[CH] recipes

Christopher E. Eaves (cea260@airmail.net)
Tue, 31 Mar 98 22:15:42 -0600 (CST)

It's been real quiet here on the list lately so I thought I'd send in some recipes from a new cookbook I got called "Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel. I've been formatting them into my Mastercook program & thought ya'll might like them also.

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                       A Molded Dome of Cauliflower

Recipe By     : "Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Posted

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      medium        head of cauliflower -- perfectly shaped
   8      leaves        leaf lettuce -- red or green
     1/2  cup           extra-virgin olive oil
     1/4  cup           fresh lime juice
     1/4  cup           Margarita Jalapeno Salsa -- see recipe
                        --OR store bought
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
   2      tablespoons   capers -- drained and chopped
   1      tablespoon    parsley -- chopped
   1      small bunch   watercress -- rinsed, stemmed
                        --coarsely chopped
   1      cup           pitted ripe olives -- thinly sliced
   1                    red bell pepper -- parched and peeled
                        --seeded & -- cut in 1/2" squares

With a sharp knife, cut leaves & stem from cauliflower. Divide cauliflower into florets about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Drop florets into boiling salted water; boil about 12 minutes or until tender when pierced. Drain florets & rinse well under cold running water to arrest cooking, drain well. Press a layer of florets, stems up, onto sides & bottom of a 1 quart bowl. Pack center of bowl with more florets, stems up, until all florets have been used. Place a plate or saucer & a weight (such as a can of canned goods) on packed cauliflower. Let stand for 15 minutes; then holding plate & weight in place, tip bowl to drain off any remaining water. Refrigerate weighted cauliflower at least 2 hours. Remove weight & plate, arrange lettuce leaves artfully to hang over sides of bowl but not the serving plate you're going to use, place serving platter inverted over lettuce leaves & bowl of cauliflower. Invert bowl & serving platter together, lift off the bowl & garnish as desired.

Whisk together the oil, lime juice, salsa, salt & cayenne pepper; stir in capers, parsley, watercress, olives & bell pepper. Spoon some of the sauce over the cauliflower; place remaining sauce in a bowl alongside cauliflower. Once the outer layer has been eaten, guests can dunk florets in sauce in bowl.

Makes 4 - 6 servings.

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NOTES : Authors notes:
A snowy white dome of cauliflower makes a perfect base for a slather of snappy salsa! Guests just pluck off the tender, saucy florets one by one, making this an ideal choice for a cocktail party.
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                              Acapulco Salad

Recipe By     : "Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Posted                           Soups & Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           beer
   2      cups          water
   2                    bay leaves
  12      whole         black peppercorns
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1      pound         red snapper filets
   3      ears          fresh corn kernels -- OR
   1 1/2  cups          whole kernel corn, frozen or canned -- drained
   1      large         red ripe tomato -- cut in thin wedges
     1/2                yellow bell pepper* -- cut in thin strips
     1/2  fresh         poblano pepper** -- cut in thin strips
   1      small         jalapeno or serrano chile*** -- minced
     1/4  cup           hot green salsa****
   3                    green onions -- thinly sliced
   2      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
     1/4  cup           extra-virgin Spanish olive oil
                        juice from pickled jalapenos
   2      tablespoons   fresh cilantro leaves -- minced

* Or use 1/2 a yellow wax pepper or 1 green bell pepper.
** Or use green bell pepper, flavor will not be the same.
***Or more depending on heat level desired.
****Or choppped canned tomatillas. If you have fresh tomatillos on hand, you may use them in place of the canned variety. Remove the husks & stems, then steam for about 5 minutes or until soft; chopp enough to make 1/4 cup.

In a large saucepan, combine beer, water, bay leaves, peppercorns & salt. Bring to a boil; add fish, then cover & turn off heat. Allow to cool, covered, about 15 minutes or until fish is opaque throughout. (The fish cooks as the liquid cools; this extra gentle method of cooking keeps the flesh intact.) Meanwhile, cook fresh corn in boiling water until tender; drain, then cut kernels from the cobs. Combine corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, poblano chile, jalapenos or serranos & green onions; set aside. Then prepare dressing: whisk together salsa or tomatillos, lime juice & oil. Taste & adjust heat; if not hot enough (or you used tomatillos), add jalapeno juice to taste. Toss dressing with vegetables & place mixturein a large salad bowl. Drain fish; gently flake & scatter around edge of bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

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NOTES : Authors notes:
Seafood of the Mexican waters, a palette of fresh, colorful vegetables & a Mexican inspired dressing add up to a delightful salad -- a perfect choice for a light entree. It's best to use Spanish olive oil in the dressing, but if you can't find it, substitute any other good quality olive oil.
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                        Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Recipe By     : "Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Salads                   Posted

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          dried black beans
   8      cups          water
     3/4  pound         cooked ham -- diced
   1                    ham bone -- if desired
   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      teaspoons     salt -- or to taste
     1/2  cup           onion -- diced
   2      whole         cloves
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin -- or to taste
   1      tablespoon    New Mexico hot red chile -- crushed
   1                    lime -- juice of
     1/4  cup           dark rum
   4                    green onions -- finely chopped
     1/2  cup           Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
                        sour cream -- for garnish
                        lime wedges -- if desired

Sort & rinse beans, then soak overnight in water to cover. (Or place in a large saucepan & add water to cover; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover & let stand 1 hour. Simmer 1 1/2 hours, then proceed with recipe.)  Drain beans; place in a large saucepan & add 8 cups of cold water, ham, ham bone (if desired), garlic, salt, diced onions, chile & lime juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover & simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender & soup is thick. Taste & adjust seasonings. To serve, remove ham bone, if used. Lace soup with rum; spoon into bowls & top with green onions, cheese or sour cream & lime wedges if desired.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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NOTES : Authors notes:
Make this soup as feisty as you like; it's easy to temper the heat by adjusting the amount of chiles. A topping of cheese or sour cream & a float of rum help soothe the fire of the brew. Serve as a first course or as a luncheon or light supper entree.
My note:
USE JAMAICAN RUM!!!! It definitely adds that certain something to make this dish memorable!!
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                             Brennan's Clams

Recipe By     : "Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Posted

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  24                    cherrystone clams -- or other sm. clams
   2      tablespoons   cornmeal -- OR
   2      tablespoons   fine dry breadcrumbs
     1/2  cup           unsalted butter -- OR
     1/2  cup           Hot Pepper Butter -- see recipe
     1/2                lemon -- cut in 2 wedges
   1      recipe        Very Hot Shrimp Cocktail Sauce -- see recipe
                        --optional

Thoroughly rinse clams, then place in a single layer in a baking pan. Add water to a depth of 3 inches; sprinkle on cornmeal or breadcrumbs. Let soak at least 30 minutes so clams will exchange the sand in their shells for the meal or crumbs. Meanwhile, ignite coals in a barbeque grill. Melt butter in a saucepan; squeeze juice from lemon wedges into the butter & keep warm. To cook clams, place directly on to hot coals, 3 or 4 at a time; cook just until shells pop open. (If coals aren't yet hot enough for cooking your steaks, chops or other main course meat, you can leave the coals mounded to cook the clams.) 

To eat, remove clams from the shells with a fork, dip in melted butter, then Very Hot Shrimp Cocktail Sauce, if desired.

NOTE: Discard any clams that don't open.--- DO NOT EAT THEM!!!

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NOTES : Authors notes:
These are so much fun, so easy & terrific, I'm sure they'll become a favorite appetizer whenever you're barbequeing!
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                          Chile Cheese Surprises

Recipe By     : "Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel
Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Posted                           Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded
     1/4  cup           unsalted butter -- room temperature
   2      tablespoons   pure New Mexico hot red chile -- ground
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- optional
   2      tablespoons   jalapeno peppers --fresh or pickled -- finely minced
   1      cup           all-purpose flour
   2      tablespoons   milk
  12      whole         pimento-stuffed olives
  12                    pecan halves
  12      medium        cooked shrimp -- shelled, deveined
                        --tails removed

Preheat oven to 400F.

To prepare pastry:

Combine cheese, butter & ground chile, taste; add salt if desired. Work in minced jalapenos until evenly distributed; mix in flour & milk. Roll out pastry to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut pastry into squares, rectangles or triangles to fit around olives, pecan halves & shrimp; wrap pastry around fillings. Place on an ungreased baking sheets & bake 10 - 12 minutes or until pastry feels firm when pressed.

Makes 3 dozen appetizers.

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NOTES : Authors notes:
Make these as feisty or as tame as you like. Rosy cheese pastry, flecked with confetti dots of green chile, surrounds stuffed olives, nuts or shrimp, making festive looking treats that are great for holiday get togethers & just as good at any other time of year. They freeze well too.