Author: Chef Cloud Wine

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup chili powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup white vinegar

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt, red wine and vinegar. I find that using my hands works the best. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. Take out daily, and mix thoroughly.

If you are not going to cook with it immediately, divide it into 1 to 2 pound portions, and store in freezer bags in the freezer.

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, cubed
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup chopped green olives
1/3 cup dill pickle relish
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 teaspoons yellow mustard
3 teaspoons brown mustard
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain in a colander, and run under cold water to cool. Set aside.

In a large serving bowl, Stir together the eggs, green olives, dill and sweet pickle relishes, green onion, mayonnaise, yellow and brown mustards, and wine vinegar. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper, salt, celery seed, dill seed, and dill. Mix well, and stir in potatoes until coated. Chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.

Ingredients

2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon steak sauce
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard seed

Directions

Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, steak sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, monosodium glutamate, garlic powder and mustard seed. Refrigerate until chilled.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) jar Bertolli(r) Creamy Alfredo Sauce
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside.

Add tomatoes to same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Add wine and cook 1 minute. Stir in sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, then return chicken to skillet. Simmer covered 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Stir in basil. To serve, arrange chicken on platter and spoon hot sauce over chicken. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked pasta or rice.