Thursday, December 15, 2011

Chipotle Chicken Skewers

Chipotle Chicken Skewers are another popular dish to make for your holiday entertaining. Serve these easy-to-eat finger foods along with Larry's Chicken Mole Meatballs and you will have one the best holiday parties ever!

Chipotle Chicken Skewers

30 wooden skewers
2 pounds boneless chicken breast or boneless pork tenderloin.
1 16 oz. jar Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce or your favorite chipotle cooking sauce.

1. Soak the skewers in water for 15 minutes. This hydrates them to make them less likely to catch fire when you broil or grill them.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into 30 bite-sized pieces that you can thread onto the skewers.
3. Place the chicken pieces and half of the jar of Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce in a large bowl. Mix everything together and let it marinate for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Thread the chicken pieces on the skewers and cook them on your outdoor grill or under the broiler for three to four minutes or until they are done to you liking.
5. Heat the remaining sauce and serve along side the hot grilled chicken skewers.

Larry's Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero Sauces are now available at more than 80 stores in New England and the Hudson Valley including Price Chopper, Shop Rite and Whole Foods Markets. The list of stores keeps growing.
Larry's Southwestern Sauces are now available ONLINE coast to coast and around the world at Abe's Market.
Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.
Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegetarian and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Cookbook author and chef Larry Sombke invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.
Follow Larry's Sauces on Facebook and Twitter and check out Larry's Web site.
Contact me at larry@larryssouthwesternsauces.com or call 518-852-9274.

If you like Mexican food, you'll love Larry's Southwestern Sauces!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Larry's Sauces are Gluten-free

Larry's Southwestern Chipotle, Mole and Ranchero sauces are gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free and preservative free. And they taste great! I've been offering samples of these tasty sauces at farmer's markets and Whole foods Markets in New England for the last two years and people love them. They are kid friendly, parent approved and easy to use. I invented these sauces when I was a chef at a natural foods restaurant in the midwest.

If you like Mexican food, you'll love Larry's Sauces!

You can buy them online at Abe's Market.

Monday, November 28, 2011

CHICKEN MOLE MEATBALLS for Holiday Entertaining

Chicken Mole Meatballs is a popular dish to make for your holiday entertaining. Whenever I make these for my guests, including my son and daughter's college friends, they disappear as soon as they hit the table. Serve them as you would Swedish meatballs, but, think Mexico City instead of Stockholm.

Chicken Mole Meatballs
11/2 pounds ground chicken or turkey
1 egg, whisked
1/2 cup bread crumbs, homemade if possible
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste
2 tblsp. vegetable or corn oil
1 16 oz. jar Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce

1. In a medium sized bowl mix together the ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil over medium in a large skillet. Form meatballs no larger than a ping pong ball and add them to the pan. Cook them turning often until the meatballs are brown on all sides, about five to ten minutes.
3. Pour Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce over the meatballs, turn the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for ten minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
4. Bring the chicken mole meatballs to the table and stand back.

Larry's Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero Sauces are now available at more than 80 stores in New England and the Hudson Valley including Price Chopper, Shop Rite and Whole Foods Markets. The list of stores keeps growing. Larry's Southwestern Sauces are now available ONLINE coast to coast and around the world at Abe's Market.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegetarian and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest. Contact me at larry@larryssouthwesternsauces.com or call 518-852-9274.

If you like Mexican food, you'll love Larry's Southwestern Sauces!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Tortilla Soup

 Tortilla soup is a tomato-based brothy soup from Mexico filled with vegetables and chicken then topped with crunchy tortilla strips. You can make your own tortilla strips or use Green Mountain Gringo tortilla strips.

6 corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil
2 cups chicken stock
1 16 oz jar Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup drained black, red, kidney or pinto beans 
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1. Make your own tortilla strips by cutting the corn tortillas into thin strips. Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the strips in small batches. Drain on paper towels. Or use Green Mountain Gringo tortilla strips.
2. Heat the chicken stock in a large pot and add Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite enchilada or ranchero sauce.
3. Add the onion, corn, chicken and beans. Heat the soup until almost boiling and simmer for 10 minutes.You could add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, butternut squash or any vegetable you have and that you like.
4. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with the tortilla strips.
Serves four.

Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce is an artisan, all-natural Mexican cooking sauce that is is made with fresh jalapeno, fresh cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices. It is vegan, gluten-free and delicious. Ask for it at your favorite store or buy it online at Abe's Market.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Southwestern Chipotle Meatloaf



Another great tasting recipe dreamed up by a regular customer of Larry's Southwestern Sauces, in this case Larry's Chipotle Sauce. Instead of ketchup, mix Larry's Chipotle Sauce into the meatloaf mix and then pour a little more sauce on top just before baking. Top with cheese if you like!







Southwestern Meatloaf with Chipotle Sauce

11/2 pounds meatloaf mix or ground turkey
1 16 oz. jar Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce or your favorite enchilada sauce
1 egg, whisked
1/2 cup bread crumbs, homemade if possible
1/2 cup grated cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 350'
2. Place the meat, 1/2 jar of Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce, the egg, and the bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl and mix them together.
3. Transfer the meatloaf mix to a baking pan, cover the with remaining Chipotle Sauce and place in the oven.
4. Bake in the 350' oven for 60 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top and serve.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegan and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are now available ONLINE coast to coast and around the world at Abe's Market.

Buen provecho!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Turkey Mole Black Bean Burritos






A plate of turkey mole is a tasty and filling dish all by itself. But if you add back beans, cheese and rice, you can wrap this all together to make a burrito, always a popular dish with college students after a night of reverie. These are filling and nutritious.


 


Turkey Mole Black Bean Burritos
1 tsp. vegetable oil
3/4 pound ground fresh turkey
1 16 oz.can black beans, drained
1 cup cooked brown or white rice
1 16 oz jar Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce
6 (10 inch) whole wheat or regular wheat tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground turkey until done.
2. Add the drained black beans and the cooked rice. Stir.
3. Pour one 16 oz jar Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce over the meat, beans and rice. Stir and heat through.
4. Warm the tortillas and lay one out on a plate. Spoon equal portions of turkey mole mixture on the tortilla. Sprinkle the cheese and lettuce over that and wrap up the burrito. Continue until all the burritos are made.
5. Serve with guacamole and cold beer or ice tea.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.
Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegan and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.
Buen provecho!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Southwestern Mole Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Monterrey Jack




People who buy and cook with Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce are always telling me how they use this rich, dark mysterious sauce that combines cocoa and chiles for a unique spicy flavor. Homemade Mole Cheese Pizza is the latest creation I've heard of. I tried it and it was REALLY GOOD!

Southwestern Mole Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Monterrey Jack 
1 package refrigerated prepared white or whole wheat pizza dough or homemade
1 cup Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce
1 cup sliced smoked mozzarella or Gouda cheese
1 cup sliced Monterrey Jack cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 375'.
2. Spread the pizza dough out evenly on a round or rectangular pizza pan.
3. Spoon one cup of Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce over the surface of the dough.
4. Sprinkle the cheese on top and place the pizza in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is just crisp.
5. Cut into sections and serve.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

They are vegan and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.

Larry's Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero Sauces are now available at more than 80 stores in New England and the Hudson Valley including Price Chopper, Shop Rite and Whole Foods Markets. The list of stores keeps growing. Larry's Southwestern Sauces are now available coast to coast and around the world ONLINE at Abe's Market.


Buen provecho!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Abe's Market Now Carries Larry's Southwestern Sauces


                                        Abe's Market now officially carries Larry's Southwestern Sauces
                                                      coast to coast and around the world ONLINE.
                                                      http://www.abesmarket.com/store/larryssauces

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Cheesy Ranchero Vegetables


CHEESY RANCHERO VEGETABLES RECIPE

Gardens and farmer's markets are overflowing with zucchini, yellow squash, peppers and potatoes at this time of year. Adding a dollop of Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce and some tangy grated cheese makes a great side dish or even a main course if your crowd is vegetarian. Easy and delicious!



Cheesy Ranchero Vegetables
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite red enchilada sauce
4 cups diced vegetables, zucchini, yellow squash, new potatoes, onions, corn, sweet or hot peppers
1 cup grated Monterrey Jack or cheddar cheese or a mix

1. Heat the oil in a medium sized pot and add the vegetables. Cook over medium heat and stir for two minutes.
2. Add the Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite enchilada sauce and cook for five to ten minutes until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
3. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cook until the cheese melts.
Serves four as a side dish or two as a main vegetarian course.
 

Buy Larry's Southwestern Sauces online at Abe's Market.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegan and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.