To make achiote paste from annatto seeds, soak them in water for at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours; drain them, and grind them in a spice grinder or blender. Tightly wrapped, it will keep for months at room temperature. As Read More …
Achiote Paste
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Belizian Style Habanero Hot Sauce
1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup carrots, chopped 2 cups water 6 Habanero chilies, stem and seeds removed, minced 3 tablespoons lime juice (fresh) 3 tablespoons white vinegar Saute onion in oil until soft. Add carrots Read More …
Chili Puree
10-12 each dried Anaheim or New Mexico red chilis 16 ounces water Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Simmer in water 10 minutes or until soft. Blend to puree with just enough cooking liquid to make a smooth mixture. Strain Read More …
Double Barrell Habanero Hot Sauces
12 medium habaneros, stemmed and seeded 1/2 cup onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup carrots, chopped 1/2 cup vinegar 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. Read More …
Habanero Sauce
1 part onion, chopped 1 part tomato, chopped 1 part habanero peppers, chopped 1 part orange juice salt, to taste Mix in bowl. Add enough juice to make it soupy. Salt to taste. NOTE: Similar to Caribbean/Yucatan hot sauce. Use Read More …
Home Style Inner Beauty Hot Sauce
12 To 15 habanero (Scotch Bonnet) chile peppers, roughly chopped 1 Ripe mango; peeled, pitted and mashed 1 cup Cheap yellow mustard 1/4 cup Packed brown sugar 1/4 cup White vinegar 1 tablespoon Curry powder 1 tablespoon Ground cumin 1 Read More …
Justin’s Louisiana Hot Sauce
Number of Servings: 4 3 cups cayenne peppers, stemmed and finely chopped 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon salt In a medium-sized saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Over medium-low heat, simmer, covered, Read More …
Mango Hot Sauce
1 cup very ripe, peeled, cubed mango 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon each: turmeric, ground dry mustard and sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt In a small saucepan, combine mango, water, vinegar, Read More …
Red Chile Puree
About 9 (3 ounces) dried New Mexico or California chiles 2 cups water 1 small onion, cut into chunks 2 cloves garlic Arrange chiles on a large baking sheet and cook in a 300 oven until chiles smell toasted (about Read More …
Red Hot Pepper Sauce
24 long hot peppers 12 ripe tomatoes 4 cups vinegar 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon pickling salt 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices Yield: 8 servings Wash and drain the vegetables. Seed and chop the peppers; core and chop the tomatoes. Read More …
Roasted Habanero Salsa From Hell
1 Tablespoon Virgin olive oil 10 Habanero chile peppers 1/3 Cup Virgin olive oil 1/4 Cup Lime juice (about 2 limes) 6 Ripe plum tomatoes, halved 1/4 Cup Chopped cilantro Freshly ground black pepper Combine tablespoon of olive oil and Read More …
Salsa De Habanero (Belizean Habanero Sauce)
1 sm Onion; chopped 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil 1/2 cup Chopped carrots 1 cup Water 10 each Fresh Habanero chiles; seeds and stems removed, minced 1/4 cup Lime juice Yield: 1 Cup Saute the onion in the oil until soft. Read More …
Salsa Satanica (Satan’s Seafood Sauce Brazil)
1/2 cup Butter 1/2 cup Ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Crushed onion 1 tablespoon Tarragon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Garlic salt 2 teaspoons Bottled hot sauce -OR- Salsa de Habanero 1/4 cup Brandy Yield: 1 -1/2 cups Melt the Read More …
Taco Bell Hot Taco Sauce
1 Can Tomato paste, (6 Ounce) 3 Cups Water 2 Teaspoons Cayenne pepper 1-1/2 Tablespoons Chili powder 2-1/2 Teaspoons Salt 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch 2 Teaspoons White vinegar 1 Tablespoon Minced dried onion 2 Tablespoons Canned jalapeno slices (“nacho slices”) Combine Read More …
Wine Habanero Sauce
20 Habaneros 1 large Chipotle in adobo sauce or 3 small ones 1 White onion, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon Ground cumin 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1/2 Apple, peeled 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup Distilled white vinegar 1 Read More …
XXXX Hot Carribbean Style Habanero Hot Sauce
12 whole habanero peppers, fresh hand picked 5 whole dried chipotle peppers 2 whole papayas, chopped 3 tablespoons onion, chopped 1/4 cup vinegar, (+) 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pinch cinnamon, (can omit if desired) 1 pinch garlic Read More …
Harry’s Very Hot Sauce
1/4 cup finely diced jalapeno peppers 1/4 medium onion chopped fine 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne 1 tablespoon black or white pepper 1/8 cup minced garlic 3/4 cup barbecue sauce (above) 3/4 cup white vinegar Post Views: Read More …
Carrot Curls
Garnish your salads or main entree with a carrot curl. Before slicing, use a vegetable peeler to cut a strip of the peeled carrot. The carrot strip must be rolled and secured with a toothpick. Place in a cold glass Read More …
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Rinse strawberries thoroughly to remove dirt and dust. Allow the strawberries to dry completely. If there is any moisture left, the chocolate has a tendency not to stick to the strawberry. The chocolate can be melted either in the microwave Read More …
How to Make an Artichoke Rose Decoration
You will need: – 1 fresh artichoke – 2 to 3 standard-sized fresh organic roses Slice stem from bottom of artichoke so it stands without wobbling. Pull off any bottom leaves that have spread out from the globe. Slice off Read More …
Herbed Brie Cheese Garnish
Serves 8 1 (8 ounce) wheel Brie cheese 1 tablespoon fresh Thyme, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh Basil, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin Olive Oil pinch of salt Cut cheese wheel in half horizontally. Read More …
Watermelon Ball Garnish
Tomato Wedge Garnish
1 medium red tomato Cut tomato into small wedges; starting at the bottom end of the wedge, cut the skin halfway up the tomato with a utility knife. Carefully bend the flap back toward the top of the tomato; hold Read More …
Cherry Tomato Flower Garnish
Cherry tomato 1/2 teaspoon coarse grained mustard Cut tomato (stem side up) into quarters but not completely through leaving base attached; remove seeds and membranes; put mustard in center of cut tomato to resemble a flower; serve on plate with Read More …
Cherry Tomato Bowl Garnish
1 cherry tomato per person 5 small salad greens (Arugula or mesclun or spinach or leaf lettuce) Olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Cut and discard a small slice from top of each tomato to sit level; scoop out Read More …
Strawberry Flower Garnish
1 strawberry with hull attached mint for garnish Place strawberry on a cutting board hull side down. Using a utility knife, start at the tip of the strawberry and make 4 equal vertical cuts halfway down on each side of Read More …
Strawberry Fan Garnish
Lime Rose Fruit Garnish
1 lime Starting at the top of the lime cut the green peel only with a sharp utility knife 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch wide in a continuous unbroken strip; roll into a tight circle, skin side out. Turn upside down and Read More …
Lemon Rose Garnish
1 small lemon Starting at the top of the lemon cut the yellow peel only with a sharp utility knife 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch wide in a continuous unbroken strip; roll into a tight circle, skin side out. Turn upside down Read More …
Zucchini Flower Garnish
1 green Zucchini squash Trim ends; slice thinly. 15 to 20 slices are needed per rose. Put slices into boiling water for ten seconds; place on towel to dry. On a flat surface overlap each slice slightly into a long Read More …
Zucchini Christmas Tree Garnish
1 Zucchini 1 red tomato or red pepper Cut 3-inch x 1-inch rectangle from zucchini skin. Trim to resemble a tree. Cut several 1/4-inch x 1-inch tomato skin pieces for tree branches. Arrange on plate. Serve with the main meat Read More …
Vegetable Garnish, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce and Shrimp
Serves 1 1 cucumber, unpeeled, sliced thinly lengthwise Salt and pepper, to taste 1 – 4-inch celery match stick, with leaves 2 – 3-inch carrot match sticks, peeled 1 lettuce (or spinach or arugula) leaf 1 frozen cooked shrimp thawed, Read More …
Turnip Rose Garnish
Turnip, peeled Slice turnip 1/8-inch thick; 10 to 15 slices are needed per rose. On a flat surface overlap each slice slightly into a long row; roll up tightly; cut a thin slice off one end to sit level, dip Read More …
Red Pepper Flower Garnish
Makes 2 flower garnishes 1 large red bell pepper, cut in half vertically stuffed green olives, cut in half crosswise long chives for stems Coat pepper skins with oil, broil on a foil lined baking sheet skin side up, for Read More …
Sweet Potato Shoestring Garnish
1 small sweet potato, peeled olive oil for frying Cut potato into julienne. In a heavy deep saucepan bring a small amount of oil to 350°. Add a small amount of potatoes. The oil will bubble up and increase, use Read More …
Salad Greens rolled in Salmon Lox Garnish
Serves one 4 to 5 small salad greens approximately 3″ long 1/4 teaspoon olive oil 3 chives, 6″ long 1 strip Salmon Lox, 1-inch x 4-inch 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon water 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic salt and pepper to Read More …
Yam Potato Rose Garnish
Yam Potato, peeled Butter Flavored Cooking Spray muffin tin or custard cups 2 plain wooden toothpicks for each rose (optional) Slice potato crosswise 1/8-inch thick; 10 to 15 slices are needed per rose. Put into boiling water; simmer 5 minutes. Read More …
Potato Rose Garnish
Potato, unpeeled 2 – 4 plain wooden toothpicks for each rose Slice potato crosswise 1/8-inch thick; 10 to 15 slices are needed per rose. Put into pot of boiled water for 1 minute; immediately plunge into ice water; drain and Read More …
Gaufrette Potato Baskets
1 large baking potato, peeled oil for deep frying mandoline Plastic wrap 2 small metal ladles Affix serrated blade of mandoline to 1/8-inch. Slice potato, discard the first slice. Make gaufrette potatoes with mandoline by turning the potato a quarter Read More …
Green Onion Vegetable Brush Garnish
Green Onions, one per person Cut root end off onion and discard. Starting about 1-inch away from green part of the onion, make several lengthwise cuts very close together through the white part of the onion to where the root Read More …
Cucumber Curl Garnish
1 English cucumber, unpeeled Dill weed, garnish (optional) Slice cucumber into 1/4-inch slices. At the center of each slice cut almost in half but not through the peel. Bend and roll one of the cut halves of the cucumber slice Read More …
Carrot Flower Garnish
3 (1-inch) Carrot slices peeled per person Oil parsley or rosemary for garnish Stand a carrot slice up on the cut end, largest end facing you. Make an X cut on top of the carrot cutting down about two-thirds, do Read More …
Pea Pod and Carrot Coin Garnish
5 pea pods, per person, strings removed, ends trimmed 3 carrot coins (slices), per person, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices Boil pea pods 1 minute; remove, plunge in ice water, drain, set aside. Boil carrot coins 2 minutes, remove, plunge Read More …
Tomato Cup filled with Broccoli and Cauliflower Garnish
serves 2 1 Red Tomato, medium sized broccoli floweret’s, enough to fill two tomato halves 4 caulifloweret’s Salt and pepper, to taste Steam broccoli and cauliflower until tender crisp; transfer to an ice bath; drain. Use a utility knife to Read More …
Tomato Cup filled with Broccoli Garnish
serves 2 1 Red Tomato, medium sized Broccoli floweret’s, enough to fill two tomato halves Salt and pepper, to taste Steam broccoli until tender crisp; remove to an ice bath; drain. Use a utility knife to make zigzag cuts around Read More …
Beet Star Vegetable Garnish
Beet Rose Garnish
1 can whole beets, pickled or plain Slice beets very thin; 10 to 15 slices are needed per rose. On a flat surface overlap each slice slightly into a long row; roll up tightly; cut a thin slice off one Read More …
Asparagus or Green Beans Garnish
1 large carrot, peeled Small fresh green beans stem trimmed or use pencil sized asparagus tips trimmed to 4-inch lengths Butter, melted Salt and pepper Cut small notches lengthwise 4-inch around the carrot with a knife or zester. Slice the Read More …
Grapefruit Sorbet
4 large ruby red grapefruit 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup champagne Finely grate the peel of 1 grapefruit into a medium bowl and set aside. Juice grapefruit. Strain juice into the bowl along with the zest. Put the sugar in Read More …
How to Make a Watermelon Basket Party Decoration
Watermelons come in many varieties so you can choose from red or yellow flesh and seeded or seedless varieties. If you will be using the fruit scooped out from the watermelon basket, consider buying a seedless variety. Learn how to Read More …