1 lb smoked low-fat turkey sausage (may substitute link sausage)
1 lb white beans
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 – 2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne or pure chile powder
Pick through and wash beans. Cover with 2 inches of water and soak overnight. Or, use [...]
1 – 1 1/4 lb hot Italian sausage
1 – 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1 – 2 celery stalks, chopped
2 – 3 cloves garlic
1/2 – 1 bell pepper, diced
1 – 16 oz pkg frozen sliced okra
1 – 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups rice
1/2 tsp thyme
dash of oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne or red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp [...]
Carnitas are traditionally slow-simmered in lard. This is a lower fat version.
2 lbs pork loin, pork shoulder or pork tenderloin
5 – 6 cups water or broth
2 tsp whole cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
4 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf (opt)
1/2 tsp thyme
4 piquin chiles, or substitute 1 tsp cayenne or pure hot chili powder (or more)
3/4 tsp [...]
This is a lower fat version of Chilorio, using only 2 tablespoons fat, instead of the traditional 1/2 cup of lard.
1 1/2 – 2 lbs pork loin
4 – 6 cups water or broth
3/4 – 1 tsp salt
4 – 6 dried ancho chiles (or 4 – 5 tablespoons ancho chile powder)*
3 – 4 cloves garlic, [...]
3 chicken breast halves
2 tsp olive oil
salt
pepper
cayenne or hot chili powder
rosemary
(opt. a bit of lemon juice)
romaine lettuce, cut into bite size pieces
caesar dressing
croutons
parmesan cheese
Brush chicken breasts with olive oil (use fingers if you don’t have a pastry brush). Sprinkle on seasonings. Place right side up on nonstick baking pan. Bake at 375*F [...]