Mama Maria's Kitchen

Ingredients 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1/2 onion, chopped, (about 1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, crushed Salt & and freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 6 cups chicken stock   Cook all until tender, put in blender Add a little cream & serve

2 lb tenderloins 1 cup of pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup soy sauce Add vegetables Cook all together on low in a crockpot for 6-8 hours Serve over cooked rice

1 1/2 T evoo Sauté 1/2 med chopped onion 1 sweet red pepper 3 minced garlic 1 t cumin 1 t coriander 1 t ground cayenne pepper 1 T red wine vinegar 2 1/2 cans drained black beans 1 container 15.5 oz chicken or vegetable stock S & P to taste To smash about 1/4 […]

Pound chicken breast to about 1/4” Dredge in flour that has salt & pepper Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet. When the oil is nice and hot, dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess Slip the cutlets into the pan and fry for […]

6 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 onion, finely diced Kosher salt 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine (or use chicken stock) 1 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for topping Grated zest of 1 lemon, […]

Bring approx 1 cup dry navy or northern beans to a boil & drain Or can cover beans overnight then drain Bring to a boil & reduce to simmer u til almost soft When beans are soft take some out to smash & add back to kettle. This helps to thicken the soup Add the […]

2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 eggs 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup water ¾ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup butter, melted About 6 cups of flour In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup […]

5 chicken thighs, skin removed 5 t olive oil 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon white vinegar 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water […]