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Lemon Sesame Chicken Wings
By á-58
Step 1: Wash the wings and blot dry
- For the marinade:
- 3 pounds chicken wings, preferably organic
- 1/2 cup toasted (Asian) sesame oil
- The grated zest and juice of 2 lemons (about 1/3 cup juice)
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup smoked beer or dark beer
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the Smoky Beer Barbecue Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 jalapeño chiles, minced (for a milder sauce, remove the seeds)
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup smoked beer or dark beer
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup water, or as needed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for serving
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
By á-58
This is easiest combined with an electric mixer
- 1 lb hot sausage uncooked
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
BOURBON-BRINED PORK CHOPS
By á-58
Rinse the chops under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels
- Other Items Needed:
- 4 loin pork chops (each 1-inch thick and 10 to 12 ounces)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 10 black peppercorns
- 5 allspice berries
- 3 cloves
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups cold water
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoons walnut, hazelnut, or vegetable oil, plus
- 1 to 2 tablespoons for basting
- Volcanic Apple Sauce (recipe follows) for serving
- 2 cups wood chips (preferably hickory), soaked for 1 hour in cold water to cover, then drained
Roast Beef Tenderloin
By á-58
If using table salt, reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon
- 1 beef tenderloin center-cut Châteaubriand (about 2 pounds), trimmed of fat and silver skin (see note)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 recipe flavored butter (see related recipes)
- Instructions
Roasted Vegetables
By á-58
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F (180 C)
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium or 2 small carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 1 eggplant
- 2 small potatoes
- 5 small tomatoes
- 1 red or yellow pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary, wild fennel are all good choices - either individually or combined in some form)
- 4 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil, plus more to taste
French Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Garlic
By á-58
The finished potatoes should have a smooth and slightly elastic texture
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (4 to 6 medium), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, rinsed well, and drained
- Table salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk 4 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded (about 1 cup) (see note)
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese , shredded (about 1 cup) (see note)
- Ground black pepper
Honey-Mustard Sauce
By á-58
Whisk together the mustards, honey, horseradish, mint and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a smal...
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cracklin’ Chicken
By á-58
Grab some chicken thighs and a sharp pair of kitchen shears
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (remember, not all salts are the same!)
- 2 teaspoons clarified butter
- 2 teaspoons seasoning blend of choice (optional)
Cheesy Cauliflower and Pasta Casserole
By á-58
There's something so comforting about a creamy baked pasta casserole
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 8 ounces fusilli or other uncooked pasta
- 1 pound cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup of grated Gruyere cheese
Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
By á-58
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
- 8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
- 8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup finely grated onions
- 4 slices bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish