JB’s Proof Kitchen

Jay's BBQ Sauces 2 great BBQ sauces! Ingredients for BBQ Sauce 1 1 cup ketchup 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup dark beer (I use Guinness) 1/2 cup cola (I use Cheerwine) 1/3 cup molasses 6 ounces tomato paste 3 tablespoons mustard 3  tablespoons   apple cider vinegar 1  tablespoon  salt 1  tablespoon   worcestershire sauce 1  tablespoon   garlic powder 1  tablespoon   onion powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon  dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon  cayenne Ingredients for BBQ Sauce 2 1 can of tomato cause (15 ounce) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/2 molasses  3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 1 teaspoon smoke  paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of Cayenne pepper for heat (optional) Ingredients for BBQ Sauce 3 1 1/2 cups tomato ketc...

 Hot Dago These are originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota and pretty much a lost recipe, took me a while to track down and find to the original. This is the sauce, Dago burger and the hot sausage recipes. Lots of ingredients, but fairly easy to make. You start by making the hot sausage. Hot Dago patties 2 pounds ground beef 2 ground Italian pork hot sausage 1/3 cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Keiser rolls or a loaf of french bread cut into sections 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 2 bell peppers, cut and sauteed in butter (optional)  Sauce 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 cup of mushrooms sliced 1 cup onions chopped 1 tablespoon of garlic minced  1 cup of water 29 oz of crushed tomatoes 6 oz tomato paste 2 teaspoons basil ½ teaspoon oregano 1 cup pitted chopped olives ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ chopped fresh parsley  3 oz chopped sliced pepperoni   Italian Hot Sausage  2 pounds ground...

Hash Casserole  I was looking for a way to use a can of hash and come up with this recipe. Ingredients 1 can hash, 15 ounce 1 onion, diced 8 eggs 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups of 1/2 inch cubed bread 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided 1 tablespoon garlic, minced  1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 1/4 cups cream or evaporated milk 1/4 cup chopped parsley  1/2 cup chopped tomatoes  Directions  1. Preheat over to 350 degrees 2. In a large skillet, put butter, onions, bell pepper and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Then add the hash to the skillet and cook for another 4 minutes, then set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add milk, eggs, mustard, salt, pepper and mix well. Then add the bread, swiss cheese and the hash mixture.  4. In a 8x8 baking dish, pour the mixture in and spread evenly. 5. Bake for 30 minute...

Chicken Curry Pasta Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, chipped into bite size 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons butter 1 small yellow or white onion chopped 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1/2 cup yogourt  15 - ounce coconut milk canned  1 teaspoon turmeric  1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt  1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped for topping 1 pound of cooked pasta Directions  1. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the onions and minced garlic and cook for a few minutes until the onions are fragrant and softened. 2. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, browning it a little. Add curry powder and paste, turmeric, brown sugar, lemon, juice, fish sauce, salt and  cook for 3-5 minutes. 3. Add the coconut milk, yogurt, chicken and let simmer for 15-20 mi...

Mexican Tater Tot Casserole  This was a experiment that turned out really good! Lots of flavor!  Ingredients 32 ounce package of frozen tater tots 1 package taco seasoning 2 cloves garlic 1 shallot diced 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 tablespoon cornstarch  1 teaspoon yellow mustard 4 ounces of black olives, sliced 1 pound lean ground beef 4 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided in half 4 ounce can of green chillies 4 ounce can of jalapenos or 2 fresh jalapenos diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup corn 12 ounces black beans 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained (optional as a topping) Instructions 1. You will need 3 pans and a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Preheat oven to 375. 2. In one pan brown ground beef and following the instructions on the taco seasoning, then when done put ...

Italian Spicy Sausage  I love Italian hot sausage, but impossible to get anything good where I live at a grocery store. If you want it really spicy, you can double the cayenne pepper. Use to make pizza, patties, meatballs, so lots of uses! Ingredients 1 pound ground pork 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons paprika  2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika  1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon dry red wine 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions  1. In small bowl, mix all the dry ingredients and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, mix the pork and red wine together. 3. Take the bowl of dry ingredients and mix it in with the meat. Mix well with hands or a stand mixer.  4. Cover and put in frig for 4-8 hours or overnight, then use or freeze. Check out my page:  https://www.facebook.com/JBsProofKitchen

Wild Rice Apple Meatloaf This was a experiment that turned out really good. I had this at a local restaurant and could not find anything on the internet. I thought maybe I can contract the restaurant and see if I could get the recipe? But I doubt they would of gave it to me, so I came up with my own recipe. Ingredients 2 pounds extra lean ground beef (I use sirloin) 1 large sweet onion (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup granny smith apples (peeled, cored and finely chopped) 1 cup cooked wild rice 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 3 eggs (beaten) 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup whole milk 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese Side Dish 6 cups cooked mash potatoes (optional side dish) Sauce Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup apple juice or cider 2 tablesp...