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Cajun Jambalaya

Missionary Andrew Scrimpf - Cross of Glory, Baton Rouge, La.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 lb smoked sausage or andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp or cubed chicken
  • 3 cups water or stock
  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Instructions
 

  • In a large iron pot, melt butter and saute onions, garlic, bell pepper, and celery until transparent.
  • Add sausage and cook until brown.
  • Add shrimp/chicken and cook until done.
  • Add water, rice, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower to simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Serve with French bread and salad.

 

 

Steak Rub

Mary Heckendorf - Light of the Valleys, Reno, Nev.
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp ground oregano
  • 1 tbsp espresso coffee
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix above ingredients and store in an airtight container. Mix with oil and vinegar or lemon juice to turn into a marinade.

Notes

This rub is the perfect dry rub for steak. It is amazing on a tri-tip steak or roast. The tri-tip is a cut of meat more prevalent in the western states. This lean, triangle-shaped cut is perfect for grilling and works perfectly with this spice blend.

 

 

Knoephla Soup

Heather Walther – Grace, Minot, N.D.
Course Soup
Cuisine German
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Soup

  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 tsp chicken or 3 vegetable bouillon cubes

Knoephla

  • 1-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 5-6 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, melt butter; cook potatoes and onion for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Add milk; heat through but do not boil. Set aside. In a Dutch oven or large pot, bring water and bouillon to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, combine four knoephla ingredients to form a stiff dough. Roll into a 1/2-in. rope. Cut into 1/4-in. pieces and drop into boiling broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the potato mixture; heat through.

Notes

Rich and filling soup. Easily varied depending on preferences.

 

 

Mexican Posole

Kay Ulibarri – Christ the Rock, Farmington, N.M.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package dried or frozen posole (hominy)
  • water to cover
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 whole garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 lbs lean pork cubes
  • red chile powdered or frozen to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cover posole with water; bring to boil.
  • Pour water off; continue process until water is clear.
  • Cook posole in water until corn pops, about 2 hours for dried and 30-45 minutes for frozen.
  • Add remaining ingredients; simmer 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add water to prevent scorching.

Notes

Posole is the traditional Christmas Eve meal, eaten after viewing or participating in the neighborhood "Posadas" - a reenactment of Mary and Joseph going from door to door, looking for a place to stay.

 

 

Green Chile Stew

Kay Ulibarri – Christ the Rock, Farmington, N.M.
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Southwest
Servings 2 quarts

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean pork, round steak, or mixture of both cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • oil frying
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1 lb green chiles chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes cubed
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • In large saucepan, brown meat in oil 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is well browned.
  • Add chopped onion; brown 5 more minutes.
  • Add water and potatoes; fast simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are done.
  • Add green chiles, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Notes

Great for dinner - best part of it is the green chiles!