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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE BBQ SAUCE
By avpeters
For the BBQ Sauce: Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl
- BBQ Sauce:
- • 1 cup mayonnaise
- • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- • 1 lemon, juiced
- • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- • 1 teaspoon onion powder
- • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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- Chicken:
- • Olive oil, for the grill
- • 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
APPLE INJECTED SMOKED PORK
By avpeters
Special Equipment: Syringe and applewood chips soaked for 1 hour In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredien...
- • 2 cups apple cider
- • 2 tablespoons Neely's Dry Rub Seasoning
- • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- • 2 tablespoons honey
- • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- • 1/4 cup orange juice
- • 1/2 cup lemon juice
- • Dash Worcestershire sauce
- • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- • 1 (6 to 8-pound) pork butt
POTATOES GRATIN
By avpeters
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- • 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
- • 2 cups heavy cream
- • 2 garlic cloves, split
- • Leaves from 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
DOUBLE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
By avpeters
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- • 2 eggs
- • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- • 2 teaspoons baking powder
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 2 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
- • 2 cups flour
- • 1/2 cup whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
- • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE
By avpeters
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- • 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
- • 16 ounces Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
- • 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
- • 4 slices bread
- • 1 tablespoon butter
- • Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
By avpeters
1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a lar...
- Salad:
- • 1 large carrot, peeled
- • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
- • 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
- • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
- • 2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note
- • 2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
- • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's note
- • 1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
- Dressing:
- • 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
- • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
- • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC-RED CHILE-THYME MARINADE
By avpeters
Place chiles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand for 1 hour to soften
- • 2 ancho chiles
- • 1 New Mexican red chile
- • 1 pasilla chile
- • 1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and coarsely chopped
- • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- • 1/2 cup olive oil , plus more for brushing on shrimp
- • Salt and freshly ground pepper
- • 2 pounds shrimp or prawns, head and shell on
STEAMED BUFFALO WINGS
By avpeters
Place a 6-quart saucepan, with a steamer basket and 1 inch of water in the bottom, over high heat, cover and bring ...
- • 12 whole chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
- • 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- • 1 small clove garlic, minced
- • 1/4 cup hot sauce
- • Kosher salt
OLD-FASHIONED MEAT LOAF- A.K.A "BASIC" MEAT LOAF
By avpeters
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Topping:
- • 1 pound ground beef
- • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- • 1/2 cup chopped onion
- • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- • 1 egg, lightly beaten
- • 8 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
- • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- • 1/3 cup ketchup
- • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN 2
By avpeters
Fried or steamed rice, for serving Whole cilantro leaves, for serving Combine the diced chicken with the eggs, ...
- Sauce:
- • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- • 2 eggs, beaten
- • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- • Cornstarch, as required
- • 5 cups frying oil, canola or grapeseed
- • 8 small dried red chile peppers
- • 6 green onions, sliced
- • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- • 1/4 cup sake
- • 2 tablespoons sugar
- • 6 1/4 cups chicken stock
- • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- • 3 tablespoons cornstarch slurry, (cornstarch and water mixed) for thickening the sauce