CUBAN SPICY JALAPENO MEATBALLS
Makes about 30

2 jalapenos, chopped
1 pound ground beef {or ground turkey}
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 small onion, chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
16oz jar of Salsa of choice

Form meatballs out of everything but the salsa. Cook uncovered in 400F oven, 15-20 minutes. ( Read more... )

CHINESE CRISP FRIED PORK WITH SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
Gwoo Lo Yook

1 pound pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 egg white
Peanut or vegetable oil for ( Read more... )

AMERICAN SOUTH: MADAM RUSSELL'S BAKED BEANS
Serves 6

1 pound dried white pea beans or navy beans
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound salt pork, diced

Pick over beans and rinse. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover. Let stand overnight; drain. Combine beans and ( Read more... )

TIBETAN SPICY CHEESE SOUP
Churu

This exotic mixture combines hot chili with pungent blue cheese, using a spice called emma that is similar to Szechuan pepper. Chop Beef {or chicken} by hand or in a food processor. Makes 4 servings.

1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon of paprika, ground Szechuan or black pepper
1/4 teaspoon each of minced garlic and ginger
1/ ( Read more... )

HAWAIIAN ALOHA BURGERS

8 pineapple slices
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 pound ground beef {or ground turkey}
1 large sweet Maui onion, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
4 lettuce leaves
4 onion or sesame seed buns, split and toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked

Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl; add teriyaki sauce. Place 3 tablespoons in a ( Read more... )

ASIAN-INSPIRED TURKEY BURGERS

The flavors of Chinese cuisine -- sesame oil, garlic, and ginger -- are reinvented in this hearty burger.

1 3/4 lbs ground turkey
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Gently mix all the ingredients together in a ( Read more... )

SICILIAN PORK WITH HONEY TOMATOES
Serves 4

4 pork cube steaks, about 1/4 lb each
2 teaspoons Italian-style herb seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 3/4 cups ready crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Season meat with half the herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil ( Read more... )

MONGOLIAN HONEY-SESAME LAMB
Serves 4

8 lamb chops, trimmed
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
2-3 teaspoon dry sherry
2 tablespoons honey
Pinch of five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Combine ingredients except lamb in a bowl, mix well. Place lamb in a shallow dish, add the marinade. Cover and ( Read more... )

Tajine dishes are slow cooked at low temp, resulting in tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with aromatic vegetables and sauce. More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tajine

MOROCCAN LAMB AND PEAR TAJINE
Serves 6

2 large onions, sliced
1 kg lean lamb, leg or shoulder, cut into 4cm cubes
4 pears, peeled, cored and cut into 4cm chunks
1/2 cup sultanas {golden ( Read more... )

CHINESE SPICY KUNG PAO SAUCE

Ming says: "If you've ever been to a Szechuan Chinese restaurant here in the U.S., you've probably seen Kung Pao Chicken on the menu. It's one of the big Chinese classics from the spicy Szechuan province. My grandma used to make it for us and my version of Kung Pao Sauce is in honor of her."

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

3 ( Read more... )