LINNY THE CHEF: June 2008

LINNY THE CHEF

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Groundnut Stew :: Sierra Leone, Africa

Here it is, folks. Not sure why anyone else would do this unless my African children are coming over for dinner. But actually, it’s not bad. I rather enjoyed it.

1 lb. stew meat 2 large tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 large red pepper, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric

Season beef with cumim, cayenne pepper, and tumeric. Let marinate for 3 hours. Brown meat in oil. Add some water and let simmer until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. In same oil, saute onion and pepper. Add tomatoes and still briskly. Mix peanut butter with water to form a thin paste and add to vegetables. Add beef, stir, and allow to cook for 15 minutes. Serve with rice or boiled sweet potatoes.

There you have it. Groundnut stew.

Thanks Jody for sharing!

Labels: Africa, African Food, peanut butter, Sierra Leone, stew, stew meat

¶ 6/19/2008 09:42:00 AM 0 Comments

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Jalapeno's from Jheaven

So my friend at work...aka, Mortgage Guy Dan...makes the greatest appetizer on this side on the Mississippi.

He simply takes the following ingredients, mixes them to taste and puts them on jalapenos, and tops with o so wonderful cheddar cheese.

* cream cheese * bacon bits (real bacon is better!) * Lowry's Seasoning (because what can you make that Lowry's doesn't improve!) * garlic salt To prepare the jalapenos:

* Take fresh jalapenos and cut them down the middle lengthwise.

* de-vein and de-seed them as much as desired (the more seeds and veins left in there, the hotter/spicier it will be!)

* That's it...now stuff!

Bake until done at 350. Or I bet they'd be good on some foil on the grill too!!

After it's done baking, top it with some sharp cheddar cheese and broil them a little bit until crispy and melted!

ENJOY!! (be sure to have a glass of water handy, in case they're a tad bit spicy!)

Labels: appetizer, bacon, cheese, cream cheese, easy, garlic, jalapenos, Lowry's Seasoning, ONB Bank, party food, quick

¶ 6/18/2008 08:24:00 AM 0 Comments

: Name: Linny Best; Location: Tulsa, OK, United States

I am a wife, (soon-to-be) Mom, but a child of God first & foremost. I spend most of my time with my husband or in the blogosphere. I like to read blog stories of families who are growing through adoption, especially international adoption, especially from Ethiopia, or elsewhere in Africa. I love to go to the movies or just sit on the couch with my handsome husband & watch one at home. Dale & I especially love movies that make us think, that are redemptive, & will spark conversation; we love talking! I can watch movies over & over & still enjoy them like the first time. I LOVE to capture our family’s memories on camera & scrapbook it! We will do anything & go anywhere to see a good concert; We love to travel. We have been to 12 states together already. We went to Columbus to see Genesis & San Francisco to see the DM*B (& to get engaged). We spent our honeymoon in the mountains in Arizona. Dale loves Presidential history, while I love studying about the World Wars & stories of those affected by it. I love to organize everything; however, keeping it kept up is still a challenge! I don’t like scary movies & I am afraid of clowns, gutters, & spiders (ask, I’ll surely explain).

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