June 2009 Recipes (9)

Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

Saw the picture of the meatball sandwich that Liz posted and I was inspired to post my recipe for the fillin's.

MEATBALLS AND SAUCE (makes 20 to 24 meatballs)

For the meatballs:

2 lbs. ground beef chuck (15 to 20 percent fat)

3 extra-large or 4 large eggs, seasoned with Kosher salt and beaten well

3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

6 cloves garlic, chopped fine

1 Tsp dried oregano

1 Tsp dried basil

1/4 Tsp freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 C… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on June 28, 2009 at 10:35pm — No Comments

Celebrate 4th of July With Sweet & Spicy Cherry Cola Ribs and Bourbon Baked Beans!

http://www.conejovalleyguide.com/welcome/celebrate-4th-of-july-with-sweet-spicy-cherry-cola-ribs-and.html

It’s Fourth of July!

Why not host a memorable gathering to celebrate the Fourth of July with a sticky sweet smile on your face! What could be better than delicious sweet and spicy Cherry Cola Ribs and Bourbon Baked Beans! I suggest… Continue

Added by Conejo Joe on June 26, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Easy Breezy Mac 'N" Cheesey

So here's the story...

I've been working on this recipe for a while. My idea was to come up with an easy, weeknight version of mac 'n' cheese that didn't utilize processed cheese or canned soup. After several non-successful attempts I think I've come up with something you're really gonna love. Check this out.

EASY BREAZEY MAC 'N' CHEESEY (serves 6)

2 C Barilla elbow macaroni

2 C sharp cheddar cheese,… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on June 24, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Bananas Foster

(serves 4)

- 2 large, perfectly-ripe bananas, cut into 1” slices

- 4 tbsp unsalted butter

- 1 cup dark brown sugar

- 1 tsp ground cinnamon

- 1 tbsp orange zest (optional)

- 2 oz. banana liqueur

- 4 oz. dark rum

Over a low heat melt butter in a heavy skillet. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest and banana liqueur to the butter and allow to cook for two minutes. Add bananas and cook for an additional minute. Remove skillet… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on June 20, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Wisconsin-Style Grilled Bratwurst

(serves 4-6)

8 uncooked bratwurst links

2 bottles of any pilsner-style beer

1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped

1 stalk of celery, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

1 bay leaf

20 whole black peppercorns

1 tsp Kosher salt

In a medium-sized pot or shallow skillet place beer, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over a… Continue

Added by Kirk Leins on June 20, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

I was at a get together with some gals at a Pampered Chef party hosted by my friend Cheryl Johnson. One of the demonstrations was this dish. The lime adds a twist that's really nice.

Peaches (fresh or canned), chopped
Raspberries
Strawberries, chopped
any other fruit you like
Squeeze of one lime
Zest of one lime

Mix it all up and serve with cinnamon chips (taste like churros but in the shape of tortilla chips).

Added by Andrea Harlan on June 16, 2009 at 3:56pm — 1 Comment

Cheese Enfrijolada

Using as many Flour Tortillas as you like (I usually use about 8),
Fill with
Cheese, refried beans, salsa, grated carrots, chopped olives
place in rectangular pan. Cover with any or all of the above, plus tomato sauce to cover whatever tortilla is exposed and top with lots of cheese.

Heat in oven until Cheese is at least fully melted

Serve with Sour Cream and Salsa

Added by Rick Cohen on June 16, 2009 at 1:22am — No Comments

Hawaiian Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken

¼ lb. butter or margarine

9 oz crushed pineapple (in own juice)

¼ cup brown sugar

2 tbs. cornstarch

1stp. salt

¼ cup red wine vinegar

¼ cup chili sauce

1/3 cup catsup

1 tsp. soy sauce

1 whole chicken (a whole chicken is the best way to make this recipe, but you can use the frozen chicken breasts - just put the breasts in the pan while they are still frozen. Otherwise, they dry out).

Melt butter in roasting… Continue

Added by Cathie Pinto on June 9, 2009 at 8:03pm — 4 Comments

Whiskey BBQ Flank Steak with Grilled Tomato Relish

This from my friend Jill Fisher in Thousand Oaks. Posted at Conejo Valley Guide

Whiskey BBQ Flank Steak with Grilled Tomato Relish

Here is an easy BBQ recipe for Father’s Day! Light up those grills and serve up a delicious meal for Dad. Just add some grilled baked potatoes or corn from your local Farmer’s… Continue

Added by Conejo Joe on June 8, 2009 at 11:36am — 1 Comment