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Mulled Ale
By ltrodrigu
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- 12 ounces Samuel Smith Winter Welcome
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- pinch each of ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of ground cloves
- pinch of ground cinnamon
- 2 ounces Cognac
- orange wheel, for garnish
New Orleans Muffulettas
By ltrodrigu
We wanted to do this iconic Southern sandwich justice, so we started with (semi) homemade bread
- 2 1-pound 2 1-pound balls pizza dough
- 2 2 2 cups drained jarred giardiniera (16-ounce jar)
- 1 1 1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 2 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 1 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 1/4 to 1/2 red pepper flakes (increase to 1/2 teaspoon for spicier sandwich)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 5 5 5 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 4 4 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 6 6 6 ounces thinly sliced aged provolone cheese
- 6 6 6 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
- 4 4 4 ounces thinly sliced hot capicola
Carne Asada Bowls
By ltrodrigu
Make Salad: Heat a large skillet over medium-high
- For Salad:
- 1 (16-oz.) flank steak
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
- 1 ounce tortilla chips
- 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
- 4 lime wedges
- For Cilantro & Almond Pilaf:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup white rice, cooked with chicken stock
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Cut Egg Tagliatelle with Speck
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 9 per serving
- 12 ounces pasta, specifically Cut Egg Tagliatelle
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 7 ounces Speck, from Italy, shredded or diced
- 1 cup half and half
- Assorted fresh herbs, chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- freshly ground black pepper
- salt
Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 11 per serving
- 4 8-ounce bone-in pork chops
- 2 slices soft bread cubes
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Bamiya-Style Green Beans
By ltrodrigu
Mr. Solomonov replaces the okra typically used in bamiya with green beans, stewed in a tangy tomato sauce
- 1 Spanish onion, halved length-wise and then thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground, dried lime, or 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
Pork Chops with Charred Romaine & Nectarine-Avocado-Almond Salsa
By ltrodrigu
Prep & Cook the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel; season generously with salt and pepper
- Two 6-ounce boneless pork chops
- 3 tablespoons roasted almonds
- 2 nectarines
- 1 Haas avocado
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon Marash chile flakes (optional)
- 1 romaine heart
- 2 or 3 red radishes
- 1 lemon
- Fresh mint
Blood Orange Juniper Granita
By ltrodrigu
Crush juniper berries with a flat side of a large knife or mortar and pestle
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups blood orange juice
- 3 tablespoons gin
Chicken* with Peppers & Olives
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 6 per serving *Due to a familiy member's allergy to fish, I adapted this recipe for chi...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 6-ounce chicken cutlets*, pounded to 1/4-inch thick or tilapia fillets
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Red Z’hug
By ltrodrigu
Place chilies, garlic, cilantro and salt in a blender or food processor and pulverize, stopping to scrape down side...
- 3/4 pound fresh red chili peppers, such as cayenne, stemmed and halved
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cup packed cups cilantro leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil