Monday, December 5, 2011

Carne Adovada

3 pounds pork loin, cut into 2 to 3-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
5 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and cut in half
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 yellow onions, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups tomato sauce

Put all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cook covered for 3 to 4 hours. The pork should break apart easily when done. Remove pork from the braising liquid and reduce liquid until thick. 

Serve with over yellow rice or with flour tortillas.

Serves 4. 

Monday, June 13, 2011

Easy Spinach Quiche

1 frozen pie crust, 9" deep dish, thawed
1 cup half and half
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Beat together half and half, milk and eggs. Add spinach, salt, pepper and oregano. Stir well then pour into crust. Bake until filling is slightly puffed and top is golden, about 50 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Serves 3 to 4.