Chili for chili dogs

3 1/2 Lbs. of Lard
6 Lbs. Ground Chuck, needs to be ground twice or run through food processor.
2 Lbs. Finely Chopped Onion
2 TBLS. each Cinnamon, Curry, Whole Cloves and Salt.
2 TBLS. Celery Seed
3 TBLS. Chili Powder
1 TBLS. Paprika
6 Quarts Water

Brown Lard, Onions and Chopped Meat. After Twenty Minutes add spices and water. Bring to boil and allow to thicken, simmer for at least two hours.

Hawaiian Bread

1 package active dry yeast (2 1/2 tsp)

1/4 cup water, warm

1 cup sugar, divided

1/2 cup boiled potatoes, mashed (* see note)

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 cup milk, warm

1 tsp salt

3 large eggs

1/4 cup butter, very soft

4-5 cups ap flour

In a large bowl, preferably the bowl of an electric mixer, conbine yeast, warm water, 1 tablespoon of sugar and the mashed potatoes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add remaining sugar, lemon juice, milk, salt, eggs and 2 cups of flour, mixing very thoroughly with the paddle attachment of your mixer. Switch to dough hook. Add 1 1/2 cups more flour and butter, cut into chunks. Mix on low speed until smooth, then add remaining flour a few tablespoons at a time until dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and clings to the dough hook. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 more minutes to ensure smoothness. Place bdough in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, 2-3 hours in a warm place.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface.
Divide dough in half. The dough can be shaped into two loaves as desired: two round loaves, two oblong loaves, two clover loaves (made with balls of dough) or shaped into rectangles and place in two, lightly greased loaf pans. Place free form loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover dough with a clean dish towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden. Loaves will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. The best way to check for doneness is to insert an instant -read thermometer (like a meat thermometer) into the bottom of the loaf a few inches. The temperature will read 200F when the bread is done.
Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag.
Makes 2 loaves.


*Note: Instant potato flakes make a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Use about 1/3 cup potato flakes with 1/2 cup hot water and let it cool slightly before adding to the yeast.

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:
1 pound of potatoes 1/2 inch dice
1 bag of frozen peas and carrots
1 pound of chicken breast cut in to 1" pieces
1/4 cup of butter
all purpose flour as needed
chicken base as needed
1 quart of water
salt and pepper to taste
grape seed oil as needed
The filling:
 Heat a large saute pan on medium high then Place enough oil to coat the bottom of a large saute pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear all the chicken. After searing add butter and melt until it foams and add 2-3 table spoons of APF and whisk until smooth add 6 teaspoons of chicken base then add the water slowly and whisk to incorporate bring to a boil. Once sauce has boiled turn down to low and simmer for 15 mins check seasoning add salt and pepper to taste. In a separate sauce pan place potatoes and cover with cold salted water by one inch cook 15 mins or until tender, drain and shock set aside to cool. Turn off sauce and add frozen veg fold in chicken last add potatoes.

The crust:
you have choices
traditional pie crust 425 degrees
I blind bake the bottom crust and fill with filling and top with top crust and bake for 30 - 45 minutes
or
biscuit or crescent roll top bake according to package directions

Coleslaw

8 cups finely diced cabbage (about 1 head)

1/4 cup diced carrot

2 tablespoons minced onions

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup buttermilk

1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/kfc-coleslaw-33489#ixzz1IL989ZJ9

Chicken time!

Here is the recipe I am gonna test it this weekend and update :)
3/4 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
1 lemon, juice of
1 large orange, juice of
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce
4 boneless chicken breasts or whole chicken(s)
I grilled the whole chickens but be very careful not to grill on too high as the sugars tend to burn quickly.
I placed my whole chicken in a brine solution for 24 hours in the refrigerator, the brine was 1 gallon of water with 1 cup of salt. You can also use a combination of Ice and water if you plan on brining in a cooler. Then after the 24 hours I placed the chicken in the marinade for 4 hours and grilled it to 165 degrees

Dole Whip #2

Dole Whip Recipe # 2

So Here is another Dole whip recipe that I found I will try this one next :)

Ingredients
Ice Cream Maker
1 quart pineapple juice (Dole)
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups cream
3 cups sugar
milk
1. Mix the pineapple juice and sugar…make sure that the sugar is dissolved.
2. Next add the cream and vanilla.
3. Poor the whole mixture into the Ice Cream container.
4. Add milk to finish filling to the “fill line”
At this point simply follow the instructions on your ice cream maker.
When the ice cream is ready you can serve it as is or you can stick it in the freezer for a while and let it set up a bit.

Chicken Enchiladas Cassarole Style

Chicken Thighs
Tomatillos
Onion
Garlic powder
Salt
pepper
Chicken Bullion
Jalepenos
cilantro
CornTortillas
Cheese (cheddar or colby jack)

Preheat oven to 450 when you are assembling the enchiladas

Simmer the chicken thighs with everything but the tomatillos and jalepenos and cilatro. till they fall apart then pull out the chicken and set aside to cool so that you can shred it. add the tomatillo and jalepeno to the chicken broth.  Boil until the tomatillo begin to burst.  remove the jalapenos and set them aside add the tomatillos and broth to a blender and grind down to sauce consistency. Add one Jalapeno at a time until the sauce is as spicy as you like when it is at your desired flavor add the cilantro and blend again to incorporate the cilantro.
Layer the tortillas shredded chicken cheese and sauce like lasagna and bake at 425 until golden brown.