Uncle Richie's Salsa

Friday, September 25, 2009

We were at my Aunt Terry's and Uncle Richie's a few weeks ago and we had the best salsa I've ever eaten. It had just the right amount spice and was just... perfect!  I was lucky enough to get the recipe and am proud to share it with you. Thanks Uncle Richie!

Uncle Richie's Salsa

1 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
3 small jalapeno peppers, chopped and seeded
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Combine tomatoes, peppers and onion in food processor and process until desired consistency. Add salt and cayenne pepper. Process again to mix. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 4 cups.

When working with the jalapenos, you can keep as many seeds or as few seeds, depending on how hot you want it. Just remember, the more seeds you keep, the hotter the salsa.

Enjoy!

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Beef Fajitas

Fajitas have always been a challenge to me.  I have tried making them few times and it's always a "It's ok honey. We can just get a pizza" type of night. I usually just marinate a London broil and shave it but it just doesn't taste right. I thought, what if I boil a piece of meat and tried it. It worked!  Here's the recipe.

Beef Fajitas

1 flank steak - about 1 1/2 lb. to 2 lbs.
2 packets Sazon Goya
1 32 oz. can of beef broth
1 beef bouillon cube
2 cups of water
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 medium onion, halved
1 bay leaf

Add water and beef broth to a large pot. Cut onion and smash garlic. Add onion, garlic, bay leaf and beef bouillon to pot. Place beef on a cutting board and trim off any fat. Sprinkle Sazon Goya on both sides of meat. Take a piece of saran wrap and 'rub' spice into meat (this stuff could make your fingers orange - learned this the hard way). Place beef in pot and bring to a boil. Let simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours - until steak comes easily apart with a fork. Remove meat and place on cutting board. Let it cool to room temperature.

When meat has cooled, shred meat with two forks.

For Fajita

tortillas
1 small onion, cut into strips
1 small pepper, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Cut onion and peppers into strips.  Mince garlic. Add olive oil to medium frying pan and warm to medium heat. Add onions and peppers and cook for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until they are soft and close to carmelizing.

To ensemble fajita, add meat, about 1 tablespoon of liquid that cooked the meat in, onion/pepper mixture, cheese, sour cream and Uncle Richie's Salsa to a tortilla.

Enjoy!

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Breakfast Strada

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

My parents recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary and I wanted to surprise them with something special. They had gone away for the weekend and what would be better than to come home with a home cooked meal. My parents love this Breakfast Strada and I figured they would be happy that they didn't have to make dinner when they got home.

Breakfast Strada

1 lb. sweet sausage, crumbled, cooked and drained
6 slices of white bread, cubed
4-5 eggs
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. dry mustard

Brown, crumble and drain sausage. Remove crust from bread and cut into cubes. Mix eggs, milk and mustard. Layer bread, sausage and cheese in a 9x9 casserole or two quart round casserole dish. Pour milk/egg mixture into casserole, cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake covered in 325-350 degree oven for 50-60+. Uncover last 20 minutes. You can double this recipe - just put in two casserole dishes. Cook time is a half hour to an hour longer.

Enjoy!

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Pumpkin Bread

Monday, September 21, 2009

Fall is right around the corner and that usually means it's time for me to make one of my favorite breads.  This bread is great for breakfast or that little snack you have with your coffee.

Pumpkin Bread

2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. water
1 c. pumpkin
1 c. chopped walnuts plus 2 tbsp. for topping
1 2/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt.

Grease 2 loaf pans with butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix together. Pour into loaf pans. Top each loaf with about 1 tbsp. of remaining chopped walnuts. Bake for about 30 minutes. Test with toothpick to check bread has cooked completely.

Enjoy!

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