Friday, December 2, 2011

Turkey Chili


Ingredients
1 - Onion, diced
2 Clove - Garlic, minced
1lb - Ground Turkey
1 Tbsp - Chili Powder
1 Tsp - Cumin
1/4 - 1/2 tsp - Cayenne Pepper
1 (15oz) - Tomato Can, chunky
1 (15oz) - Black Beans
1 1/2 Cup - Vegetable Stock
1 Bundle - Green onions
Salt & Pepper

 Heat 1 Tbsp - Olive Oil, stir onion until translucent (5 minutes), then add garlic.

Add Ground Turkey, chili power, cayenne pepper, and cumin.

Cook turkey until no longer pink.

Add tomatoes, black beans, and vegetable stock.

 Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add 1/2 of the chopped green onions, salt and pepper to taste and turn off the heat, stir.


Place Turkey Chili over brown rice and add more green onions. 
If you have avocado, even better!  Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ramen @ Home


Delicious!

 The Broth

 Sunny Side Up Eggs for Protein

Shredded Lettuce

 Mogwart Noodles

And the Final Product!  Yummy!!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

ROSE

Saturday, November 12, 2011

MOMOFUKU'S CORN COOKIES



Recipe from their new book called Momofuku Milk Bar



Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Blackberry Preserves



What to do with preserves?  Sandwich them in crackers!


BLACKBERRY PRESERVES
Yield:  4 - 8oz Jars

Ingredients:
2lbs - Blackberries
1lb, 2oz - Sugar
3oz - Lemon Juice
2 tsp - Pectin


 Procedure:
1.  Place 2lb blackberries in non-reactive bowl.  

2. Pour 1lb, 2 oz of sugar on top of the blackberries and lightly fold with spatula.  Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 8 hours or in the fridge overnight to macerate.

 3.  Sterilize your jars, let dry and set aside.

4.  Strain the juice of the berries with a colander into a non-reactive pan.  Set the berries aside.  In the meantime, bring the blackberry juice to a boil and add the lemon juice.  Continue to stir frequently for 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced in half the amount.  Pour the blackberries in and stir in the pectin for 2 minutes.

5.  Pour the preserves into the jar with at least 1/4" of room on the top.  Seal with a lid, close tightly and immerse in hot water and boil for 10 minutes.  Remove from pot and let cool. 

6.  Serve your lovely preserves with cheese & crackers....MMmm...delicious!

I may use my preserves with cheesecake soon!  Until next time, enjoy.