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Default Dinner 2011-06-20

On 6/22/2011 6:22 AM, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
> "Southwestern gumbo": Sage-garlic sausage, chicken thighs, onion, red
> bell pepper, jalapeņo, celery, and cactus. I only used one jalapeņo,
> but it was surprisingly spicy.
>
> Stuffed broccoli leaves: broccoli leaves stuffed with a mixture of
> fresh corn, shallots, cumin, and coriander. I was going for something
> akin to stuffed grape leaves but with a Southwestern flavor; it worked
> out pretty well.
>
> We drank beer with the meal.
>
>
> Bob


That sounds good, I have never tried cactus in gumbo before. One
stuffing that I like, is poblanos that have been charred, peeled and
chopped, mixed with a little cream cheese and a sprinkle of salt. It
melts, which you might not want stuffed in broccoli leaves.

Becca