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Cuban Stromboli
By S. Danford
Preheat oven to 450 Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 x 6 inch rectangle Layer on the S
- 5 oz whole wheat pizza dough
- 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices salami
- 3 slices deli ham
- 3 slices deli turkey
- 1 kosher pickle spear, quartered lengthwise
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 t water
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Yellow mustard for serving
Cuban Stromboli
By S. Danford
Preheat oven to 450 Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 x 6 inch rectangle Layer on the S
- 5 oz whole wheat pizza dough
- 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices salami
- 3 slices deli ham
- 3 slices deli turkey
- 1 kosher pickle spear, quartered lengthwise
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 t water
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Yellow mustard for serving
Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes
By S. Danford
Slice the tomatoes in half Using a small spoon, remove the seeds Place tomato halves on a broiler pan coated with n...
- 3 large tomatoes
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 t coarsely ground pepper
- 1 T minced fresh basil OR 1 t dried basil
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 T grated parmesan cheese
Emeril's Beer Brined Turkey
By S. Danford
Combine the apple cider, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, juniper berries, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves, and bee...
- Additional:
- 2 quarts apple cider (I used Publix spiced cider)
- 2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups kosher salt (I used 1 cup)
- 1/4 cups black peppercorns
- 1 T juniper berries
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 t whole cloves
- 11 bottles (12 oz) dark beer (I used Michelob Amber Bock)
- 3 cups chopped yellow onions
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 9 T unsalted butter
- 2 T Emerils Original Essence (see additional recipe)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 T olive oil
- 3 T flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 T chopped fresh sage
- 1 T cornstarch mixed with 2 T water (optional if gravy needs thickening)
Can Can Punch
By S. Danford
Combine first three ingredients in a large container
- 2 (6 oz) cans frozen orange juice concentrate
- 2 (6 oz) cans frozen lemonade concentrate
- 2 (46 oz) cans red fruit punch
- 2 (1 liter) bottles ginger ale. Can use more if too strong.
Watermelon Tomato Salad
By S. Danford
In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, vinegar, and honey
- DRESSING:
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 T red wine vinegar
- 2 T honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3-4 mint leaves, sliced or torn
- SALAD:
- 3-4 cups arugula or baby spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 small watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 English cucumber, halved and sliced thick
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp
By S. Danford
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat Melt the butter and add in the garlic and fry until fragrant, about 1 mi...
- 2 T butter
- 6 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 lb shrimp, tails on or off
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 5 oz jar sun dried tomato strips in oil, drained
- 1 3/4 cups half and half
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 t cornstarch mixed with 1 T water (optional)
- 2 t dried Italian herbs
- 1 T fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Bacon Wrapped Dates stuffed with Blue Cheese
By S. Danford
Preheat oven to 375 Slice dates in half and open them up
- 1 lb sliced bacon, cut in half
- 1 lb pitted dates
- 4 oz blue cheese
Mixed Squash
By S. Danford
Heat the olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, and red pepper in a skillet over medium heat until the garlic is sizzlin...
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 t anchovy paste (optional)
- 1/4 t red pepper
- 1 lb summer squash, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 T fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 t salt
Orzo Pasta
By S. Danford
Cook orzo in chicken stock prices instructions on package
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3-4 cups chicken stock
- 1-2 scallions
- 1 pkg pine nuts
- 1 cup Jarlsberg cheese, shredded