Oxtails,steamed cabbage, and candied yams.. just a little wednesday night din din

Oxtails

2-4lbs (serves 3-4 people)
Goya Adobo all purpose seasoning
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
garlic powder (to taste)
accent salt (to taste)
Beef slow cooker seasoning (half a package, my favorite is Crockery Gourmet)
2 large yellow onions

1. Season oxtails first, then fill pot with water to cover just above the tops of the meat.
2. Add half package of beef slow cooker seasoning making sure to stir and mix throughout.
3. Add chopped onions and place uncovered on the stove at medium heat
4. Bring to a boil then cover pot with top and place on low heat. Let oxtails cook for about 3-4 hrs (depending on heat temperature) and they will be fall of the bone.

*Don't be afraid to taste your food as it cooks. Make sure to continuously season your meat as needed as your watching it on the stove. Use salt in moderation but If you make a mistake and it is ever too salty add water.


Steamed Cabbage

2 medium sized cabbage heads
2 chopped yellow onions
Goya Adobo all purpose seasoning
salt
garlic
pepper
butter (half stick)
vegetable oil (cap full)

1. Chop cabbage until it is very fine, do this as well to the onions.
2. In a sautee skillet on medium heat, add cap full of vegetable oil, butter, and enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
3. Add onions and let them simmer for about 2 minutes
4. Next, add cabbage and seasonings
5. It will take less than 10 minutes for your cabbage to cook completely leaving the flame on medium heat.

Nothing like your Mom's boiled cabbage!


Candied Yams

3 large sweet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks of butter (My favorite is Imperial)
3/4 cup of sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
nutmeg (to taste)
cinnamon (to taste)
marshmellows (small size)

1. In large boiling pot, allow sweet potatoes to boil on medium heat for about 45mins or until tender in the center. This is the tricky part. Be sure not to let the potatoes get mushy or over cook. The trick is to stick a sharp knife through them and if they go through easily, take them off of the stove.
2. Once the potatoes are cooled off, peel the skin off with your hands. (It should come off easily)
3. Next, Chop potatoes into medium sized pieces and place in an oven pan.
4. Cut the butter into pieces and place it in the pan as well.
5. Season the sweet potatoes with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (only you know how much is enough!) I love them really sweet!
6. Place foil covered pan into the oven at 350 degrees letting bake for 20 minutes.
7. Add marshmellows and let the potatoes cook for another 10 minutes.
Enjoy!