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Chicken, Shrimp, Sausage Gumbo

⅓ C. lard or vegetable oil2 ½ lbs. okra (divided)1 ½ Tsp. white pepper1 Tsp. finely ground black pepper½ Tsp. ground red pepper2 C. white onion (chopped)8 C. chicken stock2 C. shrimp stock2 C. tomatoes (peeled and chopped)2 ½ Tsp. salt1 clove of garlic (minced)1 Tsp. onion powder½ Tsp. thyme (dried)¼ Lb. unsalted butter (one stick)1 Lb. smoked andouille sausage (cut into coins)1 chicken breast (oven roasted, cooled and shredded)1 Lb. uncooked shrimp½ C. scallions (finely sliced) Chop, slice, shred and measure all ingredients and set aside in order of use. Once underway, there is little time to prepare individual ingredients prior to adding them.Take half of the okra and cut lengthwise into quarters. Cut...

Chilled Cucumber Soup

2 cucumbers½ tsp garlic (minced)1 cup chicken broth1 cup sour cream2 tsp rice vinegar1 tsp salt½ tsp white peppersmoked paprika (optional)fresh sprig of mint (parsley, thyme, or oregano for garnish) Wipe cucumbers with wet paper towel to clean. Peel and cut in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds by running a spoon down the center of the cucumber. Discard seeds and attached liquid. Cut cucumber into halves and then quarters and place in blender or bowl of food processor.Add garlic and process until pureed.Add chicken broth, sour cream, vinegar and salt and pepper. Process to blend.Cover and chill for one hour, minimum, prior to serving.Garnish with paprika and/or herb sprig.May store up to one week refrigerated...

All-American Chili

1 pound Lean Ground Beef1 cup Onion (chopped)½ cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)½ cup Red Bell Pepper (chopped)2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)3 Tbsp McCormick® Chili Powder1 Tbsp Cumin2 tsp Garlic Powder1 tsp Oregano28 oz Crushed Tomatoes1 can Ro-Tel15 oz Kidney Beans (drained)Salt & Pepper (to taste) Brown the ground beef, then drain the grease reserving about 2 tablespoons. Remove the beef from the pan.To the reserved fat, add the onions and saute about 3 minutes.Add the bell peppers and saute about 5 minutes.Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano; set aside.Open the cans of tomatoes and set aside.Add the garlic and sauté about 1 minute.To the sautéed vegetables add the seasoning mix; be careful not...

Black Eyed Peas

1 lb dried black-eyed peas (sorted)8 cups water4 cups water1 tbsp plus 1 tsp salt (divided)3 cloves garlic (large, halved)2 bay leaves (place in cheesecloth and tie)2 carrots (peeled and large diced)2 onions (medium, large diced)2 ribs celery (diced)1/2 cup bacon drippings or lard2 smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone1/2 tsp black pepper (finely ground) Day before serving, place dry beans on counter and sort to remove any stones.In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, cover the black-eyed peas with 8 cups of water and one tablespoon of the salt. Let beans soak overnight.Drain beans and place back in stock pot with 4 cups fresh water. Set aside.In a separate pan, sauté the onions, carrots...