Dissolve 2 teaspoons Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Chicken Flavor Concentrate in 2 cups of boiling water. Increase the amount for soups, vegetables, gravies, pasta, and rice recipes by 1-2 teaspoons or to taste. Also makes a great base for authentic Caldo de Polio or Chicken Noodle Soup. Muy Sabroso!
1 jar (750mL) Vodka (40% alc/vol)
8-10 Vanilla Beans
Slice open the beans long ways and scrape the seeds out. Place the seeds and sliced beans into the vodka. Set aside and let the beans extract for 9-12 months, giving the jar a good shake once a week. For a quicker batch, use 2 cups Vodka with 8 beans. Let soak for 8-12 weeks, shaking once a week.
In a 3 gallon pot, brown the ribs in 3 Tbs. oil. Remove. Lightly sauté the finely chopped vegetables. Add meat, tomatoes, tomato paste, and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add 5 level Tbs. Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Gourmet Italian Choice and ½ stick of butter. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours until the rib meat falls off the bone, stirring often to prevent sticking. Strain out the bones. Enjoy sauce over pasta or use with your favorite lasagna or pizza recipe. Makes about 5 quarts.
Sprinkle 1 rack of baby back pork ribs liberally with Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Jalapeno Rub and rub it into the meat. Wrap ribs in aluminium foil and allow to marinate up to 24 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor development. Place ribs in a baking pan and bake in a pre-heated oven at 325º F for 1.5 hours. Remove ribs from oven, wrap tightly in foil, and return them to the oven for another hour. For true BBQ smoked ribs, cook over a low charcoal fire (300º F) for 1 hour. Wrap tightly in foil and place back on grill or in the oven at 300º F for 30 more minutes. Then, unwrap and place ribs back on grill for 30 minutes for a perfect outer texture and fall-off the bone tenderness.
Our Aunt Bev Loves her black beans. She suggests 1 lb. Black Beans, 1-14 oz. can whole tomatoes, 8 Tbls. Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Black Bean Ole’ Seasoning, 1 1/2 quarts water, and 1 lb. ham chunks or sausage. Rinse beans and cover with water and tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 hours or until tender adding hot water when needed. Add 8 tablespoons Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Black Bean Ole’ Seasoning, ham or sausage if you desire it and simmer another 30 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, pico-de-gallo and Monterey Jack Cheese. Black Bean Ole’ may be prepared ahead and frozen. Serve as an entree or as a side dish with Fajitas, Mexican Rice or puree for chalups, crispy tacos or Mexican style layer dip.
If you’re looking for a fun and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion, look no further than fajitas! These sizzling hot dishes are a crowd-pleaser that are fully customizable and versatile, making them perfect for parties, challenges, or simply a satisfying meal. From the sizzle of the skillet to the mouth-watering aroma, fajitas are a feast for all the senses. So why not spice up your next gathering with a delicious fajita feast!
Charcoal-Grilled Beef Fajitas and Flour Tortillas
*Alternatively substitute Fiesta Brand® Fajita Seasoning (Salt Free), Fajita Seasoning Mesquite Flavored, or Southwest Style Fajita Seasoning.
Rather than buying your chorizo from the store, try using Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Chorizo Mix to make your own at home!
Yields 6 to 8 servings
1. Sprinkle fajitas (skirt steaks) generously with Bolner’s Fiesta Brand Southwest Style Fajita Seasoning.
2. Let fajitas stand 30 minutes for flavor development and tenderization (maximum tenderizing occurs when left refrigerated overnight).
3. Sear the fajitas quickly over a hot charcoal fire to seal in the juices, then allow to cook until just done.
4. Slice the meat across the grain. Place on hot flour tortillas. Garnish with guacamole and picante sauce.
Heat the oil in a pan that has a tight fitting lid. Add the rice and fry it until it starts to turn brown. Stir in tomato sauce, Spanish Rice Seasoning and water and bring to a boil Cover with a tight fitting lid and SIMMER on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed. Do not overcook. Fluff and serve. Makes 6-8 servings.
Directions for large pieces of Game (Ham, Shoulders, Backstrap, Geese, Duck):
2 cups of oil
1 can of beer or 1 cup vinegar
4 teaspoons Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Wild Game Rub
Mix ingredients together to create a marinade, and marinade meat in refrigerate overnight, turning once. Discard juices wrap your game in bacon and barbecue or bake over moderate heat until done (geese, roasts 3-4 hours, backstrap 45 minutes).
For smaller pieces (steaks, doves, quail, etc.), sprinkle Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Wild Game Rub on game at least two hours before cooking (overnight is best). Barbecue, bake, braise or fry as preferred.
1 lb. red beans
1lb. sausage or ham
Put 1 lb. red beans in a 4-5 quart pot. Cover with water and soak for 2 hours. Drain water, add back seven cups of water and one package (½ jar) of River Road ® Red Beans and Rice Seasoning. Add 1 lb. sausage or ham or a combination of both. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours or until beans are tender. To thicken, mash some of the beans in the gravy. Serve over hot steamed rice. Salt may be added.
Brown the meat in the oil. Add the vegetables and brown them until onions start to clear. Add the tomatoes and the water and bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer 30 mins over medium heat. Add the seasonings and simmer 30 more minutes over low heat.
Use the sauce in any dish requiring Italian Red Sauce (Spaghetti, Lasagna, Pizza, etc) for a very low calorie sauce. Use only 1 teaspoon of oil for browning the vegetables.
Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a large skillet. Whisk in 1 package (or 5 Tbs) of Seafood Pasta seasoning and 1.5 cups of milk. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens. Add 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp and cook until just pink, about 4 minutes. Serve hot over pasta and garnish with green onions.
Add 1/2 cup (1/2 jar) River Road ® Seafood Boil to 2 quarts of water in a 4-5 quart pot and bring to a boil. Add 3 lbs of shrimp, crab or crawfish and return to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat and let seafood soak in hot water for 15 minutes to allow for flavor development. Cool seafood and enjoy!
Melt unsalted butter or margarine and spread evenly over bread. Sprinkle seasoning lightly and top with grated Parmesan cheese. (Optional: sprinkle chopped chives or parsley over cheese). Heat at 325′ until crisp. Also delicious on vegetables and popcorn.
Mix the meat and the seasoning together. Add the small package of cure (pink) if the sausage is to be smoked. Grind the sausage and stuff into links if desired. Sausage may be bulk packed and fresh frozen, stuffed into links and fresh frozen, stuffed into links, smoked, and frozen or stuffed into links and smoked and dried. Sausage may be enjoyed fried, broiled, barbecued or dried.
Thoroughly mix 2 tablespoons Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Pan Sausage Seasoning with 1 lb. ground turkey, pork, beef or game. Form patties and fry. Use as a main or side dish, or fry, crumble and scramble with eggs. Sausage freezes well. Sausage makes delicious barbecue. Always use good food handling practices when preparing sausage. The contents of this jar seasons 8.5 lbs. of meat.
Cut beef or game meat into strips and season heavily with Bolner’s Fiesta Brand® Jerky Seasoning. Rub seasoning into meat. For indoor jerky, hang seasoned meat strips in oven and dry overnight at 175 degrees. For smoke flavor, barbecue briefly before hanging in oven or dry over low fire on a barbecue pit or in a smokehouse. Jerky can also be dried in the sun or in a food dehydrator. Always use good food handling practices.
Are you looking for a fun and flavorful food option for your next party or gathering? Look no further than fajitas! These customizable and versatile dishes are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for challenging your friends to a fajita-making competition or simply enjoying a delicious meal together.
Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Fajitas and Flour Tortillas
*Alternatively substitute Fiesta Brand® Chicken Fajita Seasoning (Salt Free).
It’s hard to resist the mouth-watering aroma of a freshly grilled hamburger. Whether you’re at a backyard BBQ or a fast-food joint, these juicy patties have become a staple in the diets of many people around the globe. But what is it about hamburgers that make them so irresistible? Perhaps it’s the endless customization options, from adding bacon and cheese to piling on veggies and sauces. Or maybe it’s the convenience factor, as they can be quickly prepared and eaten on-the-go. Whatever the reason, hamburgers have earned their spot as one of the most beloved food items in the world!
