3-4 lb beef chuck roast 2 limes, juiced 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (just the peppers, not the sauce) 4 garlic cloves 1 heaping Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp oregano 1½ tsp salt 1½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp ground cloves 1 cup chicken broth 3 bay leaves 3 […]
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Ropa Vieja
2-4 lbs beef (chuck roast, brisket, or flank steak) 2 bell peppers (any color you like) 1 onion (yellow or white) 26 oz. chopped tomatoes 1/4-1/2 head garlic, pressed or finely minced 2-4 bay leaves 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp cumin Sea salt Black pepper
Pork Carnitas
4 pound boneless pork butt, fat trimmed and cut into 2 inch cubes 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 onion, peeled and halved 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 cups water 1 medium orange, juiced and keep the spent halves
Piquant Pulled Pork
Spice Rub 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Brine 1/4 cup kosher salt 4 cups cold water 1/4 cup freshly packed light brown sugar 1 medium red onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 […]
Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 large onion, diced 1 cup diced bell peppers 2 celery stalks, diced 1 pound smoked beef sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole seasoning 3 cups chicken broth 2 bay leaf 1 pound […]
Grilled Summer Corn-and-Chipotle Chowdah
6 ears corn Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 4 slices smoked bacon, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as yukon gold, cut into small cubes 2 ribs celery from the heart with leafy tops, finely chopped 2 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons […]
Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos
1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. chili powder 2 pounds chicken EVOO 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno 1/2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 to 2 cups chicken stock 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple 1 bay leaf 2 cups fresh or canned diced pineapple […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 to 4 canned chipotle chiles 4 garlic cloves 4 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper 1.5 teaspoons Salt 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil 4 pound chuck roast 3/4 cup chicken broth 3 Bay leaves
Buffalo Chicken Chili
2 tbsp EVOO 2 lbs ground chicken breast 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 Ribs celery; finely chopped 5 large cloves garlic 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1.5 Cups chicken stock 1/4-1/2 Cup buffalo sauce 1 15-oz can tomato sauce 1 […]
Buffalo Chicken Potpie
4 tbsp EVOO 2 pounds chicken (or 1 bag popcorn chicken) Salt and pepper (if using uncooked chicken) 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves 4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce 2 boxes corn bread mix Eggs […]
Buffalo Chicken Chili Mac
2 tbsp EVOO 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into small bits 1 large carrot, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 5 garlic cloves 1 tbsp smoked paprika Pepper 1 bay leaf 2 cups chicken stock 1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce (or more) 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 cup shredded […]
Smoky Sweet Potato Chicken Stoup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium carrots, peeled 2 ribs celery 1 large onion, peeled and halved 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 to 2 chipotle chilis in adobo, finely chopped, plus a spoon of sauce from the can Salt and black pepper 1 teaspoon dry thyme, eyeball it 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry […]