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Fried Chicken Sandwich with Slaw and Spicy Mayo
By nnlester
For spicy mayo and slaw: Mix garlic, mayonnaise, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; cover and chill
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1/2 cup bread-and-butter pickle slices, plus 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 8-ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
- Peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 white sandwich rolls
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- Special equipment: A deep-fry thermometer
Parmesan Crisps
By nnlester
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 4 ounces Parmesan cheese
Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops with Fresh Herb Salad
By nnlester
A heavy-hitting marinade and an unexpected plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into an irresistible summer...
- 1 1 1 large shallot, chopped
- 3 3 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 2 2 tablespoons dark or regular soy sauce
- 2 2 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 2 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 4 4 4 (1/4–1/2-inch-thick) bone-in pork rib chops
- Kosher salt
- 3 3 1/2-inch firm red plums, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 2 2 scallions, dark- and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 1 1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced
- 2 2 2 cups torn mixed herb leaves (such as Thai or sweet basil, cilantro, and/or mint)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Crispy Kale "Chips"
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian
- 1 head kale, washed and thoroughly dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Whole Turkey
By nnlester
Convection Roast at 300 degrees to 180 degrees in thigh
- Pastured Turkey
Beef, Shiitake, and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
By nnlester
PreparationPREP: 30 minTOTAL: 30 min Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper
- 1 1-pound top sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, thickly sliced
- 8 ounces snow peas
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced, divided
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided
- 5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Homemade Thai Sweet Chil Sauce
By nnlester
Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan
- 1/2 cup Organic Sugar
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water (filtered)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon Organic Ketchup
- 1/8 +teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch sea salt (real salt)to taste
Raw Cashew Banana Ice Cream
By nnlester
This ice cream is a winner
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 cups raw unsalted cashews, soaked and drained
- 3 large bananas
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract
- Pinch of Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
Duck Fat Potatoes Recipe | D'Artagnan
By nnlester
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2” chunks
- Kosher salt
- White vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Duck Fat, softened
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, rough chopped
Grain Free Brazilian Cheese Bread
By nnlester
Preheat oven to 425'F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2 cups tapioca flour (like this)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter or ghee (like this), melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of Parmesan cheese (or Queso Fresco)