http://catertots.net Kung Fu for your BBQ... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:51:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Both of my parents were born in Hungary, and, lucky for me, my Mom still loves to make Hungarian dishes. Stuffed Cabbage is a family favorite, especially in the colder months, and I've adapted my Mom's recipe a little bit over time. If you decide to make the dish, ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/hungarian-stuffed-cabbage We normally make this soup the day after Thanksgiving, but with turkey and turkey stock. It uses the leftover Wild Rice Casserole which we make extra of just so we can have this soup! The wine (Marco Negri) that is used in this soup is a sweeter white wine. ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/cream-of-chicken-wild-rice-soup Chicken stock is a great substitute whenever using water to add flavor. Whether we are making soup or rice, we always like to have homemade chicken stock in the house; you can make extra and put it in the freezer for later use. Ingredients: Whole Fryer [tag]Chicken[/tag], cut up Ends of four ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/chicken-stock Here is a side dish that is always served on thanksgiving in our family. It comes down from my Mothers side of the family where it has been made for many generations. Growing up I thought it was standard thanksgiving fare like turkey and pumpkin pie yet I have never ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/wild-rice-casserole I first learned to make this bad boy at a little neighborhood pizza joint in Minneapolis called Casalenda's. It was one of those things that was not on the menu, but if you were knew what to ask for, you just might get one. It makes ... http://catertots.net/by-type/pork/rolled-stromboli Being married to a former pizza place cook isn't easy...my husband is a pizza snob. Needless to say, we have tried just about all of the pizza places here and none have met Andy's approval. We started to buy frozen dough from a really good bread ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/pizza-dough This turned out really well . It is a bit spicy so if you can't handle the heat just cut the amount of peppers in half or use jalapeños. I make a few differnent peanut sauces and this one is my "no cook" sauce. Ingredients 4 - 6 [tag]Chicken Thighs[/tag] [tag]Lime[/tag] wedges ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/spicy-peanut-chicken-2 Just wanted to post a quick note that with vacations going on and back end updates with this site I will not be posting any new content until the 2nd week in October. Expect things to look pretty out of whack while I hack away at trying to "upgrade" ... http://catertots.net/site-news/no-new-content-until-the-2nd-week-in-october One of the things I love about fall is making spring rolls. We fry them out in the garage to avoid the greasy, smelly mess they can leave in their wake. Here in Wisconsin, it is too hot and humid in the summer and way too cold in ... http://catertots.net/by-type/pork/pork-spring-rolls This is a really great dipping sauce for spring rolls and it also makes a fantastic marinade for grilled meats. I have found that it is best to make it a day ahead of time. Keep it in a jar with a tight fitting lid and ... http://catertots.net/by-course/sauces-dips/spicy-sweet-and-soy-dipping-sauce Unlike most sweet and sour sauces, this one is not red and thick. I see no reason to add red food coloring or make it gloppy and thick. The basic recipe can be done in any amount as it is just equal parts water to vinegar and ... http://catertots.net/by-course/sauces-dips/sweet-and-sour-sauce I am still amazed at the wonderful treasures we can find at our Farmer's Market! Today, we scored a pint of the elusive ground cherry. What are those I asked? The vendor gave us a sample and went on to explain that it was something that ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/ground-cherry-salsa The first time I had coffee like this was in a little Vietnamese restaurant off the beaten path. Not knowing exactly what I had ordered, I was surprised when they brought me a glass with an odd looking tin contraption dripping really strong, bitter, chicory coffee into an unknown ... http://catertots.net/by-course/beverages/iced-coffee This is a very simple yet tasty thing to make. The combination of sweet, salty and spicy really works well together. Ingredients [tag]Prosciutto[/tag] [tag]Mango[/tag] [tag]Jalapeno[/tag]s [tag]Provolone Cheese[/tag] Carefully lay out a slice of prosciutto without ripping or tearing it. Put some provolone, mango and a couple of jalapeno slices at the end ... http://catertots.net/by-type/pork/prosciutto-wrapped-mango-and-jalapenos We have been making this potato salad for about 4 years and it is very good. I like to use a combination of purple and red potatoes for a nicer presentation. Purple potatoes are slowly becoming more popular here, as they are showing up in our grocery ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/purple-potato-salad This is really more of a technique than a recipe since it's just potatoes and salt. These turn out very well on the grill and I think they are easier to do this way than on a stove top or griddle. Cooking times will vary depending on your grill. I had ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/grilled-hash-browns At first, this was going to be a dessert...but I accidentally added jalapenos to the fruit and decided to turn it into a sauce. This turned out surprisingly well! The sweetness of the mango's & plantains with the heat of the jalapenos makes this a winner. This would be great ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/spicy-mango-and-plantain-sauce Recipe Spotlight  Meena over at hooked on heat posted this recipe a couple of weeks back and we gave it a try. She notes: "ALTERNATIVELY, you can avoid deep frying by simply grilling the marinated chicken on a hot grill till tender and done." I marinated them for a full day. ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/meenas-tandoori-chicken-pops Having made this sauce a few times, it is now my favorite way to make an Italian style tomato sauce. It really is good! I was able to get some meaty heirloom tomatoes today at the farmers market and they really made the sauce that much better. Ingredients: 4 large fresh ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/fire-roasted-tomato-sauce When I first started to work on this recipe I wanted to include feta cheese but I found out that my wife, Kris could not eat that since she was pregnant ... well ... she was pregnant a few days ago :) . I changed things up from what ... http://catertots.net/by-type/pork/grilled-stuffed-grape-leaves Like all good things, this salsa starts out on the grill. The balance of sweet and spicy really makes this salsa stand out. I'm eventually going to make this salsa again over a wood fire -- I think a little smoke action here will put it through the ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/fire-roasted-peach-salsa I normally do this on my charcoal grill with wood, but today I used the gas grill. This is a green salsa using tomatillos, NOT green tomatoes. Ingredients: [tag]Tomatillo[/tag]s, about a dozen [tag]Anaheim Pepper[/tag] [tag]Jalapeno[/tag] [tag]Onion[/tag] Roasted [tag]Garlic[/tag] [tag]Cilantro[/tag] Juice of one [tag]Lime[/tag] [tag]Salt[/tag] to taste If you have never used tomatillos, they ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/fire-roasted-salsa-verde We picked up a free range chicken from Gills & Beaks Game Farm at the Oshkosh Farmer's Market over the weekend and it was great!  I strongly encourage you to buy fresh local food whenever you can. Ingredients One whole [tag]Chicken[/tag] Rub 1 teaspoon Kosher [tag]Salt[/tag] 1/4 teaspoon [tag]Crushed Red Pepper[/tag] 1/2 teaspoon ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/lemon-basil-chicken Ingredients: 1 pound of Ground [tag]Pork[/tag] 1 tablespoon Kosher [tag]Salt[/tag] 1 tablespoon [tag]Sugar[/tag] 2 teaspoons [tag]Crushed Red Pepper Flakes[/tag] 2 teaspoons [tag]Fennel Seed[/tag] 1 teaspoon [tag]Parsley Flakes[/tag] 1 teaspoon [tag]Oregano[/tag] ½ teaspoon Granulated [tag]Onion Powder[/tag] ½ teaspoon Granulated [tag]Garlic Powder[/tag] Mix all of the ingredients very well until combined; it's important ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/grilled-fennel-sausage Ingredients 1 pound of Ground [tag]Pork[/tag] 1 heaping tablespoon fresh [tag]Basil[/tag], chopped 1 tablespoon fresh [tag]Parsley[/tag] 2 teaspoons Kosher [tag]Salt[/tag] 1 tablespoon [tag]Sugar[/tag] ½ teaspoon Toasted [tag]Onion Powder[/tag] 1 teaspoon [tag]Paprika[/tag] ½ teaspoon [tag]Oregano[/tag] ½ teaspoon [tag]Garlic[/tag] Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let pork mixture rest for at least one hour in your refrigerator so the ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/sweet-basil-sausage There are a lot of big flavors going on here but the most predominant are the ginger, coconut and the heat from the serranos. The chicken does not get too spicy but the sauce has some heat to it, so reduce the amount of serranos you use to meet ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/spicy-coconut-ginger-chicken This is such an easy thing to make. One thing to be aware of, is that avocados will discolor, turning brown after they have been cut open. If you are not serving this right away, cover with plastic wrap (touching the guacamole) to prevent air from getting to ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/guacamole I make a lot of salsas and out of all of them this is my favorite. The fresh tomatoes, lime and cilantro give this a bright clean taste. This is very easy to make. Ingredients: 8 [tag]Tomato[/tag]es 1/4 Red [tag]Onion[/tag] 1 bunch [tag]Cilantro[/tag] 1 [tag]Serrano Pepper[/tag] 1 [tag]Lime[/tag] [tag]Salt[/tag] [tag]Sugar[/tag] The Ingredients…. Add the tomatoes to a food processor ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/fresh-tomato-salsa My wife put this one together today and it was fantastic! The butter and the brown suger make their own caramel sauce and the apples soak it up. I think I'll try and add some rum next time around. Ingredients: 1 [tag]Apple[/tag] [tag]Walnuts[/tag] [tag]Brown Sugar[/tag] [tag]Butter[/tag] Slice the apples and lay them on some tin ... http://catertots.net/by-course/dessert/grilled-apple-and-walnut-packets Here is a really simple and quick recipe perfect for the season. My tomatoes and basil are coming up nicely in the garden and are also found in all of the local farmers markets right. $1.00 for a huge bunch of basil. You just can't beat that compared ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/grilled-bruschetta This is rather complicated to make but is well worth the effort. The key is to make sure it does not stick to the foil. The smaller you make it , the easier it will be to handle on the grill. When you get the hang of it, ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/potato-and-prosciutto-galette Make sure that you use green plantains; this won't work with ripe ones. Traditionally in Cuba and Puerto Rico these are twice fried, but today in my backyard they are twice grilled! A nice sauce to go along with these would be a Mojo or my Spicy Mango & ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/grilled-tostones Ingredients: Boneless [tag]Country-Style Ribs[/tag] (I'm using 2 here) ¼ of a [tag]pineapple[/tag], cubed. Sauce: 2 small [tag]Red Pepper[/tag]s, not too spicy like wax or cherry 1 handful of [tag]cilantro[/tag] ¼ red [tag]onion[/tag] ½ [tag]banana[/tag] Juice of one [tag]lime[/tag] 8 ounce can of crushed [tag]pineapple[/tag] 2 cloves [tag]garlic[/tag] 2 tablespoons [tag]soy sauce[/tag] 2 tablespoons [tag]brown sugar[/tag] 1 tablespoon [tag]fish sauce[/tag] ¾ cup [tag]coconut ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/twice-cooked-tropical-pork We have really been digging grilled Lefse lately! It's so versatile and can be used so many ways. Here is one way of using it for a dessert. . Ingredients [tag]Lefse[/tag] Tablespoon of finely chopped [tag]Walnuts[/tag] [tag]Brown Sugar[/tag] Unsalted [tag]Butter[/tag] [tag]Pumpkin pie spice[/tag] Butter 2 Pieces of Lefse. On one ... http://catertots.net/by-course/nutty-lefse-turnovers I think fajitas are great to make when having guests for dinner, as you can make a combination of beef, chicken, pork or whatever. Grill up some extra veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, corn, etc. Make an assortment of condiments like salsas or guacamole and everyone should be able ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/grilled-chicken-fajitas A lot of times I'll need chicken for salads, soups, pasta, etc. and want to keep the flavors neutral, so I will only use salt and try to keep the smoke to a minimum. Roasting the chicken at a very high heat locks in the juices and keeps the ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/basic-bbq-chicken Ingredients [tag]Chicken[/tag] (I'm using my boneless skinless chicken thighs today) ¾ cup [tag]Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette[/tag] for the marinade ¼ cup [tag]Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette[/tag] for sauces and dipping ¼ thinly sliced red [tag]onion[/tag] 1 baby red [tag]bell pepper[/tag], thinly sliced Minced ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/balsamic-glazed-chicken  I experimented using lemon as a base for the marinade. The chicken went well with grilled lefse, marinated mushrooms, and mediterranean tomato relish. Ingredients [tag]Chicken[/tag] (I'm using boneless, skinless chicken thighs today) Juice of two whole [tag]lemon[/tag]s 4 tablespoons [tag]extra virgin olive oil[/tag] 1 tablespoon [tag]kosher salt[/tag] ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/greek-lemon-chicken Now this in no way is supposed to be a traditional or authentic Vietnamese noodle salad, also known as Bun. Given that, it's one of the tastiest dishes I have come up with in a long time! The marinade and sauce have hints of Japanese and ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/beef-lemon-grass-noodle-salad-bun I am currently in the process of updating this site. Please check back in about a week or two. http://catertots.net/site-news/site-being-updated Grilling cheese on a skewer seemed like such a silly idea, but we found ourselves making this three times in a row! Ingredients: Fresh [tag]mozzarella[/tag], such as buffalo Cherry [tag]tomatoes[/tag] French [tag]bread[/tag], cut into chunks [tag]Extra virgin olive oil[/tag] Place the bread, tomatoes and cheese onto the skewers and brush them with ... http://catertots.net/by-type/vegetable/mozzarella-and-bread-skewers Ingredients Thick cut [tag]pork chops[/tag]. (I'm using 2 today) For the marinade: Juice of two whole [tag]lemon[/tag]s 4 tablespoons of [tag]extra virgin olive oil[/tag] 1 tablespoon of kosher [tag]salt[/tag] 4 cloves of [tag]garlic[/tag], roughly chopped Handful of fresh [tag]parsley[/tag], roughly chopped Mix all of the ingredients for the marinade. ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/garlic-lemon-pork-chops This turned out very well! We really enjoyed this. I would recommend serving it with some pieces of Boston lettuce to use as wraps.Served with peanut sauce. Ingredients: [tag]Flank steak[/tag] For marinade: Juice of [tag]lemon[/tag] Zest of [tag]lemon[/tag] Juice of [tag]lime[/tag] Zest of [tag]lime[/tag] 1 [tag]Serrano pepper[/tag] ¼ cup [tag]soy sauce[/tag] ¼ cup [tag]fish sauce[/tag] 2 cloves [tag]garlic[/tag] 1 [tag]green ... http://catertots.net/by-course/entree/grilled-asian-beef Our good friends from Iowa recently paid us a visit and they brought some fantastic smoked pepper bacon from an organically raised pig they had butchered. So here's a little tip of the hat to them...and what better way to serve this than on top of a pile of Iowa ... http://catertots.net/by-type/chicken/doan-doan-piggy-chicken