February 2009 Recipes (12)

Salsa Verde

Just made this tonight for a party I'll be attending. It's so awesome, I had to post.

SALSA VERDE

1 to 1 1/2 lb. fresh tomatillos, papery husks removed

1 medium onion, chopped small

3 Jalapeno chili peppers, seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped small

1/4 C fresh cilantro, chopped

2 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

2 C water

Freshly squeezed lime juice

Place all ingredients… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 28, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Captain Crunch Chicken

This is another one of my favorites, it is kid friendly and it is even good cold the next day. I think I got this recipe from Planet Hollywood, but I will share it any ways.

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chicken strip lengths.

2 cups Captain Crunch (best part, you have enough leftover for breakfast the next day!)

1 1/2 cup corn flakes (I use the kind that is already crushed for you, sold by the pie supplies)

1 egg

1 cup milk (whole is best, but… Continue

Added by Tara Perry on February 27, 2009 at 4:54pm — 5 Comments

Mediterranean Roasted Shrimp and Tomatoes

Think I'll make this for dinner tonight and figured I'd share.

Mediterranean Roasted Shrimp and Tomatoes (serves 4)

30 medium-sized shrimp; shelled and deveined

1 14.5-oz. can of chopped tomatoes, drained

5 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1/2 red onion, chopped small

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 C fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)

1/2 Tsp smoked paprika

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Extra virgin… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 27, 2009 at 4:38pm — No Comments

Chicken and Broccoli in Oyster Sauce

Tony P Jr. asked for a chicken stir fry recipe and this is what I came up with. Just thought I'd share it with y'alls. Let me know what you think

Broccoli and Chicken in Oyster Sauce (serves 2 to 4)

For Marinade

- 2 tbsp light soy sauce

- 2 tbsp mirin (Chinese sweet cooking wine found in most grocery stores)

For Stir fry

- 1 lb. boneless/skinless chicken thighs, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips

- 4 cups broccoli florets, blanched for one… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 26, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

5-minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Hey y'all,

The following recipe was sent to me this morning by my friend, Tony P. Sr. It not only looks amazing, but also easy as heck. I wanna see how many of you will try making it this weekend. I definitely will. You'll have my thoughts on Monday...

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

4 tablespoons flour

4 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa

1 egg

3 tablespoons milk

3 tablespoons oil

3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)

a… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 26, 2009 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

ARRABBIATA ASPARAGUS PENNE PASTA

Here is a recipe with lots of taste for how little work and time that is involved.

I made it up, and it has become a family favorite.

You will need :

1 bundle of fresh Asparagus

1 bag of pre-washed FRESH Spinach leaves ( you can use more if you like spinach)

1 jar Arrabbiata sauce ( found in the pasta sauce isle)

2 teaspoons chopped garlic ( you can buy this in a jar already chopped )

1 box of Penne Pasta

1 pack of Mild Italian Sausage

Olive… Continue

Added by Gina Diez on February 25, 2009 at 9:33am — 4 Comments

BUTTERY SNO BALL COOKIES

Here is a delicious recipe for classic holiday SNO BALL COOKIES, but they are good any time of the year !!

1 cup butter ( do not substitute with margarine or spreads)

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp water

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

1 cup chopped pecans or pecan pieces

1-2 cups of powdered sugar ( set this aside in a zip lock bag for when cookies are done )

Blend the butter and sugar until smooth, add water and vanilla, blend. Gradually add the flour until… Continue

Added by Gina Diez on February 25, 2009 at 8:49am — 2 Comments

Picadillo

This is a fast, easy dinner to make and you can tone down the spicy or turn it up depending on your taste. I like to serve it over steamed rice, but you could also serve it alone with a good, crunchy bread. I am sure there are other variations of this recipe out there, but this is the one I love.

2 lbs ground lean beef or turkey

1-2 green bell peppers, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

3/4 cup of golden raisins

1 tsp cayenne… Continue

Added by Tara Perry on February 24, 2009 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

How to Make Flank Steak With Bleu Cheese in Under 15 Minutes

It's the dead of winter, so who wants to go outside to grill a steak? Now you can make a succulent, blue cheese crusted flank steak without ever having to leave the kitchen.

Ingredients

(1) 1-1½ lb. flank steak

Canola Oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Blue Cheese crumbles

Fresh oregano

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Allow flank steak to come to room temperature… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 20, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

How to Make Southern Fried Chicken

I'll bet that when you think of "comfort foods," many of the dishes that come to mind are ones associated with the down-home style of southern cooking. Meals such as chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, macaroni and cheese, and meatloaf are perfect examples.

But in my opinion, there is one southern comfort food that's at the head of the class. I'm talking about fried chicken. And if you're as big a fan as I am, you'll definitely want to read… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 8, 2009 at 10:30pm — 5 Comments

Handy Kitchen Utensils: Oven Thermometers, Tongs, and Microplanes

Here's a quick 2-minute video highlighting a few essential kitchen gadgets that you should have on hand. Look for more videos like this in the near future, and let me know if there is anything specific you'd like me to feature.

Ciao!

Kirk Leins, The Everyday Gourmet

As always, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think! And if you like my videos, please share them with your friends and… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 8, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

How to Make Molten Chocolate Cake

The majority of us love chocolate and for reasons that go far beyond its delicious taste. Chocolate is a psychoactive food containing anandamide (a chemical found in the brain which promotes the sense of well-being); caffeine (we all know what that does); and tryptophan (an essential amino acid which reduces anxiety). The consumption of chocolate has also been shown to release endorphins, natural opiates which exist within the brain.

Chocolate can be good for… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on February 2, 2009 at 10:00pm — 11 Comments