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Uncle Julios ROASTED TOMATO CHIPOTLE SALSA
By avpeters
Heat oven to 350ºF. Cut tomatoes and onion into quarters, place on a baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil
- 5 large tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne powder
- 1 chipotle pepper & some of the adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- Salt to taste
BLACK PEPPER-POMEGRANATE MOLASSES GLAZED TURKEY
By avpeters
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Turkey Glaze:
- • 1 1/2 cups pomegranate molasses
- • 3/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- • 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Turkey:
- • 1 (about 15 pounds) fresh turkey
- • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- • 4 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned broth
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
By avpeters
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- Meatballs:
- • 2 tablespoons olive oil
- • 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
- • 4 cloves garlic, smashed with some kosher salt to make a paste
- • 2 (28-ounce) cans plum tomatoes and their juices, pureed in a blender
- • 1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- • 1 small can tomato paste
- • 1 bay leaf
- • 1 small bunch Italian parsley
- • 1 Cubano chile pepper, chopped
- • Salt and freshly ground pepper
- • 1 recipe Meatballs, recipe follows
- • 1 recipe Spaghetti, recipe follows
- • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- • 1/2 pound ground pork
- • 1/2 pound ground veal
- • 1/2 pound ground beef
- • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped and sauteed
- • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- • 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
- • 1 cup pure olive oil
- • Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Spaghetti:
- • 12 cups water
- • Salt
- • 1 pound #8 or #9 spaghetti
- • Freshly grated Parmesan
GOODY GIRL CHAMPIONSHIP POTATOES
By avpeters
Fill a 6-quart pot 2/3 full of water; add the crab boil and mix until blended
- • 1 package dry form crab boil (recommended: Zatarain's)
- • 3 pounds red potatoes
- • 1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
- • 1 cup diced red onion
- • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- • 1/4 pound butter, at room temperature
- • 1/4 pound finely shredded Cheddar
- • 1 green onion, chopped
- • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- • Salt and pepper
- • 3/4 cup sour cream
PAD THAI
By avpeters
Soften the noodles according to the package directions (noodles usually need to soak in warm water for about 15 min...
- • 6 ounces flat rice noodles
- • 1/2 bunch purple basil, leaves whole, stems removed (or any fresh basil)
- • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- • 3 ounces firm tofu, diced
- • 1 boneless, skinless whole chicken breast, cut into strips, or 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp
- • Salt
- • 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- • 3 eggs, beaten
- • 3 garlic cloves, pureed
- • 1/4 cup white vinegar
- • 1/4 cup fish sauce
- • 2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
- • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon roasted chile paste or red pepper flakes
- • 1 tablespoon dried shrimp
- • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- • 1 cup bean sprouts
- • 1/2 cup mint leaves
- • 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- • 2 limes, cut into wedges, for garnish
BBQ PORK PANINI SANDWICH
By avpeters
Mix the rub ingredients together in a bowl
- Dry Rub:
- • 3/4 cup white sugar
- • 1 1/2 cups paprika
- • 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
- • 3 pound roast pork loin
- • 4 tablespoon butter, room temperature
- • 1 clove garlic, minced
- • 4 French style sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
- • Dill pickle slices
- • 1/4 pound sliced colby Cheddar cheese
- • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
By avpeters
Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- • 1 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil
- • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- • 3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
- • 1 cup chopped fennel
- • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- • 2/3 cup dry white wine
- • 4 to 5 cups simmering chicken stock, preferably homemade
- • 1 pound thin asparagus
- • 10 ounces frozen peas, defrosted, or 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas
- • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- • 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, preferably Italian
- • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- • 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus extra for serving
KOREAN-STYLE PORK WRAPS WITH CHILI SAUCE
By avpeters
Wrap the pork tenderloin in several sheets of plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 40 minutes
- • 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
- • 1/4 cup soy sauce
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- • 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot chili sauce
- • 4 teaspoons honey
- • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- • 1 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- • 1 head Boston, Bibb, or butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and patted dry
BBQ Sauce : Bobby Flay
By avpeters
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan
- • 2 tablespoons canola oil
- • 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
- • 5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- • 3 cups canned plum tomatoes and juices, pureed
- • 1 cup water
- • 1/4 cup ketchup
- • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- • 2 tablespoon honey
- • 1/4 cup molasses
- • 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- • 3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder
- • 2 to 4 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed (depending on how spicy you like it)
- • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
KIMCHEE SALAD
By avpeters
Place cabbage and green onions in a large bowl
- • 1 head Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- • 1/4 cup red chili flakes, plus more to taste
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- • Salt and freshly ground pepper