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Written By: chefjohn on August 1, 2010 One Comment
Gazpacho – tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, herbs

With this hot summer weather It makes me yearn for Gazpacho.
I really liked this tasty quick and easy recipe using ingredients usually on hand, or summer vegetables from the garden, cool off with this cold, healthy, and refreshing soup.
Gazpacho
4cups – tomato juice
1ea. – onion, minced
1ea. – green bell pepper, minced
2ea. – cucumber, chopped
2cups – [...]

Written By: chefjohn on April 13, 2010 No Comment

Made a quick meat rub the other night when we where having a piece of flatiron steak cooked on the grill. It”s quick, easy and really adds a bang to the flavor of the steak that I did not have all day to marinade. Could also be used on a steak for a salad.
2ea. tbls.- [...]

Written By: chefjohn on February 1, 2010 4 Comments
Braising – Meats

Braising
Once you understand a few simple principles it’s easy to create braises as elegant and flavorful as those you find in great restaurants.
As a technique, braising couldn’t be simpler. You just brown whatever it is you’re going to braise (in oil or butter), add liquids like wine, stock or even cider or Armagnac, cover, and [...]

Written By: chefjohn on January 24, 2010 No Comment
Clams in foil – Wine and Herbs

Clams in foil with Wine and Herbs
1/2 dz. – Clams ( cherrystone or littleneck clams work best), the larger the clam the more time it will take to cook.
splash – White wine (dry)
pinch – Oregano (fresh,chopped)
pinch – Basil (fresh,chopped)
pinch – Parsley (fresh,chopped)
pinch ea. – Salt and Black Pepper
2 to 3 [...]

Written By: chefjohn on January 24, 2010 No Comment
Simple – Quick – Salsa Fresca

Salsa Fresca – Simple, quick and easy! Takes a little knife work but well worth the fresh flavor.
(Fresh salsa)
2ea. – large ripe tomatoes, seeded, and diced
1/4cup – Red onion finely chopped
1ea. – Jalapeno seeded and chopped fine (wash your hands after handling chili)
2tbls. – Fresh lime juice(about 2 limes)
1tbls. – Cilantro chopped
1/2tsp. – Salt
1/8tsp. – [...]

Written By: chefjohn on January 14, 2010 No Comment

Mango Jicima Salsa
1ea. – large mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
1cup – Jicima peeled, and diced
1/4cup – Red onion finely chopped
1ea. – Jalapeno seeded and chopped fine (wash your hands after handling chili)
2tbls. – Fresh lime juice
1tbls. – Cilantro chopped
1/2tsp. – Salt
1/8tsp. – Black pepper
PROCEDURE:
Combine all ingredients, into a bowl and mix well. Set aside for [...]

Written By: chefjohn on October 24, 2009 No Comment
Baked Chicken Enchiladas – Mexican Lasagna

I was going through my frig. looking for something to cook for dinner, as I was looking I found corn tortillas an assortment of cheeses, a couple of partial jars of salsas, and a half of a baked chicken. So I decided to make a baked chicken enchiladas. I went to the store to pick [...]

Written By: chefjohn on July 20, 2009 No Comment
Gazpacho – tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, herbs

With this hot summer weather It makes me yearn for Gazpacho.
I really liked this tasty quick and easy recipe using ingredients usually on hand, or summer vegetables from the garden, cool off with this cold, healthy, and refreshing soup.
Gazpacho
4cups – tomato juice
1ea. – onion, minced
1ea. – green bell pepper, minced
2ea. [...]

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