Smoky Tomato, New Potato & Fresh Pea Stew
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| 1 Tbsp. | ½ tsp. bottled liquid smoke flavoring | |
| 1 cup yellow onion, chopped | 4 medium beefsteak tomatoes, chopped | |
| 1 clove garlic, minced | 1 ½ cups fresh peas, (you may substitute frozen, | |
recipes | 1 ½ Ibs. new red potatoes, unpeeled, diced | thawed peas) | |
4 cups Oregano & Garlic Tomato Sauce (below) | 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced | ||
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| 1 cup water | salt and pepper to taste |
In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until the onion is soft. Add the potatoes, Oregano & Garlic Tomato Sauce, water and liquid smoke flavoring. Bring the stew to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Add the tomatoes, peas, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, cover and simmer until the peas are just tender.
Oregano & Garlic Tomato Sauce
Use this flavorful sauce immediately or
3 Tbsp. | 3 cups water |
2 medium yellow onions, chopped | 1 tsp. sugar |
2 cloves garlic, minced | ¾ tsp. salt |
3 28 oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes | ¾ tsp. dried oregano |
3 cups tomato sauce (15 oz. can plus 8 oz. can) | ½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground |
5 Tbsp. canned tomato paste |
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In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, crush the tomatoes and add to the saucepan with the remaining ingredients. Stir well to blend, reduce the heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, reducing and slightly thickening the sauce.
Makes 16 cups (4 quarts).
Grilled Far East Salmon Fillets
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4 | 2 stalks lemongrass, cut in half |
1 Cup Far East Marinade (below), divided | 1 red onion, skin removed, and quartered |
Place the fillets in the Quick Marinating Canister with
Serves 4.
Far East Marinade
½ cup dry sherry | 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated |
½ cup soy sauce | 2 Tbsp. fresh garlic, minced |
¼ cup rice wine vinegar | 1 Tbsp. sugar |
¼ cup sake or rice wine | 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped |
2 Tbsp. sesame oil | 1 tsp. hot Asian chile paste |
Whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended.
Makes 2 cups; enough for 6 pounds of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or fish.
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