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The Ultimate Cuban Sandwich
By jeaninemg
Begin by braising the pork shoulder
- 1 pound boneless pork shoulder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed with the side of your knife
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 long Cuban bread roll
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup bread and butter pickles
- 8 thin slices deli ham
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
Cucumber Salad
By jeaninemg
Slice the cucumbers. Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, and pour over the cucumbers
- cucumbers
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- salt, pepper
- chili powder
Creme Brulee
By jeaninemg
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Pulverize vanilla bean and 2 T sugar in a coffee grinder Warm cream, half and half, a...
- 1/2 vanilla bean, chopped into 1/4" pieces
- 2 T sugar
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 C half and half
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- 1/4 C sugar
- pinch of salt
Olive Oil Poached Salmon
By jeaninemg
Directions Place the aromatics-the garlic, thyme, lemon zest, coriander, and bay leaves-in cheesecloth
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, peel removed in wide strips with a veggie peeler
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 quart extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt
- Special Equipment: cheesecloth, butcher's twine
Grandma's Tamale Pie
By jeaninemg
Cook onion and garlic in oil until soft
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 C chopped onion
- 4 T. oil
- 1 lb. hamburger
- 1 can creamed corn (medium)
- 1 can tomatoes (large, or 2 medium
- 1 T. chili powder
- 3 tsp. salt
- 2 C yellow corn meal
- 2 C tomato juice
- 1 can black olives
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
By jeaninemg
Prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking to ensure that the spaghetti will be hot and ready when the sauce is f...
- 1 pound dry spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, cubed or sliced into small strips
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Perfect Potato Gnocchi
By jeaninemg
Directions Pierce the potatoes several times so that moisture can escape during baking
- 2 pounds (about 4) baking potatoes, like russets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Spicy Apple Glazed Meatballs
By jeaninemg
Directions In large bowl, whisk together egg and milk
- 1 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 slices white bread
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 green onions, sliced
Beef Brisket
By jeaninemg
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 4 large garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, needles striped from the stem and chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (4 pound) beef brisket, first-cut
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 large carrots, cut in 3-inch chunks
- 3 celery stalks, cut in 3-inch chunks
- 4 large red onions, halved
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, hand-crushed
- 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
- Potato Pancakes, recipe follows
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled
- 2 medium onions
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Serving suggestion: applesauce
Italian sausage stuffed zucchini
By jeaninemg
Bring a large pot of water to boiling
- 1 1/3 C quick marinara sauce
- 4 (31 oz.) medium zucchini
- 1 tsp. oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 C diced red bell pepper
- 14 oz. lean Italian chicken (or turnkey) sausage, removed from the casing
- 1/2 C part skim shredded mozzarella
- 8 tsp. grated Parmesan Cheese