Sweet Corn Restaurant Side

This is a re-creation of that scoop of sweet corn stuff they put on the side of your plate in Mexican Restaurants.  Don't know what it is called...Beat together:2 sticks butter2/3 c corn flour (masa harina)1/2 c waterSeparate bowl mix:1/2 c corn meal2/3 c granulated sugar1/4 c cream (I think milk would work)1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp saltMerge the two along with a bag (approx 3 cups) of corn (frozen or fresh), lightly chopped.Bake at 350 for 45 minutes in a 13 x 9 floating in another pan of...

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Brother Staples' Enchilada Sauce and Enchiladas

Sauce1 lg. can Tomato Sauce​​​​​​½ the can full of water¼ to ½ cup Chili Powder (or more)​​​​2/3 cup Corn Starch¾ c. Sugar​​​​​​​¾ c. Vinegar1 t. Oregano​​​​​​​1 t. cumin1 t. Garlic Powder​​​​​​1 T. + ¾ t. Salt¼ t. Pepper​​​​​​​2 -3 doz. Corn Tortillas2 lbs. grated CheeseGarnish:1 medium Onion finely choppedShredded LettuceSour CreamStir all dry ingredients together. Mix the tomato sauce and the water then add the dry ingredients.Simmer on stove for several hours. While gravy...

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Brother Staples' Chili Verde

Hatch's Green Chiles - 2 x 16oz cansDiced Tomatoes - 1 x 12oz canOnion - 1 - dicedChili Powder - 4 TCumin - 1 tGarlic - 4 cloves, mincedChicken Stock - 1/2 qtPork Roast 1-1/2 to 2 lb cubedCayenne Pepper - to tasteSalt - to tasteCube pork & brown. Dice chilies and onion. Throw everything in a pot & cook on low for 5-7 hours. Eat it. Be happy.(Especially good the next morning on breakfast eggs....

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