Mojo is a Cuban sauce made from the juice of sour oranges (or, in this case, a mixture of orange juice and lime juice). It’s truly versatile. The sauce works as a marinade or salsa for beef, fish, pork and poultry – yes, and even hot dogs! For the garlic mojo: 1/4 c. olive oil […]
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Big Belly BBQ Chow
Topping pulled pork sandwiches with slaw is de rigeur in certain areas of the south. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll be hooked: the bright tartness of vinegar-based slaw is the perfect foil for the richness of the pork and BBQ sauce. This type of slaw is known by a variety of monikers such as Crispy […]
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Becoming Nana
My family has been keeping a secret for the last couple months. We haven’t done a very good job of it, in spite of lawyers and experts who cautioned us that it was the only wise course. But it’s hard to keep quiet when your heart is bursting with joy and love. Sometimes you just […]
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The rest of the story 2010
Last year, as always, after my columns were published, I found new information I wish I’d known about at the time, or updates worth sharing. Here’s my list for 2010: Writing about Stevie’s Latin Village (“A restaurant to remember,” 4/8) brought back recollections for me and many readers as well – some of whose memories […]
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Vegetable stock
This recipe is the result of much experimentation. Though it’s easy to make flavorful vegetable stock, what’s usually missing is the body that the natural gelatins in meat bones provide. Finally I hit on it: okra! That and the potatoes give this stock its body, making it as good as, if not better, than meat […]
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Chicken soup with spaetzle
Soup 6 cups chicken stock 1/2 c. diced celery 1/2 c. diced carrot 1/2 c. diced leek or onion 1 – 2 c. cooked chicken 1/4 c. chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Spaetzle 2/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 large egg, beaten 1/4 c. hot water 1/4 tsp. salt Bring stock to […]
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Chicken stock
This is a method rather than a specific recipe. Stock can be made with whole chickens or chicken parts – even the parts not normally eaten, such as wing tips and necks. It can be made from the bones when the meat, either cooked or raw, has been removed. Stock made from roasted chicken or […]
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After the holidays, it’s good to have stock on hand
The holidays are almost over. As always, I’ve enjoyed the preparation, parties and celebrations, and the copious amounts of food and drink. But usually even before New Year’s, I’m ready for it to end. Right now, nothing sounds so good as a quiet evening at home and a simple meal. That’s why I’m especially glad […]
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Make your holidays sparkle
“Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne!” — Winston S. Churchill One of the most popular holiday drinks is Champagne. And with good reason. No other beverage shouts, “Let’s celebrate!” quite like Champagne. But much of what’s called Champagne really isn’t. Just as Kleenex has become synonymous with any brand […]
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Swedish meatballs
2 large eggs, beaten 2 c. fine fresh breadcrumbs, either white or whole wheat. Don’t use either Wonder Bread types or really dense bread, and remove any thick crisp crusts. 1/2 c. buttermilk or yoghurt 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or more or less to taste 1 tsp. ground allspice 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, […]
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Mom’s deviled hot dogs
Black walnuts are available from at least two vendors at the Old State Capitol Farmers Market, completely shelled as well as with pre-cracked shells. Hammons Black Walnuts are available at several local grocery stores. 2 T. chopped green or red pepper 1 T. oil or bacon fat 3/4 cup catsup, preferably Heinz 2 T. dark-brown […]
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Christmas morn
There are two times when those who celebrate Christmas open their presents: Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Well, at least in America. Christmas gift-giving customs vary around the world, and many of them aren’t on either Christmas Eve or Day. That has the benefit of separating the spiritual and religious aspects, at least to a […]
