Nothing beats snacking on chips dipped in chile con queso while drinking a Negra Modelo and watching TV. Here is a slightly different take on the dip, one that avoids American or processed cheese.
Onion-Beer Tri-Tip Roast
Try this when you don’t have the time to do a brisket. It’s delicious and makes great sandwiches.
Pork Colombo from Martinique
This recipe, curried with colombo paste, illustrates the Bengal influence in Martinique, particulary the northern part of the island. Why the Bengalis named their curry after Colombo, so far from Calcutta, is not known.
Fiery Cream of Turkey-Mushroom Soup
Here’s a great use for that turkey stock. You can substitute any other vegetables you like for these.
Roasted Garlic and Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are very high in flavor and lower in fat than the traditional ones. I sometimes leave the skins on the potatoes for extra taste.
Spicy Hot Buttered Rum Punch
Hot buttered rum punch is a winter go-to of mine for lots of reasons. It’s yummy, warms you up, and it’s a good way to unwind with friends after a day of preparing for the holidays. I like this version because it also brings a little heat thanks to some cayenne powder.
Creole Butter Injection
It was first created for deep-fried turkeys, but works just great in the BBQ for all poultry and it makes a great fish marinade too.
