Lunch

Shrimp and Rice

Shrimp and Rice 2 cup rice Olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 carrot diced 1/2 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, more for later Kosher salt 1 tsp coriander   3/4 tsp mild chile pepper 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika  1/4 tsp ground turmeric 2 1/4 cup water Scant 1 lb large shrimp, thawed if frozen, peeled […]

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Enchiladas

Authentic Mexican Enchiladas 6 dried chile de arbol peppers 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 18 (6 inch) corn tortillas 3 cups crumbled queso fresco 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded lettuce 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped green onions       Remove the

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Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

Beef Sirloin Tip Roast 1 (3 pound) sirloin tip roast 1 1/4 cups water, divided 1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 envelope onion soup mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch   Directions: Place a large piece of heavy-duty foil (21-in. x 17-in.) in a shallowroasting pan. Place roast on foil. Pour 1 cup

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Beef Stew

BEEF STEW 2 TABLESPOONS VEGETABLE OIL, DIVIDED QUARTER CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR ONE TEASPOON SALT HALF TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER 1 LB BEEF CHUCK, TRIMMED AND CUT INTO 1 AND 1/2 INCH CUBES 2 TABLESPOONS RED WINE VINEGAR TWO BAY LEAVES ONE MEDIUM ONION, PEELED AND CHOPPED 4 MEDIUM CARROTS, PEELED AND CUT INTO QUARTER INCH CUBES

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Baked Ratatouille

Baked Ratatouille

Ingredients:1 large eggplant unpeeled, diced4 ounces diced feta cheese (optional)1/2 cup chopped fresh basil5 garlic cloves chopped2 green bell peppers diced3 tablespoons Olive Oil1 onion cut 1″ pieces2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 large tomatoes chopped1 large zucchini cut 1/2″ piecesInstructions:Heat oil in a heavy, large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic; stir 1 minute.…

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