4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 cup sliced shallots 1 bag (10- or 12-ounce) frozen mixed vegetables (2-2 ½ cups), thawed ¼ tsp dried thyme 2 cups reduced-sodium ...
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1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 3 cups sweetened condensed milk ½ cup sour cream ¾ cup key lime juice 1 tbsp grated lime zest Preparation: Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour ...
Read More »Carrot and Cilantro Soup
1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 pound carrots, sliced 3 cups vegetable stock 1 bunch(es) (about 1 cup) fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish Preparation: In a large, heavy-bottomed pan over ...
Read More »Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground red pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large (about 1 ½ pounds) sweet potatoes Preparation: Prepare the sweet potatoes: In a small bowl, combine cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside. ...
Read More »Slow-Roasted Salmon
2 dried chipotle chiles 2 cloves 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for the baking dish 4 cloves (large) garlic, minced 3 medium shallots, minced 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 2 tbsp ...
Read More »Bourbon-Glazed Turkey with Pearl Onion Giblet Gravy
1 (15 pounds) turkey, heart, gizzard and liver chopped and reserved 2 cups apple cider 1 ½ cups kosher salt 2 cups dark brown sugar 3 sprigs rosemary 1 bunch(es) thyme 1 bunch(es) sage 3 pounds ice cubes 1 medium ...
Read More »Ginger Beer
1 ½ oz green (fresh) ginger root 4 quarts boiling water 3 tsp lemon juice Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 ½ oz cream of tartar 3 cups sugar 1 tsp dry, active yeast Preparation: Pound the ginger root, combine ...
Read More »Peanut Brittle
Non-stick cooking spray 2 cups sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ½ tsp coarse salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter ½ tsp baking soda 1 pound (3 cups) salted dry-roasted peanuts Preparation: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and lightly ...
Read More »Trinidadian Pastelles
Filling: 1 lb minced beef 2 onions, finely chopped 1 bunch chive 1 bunch big leaf thyme 1 hot pepper to taste, finely chopped 1 pimento pepper, finely chopped 1 stalk celery 2 cloves garlic 20 leaves chadon beni 1 ...
Read More »Garlic Pork
4 lbs cubed pork 1 lime 2 cups white vinegar ¼ lb garlic, crushed 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 hot peppers 1 tbsp salt 4 cloves Oil for frying Preparation: Wash cubed pork with the juice of a lime; ...
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