Tangerine Vodka

Juice of a Lime

Sweetened Iced Tea

Mint Leaves..crushed in the lime juice

Sliced Oranges

In A shaker, combine Vodka, lime juice, Iced tea and mint..add Ice, Shake well and pour…add a slice of orange on top….Enjoy!!!!

We grew up eating sauerkraut with just about anything..hot dogs, sausage, pork…but there was a certain taste, that only neighborhood knew of, that salt pork, onion cabbage goodness. The church bazaar would always have my mom and the ladies cook up pounds and pounds ..as the years go by, people always say they hate saurkraut..But I say, taste mine!

Ahhhh…Traditions! The one thing that keeps family alive in spirit!

within this tradition, I was able to come up with a vegetarian style, made with mushrooms, onions and french onion stock….I give you both versions:

sauerkraut w/salt pork or bacon

To make about a pound of it: 1 can or pkg. of sauerkraut, 1 small onion, 4-6 slices of bacon or salt pork, cut small, salt pepper and smoked paprika to taste

Open pkg of Sauerkraut and drain all liquid. Run it under cold water, squeezing and getting all the sour out of the kraut..Set aside.                     Brown the onion and salt pork together, till both are nice and browned. Add in the kraut, and about 2 cups of water to start simmering. Add the paprika, salt and pepper. Let simmer about an hour, checking and adding a little  water, not to burn it. Turn it off and let the flavors set. The more it sits, the tastier it is.

No Meat style…All directions are the same…except use mushrooms and onions, browned in a little onion stock and about 3 tbl. Olive oil. For simmering, mix equal parts of Onion stock and water…The end result taste is light and  fresh…enjoy!

Maybe there is a special tradition in your household, that you can switch up…Let me know!!

Spicy found this recipe on a rare trip to Belize. He thought the tuna steaks were more memorable than the women… yet somehow similar…

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, preferably peppered
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for drizzling, divided
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup loosely packed sundried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
•  Four 3/4-inch-thick tuna steaks (6-8 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon grill seasoning
• 4 large slices whole grain or peasant bread, halved
• 8 red leaf lettuce leaves

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“This is one Grand-daddy of Spicy beef recipes that you have to try! I came across this dish while traveling the jungle waterways of Cambodia looking for my lost love, Cocoa. My guide there in Khmer Krom says that it is such a delicacy, the folks saved it for weddings and big celebrations. I almost died on that trip, so you better try it and tell me what you think!” – Spicy 2008

Ingredients:

*½ lb sirloin beef, sliced thin
*1 Tablespoon fish sauce, or soy sauce
*1 Tablespoon fresh or frozen minced lemon grass
*1 Clove garlic, minced
*1 Teaspoon sugar
*2 Chili pepper, minced (option)
*2 Tablespoons All purpose flour
*1 Cup vegetable oil for deep fried beef
*½ Cup orange juice
*½ Cup water
*½ Tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
*1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
*1 Teaspoon salt
*2 Tablespoons cornstarch
*1 Small yellow onion, sliced
*1 Red or green bell pepper, sliced
*½ Head of lettuce, chopped
*A handful of fresh mint leaves

Procedures:

In a large bowl, put beef with soy sauce, lemon grass, garlic, sugar, and chili pepper together, mix well, add flour, mix well and set it aside.
Pre-heat oil in a skillet or wok with high temperature.

When oil is hot, deep fry marinated beef till it crispy. Remove fried beef from skillet, put it on a paper towel covered plate to drain excessive oil.
Pour remaining oil still in skillet out, but keep approx 1-tablespoon oil in the skillet for making sauce.
In a small bowl, mix orange juice with water, limejuice, brown sugar and salt and cornstarch together, mix well and set aside.
Heat up same hot skillet on the stove, add onion and bell pepper, sauté till onion soft. Pour prepared orange juice over, stir till sauce thickens.

TO SERVE:
Put chopped lettuce on center of a plate, add fried beef on top and pour orange sauce over. Top with more lettuce and mint leaves and serve immediately.
Serve as appetizer *mahope-sar* or with rice.ENJOY!

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