Adventures in Cookland

  Here is a great fusion dish, merging classic Italian and Mexican dishes. It is Lasagna, it is Enchiladas, it is the best of both worlds.  Ingredients: 2 Cups Red Chile Pods 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes  12 oz Crema Mexicana  12 oz Mozzarella Cheese  ~12 Yellow Corn Tortillas (you can use slightly more or less depending on your preference) 3/4 lb. Ground Beef 2 Medium Zucchini  1 Large Bell Pepper 1/2 Large Yellow Onion  1 Bunch Fresh Parsley  3 Tbs. Butter   1 Box Gluten Free Lasagna Noodles (we used Barilla brand)   Assorted Spices: Oregano, Thyme, Cumin, Salt, Black Pepper, and White Pepper.    First things first: the sauce.  Boil approximately 2 cups of water. Boil extra water for rainy days.  In a large bowl, remove the seeds and stems from your dried chile pods.  Wash pods in cold water.  In your blender, or a large bowl, pour hot water onto the pods. Let steep for at least 30 minutes.  Now a...

Our take on Chicken Fried Steak, sans gluten and eggs. The crust didn't come out perfectly, but it was perfectly reasonable for a first attempt.    Ingredients 3 beef arm steaks (~1.5 lbs) Pillsbury Gluten Free Flour Kikkoman Gluten Free Panko Bread Crumbs  5 Medium Size Potatoes  Head of Broccoli  8 oz Heavy Cream  Salted Butter   Assorted Spices  How to prepare: Sides: Mashed Potatoes Wash your potatoes and roughly chop into cubes. Place in large pot and cover with water.  Salt the water you heathen.  Bring to a boil.  Once boiled check for tenderness and drain water.  Add salt, black pepper, butter, and heavy cream to taste. Mash with a potato masher. Keep warm. Broccoli  In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Place chopped broccoli in metal colander or steamer basket. Put colander above saucepan. Steam for approximately 30 minutes, turning frequently. Check for desired tenderness.  Beef: Wash your arm steaks u...

    Our humble take on a Japanese comfort dish, this dish appears daunting but is relatively easy.   Ingredients   Broth:    3 Quarts Water  2 lbs Pigs Feet  1 White Onion  3 Green Onions  1 Ginger Root  3 Tablespoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce  1 1/2 Teaspoons Mirin     Ramen Toppings:     Approx. 1 1/2 lbs of Pork Tenderloin      1/2 of a block of Firm Tofu     Remaining Green Onions      Gluten Free Millet and Brown Rice Ramen (2 Blocks)      4 oz Spinach     Bean Sprouts (to taste)      1 Tablespoon Butter  How to Prepare:  Broth  In a regular pot, place your pigs feet and cover with water.  Boil for 10 minutes, until the nasty bits (scum) rise to the top.  Drain and wash under cool running water.  Roughly chop ginger and white onion. Place your sparkling clean pigs feet i...