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SWISS POTATO PANCAKE
By BobD
In a pot, boil the potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are almost but not quite cooked
- 4 SERVINGS
- 2 to 3 large whole baking potatoes, such as Idaho, about 1 pound total, unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
PORK KATSU w/QUICK CARROT PICKLES
By BobD
Whisk together vinegar, water, sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a large bowl
- 2 SERVINGS
- Tonkatsu is a European-inspired dish that evolved during the late 19th century in Japan. Here, the pork is pounded thin and simply panfried. Pickled carrots offer a cool bite.
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 large carrots
- 2 scallions, very thinly sliced diagonally
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 2 (3 1/2- to 4-oz) boneless center-cut pork chops
- 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Grilled Steaks with Onion Sauce and Onion Relish
By BobD
In a large, shallow dish, combine the cracked pepper with the bay leaves, fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of the olive...
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 2 dry bay leaves, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Six 12- to 14-ounce rib eye steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 pickled jalapeños, seeded
- 1 tablespoon dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup drained cocktail onions, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup oil-cured Moroccan olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup torn mint leaves
SAVORY PIE CRUST
By BobD
Combine flour and salt in a food processor and pulse once or twice
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (about 5 ounces) all-purpose flour, more for rolling
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into about 8 pieces
- 3 tablespoons ice water, more if necessary.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES II
By BobD
Basil Mayonnaise: 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 t...
- Coated with cornmeal and bread crumbs, fried to crispy perfection, and served warm with an awesome basil mayo, fried green tomatoes are delicious atop field greens or butter lettuce, or on toasted san
- Yield: 6 servings
- 6 hard green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
- Dash hot sauce
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 recipe Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
OKRA, RICE & HOMINY SOUP
By BobD
Combine the rice, water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil
- 2/3 cup Basmati rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 10-ounce package frozen cut okra
- 3 cups chicken broth (see recipe)
- 1 15-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
- 1/2 pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Bacon-Bourbon Brownies with Pecans
By BobD
Kat Kinsman tops her rich brownies with bacon and pecans
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 packed cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
BRAISED RED CABBAGE w/WINE VINEGAR
By BobD
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
- 1 2 1/2-pound red cabbage, quartered, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
SWEET POTATO PUREE w/APPLES
By BobD
1. Preheat the oven to 425F
- This dish is great for Thanksgiving and always goes over well. Once youve tried it youll never want those candied yams again.
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon mild flavored honey, such as clover
- Pinch of salt
AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
By BobD
Ingredient info: To ripen avocados more quickly, place them in a sealed paper bag with an apple or a banana for 24 ...
- 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- Basil, thinly sliced