Sour dough loaves

Makes 2 loaves

Mix 

1 1/2 cups water

2 cups active starter

3 tsp sugar

2 tbsp melted butter

Then add

3 tsp salt

5 1/2 cups flour

Knead in a Bosch for 8-10 minutes

Split and roll into logs. Place the logs into 2 greased pans.  Let rise for 8 hours covered

Bake at 400 for 30-32 minutes

Chicken peanut wraps

Chicken peanut wraps

For the wraps:

Cook 2 chicken breasts and slice into small pieces

3-4 cups coleslaw

1/3 cup peanut pieces

1/4 cup chopped cilantro 

6-8 tortillas

Mix with peanut sauce right before serving

Peanut sauce recipe: 
1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp salt and pepper

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tsp ground ginger

Stuffed peppers

Stuffed peppers

Cool the following in a frying pan:

1-2 pounds ground Turkey or beef

1 onion diced

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

1 tsp each salt and pepper

1 can diced tomatoes

Combine cooked ingredients with

1 cup cooked rice

1/4 cups parmesan cheese

Sprinkle with shredded cheese

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes 

Barbacoa

Beef barbacoa

Place a roast in the slow cooker. 

Add:

1/2 cup beef broth

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp black pepper

1 squeezed lime or 3 tbsp lime juice 

1 tbsp cilantro

1 can green chili’s 

Cook on normal for 4 hours then keep warm til dinner. 

Dill pickle bread

Dill pickle bread

Mix together:

1 cup sour cream 

1 cup canola oil

4 eggs

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp pickle juice

3 1/2 cups flour

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 cup shredded cheese

1 cup chopped pickles

4 tsp dill

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes in a load or 25 minutes in a muffin tin. 

Croutons

Cube 5 slices of bread

In a frying pan combine:

5 tbsp butter

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp thyme

5 tbsp olive oil

Add the bread to the pan and cook until the desired level of done. 

Canned jalapeños

Canned jalapeños 

6-8 jalapeños sliced thin seeds in

Bring to a boil:

5 cups white vinegar

1 1/4 cups water

4 tsp pickling salt

2 tbsp sugar

2 cloves crushed garlic

Fill the jars 3/4 of the way with jalapeños then add the mixture to the jars to cover the jalapeños.  

Seal in jars and boil in a hot water bath for 10 minutes so the jars seal. 

Gnocchi

Gnocchi 

Mix together:

2 eggs

1 cup mashed potatoes

1 tsp salt

1 cup ricotta

2 tbsp softened butter

3 cups flour

Knead the dough on a floured surface.  Separate the dough into 8 balls. Roll each ball into a thick rope then slice into small pieces. 

Put the pieces in a pot of boiling water.  When they float grab them out with a slotted spoon.  

Serve with your favorite pasta sauce.  

Ranch pumpkin seeds

Ranch pumpkin seeds 

Mix together

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp parsley 

1/4 tsp dill

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp celery seed

1/8 tsp paprika

1/8 tsp pepper

Bake at 300 for 30 min

Brownie roll out cookies

Brownie Roll Out Cookies

3 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 cup butter softened 

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 large eggs 

2/3 cups cocoa

Mix together.  Roll out on a floured counter and cut like sugar cookies. Cut into 1/4 inch cookies.  Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. 

Alfahores con Manjar

Set the oven to 340

In a bowl combine the following:

1 cup flour

1 cup cornstarch

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup icing sugar

1 cup cubed butter

1 egg

Combine and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. 

Roll out the dough and cut like sugar cookies.  

Bake for 8 minutes.  They should remain white. 

Spread dulche de leche in between the cookies when they are cool and serve.  

Shanghai noodles

Shanghai noodles:

Cool frozen stir fry vegetables and shrimp in a wok or deep frying pan.  

Make the following sauce in a shaker:

1 tsp corn starch

1 tbsp light soy sauce

2 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp honey (opp)

1 tbsp sesame oil (opp)

Boil udon noodles in a big pot.  Once the noodles are cooked add them to the wok and pour the sauce on top.  Mix it all together and serve.