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Southwestern Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy

By jmsbrdly
Being a lover of Southwestern style foods, and I cook turkey every couple months, this recipe just happened over ab...
- 8 large heads garlic
- 3 large dried ancho chilies
- 3 red jalapeno peppers
- 1/2 cup walnut, corn, or other oil
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon pure cocoa powder
- 1 lime
- Kosher or sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 20 to 25 pound turkey
- 1 lime cut in half
- 1 Anaheim chili pepper cut in half and seeds removed
- 1 stalk celery cut in half
- 1 carrot cut in half
- 2 sprigs cilantro
- 1 sprig parsley
- 3 tablespoons same oil as above
- 3 pounds turkey neck, wings and giblets cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 coarse chopped yellow onion
- 1 coarse chopped red onion
- 3 stalks coarse chopped celery
- 3 coarse chopped plum tomatoes
- 2 coarse chopped Anaheim chili peppers
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 8 cups homemade or canned turkey broth
- 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (if needed)
- Coarse kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Southwestern Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing

By jmsbrdly
I developed this dressing to go with my Southwestern Roast Turkey, but it is also great on its own as a side with m...
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn
- 1/2 cup fine chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup fine chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup fine chopped celery
- 1/2 cup fine chopped Anaheim chili pepper
- 4 to 6 cloves minced garlic
- 2 to 5 minced red jalapeno peppers
- 1 to 3 minced habanero or other hot peppers
- 2 1/2 pounds crumbled chorizo sausage
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 1 to 2 cups homemade or canned chicken stock
- 3 cups dried cornbread cut in 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 cups dried sourdough bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Southwestern Spicy Hot Chorizo Sausage

By jmsbrdly
This came about because I got tired of the inferrior chorizos on the market
- 10 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup coarse chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup minced habanero or other hot pepper
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup gold tequila
- 10 pounds well-marbled pork butt meat
- 4 tablespoons ground cumin
- 6 tablespoons coarse kosher or sea salt
- 10 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 4 tablespoons pequin chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 6 tablespoons granulated or powdered onion
- 6 tablespoons granulated or powdered garlic
- 6 tablespoons Spanish sweet paprika
- 3 tablespoons Mexican oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh ground white pepper
- 4 ounces of pork casings
Hearty Brandied Beef Stew

By jmsbrdly
This stew has been a work in progress for about 3 years, adding to and adjusting my grandmothers simple basic beef ...
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast cut in 1 inch cubes
- 1 750ml bottle Merlot or other dry red wine
- 1 cup brandy or cognac
- 8 smashed garlic cloves
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons coarse kosher or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
- 1 pound white mushroom caps cut in half
- 1 pound shiitake mushroom caps cut in 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons coarse chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon coarse chopped thyme
- 2 coarse chopped red onions
- 1 coarse chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots cut in 1 inch thick slices
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes cut in 1 inch pieces
- 4 stalks celery cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 8 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups homemade or canned beef stock
- 1 large branch fresh rosemary
- 1 1/2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher or sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 pound frozen peas
- 2 cups coarse chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup coarse chopped fresh basil
- Favorite oil for browning
Southwestern Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

By jmsbrdly
A relatively simple salad that came about when a friend gave me a box of red quinoa
- 1 cup well rinsed red quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chipotle paste or powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup walnut or other nut oil
- Coarse kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 15 ounce can black beans
- 6 thin sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup fine chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup fine chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup fine chopped Anaheim chili pepper
- 1/4 cup fine chopped fresh herbs
Southwestern Fiery Five Bean Java Chili

By jmsbrdly
This is a very hot, spicy chili with very rich flavors
- 4 pounds chuck roast cut in 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 pounds pork butt cut in 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 cups fine chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup fine chopped red onion
- 8 large cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups extra strong brewed Dark Roast Coffee
- 2 cups strong homemade or canned beef stock
- 1 cup gold tequilla
- 4 pounds fine chopped plum tomatoes
- 1 pound fine chopped tomatillos
- 2 fine chopped Anaheim chili peppers
- 6 minced jalapeno peppers
- 3 minced habanero peppers
- 2 minced poblano peppers
- 1/2 cup fine chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup or more chili powder
- 5 to 6 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sea or kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 15 ounce cans rinsed and drained black beans
- 1 15 ounce can rinsed and drained pinto beans
- 1 15 ounce can rinsed and drained kidney beans
- 1 15 ounce can rinsed and drained garbanzo beans
- 1 15 ounce can rinsed and drained navy beans
- Walnut, olive or other oil
- Shredded cheddar and jack cheeses
- Thin sliced green onions
- Sour cream or plain yogurt
Southwestern Creamy Cheesy Chicken Soup

By jmsbrdly
Southwestern cuisine is my favorite and this soup was developed using a basic chicken soup recipe and took several ...
- 1 whole cut up chicken
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons walnut or olive oil
- 1 medium coarse chopped red onion
- 1 medium coarse chopped yellow onion
- 4 coarse Chopped Anaheim chili peppers
- 1 fine chopped red jalapeno pepper
- 1 fine chopped green jalapeno pepper
- 2 coarse chopped tomatillos
- 4 coarse chopped garlic cloves
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 3 cups cream or half and half
- 1 tablespoon coarse chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 pound grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound grated pepper jack cheese
- Thin sliced green onions for garnish
Southwestern Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

By jmsbrdly
This is a spicy adaptation of my mothers basic Scalloped potatoes that I ate 2 to 3 times a month while growing up
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium fine chopped red onion
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 5 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 4 pounds Idaho potatoes peel if desired
- 3 fine chopped Anaheim chili peppers
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fine chopped chives
- 1/4 cup fine chopped cilantro
Creamy Three Cheese and Broccoli Soup

By jmsbrdly
A very rich, creamy soup that is adapted from my great aunts recipe for broccoli and cheese recipe
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon walnut or olive oil
- 1 coarse chopped red onion
- 1 coarse chopped celery stalk remove stringy ribs include some leaves
- 1 coarse chopped carrot
- 2 coarse chopped Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 pounds broccoli stems peeled and florets trimmed and set aside
- 2 1/2 cups homemade or canned vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1/2 crumbled goat or feta cheese
- Kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh flat leaf parsley to garnish top
Creamy New England Style Cheesy Clam Chowder

By jmsbrdly
Adapted from my mothers simple clam chowder recipe
- 3 dozen well scrubbed cherrystone clams
- 4 cups water
- 6 rashers fine chopped bacon
- 1 medium fine chopped red onion
- 1 medium fine chopped white onion
- 1 fine chopped carrot
- 2 stalks fine chopped celery with stringy ribs removed
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 pounds peeled Yukon gold potatoes cut in 1" cubes
- 1 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
- Coarse sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Garnish with coarse chopped flat leaf parsley and pats of butter