Recipes to Enjoy

[colorado russ]

Derek, I may go the kit route. Only reason I hesitate is I don\'t like lots of salt/sodium so mixing spices allows that customization. I do use some of the Hi-Country mixes and had good results. That\'s what I use for my spicy & pepperoni snack sticks just use a little more meat and add some more spices to my liking.

Biggest time consumer is smoking everything. I found a recipe for smoked chorizo that may get added to the list. Looks like it\'ll be more than one weekend!!

 

[cnelk]

Easy Jalapeno Poppers

2 packages Crescent rolls
Bacon
Cream cheese
jalapenos




Cut jalapenos in half - spoon out seeds




cut bacon in half - fry





I roasted my jalapenos in the oven - not sure if will do this again tho




roll out dough - place bacon, cream cheese and jalapeno on dough and roll








Bake according to crescent rolls instructions




YUMMY STUFF!

 

[colorado russ]

Elote Salad - Savory Spice Co here in COS have cooking classes and we went to one recently that was Mexican themed. This dish is great with anything grilled - think flank steak with chimichurri and fresh flour tortillas!

2 T canola oil
6-8 ears of corn on the cob
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 jalapeno seeded and minced
3 T crumbled Cotija cheese plus more for garnish
2 T mayonnaise
2 T chopped cilantro
1 1/2 t Ground ancho chile powder
1/2 t Ground cumin
1/2 C vinegar
Zest and juice from 2 limes
Kosher salt to taste

Mix garlic, peppers, onions and shallots in a non-reactive bowl and add vinegar. Mix well.
Have your grill heated up and coat racks with oil. Grill corn and allow to cool to room temperature.
Cut corn kernels off the cobs.
Add corn, Cotija cheese, mayo, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder and cumin to bowl and stir together.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Top with lime zest and more Cotija cheese.
Cover and place in fridge for about an hour.

FYI when a recipe mentions reactive vs non-reactive: Aluminum, cast iron, and copper are all \"reactive.\" Stainless steel, ceramic, glass and metal cookware with enamel coating are all \"nonreactive.\"

 

[ABQ_Chica]

Apple Jobbers

I love that name, and plan to try this recipe. But what on earth does Mountain Dew add to the recipe? Is it the same without it?

 

[colorado russ]

Okay, I was curious and couldn\'t find any explanation for the use of Mountain Dew but I\'ve had roast and brisket that used Dr. Pepper as the liquid and was wonderful.

Looks like the Pioneer Woman likes these too! <!-- m --><a class=\"postlink\" href=\"http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/apple_dumplings/\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href);return false;\">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/apple_dumplings/</a><!-- m -->

 

[Ol' Arky]

My wife said she didn\'t know it was just in the recipe....

Her thoughts were that it helped create the sauce and added more sugar... My thoughts are because it\'s Mt Dew and gives you a caffeine kick in the rear and everywhere else...

I read what the lady on the website above had to say and still hold to my impression of my wife\'s apple dumplings... They\'re finger licking good... :upthumb: :upthumb:

 

[ABQ_Chica]

Thanks, ColoradoRuss and Ol\'Arky. I\'ve heard of Dr. Pepper for meat, and have been meaning to try that too. It kind of makes sense that soda creates some sort of glaze. At the very least, it will give me an excuse to try recipes twice--with and without.

 

[cnelk]

Venison Hobo Pocket

Easy! Tasty!

See pics for self explanation on how to make

 

[Don K]

Hobo pocket was a hit here at home.

Thanks!!

 

[elky McElkerson]

deer tongue tacos!!

 

[colorado russ]

Elky, the tacos look great but you lost me at \'tongue\'! Would take some of that chile verde though!