[CH] Southwestern T'giving recipes

Judy Howle (howle@ebicom.net)
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 11:41:48 -0600

http://www.parentsplace.com/fun/thanksgiving/gen/0,3476,10306,00.html

Samples:

Marinated Mushrooms and Onions 
                         This is a great do ahead recipe that is sure to thrill
                         all of the mushroom fans in your life. Not only can
                         you make these far in advance, they actually taste
                         better if they marinate for a few days. 

                         12 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned and
                         stemmed 
                         1/3 cup olive oil 
                         1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 
                         3 minced garlic cloves 
                         1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste) 
                         1/4 teaspoon mexican oregano 
                         salt and pepper 
                         1 large spanish onion, sliced into rings 
                         red and green pepper flowers (see garnishes) 

                         Place the mushrooms in a flat serving dish. Place
                         the rest of the ingredients, except the red and
                         green pepper flowers into a small heavy saucepan.
                         Bring the ingredients to a boil and cook until the
                         onions soften. Pour the marinade over the
                         mushrooms and arrange the onion slices around
                         the mushrooms attractively. Let the mushrooms
                         marinate at room temperature for 4 hours, stirring
                         frequently. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
                         Garnish with red and green pepper flowers. 


Corn with Chiles 
                         This is a very easy side dish with a great color that
                         is more savory than hot. Commercial canned green
                         chiles are not hot at all. For those of you that like
                         your dishes with a bit of zing, substitute hot pepper
                         oil for the olive oil. If you cannot find hot
pepper oil,
                         use a dash or two of tabasco. 

                         20 ounces frozen corn 
                         1 small diced onion 
                         3 tablespoons olive oil 
                         4 ounces canned green chiles 
                         salt and pepper to taste 
                         red pepper flowers (see garnishes) 

                         Defrost the frozen corn and drain. Saute the onion
                         in the oil for 2 minutes, then add the corn and
                         peppers. Cook until the corn and onions are tender.
                         Add salt and pepper and serve hot. 

                        
Judy "MsChile" Howle   

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