Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup mild salsa verde (medium for a kick) (I use roasted Herdez in the jar) 1/3-1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 […]

Smoked chicken

1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika 1 Tbsp (packed) dark brown sugar 2 tsp ground black pepper (for kids, try 1 tsp) 1/4 tsp celery seeds 2 3 1/2 to 3 4/3 lb chickens, each cut in half, backbones removed (or about three pounds of boneless skinless thighs)   1 C water (maybe […]

Pelmeni

  Dough: 3 cup flour (depending on brand, you may need to add more) 2/3 cup luke warm water 3 eggs 1 tsp salt Filling: 2 lb ground meat (chicken, turkey and mixing in ground beef) 1 large onion grated 1/2 tbsp salt to taste 1 tsp pepper to taste Dough:  Sift the flour with […]

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

1 (6 pound) pork butt roast  1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt  1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time. Remove meat from […]

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Ham and Peas

3 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb white mushrooms, sliced 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp flour 1/4 C dry white wine 2 C chicken broth 6 oz cooked ham, cubed (optional) 1/4 C fresh or frozen peas (optional) 3 Tbsp heavy cream Salt and pepper In a […]

My Mom’s Sloppy Joes

1 yellow onion 1 red bell pepper About 1 lb ground beef 1 (12 oz) jar Homemade Chili Sauce BBQ sauce to taste Saute vegetables.  Add beef.  Cook until no longer pink.  Add sauces.  Add salt and brown sugar as needed.

Grilled Peruvian Chicken

1/3 C soy sauce 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp chopped garlic 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, rinsed patted dry and quartered (I just did chicken thighs) Accompaniment: lime wedges Marinate the chicken: […]

Baked Chicken Tenders

Generously season each step with salt and pepper.  Pan toast the breadcrumbs first, it makes the chicken nuggets very crispy. Toasting Breadcrumbs: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil starts swirling around in the pan, indicating that it’s approaching the smoking point, add 1 heaping […]

Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package lo mein noodles (maybe double for kids) Salt 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil 1 pound chuck or rib steak, thinly sliced against the grain 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and cut into rounds ¼ teaspoon […]

Three Cup Chicken

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 2-to-3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into coins, approximately 12 12 cloves of garlic, peeled 4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 dried red peppers or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon unrefined or […]