1. De-stem the chiles, tear them open and scrape out the seeds, collecting them. Put seeds into an ungreased skillet with the torn-up tortilla, set over medium-high heat, turn on an exhaust fan, and toast until thoroughly burned to charcoal black, about 15 minutes. Scrape them into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse for 30 seconds, then transfer to a blender.
Set an ungreased skillet over medium heat, lay on a piece of aluminum foil, and lay the onion slices and garlic cloves on that. Roast until soft and very dark (about 5 minutes on each ...
BEANS:
Sort and rinse the beans thoroughly. Scoop into a 4 quart saucepan.
Add 5 cups water; remove any beans that float.
Add the cubed pork (or extra chopped bacon) and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and gently simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 2 hours.
Stir gently occasionally, and keep water level a good 1/2 inch above the level of the beans.
FLAVORINGS:
In a medium skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon but leave behind the drippings.
Pour off all the drippings except 2 Tablespoons.
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Wet the rim of a small martini glass and dip the rim in cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, add remaining ingredients EXCEPT ice cubes. Shake for ten seconds to completely blend the chocolate sauce.
Add the ice to the shaker, then shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds, or until tiny ice crystals form.
Strain into the sugar-crusted glass and serve immediately.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and dried onion. Brown the meat, 5 minutes. Add enchilada sauce. Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes.
In the mean time, cut the 6 low carb tortillas into wedges. Spread each wedge with cream cheese.
Place a layer of tortillas in an oiled 9x9 pan. Top this with 1/3rd of the meat mixture, followed by 1/3rd of the shredded cheese. Keep layering tortillas, cheese and meat ...
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Crack the eggs into a large bowl; measure in the lime zest, sugar, and masa harina or flour, and beat by hand until thoroughly combined.
Stir in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the creme fraiche, lime juice, orange juice, and orange liqueur.
Pour this mixture into the prebaked pie shell, set in the lower third of the oven, and bake until nearly set in the center ( a knife inserted halfway between the edge and the center should come out clean), about 45 minutes. Note: mine took over 55 minutes before it was ...
Set a large (10-inch) skillet over medium heat. When hot, lay a few chile pieces on the hot surface in single layer. Press down with a metal spatula until they change color and become aromatic - about 15 seconds. Flip the chiles and press down, toasting other side. Remove to a bowl. When all are toasted, cover chiles with hot tap water and weight with a plate. Let soak until soft, about 30 minutes.
Roast the tomatoes on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until blackened on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove & cool.
Return ...
To make dressing: Crush peeled garlic through garlic press into a 2-cup glass jar with a lid. Add remaining dressing ingredients, 1 tablespoon cold water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover tightly and shake well or stir to combine.
Place sliced romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle on 1/4 cup of dressing. Sprinkle on cheese. Drizzle on a little more dressing if necessary and toss to combine. Divide onto salad plates. Sprinkle with croutons and serve. Refrigerate remaining dressing in a closed container for up to 2 weeks.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add teh tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, and a large pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat. stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until the pan looks dry, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheese and cook, stirring constantly until fully melted, about 30 seconds. Quickly transfer the cheeese dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately with hips.
Dissolve baking soda in the tablespoon of water. Set aside.
Pour the milk into the slow cooker. Whisk in the sugar. Add the cinnamon stick and the dissolved baking soda. Stir well.
Turn slow cooker on high and cook, uncovered, for 24 hours, but see next step before leaving it alone that long.
After about 18 hours, the cajeta will have darkened into light golden brown. That's when to keep an eye on it. Stir from time to time to make sure it cooks evenly.
When it is noticeably thick and richly golden, test a couple of drops on a ...
The broth and flavorings. In a large (12-quart) stock pot, combine the broth and salt. Measure in 1 gallon of water, cover the pot and set over medium-low heat.
Roast the fresh tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet 4 inches below a preheated broiler until blackened and blistered, about 6 minutes per side. Cool, then peel (if you wish). Scoop the tomatoes (fresh roasted or canned roasted) into a blender or food processor, along with all their juices. Puree and set aside.
Roast the poblanos over a gas flame or 4 inches below a preheated ...
Roast the unpeeled garlic on an ungreased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft and blackened in spots, about 15 minutes; cool and peel.
While the garlic is roasting, stem and seed the chiles.
Toast the chiles on another side of the griddle or skillet, 1 or 2 at a time, opening them out flat and pressing them down firmly with a spatula.
In a few seconds, when they crackle, flip them and press down to toast the other side.
In a small bowl, cover the chiles with hot water, and let them rehydrate ...
In a very large, (6-quart) Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium high.
Add about 2/3 of the onions, and cook, stirring often, until richly browned.
Add salsa and broth and bring to a boil.
When sauce is at a rolling boil, turn off the heat and stir in the tortilla chips and shredded cheese. Press the chips down so that nearly all of the chips are submerged, some may still stick out.
Strew the chicken over the top, then cover and let stand 3 to 4 minutes.
Gently stir everything together, then drizzle with the crema and sprinkle ...
Place onion, water, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add the chicken (plus addtional hot water to cover, if necessary), skim off any new foam that rises during the first minute of simmering, add herbs and bay leaves, partially cover and simmer for 13 minutes over medium heat.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the checken cool in the broth, if there is time.
Skin and bone the chicken, then shred the meat into small pieces, Sprinkle with salt before using, unless directed otherwise in your recipe.
Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add diced tomatoes, minced jalapenos, diced onion, and a large pinch of salt. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until skillet looks nearly dry, about 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted, about 30 seconds.
Quickly transfer queso to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips.
In a food processor put the green chili and the garlic clove and mince.
Roughly chop two of the tomatoes and add to the food processor along with the cilantro. Pulse 7-8 times.
I next usually remove the top of the food processor and use a spoon to push down any of the ingredients that have gone up the side of the food processor. Put the top back on and pulse a few more times or until you have the desired consistancy.
Pour the ingredients into a serving bowl.
Finely chop the remaining two tomatoes and add the tomatoes and green ...
Wash the pork, remove excess fat, cube and set aside.
Take the New Mexico chilies (or use dried California chilies which are also mild) and remove the stems, veins, and seeds. Break the chilies into big pieces.
Heat a nonstick fryng pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1/3 of the chilies and cook just until they start to change color, pressing down occasionally with a spachula. Flip over the chilies and repeat on the second side. Remove. Repeat with the last two batches of the chilies.
Put the toasted chilies into a pie plate, fill ...
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the meat with 2 quarts salted water, about 1/3 of the onions, and half of the garlic and simmer until the meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Strain, reserving the broth for another use. When the meat is cool enough to handle, shred it into coarse strands with your fingers or 2 forks--don't worry that there are bits of onion and garlic mixed with the meat.
Wash and dry the saucepan, set it over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. When the oil is hot, add half of the remaining onions ...
Roughly chop tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro, and 1/4 cup water.
Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish.
Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt.
Make limeade. Combine the lime juice, sugar and 1 cup water in a glass or plastic pitcher. Cover and refrigerate if not using right away (but no longer than 24 hours).
Finish and serve margaritas. Add the tequila and orange liqueur to the pitcher of limeade. Rub the rims of 6 martini glasses with a lime wedge, then dip them in a dish of coarse salt. In a large shaker, combine the half of the margarita mixture with half of the ice and shake 10 to 15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glasses. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
In a large frying pan put the oil and garlic. Heat over medium heat until the edges of the garlic start to lightly brown.
Add the can of pinto beans with their liquid. Stir and mash (using a potato masher) for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is fairly smooth.
The beans might be a bit runny, but once they have cooled and been reheated, they will have thickened.
One of my daughters likes to have whole beans in her refried beans, so I keep some of the whole pinto beans aside and add them the last minute or two.
This recipe serves 3-4 ...