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Texas Tacos

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On July 22, 2010

In Recipes, Seafood

Catfish:
4 Catfish Fillets [about 1-1/2 lbs]
1-2 Tbs Chili Powder
Salt
Olive Oil

Homemade Corn Tortillas [by Mike Molaro]
2 cups Masa Harina
1-1/3 cups Water

Toppings:
Peach Salsa
Marinated Cabbage
Spicy Mayonnaise

Prepare peach salsa and marinated cabbage before beginning to prepare the catfish and tortillas.

Preheat broiler or grill. Rub catfish lightly with oil. Sprinkle fillets with salt and chili powder to taste.

Combine masa harina + water and kneed for a couple minutes until well combined. Heat a large skillet over high heat. [No oil is necessary.] Divide dough into 10 pieces + roll out into 5″ diameter rounds. Fry each tortilla for several minutes on each side. Cover and set aside to remain warm.

Broil or grill catfish for 5 – 10 minutes until just cooked through.

Serve on a warm corn tortilla with peach salsa, a little cabbage + spicy mayonnaise.

Jalapeño Mayonnaise

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On July 22, 2010

In Eggs, Recipes

1 Egg Yolk
1/2 cup Oil
1 Jalapeño Pepper [seeded + finely minced]
1 Garlic Clove [finely minced]
dash Oregano [dried]
dash Lemon Juice
dash Lime Juice
Salt + Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Whisk egg yolk and oil together, adding oil slowly, until thickened. Stir in remaining ingredients + season with salt and pepper.

This recipe is by Jane Middleton and serves as the topping for Texas Tacos.

Marinated Cabbage

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On July 22, 2010

In Recipes, Vegetables + Fruit

2 cups Cabbage [shredded]
1 Garlic Clove [minced]
1/4 cup Red Onion [chopped]
2 Tbs Red wine Vinegar
1 Tbs Olive Oil
1/2 Lime [juice only]
2 tsp Chili Powder
Salt + Pepper

Mix all ingredients together and allow to marinate for several hours.

This recipe is by Jane Middleton + was made to accompany Texas Tacos.

Peach Salsa

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On July 21, 2010

In Recipes, Vegetables + Fruit

2 Peaches [Texas freestone, pitted + chopped]
1 Tomato [chopped + partially seeded]
1/2 Cucumber [sliced thinly then chopped]
2 Tbs Red Onion [minced]
1 Lime [juice only]
Salt

Mix all ingredients together and allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

Sautéed Baby Okra

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On July 16, 2010

In Recipes, Vegetables + Fruit

1/2 lb Okra [no larger than 3″, stems + ends trimmed]
1/2 cup Onion [sliced thinly]
3 Garlic Cloves [minced]
1 Yellow Sweet Pepper [sliced thinly]
1 Tomato [diced]
1 Tbs Olive Oil [or butter]
dash Tamari
dash Cajun Spices or Chili Powder
Salt + Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Heat oil to medium high heat in a large skillet. Saute onion and garlic until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add sweet peppers + okra and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, a dash of tamari + seasonings.  Saute for several minutes until tomatoes are heated through.

Serves 2.

Fattoush

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On July 15, 2010

In Recipes, Vegetables + Fruit

1 head Romaine Lettuce [torn into bite size pieces]
2 Cucumbers [chopped]
2 Tomatoes [chopped]
1/2 small Sweet Onion [sliced thinly, about 1/2 cup]
2 Pita Bread Pockets
1/2 – 1 cup Flat Leaf Parsley [leaves only]

Dressing:
2 Lemons [juice only, about 1/4 cup]
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Sumac
Salt + Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Garlic Clove [very finely minced]

Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Allow to stand for 20 minutes.

Toast pita under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until golden brown being careful not to burn. Allow to cool.

Mix all salad ingredients and dressing in a large bowl.

Serves 4 – 6.  Great with olives, pita, and Garlicky Hummus or Green Lentil Hummus.

Spicy Avocado Sandwich

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On June 22, 2010

In Beans, Tofu + Lentils, Recipes

1 Avocado [large, ripe, sliced]
1 Carrot [medium, grated]
1 cup Sprouts [alfalfa, radish, sunflower, etc]
6 slices Whole Grain Bread

Sandwich Tofu

Spicy Sandwich Spread

Slather slices of bread with the spicy spread then stack up with tofu, avocado slices, grated carrot and sprouts.

Serves 3.

Summer Squash Soup

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On June 22, 2010

In Recipes, Vegetables + Fruit

6 medium Zucchini or Yellow Summer Squash [chopped]
1-1/2 cups Sweet Onion [chopped]
4 Garlic Cloves [fresh if available, minced]
2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp + Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Vegetable Broth
1 tsp Fresh Oregano [chopped]
1 tsp Fresh Thyme
1/2 tsp Fresh Tarragon [chopped]
1/4 cup Fresh Basil [chopped]

Heat oil in a soup pot with a lid to medium heat. Saute onions and garlic, seasoned with a little salt + pepper for about 5 minutes. Add squash + 1 tsp salt. Increase heat slightly + saute for 5 minutes more. Add vegetable broth, cover + simmer for 10 minutes. Add herbs + simmer a few minutes more, until squash are tender. Allow to cool slightly then puree. Gently reheat if necessary or serve at room temperature.

Serves 4 to 6.

Spanish Breakfast Stew

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On June 18, 2010

In Eggs, Recipes

1 medium Sweet Onion [chopped, 2 cups]
5 Garlic Cloves [minced, 2 Tbs]
2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt + Freshly Ground Black Pepper
10 Roasted Piquillo Peppers [skins, stems + seeds removed, chopped]
14 oz Canned Tomatoes [diced in juice]
1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
1 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika
1/2 tsp Fresh Oregano [chopped]
1/4 tsp Fresh Thyme

4 to 8 Eggs [free range]
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley [roughly torn]
1 loaf Rustic Bread [crusty on the outside, soft inside]

This stew is ideal for breakfast. Make the night before and allow to cool overnight. The flavors with blend nicely and make the morning preparation very quick. If you want to make it in the morning, just skip the cooling + reheating steps.

Heat olive oil to medium in a medium saucepan with a lid. Saute onions + garlic, seasoned with salt + pepper until very tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Do no allow to brown. Add peppers + paprika, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, oregano, thyme + broth and bring to a gentle boil. Allow to reduce over a low simmer for 15 minutes. Juices should just thicken. Allow to cool covered overnight.

When ready to serve, bring stew to a gentle boil. Make a cup within the stew by pushing aside the tomato and pepper chunks. Crack an egg into the prepared spot in the stew. Repeat with 3 more eggs making sure that they are separated enough that their whites do not touch. Allow eggs to poach for about 5 minutes until whites are set. Scoop eggs from stew. Repeat with remaining 4 eggs if desired.

Serve eggs in a shallow bowl over a large spoon full of stew. Top with parsley + serve with bread.

*This recipe won Editor’s Choice for GOOD Magazine’s Crowdsourced Cookbook: Comfort Food Edition! Check out the cookbook here.*

Morel Zucchini Linguine

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On June 18, 2010

In Grains + Pasta, Recipes, Vegetables + Fruit

3 Garlic Cloves [minced]
1 medium Shallot [minced
4 oz Morel Mushrooms [bite sized, washed]
2 medium Zucchini [1/2″ thick slices]
2 Tbs Butter
1 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 servings Linguine [dried, cooked until al dente in salted water]
1/2 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves

Salt + Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Melt 1-1/2 Tbs butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.  Saute shallots + garlic for several minutes till wilted + fragrant.  Add mushrooms + zucchini.  Saute until zucchini are tender, just over 10 minutes.  Stir in pasta, thyme + remaining 1/2 Tbs butter.  Season to taste with plenty of black pepper.

Serves 2.

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