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Turkey Giblet Gravy

October 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Sauce, Side Dish

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gib_grv Turkey Giblet Gravy - IF you have been looking for a new, extraordnary, gravy recipe, then you have just found it! Loaded with extreme, homemade flavor, we added some giblets, wine, and even veggies, to create a truly outstanding, rich, creamy gravy. Very quick and easy, it is the perfect Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving recipe.

Cook Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Giblets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Turkey Giblet Gravy

3 c Water
1 1/2 c Dry white wine
1 lg Onion, coarsely chopped
1 sm Carrot, coarsely chopped
1 sm Celery stalk (with leaves), coarsely chopped
1 cl Garlic, crushed
Giblets and neck from turkey, coarsely chopped
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Pan juices from roast turkey
1/2 c Water
1/2 c Madeira
1 tb To 2 Tb flour

Directions to make Turkey Giblet Gravy

Step 1:Combine first 7 ingredients with salt and pepper to taste in medium saucepan. Partially cover and bring to simmer. Stock should reduce to 1 1/2 cups and have intense flavor.
Step 2:When roasted turkey has been transferred to platter, degrease juices in roasting pan. Place pan on high heat. Pour in reduced stock through strainer into pan juices. Bring to boil and cook about 2 minutes, stirring and scraping up any browned bits that cling to pan.
Step 3:Beat together remaining water, Madeira and flour until smooth. Stir into boiling pan juices and continue cooking until gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add seasoning.

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Simple Tomato Salsa

July 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Appetizer, Boiled, Buffet, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Snack, Starter, Tomato

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  Simple Tomato Salsa - We’ve given homemade salsa a whole new dimension with this fiery, healthy, vegetarian recipe. Bright red, fresh, roma tomatoes, and “one of a kind” south of the border, chipotle peppers combine for a quick, easy salsa that is very versatile.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Main Ingredient: Tomato, Chipotle Peppers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Tomato Salsa

30 ea Dried chipotle chiles OR 3 c chipotle chiles
8 ea Ripe Roma tomatoes, cored
12 ea Garlic cloves, peeled
2 tb Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions to make Simple Tomato Salsa

Step 1:Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes. The liquid should be reduced by one-third and the tomato skins should be falling off. Set aside to cool.
Step 2:Break up tomatoes with fork, to bite size chunks. Refrigerate.

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Authentic Mechada Sauce

June 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, Supper

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  Authentic Mechada Sauce - Add a little taste of the Mexican to your next meal. Positively packed with wonderfully smelling herbs, and crisp, crunchy veggies, there are so many ways to enjoy this. Mix in your favorite shredded meat, or, simply serve it over rice, your choice!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Herbs
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Authentic Mechada Sauce

2 ea Green peppers, chopped
1 T Olive oil
1 ea Pimentoes,small can
2 ea Onions,chopped
2 ea Cans tomatoes,12 oz.
1 T Worchesterchire
1/2 t thyme
1/4 t pepper
3 bay leaves
1 t oregano
1 t worchesterchire
1/2 t cumin

Directions to make Authentic Mechada Sauce

Step 1:Combine all ingredients in large saucepan, bring to a slow simmer, add shredded meat of your choice, contiue simmering until heated through.

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Homestyle Vegetable Chutney

May 29, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Microwave, Snack

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  Homestyle Vegetable Chutney - A distinct flavored, vegetable based chutney, that has that incredible homestyle flavor to it. It is so good, we have found ways to make it versatile. Try scooping some onto cream cheese and then spreading on crackers!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Eggplant, Tomato
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Homestyle Vegetable Chutney

2 tb Olive or vegetable oil
1 md Onion,chopped
1/2 ts Salt
2 md Tomatoes,seeded,chopped
2 Cl Garlic, crushed
1 md Eggplant, pared and cubed
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1/4 c Currants
2 tb Tarragon vinegar

Directions to make Homestyle Vegetable Chutney

Step 1:Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil about 2 minutes. Stir in eggplant and salt. Cook over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2:Add remaining ingredients. Cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and no excess liquid remains.
Step 3:Microwave: Place onion, garlic and oil in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add eggplant and salt. Cover tightly and microwave 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and microwave 3 to 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are soft. Let stand 5 minutes.

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