1 Box of hashbrowns. Or do all that work yourself. Your choice.4-5 Large eggs1 can of diced tomatoes and chilies (I like the kind with habaneros in it)4-6oz Chorizo Scramble the eggs, cook the hashbrowns, warm up the chorizo, and mix it all up. Wrap it up in a tortilla shell, add cheese if your [...]

1 lb. ground chuck beef (cubed beef might work a little better, but this is what I had handy)1 can Cream of Mushroom soup1 med. onionA few mushrooms. I used half the package.Add Salt, Pepper, rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic to taste1 bag of egg-noodles. Cook the egg-noodles, drain. Done. Sauté the onions, mushrooms and [...]

I mentioned an experimental chicken marinade the other day. It turned out to be pretty damn amazing. Olive oil2 tbsp. ginger pastepaprikabrown sugardash of garlic, salt and black pepperLemon juice I cooked it up in a skillet –it caramelized pretty damn harshly –and it was light and sweet. It made a nice companion to the [...]

2 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef2 cups oatmeal2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil2 eggs, beaten1 large onion, diced1/2 cup ketchup3 tbsp. brown sugaradd salt, pepper, red pepper, paprika, garlic to taste Mix 1/2 cup of ketchup with 3 tbsp of brown sugar. Mix the rest of the ingredients into a loaf.Put the loaf in a pan, [...]

I’ve been doing this for years. Generally there are beans, rice and tortillas available as a base for anything. Short of that, soup gets made. And I want to try this.

2 lb. Chicken, chopped into 2-3″ chunks1 med. onion2-3 garlic cloves4 cans of kidney beans (I use two light red, two dark)1 16oz can of diced tomatoes1 8oz can of tomato sauce1 can of corn3/4 cup maple syrupsalt, pepper, coriander, chili powder, all-spice Sauté onions, garlic and chicken, drain excess fat. Mix all ingredients in [...]

1) can of cream of celery soup1) cup of water1) cup of half&half1) medium sweet onion2 lb. fish fillet, cut into 2″ chunks4) potatoes, cubed and boileddill, thyme, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper to taste In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except fish. Mix thoroughly and [...]

Today, I spent a few minutes cooking up some cod. My roommate’s mother is visiting and has been cooking for the most part lately; she made some rice and lentils to accompany the cod. 2 lb. fresh cod fillets1/2 can of coconut milk1 med. onion, diced2 med. tomatoes, diced1/2 cup diced green onions1 tsp. ground [...]

Garifuna fish soup: 4cups chicken/vegetable stock2cups Coconut Milk2 Eggs1lb fish fillets (I’m using Tilapia) – cut into 2″ chunks, or whatever. Spice with Chili powder, cumin, coriander, minced garlic, salt, pepper, mexican oregano, achiote, and ginger to taste. Mix chicken stock and milk in a pot and warm it up (spice to taste). Beat eggs, [...]