Wednesday, September 23, 2009

TOMATO JAM

Tomato Jam

1-1/2 pounds good ripe tomatoes (Roma are best), cored and coarsely chopped
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh grated or minced ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeƱo or other hot pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced, or red pepper flakes or cayenne to taste

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan, Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has consistency of thick jam, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then cool and refrigerate until ready to use.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

ROTISSERIE-STYLE CHICKEN

Rotisserie-Style Chicken
Chicken Seasoning gives chicken slow-roasted flavor and golden appearance without using a rotisserie.



Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes


1 tablespoon oil

1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)

2 tablespoons McCormick® Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning or 2 tablespoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning


1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub oil all over chicken. Sprinkle Seasoning over chicken. Place on rack in roasting pan.

2. Roast 1 to 1 1/2 hours until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of breast reaches 170°F and thigh is 180°F).

Friday, September 18, 2009

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SUBS

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Subs


Serving size: 5






Prep time :10 minutes
Cook time :4 hours
Makes 5 servings

Ingredients
1 (19 ounce) package Bob Evans Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato pasta sauce
5 sub buns
5 slices provolone cheese
Directions
In nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until brown. Place in slow cooker. Add peppers and onion. Top with pasta sauce. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours until sausage is fully cooked. Place sausage in buns; top with peppers, onions, pasta sauce and cheese.