Main Dishes

Cuban Style Pork Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 recipe for Mojo Marinade For Pork
3 Lb Pork Roast
1 Lg Onion -- Sliced
3 Lg Carrots -- Chunked
3 Lg Chili Peppers -- Favorites, julienned
4 Cloves Garlic -- Crushed
Salt & Pepper -- To Taste
15 Oz Stewed Tomatoes
1 Lg Red Bell Pepper -- Julienned

Directions Marinade pork in mojo at least 3 hours.

Sear pork in hot pan, then add onion, 1 carrot, 1 chili pepper, salt, pepper, garlic and enough water to almost cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until tender. Remove pork to a plate and cover. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce until thickened and carrots are tender. Slice pork roast and return to stew. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, then serve with rice and Cuban bread.

Grandma's Goulash
Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 Pound Ground Beef (browned & drained)
1 Medium Onion (chopped)
1/2 Cup Corn
1 Bell Pepper (chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 28 Ounce Can Tomatoes (chopped with juice)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 1/2 Teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
Salt And Pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 Cup Macaroni (cooked according to package directions)
Grated Cheddar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Brown meat with onions and garlic. Drain fat. Add corn, bell pepper and seasonings, simmering until veggies are tender. Stir in macaroni, let simmer another 5 to 10 minutes. Serves 6. Top with cheddar.

Note: Serve with corn bread.

Mediterranean Chicken
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound Chicken Pieces
1/2 Onion (sliced)
1 15 Ounce Can of Sliced Stewed Tomatoes
1 Teaspoon Dried Sage
1 Clove Garlic (minced)
Salt And Pepper (to taste)
1/4 Cup Sliced Black Olives (optional)

Directions

In a large non-stick skillet, saute onions in a bit of broth or water until translucent. Add everything else except olives. Bring to a simmer over low to medium heat, cover. Simmer 35 - 40 minutes, until tender. Stir occasionally.

Stir in olives just before removing from skillet. Serve over rice.

Pakistani Chicken
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

3 Pounds Chicken Pieces, Skinless
1/4 Teaspoon Each: Cinnamon, Pepper, Ground Cloves
1/4 Teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 Bay Leaves
1 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
Parsley (for garnish)

Directions:

Simmer chicken in broth and seasonings, covered, for 45 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.

Notes: Serve with rice.

Aunt Jopi's Sausage & Brussel Sprouts Serves: 6

Ingredients:

1 Pound Polish Sausage Links (cut in 2 inch chunks)
3 Pounds Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
1/2 Large Onion (diced)
2 Cloves Garlic (sliced)
1 Pound Brussels Sprouts (cleaned and quartered)
Salt And Pepper (to taste)
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1/2 Cup Milk (approximate)

Dirctions:

Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover with water, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook, covered, about 20 minutes, until tender. Remove sausage, set aside and keep warm. Drain potatoes and sprouts. Mash together, add butter and milk to desired consistency. Serve with sausage.

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Summer Baked Chicken Serves: 6

Ingredients:

6 Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
6 Thick Slices of a Tomato
6 Large Basil Leaves
2 Teaspoon Chopped Fresh Parsley
1 Clove Garlic (minced)
Salt And Pepper (to taste)
1/2 Cup White Wine
6 Slices of Pancetta or Bacon

Dirctions:

Preheat oven to 350°.

Mix garlic, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside. Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 baking pan. Top each piece with a piece of bacon, a slice of tomato, a basil leaf and sprinkle with seasoning mix. Pour wine into pan.

Bake 45 minutes, basting occasionally.

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