I received an email from Marguerite about the care and use of her rediscovered Happy Day Griddle Grill. “Just found your blog because I was reaching the Happy Day Griddle I was rearranging my cabinets this week and found it…. After my parents passed away (i had taken care of them for many years and now […]
Archive for the tag 'kitchen tools'
December 22 2012
Tired of Wasting Food!!
For some reason, either from cooking in a restaurant or coming from a big family I always seem to make way too much food. After throwing away yet another left-over batch of taco meat, I was determined to find a way to save my meat, and other cooked foods too. It was about a 3/4 of […]
June 29 2012
Here is a Great Kitchen Timer
It’s a Kikkerland Safe Kitchen Timer. Not your old run of the mill timer, it looks like a Safe Combination dial. Pretty clever, in a quirky sort of way! It’s available on Amazon, for $10.99
November 1 2009
Chili Season In Full Swing Here in Michigan
Well it’s the 1st of November and Chili season is here and the weather in Michigan has been perfect; wet, cold and cloudy. If you need more inspiration than the weather can provide I have posted some links to my chili recipes. If all else fails there is an alternative I added at the end […]
July 5 2009
NY Strip con Chiles Verde
If you are a regular reader of the Chef Benwa Cooks blog then you will know my fondness for green chilies. From my Chili Verde con Cerdo to my Chile Verde con Carne y Tomatoes. I just love the chilies. Another favorite of mine is Jack Link’s Jalapeno Beef Jerky. This got the old brain […]
February 11 2009
Chili Con Carne with Beans 2.0
This is Chili made with ground beef. I am pretty indifferent as to which version I like best. The ground beef version is a little easier to make and you don’t have to worry about cooking your chunks of beef till tender. Some times it can take quite awhile. Lets get started:
November 23 2008
Chile Verde con Carne y Tomatoes
OK, so not everybody was crazy about the Chili Verde con Carne. In fact my daughter wouldn’t even touch it. To fix it up I reduced the amount of stock and added 4 cans of diced tomatoes and 2 cans of diced tomatoes. Oh! there is no need to thicken it with the corn starch […]
November 23 2008
Chili Verde Con Carne
So here is the Chili Verde Con Carne. I was trying for something different. We were having a Chili themed potluck at work. Someone was bringing white chili and and someone else was bringing red chili so I said “I’ll bring green chili. I loved it but not many other people could get past the […]
January 20 2008
The Best Chili Con Carne with Beans
Be sure to read the entire recipe before starting Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: ½ the day Best to Eat: The next day
