Brisket – Texas Chili

This is one from a quintet of brisket/crockpot recipes that use the same basic ingredients, aside from particular ingredients for particular recipes. They are: Home-Style StewSmoky;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style.  1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces)… Continue reading Brisket – Texas Chili

Brisket – Smoky

This is one of the quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. They are: Home-Style StewTexas Chili;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style. 1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium… Continue reading Brisket – Smoky

Cuban Ropa Vieja (Woman’s Day)

What would you call a dish of well-cooked, seasoned, shredded beef that reminds you of ragged old clothes? In Cuba, you call it “Old Clothes” (Ropa Vieja). Problem solved! The unique seasoning of this dish is a condiment called alcaparrado, a relish made from capers and green olives stuffed with pimento. (If you can’t find… Continue reading Cuban Ropa Vieja (Woman’s Day)

Pepped-Up Potato Salad

½ teaspoons mustard seeds1 teaspoon celery seeds3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 pounds potatoes½ teaspoon salt½ cup finely chopped scallions, plus additional for garnish3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled¼ cup mayonnaise 1. In a small bowl combine mustard seed, celery seed, and vinegar, and set aside for several hours or overnight. 2. In a kettle, combine potatoes with enough… Continue reading Pepped-Up Potato Salad

Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing

1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half1 pound small yellow new potatoes, cut in half3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon +½ teaspoon salt¼ cup coarse-grain mustard3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons sugar¼ cup peanut or vegetable oil1/3 cup dry cured sausage (like salami, pepperoni, or soppressata) cut into ¼ inch to one half inch pieces½ cup… Continue reading Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing