Tortilla Soup

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Hi Lovees - I love, love, love this soup.

Tortilla Soup

4 split chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped onions (2 onions)
1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, crushed (you can use Ro-tel, as I normally do, just omit the jalapenos)
2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
6 (6-inch) fresh white corn tortillas
Avocado
Sour cream
Grated cheddar-jack blend cheese
Tortilla chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until done. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stock pot. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos (if you're using Ro-tel, add 2 cans to substitute for the tomatoes and jalapenos), cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper, and the cilantro. Cut the tortillas in 1/2, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and add to the soup.

Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.

Gary's Rough Nite

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Hi lovees -

Well, gary had a very rough night tonight. every thursday night we get a 5 top that are shitty tippers. the last 2 thursdays, they have been arriving with 2 more people. we have added in our 18% gratuity because we can add it in if there are 7 or more. well, gary had only 5 of them tonight. they stiffed him. we think because they thought the gratuity was already added in.

Later on in the night, gary got stiffed again by a table that had tipped me $2 at the bar, when i made him a great screwdriver. these 2 stiffs started to piss gary off. lol

So, later on, he had a redneck 4 top. they left him $1 on an $88 - and at the same time, a 3 top (filet mignons, broiled scallops, etc) left him $3.

Tonight, Gary went into convulsions in the kitchen. he told us he was gonna quit, etc. He was uber pissed. I tried to calm him down a little. I told him that if he committed suicide tonight, that i would understand why. I also told him that I would have had a complete mental breakdown if I had his nite tonight.

He put a sign on a paper cup that said "gary's tips" and tried to collect money from kitchen staff and other servers. it was hilarious!

Poor, poor Gary. I told him i would be tweeting about him tonight and to look himself up on twitter.com... lol...

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Portabella Mushroom Quesadilla

Web Hosting ServicesIf you're looking for a meat-free, low-carb alternative to a sandwich, look no further! This yummy quesadilla will satisfy your craving for junk food while still remaining healthy.

1 pound of spinach, washed
2 portobello mushroom caps, grilled or sauteed and sliced thinly
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced thin and caramelized
1/2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
4 (12 in.) flour tortillas
1/2 cup grated cheddar jack blend cheese, shredded

Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, for serving

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic for 1 minute, and then add the spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted and turn off the heat. Set aside.

Lay out 2 of the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, spreading evenly over the tortillas. Divide the portobello mushrooms, the onions and the spinach among the tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas and press to seal.

Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and lower the heat to medium. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the other quesadilla.

Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 8 or 10 pieces. Garnish with salsa and cilantro sprigs.
Servings: 8 for appetizers

Apple Butter Recipe - OMG

Apple Butter
8 apples, cored and sliced (keep the skins on!)
3 cups apple cider or apple juice (make sure that there's no added sugar)
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Place the cut apples in the bottom of the slow cooker and add the cider, lemon juice, and spices. Set your slow cooker to low and the timer for 12-15 hours. Walk away.

Once the apples have browned, and most of the juices have been reduced, use an immersion blender and blend until nice and smooth.

If your apple butter still has a bit of liquid in it just place it in a pot on the stove and cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.

Once the apple butter has cooled, you can put into a jar. It will keep in your fridge for about 3-4 months.
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The Bell & Our Head Chef

Our head chef just got this bell recently. He rings the bell as he calls our names when our food is ready and he wants us to tray it up really fast. He thinks he's really cool with his NEW BELL. Sometimes we take his bell and hide it on him. He goes ballistic - he threatens us we will never get our food. We tell him we dont care, cuz he's gotta give us the food.

He's a big guy - and, he can be quite intimidating. When i first started there, me being a newbie, he scared the shit out of me. He made me cry once. But, now we are pretty close. He's alot of fun. But, he doesn't take anyone's shit - and if he can't stand you he will make your life miserable and call you a fucking bitch.

On the way to the party tonight, im gonna buy a bell at Walmart. In the middle of everything, we are gonna yell "Hey, Mikey - LOOK" and she is gonna throw the bell into the pool!! its gonna be priceless!....

I will take a pix....

WaitressTails