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Molasses Brined Pork Chops
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Mark Reichle and Nancy Miller
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1 bunch fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 pork chops (with bone)
Garden Sliders
By pattie_d
This bite-size sandwich combines a hearty bean spread with slices of grilled squash for the perfect summertime appe...
- 1 15- to 16-oz. can Great Northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 24 1/4-inch-thick slices baguette
- 2 medium roma tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 small cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- Small celery top sprigs, small tomato wedges, and/or pickle slices (optional)
Lucy's Tomato and Peach Chutney
By pattie_d
Directions Combine the tomatoes, peaches, apples, onions, celery, vinegar, salt and pickling spice in a large stoc...
- 15 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 5 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and chopped
- 5 red apples - peeled, cored and diced
- 4 medium onions, diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth
Dog Biscuits
By pattie_d
4 tsp. salt 1 pkg. yeast 1/4 c
- 3 1/2 c. white flour
- 2 c. whole wheat flour
- 1 c. corn meal
- 1 c. rye flour
- 2 c. cracked wheat
- 1/2 c. dry milk
Sweet Potatoes Maple-Roasted
By pattie_d
Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Mexajita Chicken
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast, rinsed and patted dry
- Salt and pepper
- 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained (recommended: Bush's)
- 2 (10-ounce) cans Mexican diced tomatoes (recommended: Ro'Tel)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium fajita seasoning (recommended: The Spice Hunter)
Coconut Macaroons
By pattie_d
Traditionally called Fraser Bell cookies and a close cousin to meringues, these crisp mouthfuls are just as pretty ...
- 2 large egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 bags shredded sweetened coconut (14-ounces each)
- Ice cream, optional for Icearoons
Seared Chicken with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
By pattie_d
Fix the salsa first so the flavors have time to develop
- 4 ounces tomatillos (3 tomatillos)
- 3/4 cup peeled chopped avocado
- 1/3 cup sliced radish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Cooking spray
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
*Asian Shrimp Salad
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Padma Lakshmi
- 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
- 12 black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- Salt, to taste
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and de-veined
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups diced celery
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 5 scallions, minced
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, minced (after measuring)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 3 dashes Asian hot chili oil, or to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Vegetable oil spray
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Sweet Potato Pecan Cheesecake
By pattie_d
Place a greased 6-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in
- FILLING:
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 to 3 teaspoons water
- 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
- 1/4 cup chopped Diamond of California® Pecans