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Roast Pork Cuban-Style
By drinkfairy
Mash the garlic, salt, and peppercorns together with a mortar and pestle
- 6-pound fresh ham or pork shoulder roast 20 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 and 1/2 cups sour orange juice (If you can't get sour orange juice in your area, use two parts orange to one part lemon and one part lime)
- 1 cup onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 and 1/2 cups olive oi
10-Minute White Bean Parmesan Spinach Soup
By drinkfairy
White Bean Parmesan Spinach Soup ready in 10 minutes is may kind of soup! Make a double batch and have plenty of le
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 6-8 cloves garlic , minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or stock)
- 1 (15-ounce | 420-g) can diced tomatoes, drained*
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian dried herbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (15-ounce) cans white beans (cannellini beans), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups baby spinach (about 6 oz.)
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese , (for serving)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Authentic Amish Refrigerator Pickles
By drinkfairy
Slice the veggies into 2 quart jars, I like to make layers of them: you can leave out the onions and peppers, if y...
- Liquid:
- 6 c cucumbers, sliced
- 1 c green pepper, sliced
- 1 c onion, sliced
- 1 c cider vinegar
- 2 c white sugar
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 2 Tbsp salt
Cucumber and Avocado Summer Rolls with Mustard-Soy Sauce
By drinkfairy
In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce and brown sugar until the sugar dis...
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 Tbs. rice bran or canola oil
- 1 Tbs. rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 2 Haas avocados
- 20 rice paper rounds, 6 or 8 inches in diameter
- 10 green lettuce leaves
- Leaves from 1 bunch fresh basil
- Leaves from 1 bunch fresh mint
- 2 carrots, coarsely shredded
- 1/2 English cucumber, cut into thin strips
Strawberry, Lime, Cucumber and Mint Infused Water
By drinkfairy
Instructions In a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher, layer the strawberries, cucumbers, lime slices, and mint...
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 limes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Water
Healthy Habanero Stuffed Poblano Peppers
By drinkfairy
Add 2 1/2 cups of water to a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil
- 6 poblano peppers
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 plum tomatoes
- (1) 15 oz. can of kidney beans
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce, plus more for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream, optional
Paula's Italian Pasta Salad
By drinkfairy
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 1 cup store-bought balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Grated Parmesan, for topping
Marinated Vegetable Salad
By drinkfairy
Whisk together ingredients for dressing in a bowl
- For the dressing:
- 3 Tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoonflat leaf parsley; fresh, minced
- 1 TablespoonDijon mustard
- 1 teaspoondried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoongranulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- For the salad:
- 1 (15 oz.) canchickpeas; rinsed, drained
- 1 cupbroccoli florets
- 1/2 cupred onion; sliced
- 1/2 cupred bell pepper; diced
- 1 carrot; peeled, sliced
- 1/4 cupkalamata olives; pitted
- 6 Tablespoonsfeta cheese; crumbled
Pork Medallions
By drinkfairy
"The combination of ginger and orange makes this a tasty recipe
- 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup ginger sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup V8 juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 2 oranges
The Ultimate Cheese Dip: Cheesy Beer
By drinkfairy
Try this Super Bowl cheese dip recipe from Emeril
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups dark beer
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 4 slices American cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- Soft pretzels, chips, or jerky, for serving