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Mennonite
Chilaquiles
As I understand it, espresso is a specific type of coffee:
Espresso is concentrated coffee brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground, darkly roasted coffee beans. You can't make espresso with a drip cone or French press.
Espresso ground = finely ground
Espresso roast = dark (or extra dark) roast
Tabbouleh
At least once each weekend, the family sits down together for a family meal. The rest of the week conflicting activities, interests, and schedules often make this impossible. A family meal is salad, bread, a main, two sides, and a dessert.
I like to add limoncello to upgrade even more.
Baharat on grilled lamb
Greek food - Spanikopita, Tyropita, Lamb, etc.
Since about 1/3 of Americans are diabetic or pre-diabetic (whether they know it or not), it would make sense to identify low-carb recipes, etc
Chile Verde
I use it in a rub for steak or roast beef.
It's important to grind in small quantities so it doesn't get hot and burn.
Yes, that is it exactly. Most salsa recipes have enough salt and acidic ingredients to protect against harmful organisms, which also provide a highly favorable environment for lactobacilli. I sometimes add a spoonful of whey to jumpstart the fermentation. If you like half-sour pickles, sauerkraut, or kim chee, you will probably like lactofermented salsa.
I make lactofermented salsa on purpose. It sounds like you made it by accident.
Gin and Tonic with a dash of Bitters
Ta Chien Chicken
Low carb almond biscuits
As an amateur taster, some of the wine flavors I associate with acidity include citrus, green apple, and sauerkraut.
Here are several suggestions:
1. Use canned tomatillos
Salsa Verde (Tomatillo)
1 1/2 Lb Tomatillos, Roasted
1/2 Cup Onion, Chopped
1/2 Cup Cilantro, Chopped
2 Med Jalapeños or Serranos, Chopped
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Sugar
2. Salsa Verde (Basil Cilantro)
1 Cup Basil
1 Cup Cilantro
1/2 Cup Parsley
1 Sm Jalapeño
1 Sm Shallot
2 clove Garlic
3 Tbsp Orange Juice
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
1/2 tsp Lime Zest
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
3. Salsa Verde (Tex Mex)
1 whole Ripe Avocado
1/4 Cup Crema Mexicana or Sour Cream
1 whole Green Onion
1/2 Cup Cilantro
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
1/4 tsp Salt
Water for Consistency
4. Salsa Verde (Italian)
2 whole Green Onion, Chopped
1/2 Cup Parsley, Chopped
1/2 Cup Mint, Chopped
1/4 Cup Capers, Drained and Chopped
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 Cup Olive Oil
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
5. Salsa Verde (Mediterranean)
1 1/2 Cup Parsley, Roughly Chopped
2/3 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Capers, Drained
3 whole Anchovy Fillets
1 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 tsp Grated Lemon Zest
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
Chilaquiles - This is already a mashup since there are so many regional variations. I make it with whatever I have on hand.
Corn tortillas or corn chips, soft or crisp
Salsa, green or red
Eggs, fried whole or scrambled
Meat (chorizo, pork, chicken, beer) or not
Cheese, jack, cheddar or Mexican
Serve with beans, refried, pinto, ranch
It's always a good breakfast
Home Made
My Recipe
2 Lb Lean Pork Scraps
Head Meat, Feet, Heart, Tongue, etc (Liver if Desired)
1 Med Onion, Chopped
1 Sm Apple, Diced
2 Qt Water
2 Cup Cornmeal, Buckwheat, Pearl Barley, or Oatmeal
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper
2 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Sage
1/2 tsp Mace or Nutmeg
1 pinch Red Pepper (Optional)
1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke (Optional)
Simmer ground or finely chopped Pork, Onion, and Apple in water for 20 min
Whisk in Cornmeal, Buckwheat, Pearl Barley, or Oatmeal, and add spices
Stir constantly until thickened, then cover and cook on lowest heat for 20 min
Pour into 2 9-inch loaf pans and refrigerate overnight
Cut into slices, coat with flour, and brown in butter or bacon fat. Serve hot with eggs for a hearty breakfast.
@simon
I totally agree. Making soup is when I insist on using bones.
The Aroma Wheel developed by Ann C. Noble at UC Davis makes a lot sense to me and helps me find descriptors for what I smell and taste.
http://www.fuzilogik.com/Wine-Library/Wine-Library/Aroma-Wheel.html
Cheese grits
I have a recipe that says to brush the lamb skewers with heavy cream just before grilling. Has anyone heard of this before? What is the purpose/benefit of brushing the meat with cream before grilling? Otherwise, the marinade and seasoning for this recipe are standard.
Many recipes include 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Try switching the proportions and using 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. You may not easily notice the difference because pepper, like salt, is a flavor enhancer. If you do notice, you may like the taste. After a few weeks, my taste buds have become accustomed to less salt, and now a recipe made with the full measure of salt tastes too salty.
Why Change?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/health/nutrition/21salt.html
Medical research indicates that reducing salt intake could be beneficial. The Food and Drug Administration, California, New York City, and the American Heart Association are all taking steps to encourage reducing the amount of salt in food.
I think I have seen a drop of a couple of pounds on the scale and five or ten points in blood pressure tests due to a reduction in sodium. That may not sound like much, but it might be enough to avoid a heart attack or stroke.
Other Flavor Enhancers
To compensate for reducing salt, try increasing other flavor enhancers such as herbs, spices, hot pepper sauce, vinegar, and lemon or lime juice. If you are not sensitive to it, try a small dash of MSG which can enhance the flavor of food more than a much larger amount of salt.
I just finished reading "Mennonite in a Little Black Dress" (hilarious) and got interested in the recipes. "Hollapse" (stuffed cabbage rolls) are mentioned but the recipe is not given. This is a recipe the Mennonites picked up in the Ukraine where it is called Holubtsi (little pigeons) and is also called Holishke (Yiddish) and Galumpki (Polish). Here is a link I found to a traditional Mennonite version:
Mennonite Cabbage Rolls (Hollapse)
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Nectarine frozen yogurt