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Corn

Corn

Get Cooking by Bill St john of the Denver Post writes Corn is that sweet comet of summer meals 2021-07-07. A historical reference is included in the prelude and the durability of corn. 4 methods of cooking include boiling, roasting microwave and grilling. I prefer […]

MLB ALL_STAR GAME ‘affordable eats near Coors Field’.

MLB ALL_STAR GAME ‘affordable eats near Coors Field’.

Life & Culture from Wednesday July 7th 2021 finds these hometown restaurants during your visit. Really. The Covid is a memory marked in time. Pre Covid, during and after. The finding restaurants is trying to find ones still open, with out vendor issues and (#finally) […]

What I Cook When I Don’t Want to Cook Anything

What I Cook When I Don’t Want to Cook Anything

what i cook When is inspired from Bon Appétit executive editor Sonia Choppa in July 2021. Her list of five are the inspiration seeds. What to Cook when you don’t wanna cook. There it is. Trying for big flavor with little time.

What is the answer?

Cook with what you have. This week for me is chicken enchiladas.

Enchiladas

Cook with what you have … (# inspired by the fridge being completely empty except condiments)
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • small frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ea Fresh Corn Tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded chicken
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet white onion

the Sauce

  • 3 large ancho chilies roasted. seeds removed, peeled.
  • 8 ea almonds toasted, crushed
  • 1/2 ea ripe plantain fried golden brown
  • 2 medium tomato roasted
  • 1/4 stick cinnamon
  • 2 ea cloves whole
  • 1 toe garlic

Instructions
 

the Enchiladas

  • fry the tortillas for a few seconds. remove and cover with a thin layer of sauce.
  • add shredded chicken and roll up.
  • place side by side into the serving dish.
  • place the remainder of the sauce over the enchiladas and bake covered @ 350F until sauce is bubbly (about 20 minutes). garnish with cheddar cheese and gratinate.

the sauce

  • puree the crushed roasted almonds, plantain and roasted tomato in the blender and set aside. Cook for about 5 minutes
  • puree the chilies, spice, oregano and garlic with a bit of water in the blender and set aside. Cook over a medium flame for about 5 minutes
  • add the tomato / plantain mixture to the chilli mixture (caution it will splatter). turn the heat off and continue to stir. Push through the strainer and add white stock if needed. Return to the flame for about 15 minutes.

Notes

use what you have. 
From the Chefs Notebook during pandemic == Rhubarb Cobbler and Burnt Ends

From the Chefs Notebook during pandemic == Rhubarb Cobbler and Burnt Ends

The recipe of the day is roasted Rhubarb Cobbler and burnt pork ends Today’s note comes from the Denver Post 2021-04-28. ‘What I had learned from my parents’ from Bill St. John – caught my eye. I guess that is the spark for writing. What […]

Brussel Sprout Stalk

Brussel Sprout Stalk

Trader Joe has stalks of Brussel Sprouts. Love it!. the card says roast it on the stalk.. taking roasted vegies to the next.

The Great High School Baking Show – Chocolate Trellis Stand with Strawberry Truffles and White and Dark Chocolate Tuxedo Strawberries

The Great High School Baking Show – Chocolate Trellis Stand with Strawberry Truffles and White and Dark Chocolate Tuxedo Strawberries

This year, I am going into high school. This is a very exciting time for me, even though we are confined to virtual learning in the midst of this pandemic.
This summer, as an introduction to the school, several summer courses were offered. One of which was the Great High School Baking Show. In this course, over the Internet, the participants would be showcasing their favorite meals to cook according to the guidelines given at the beginning of the week.
The first assignment was chocolate and fruit. My personal favorite fruit is strawberries… and what could ever make strawberries any better? Chocolate.

This week I made a milk and white chocolate trellis stand with homemade strawberry truffles, and chocolate dipped tuxedo strawberries. Mmm… it was delicious!

Breakfast in April

Breakfast in April

At home the Brunch adds light to a quiet Sunday. Todays fancy is Black Berry Blitzes, apple wood smoked breakfast sausage and crust less quiche.

New Years Resolution. a better year

New Years Resolution. a better year

The only resolution I have is to have a better year. 2020 hindsight it is easy to look back. Bringing in the New Year the top 10 from RMNews food stories is a good summary of the year. The TOP 5 are listed. The story […]

A stalk of Brussel Sprouts

A stalk of Brussel Sprouts

Roasted vegies for Christmas dinner this year is raised up a notch from Trader joe’s. TJ’s thought is to roast the whole stalk. A simple idea became a fun part of the stay safe at home holiday celebration. Sprouts are salt, peppered, maple syrup and olive oiled. they served up as a delightful bit of charr sweet and a new tradition..

Tradition & Cutties

Tradition & Cutties

The tradition started early in my academic carrier – where my mentors and teachers spread good cheer. As we look forward to 2021′ we just need a few positive traditions to set us in our path forward.