Pico de Gallo

INGREDIENTS: 2 bunches of diced fresh vine ripened tomatoes 1 large diced red onion 1/4 bunch chopped cilantro (just the leaves) 2 limes 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek Salt (to taste) 1 chopped pepper (optional) Pico de Gallo is extremely versatile. This condiment is not just great with tortilla chips. You can add it to almost…

Potato Chowder

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups diced peeled potatoes 2/3 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped white onion 2 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper 2 1/2 cups milk 1 tsp dried dill weed 8oz shredded cheddar cheese 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 cup diced cooked…

Chicken Parmesan

4 chicken breasts .5 stick of melted butter .5 cup of toasted panko bread crumbs .5 cup of grated parmesan cheese 4 cloves of minced garlic  .5 tsp of salt 1 jar of marinara sauce 1 bag of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 bunch of Italian parsley (optional) Preheat oven for 360°F. Combine bread crumbs, cheese,…

Spaghetti Agio e Olio

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 – 1 head of thinly sliced garlic 1/2 pkg of spaghetti 1/2 – 1 bunch of parsley (leaves will be used) 1 Tablespoon Samba Oelek 1/2 cup quality EVOO bread crumbs (optional) parmesan cheese Juice from 1 lemon large pot of heavily salted water PREP WORK: Peel and thinly slice all of the…

Crock Pot Cuban Style Black Beans

2lbs black beans 1 white onion 3 chopped green onions l.5 tablespoons of samba oelek 1 head of garlic (crushed) 1 green bell pepper 4 bay leaves 1 tsp toasted cumin 2 tsp coarse sea salt 2 tsp dried oregono 1/2 a lime per cup of black beans (mexican style shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro,…