Saturday, February 9, 2013

Caldo de Mariscos... Seafood Soup

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Caldo de Mariscos Seafood Soup Forget tacos and burritos, this is some of the best from the Mexican table.  If you like seafood, y...

Poblano Irish Stew and Irish Coffee

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Okay I have to admit that my efforts to petition heaven to stop all this cold weather nonsense is not working.  Upon waking this mor...
Friday, February 8, 2013

Sonoran Osso Bucco with Ancho Chile Sauce

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Sonoran Osso Bucco I first made this wonderful dish for ABC 15's The Sonoran Grill, back when I was cooking on TV here in the be...

West Texas Slammer

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West Texas Slammer Around my house we keep the Tequila in the freezer, the bottom 1/3 of the bottle, frozen in a block of ice.  ...
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Salsa de Tomatillo y Aguacate Avocado Tomatillo salsa

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Salsa de Tomatillo y Aguacate Avocado Tomatillo salsa This easy salsa is a must for flautas.   It’s also fantastic with chi...

Camarones en Mojo de Ajo Shrimp Wet with Garlic

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Camarones en Mojo de Ajo Shrimp Wet with Garlic Mexico’s version of scampi: Mmmm . . . 5 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon coar...
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Spicy Asian Ginger Beef Skewers

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We make these so often that, years ago, my Dad made a little grill out of plate steel that was just wide enough to hold the skewers.  This ...
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Grill Roasted Chicken Cacciatore

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Grill Roasted Chicken Cacciatore 1 Whole fresh chicken, cut up Sauce: 1/4 C Extra virgin olive oil 2 Medium white onions, ...

Tabouli Salad

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Tabouli Salad 1 C Bulgar wheat, dry 1-1/2 C Boiling water 1-1/2 TSP Kosher salt   Dressing 1/4 C Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 C Fres...

The First Day a chapter from my novel Willie

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Willie             Life is hard.   My father tried to protect me from the world, but also knew that one day I would have to stand up a...
Monday, February 4, 2013

Grilled Lobster with Lobster Salsa and Dipping Sauce

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Grilled Lobster This recipe makes two servings. 1-1/2 LB Lobster Melted lemon or garlic butter White wine 1. Using...

The Stevie Ray Cocktail

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Stevie Ray I made this excellent drink in honor of the great American Blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughn.  They are both hard and smooth...
Sunday, February 3, 2013

Pork and Shrimp Wonton with Asian Dipping Sauce or Won Ton Soup

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Pork and Shrimp Wonton with Asian Dipping Sauce or Wonton Soup Either fried or in Wonton soup these are delicious!   Wonto...

Bloody Mary Bites

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Bloody Mary Bites This recipe is a special snack only for the adults. It’s quick and easy, but it needs to sit all day—so prepare ah...
Saturday, February 2, 2013

Burn Mary Burn

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Burn Mary Burn A chile lovers Bloody Mary! 20 oz. tomato juice 6 ounces Pepper vodka   1 dash Worcestershire sauce Pinch celery...

Punxsutawney Phil… who is he really?

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Punxsutawney Phil, who is he really?  Every year we see pictures like this… notice, a well dressed man holding him close with an America...

The Norman Midnight a poem by Daigneault

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The Norman Midnight a poem by Daigneault Vacant congregation Standing in line Desolate perversion Inflation of the sou...
Friday, February 1, 2013

Hoisin Grilling Sauce for Salmon

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Hoisin Grilling Sauce for Salmon Fish on the grill is so easy.   The rule of thumb is 10 minutes of grilling for every inch of ...

Fresh Spring Greens with Sweet Chile Pecans Raspberries and Maytag Blue Cheese

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This salad is so elegant and easy to make. It’s the perfect way to start that special meal. 1 Lb. spring mix (assorted baby lettuc...

Grilled Shrimp with Sonoran Lime Chipotle Marinade

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Grilled Shrimp with Sonoran Lime Chipotle Marinade This is the recipe I did for the pilot, for ABC 15's The Sonoran Grill, my Emm...