this to a simmer then turn the heat down to medium low.
      7. Add the cheese, egg yolk, and the tomatoes. Heat until the sauce thickens. The heat needs to be low to keep the egg from curdling.
      8. When the sauce has thickened add the other 1/2 cup of onions and the drained pasta. Toss unil the pasta is coated. Garnish with extra diced tomatoes and cheese if desired.

      Friday, February 27, 2015

      Slow-Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew

      Ingredients:

        • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) Campbell's Tomato Soup
        • 1 can Campbell's Condensed Beef Broth
        • 1/2 cup red wine
        • 2 lb. beef for stew
        • 1 can diced Italian style tomatoes
        • 3 large carrots, cut into 1" pieces
        • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
        • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
        • 2 cans white kidney beans

        Directions:

        1. Mix all ingredients in a crock pot and cook until beef is tender.

        Thursday, January 15, 2015

        Bacon Hamburger Chowder

        Ingredients:

          • 2 lb. ground beef
          • 1 med. chopped onion
          • 1 med. chopped sweet red pepper
          • 1 garlic clove, minced
          • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
          • 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
          • 1 lb. potatoes, peeled & chopped
          • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
          • 12 oz. Velveeta
          • 3 bacon strips, cooked & crumbled
          • salt & pepper to taste

          Directions:

          1. In a 6 qt. stockpot, cook beef, onion and pepper until the beef is no longer pink. Drain.
          2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
          3. Stir in flour until blended, then gradually stir in milk.
          4. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil.
          5. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
          6. Add Velveeta and stir until melted. Sprinkle with bacon.

          Sunday, January 4, 2015

          Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Ball

          Ingredients:

            • 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese
            • 1 (4 oz) can diced jalapenos, drained
            • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
            • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
            • 1/3 cup cooked and finely chopped bacon
            • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
            • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
            • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
            • 1 T. butter
            • 1 T. parsley flakes

            Directions:

            1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapenos, green chilies, garlic salt, bacon, Parmesan and cheddar.
            2. Form into a ball shape and chill for about 15 minutes in the fridge.
            3. While cheese ball is chilling, melt butter in a saucepan. Once butter is melted, add panko crumbs and parsley flakes. Toast, stirring constantly, until golden in color. Take off heat and let cool completely.
            4. Once bread crumbs have cooled and cheese ball has chilled, roll and cover the entire outside of the cheese ball with the toasted panko crumbs. Cover and keep chilled in fridge until ready to serve.
            5. Serve with crackers; refrigerate any leftovers.

            Easy Spanish Rice

            Ingredients:

              • 2 T. oil
              • 2 T. chopped onion
              • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
              • 2 cups chicken broth
              • 1 cup chunky salsa

              Directions:

              1. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until tender. (About 5 minutes)
              2. Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in the chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

              Turkey & White Bean Chili

              Ingredients:

                • 1/2 lb dried navy beans
                • 2 T. olive oil
                • 2 cups chopped onion
                • 2 T. minced jalapeno
                • 2 T. minced garlic
                • 2 1/2 lbs ground turkey
                • 2 T. Emeril's Southwest Essence
                • 1 2/3 T. chili powder
                • 2 tsp. kosher salt
                • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
                • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
                • 1 bay leaf
                • 3 T. cornmeal
                • 3 cups chicken broth
                • 2 cans Rotel, undrained
                • 2 cans diced green chilies, undrained
                • 3 T. chopped fresh cilantro
                • 1/4 cup heavy cream

                Directions:

                1. In a large bowl, soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 in. overnight.  Drain beans and cook in fresh water at a simmer for one hour, then drain. (I have also used the quick-soak method and canned/rinsed beans with good results.)
                2. In a skillet, heat the oil and saute onion and jalapeno until soft and beginning to caramelize. (About 4 mins)
                3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
                4. Add the ground turkey, Southwest Essence, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, until turkey is browned and cooked through. (About 6 - 10 minutes)
                5. Add the cornmeal and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
                6. Add the chicken broth, Rotel, green chilies, and 1 T. cilantro and stir to combine.
                7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
                8. Add the beans, heavy cream and the remaining cilantro, and cook for 15 more minutes.
                9. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions.