Bring a pot of water to a boil, and par-boil the Jalapenos for 3-4 minutes. Drain. Cool.Cut a slit lengthwise along one side of each pepper, leaving the stem intact.Using a teaspoon / paring knife, ...
After you have washed the green beans, remove the ends.Blanche the green beans in salted boiling water for one minute. Drain and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process.In a large nonst ...
Add oil to a large skillet, preferably nonstick; place over medium heat.When the oil is hot, add in the onion and cook/stir until it is golden brown, about 10 minutes.Add in the cumin and cook/stir, ...
Cook potatoes (with their skin on) in boiling water until tender. Allow the cooked potatoes to cool slightly, then carefully peel while holding potato with a kitchen mitt.While still hot, puree pota ...
Wash but don't peel the potatoes.Place in a large pot of water.Boil over medium heat until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes, then drain.Mash the potatoes then add the butter, creme fraiche, s ...
Bacon -- In a medium sauce pan, add the bacon and begin to saute on medium heat - don't try to rush it. After the bacon begins to crisp up, drain any excess drippings from the pan. I leave just enou ...
Combine all ingredients, and simmer until reaches desired consistency (about 30 minutes, depending on how juicy the tomatoes are).Ladle into hot pint jars. Cap with two piece caps, and process in bo ...
In a medium sized sauce pan, fry bacon and onion until the bacon is crisp (stirring often to make sure onion doesn't burn).add pinto beans, ro-tel tomatoes, chilies, garlic and beer to the pot.Bring ...
Trim fat from the beef; cut with grain into 2-inch strips.Cut strips diagonally across the grain into 1/4-inch slices.Heat the olive oil in nonstick skillet.Add onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper ...
Chop all ingredients and combine. Season to taste.Refrigerate after use. ...