Katie's+Delish+Recipes

=Hot Tamales=

(They take time to make but are so delicious)

Ingredients: 3 lbs. of turkey or 1 1/2 lbs. of beef and 1 1/2 pounds of pork) 2 T. of red pepper (cayenne) 4 T. garlic powder 1/2 t. black pepper 5 T. salt 1 cup of corn meal (yellow) for mix 2 oz. chili powder I can chili 3 cans of tomato sauce (small) 4 large onions 3 t. cumin 2 sticks of chili 4 qts. boiling water 1 lb. corn meal (to roll tamales in) parchment papers

Instructions: 1. Mix in large bowl: meat, peppers, salt, garlic powder, 1 cup of corn meal, half of the chili powder (1 oz.), 2 cans of tomato sauce, and cumin. 2. Quarter the onions -- put into blender with 1/2 cup water and puree. Add to mixture in bowl. 3. Wet the papers in a small bowl of water. 4. Take about 1 T. of meat mixture and roll in corn meal; roll tightly in a wet paper and place in a very large pot (several layers are okay). 5. Pour the remaining chili powder, sprinkle with cumin and a little cayenne. Pour 1 can tomato sauce over them.Spread the can of chili over it; break up the chili sticks and spread over them. Then, pour boiling water over it and cook on a very low fire for 2 hours. Do not bake in the oven. Makes 10-12 dozen.

=Sangria=

Ingredients: 1 1/2 L. red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) 1 cup of sugar 1 large lemon (sliced) 1 large orange (sliced) 1 large apple (cut thinly) 3-4 oz. brandy soda water

Instructions: 1. Mix wine, sugar, and fruit -- let it sit in the fridge for 18-24 hours -- it will become thick and syrupy. 2. Before serving, stir in the brandy and cut with the soda water until it is like a wine consistency.