Bring stock to a boil in a large pot. In a separate large pot, heat oil and saute carrots, celery, onion, zucchini and yellow squash. Add boiling stock to vegetables, then stir in rice; season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro.

IN A DEEP SIDED SKILLET OR LARGE SAUCEPAN,SOFTEN THE ONION AND GARLIC IN THE OIL.ADD THE RED PEPPER,CHILI POWDER,CORIANDER,AND CUMIN AND COOK FOR ONE MINUTE OVER MODERATE HEAT,STIRRING CONSTANTLY.ADD THE SHRIMP AND COOK ANOTHER MINUTE. ADD THE CLAM JUICE AND THE 1/2 CUP OF PUREED BLACK BEANS.BRING TO A SIMMER AND ADD THE REMAINING BEANS.SEASON […]

3-6 ea large cloves garlic; chopped 2-3 ea magnolia leaves; minced *Or chuck roast coarse chopped (lose the **Santa Fe variety works here Brown the meat, work in the spices, onions, and peppers. Simmer about 30 minutes or until it looks good. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth and simmer several hours until it looks good. […]

In double boiler over low heat, melt cheeses. When cheese melts, stir in cream gradually, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients. Stir to blend flavors. More cream may be necessary; if so, add only little bit at a time–a little goes a long way. Serve warm in chafing dish, etc. Yield: abt. 2 cups.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes; crush with potato masher. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until most of liquid […]

Fry bacon. Reserve the grease. Eat the bacon! Saute the onions and Bell peppers in the bacon grease with 1/2 of the minced garlic. Fry up the briskit. Pour the beer and the whiskey into the LARGE pot and turn heat to medium high. Dump in the onions & peppers that you sauteed tomato sauce, […]

Bring 1/4 c. broth to simmer in Dutch oven over med heat. Add onions and saute slowly 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, or until onions are soft. Add garlic, jalapeno and bell peppers, chili pwdr., cumin, 3 c. pinto beans and remaining 2 c. broth. Bring to boil. Puree remaining 1 c. pintos with […]

Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. Stir in the remaining ingredients up through the water. Taste and adjust seasonings. If the flavor is too sweet, add a […]

-OTHER REQUIREMENTS – 1 lb Brie or camembert cheese – rind removed 8 Flour tortillas (10-inch) 1/4 c Butter; for frying 1. To make salsa: heat oil in skillet on medium high heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 2 minutes. Add jalapeno and plums and stir together with onions. Stir in lime juice, […]

* See Sowest 2 for recipe. ** Use 1 4-oz can of chopped green chiles that have been drained. Prepare Fresh Tomato Salsa and set aside. Mix remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Set oven control to broil. Place patties on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops of burgers about […]