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watermelon salad with feta and mint
By pdav
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco and pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 8-pound seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 10 cups chilled
- 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped optional
- 1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
gingerbread martini
By pdav
Dip glass rims in ginger liqueur and crushed gingersnaps
- Ginger liqueur
- Crushed gingersnaps
- 2 tablespoons ginger liqueur
- 2 tablespoons vanilla-citrus liqueur
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coffee-flavored rum
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons whipping cream
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Garnish: partially split vanilla bean brushed with liqueur and rolled in sugar (optional)
lemon-herb dressing with mint and tarragon with variations
By pdav
1. Whisk together all ingredients until blended
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
chocolate-cayenne cocktail cookies
By pdav
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, cayenne and sea salt into a bowl and whisk to combine
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- Maldon salt, for sprinkling
oreccheitte with sausage and cherry tomatoes
By pdav
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente
- 1 pound orecchiette
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt
- 2 ounces aged provolone, shredded
watermelon and tomato salad
By pdav
. Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and salt, tossing to coat
- 5 cups (3/4-inch) seeded watermelon cubes
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Joyce Maenle's Chili
By pdav
In large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp, stirring occasionally
- 6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup beer (recommended: Budweiser)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (24-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (24-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Sour cream, for garnish
- Shredded Cheddar, for garnish
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
carne asada taco with avocado pico de gallo
By pdav
1. Combine 1/4 cup juice and steak in a shallow dish
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 medium)
- 1 (1-pound) skirt steak, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup diced seeded plum tomato
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 cup diced avocado (about 1 medium)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 corn tortillas
- Lime wedges (optional)
spicy adobo shrimp cocktail
By pdav
Cook shrimp in lightly salted boiling water until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes, then drain
- 3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1 firm-ripe 6-to 8-ounces avocado, chopped
- 1 Kirby cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
- 2 tablespoons water
oprah's pomegranate martini
By pdav
Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces Absolute Citron vodka or white tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau liquor
- Cup of ice
- Splash of sparkling water (optional)
- Squeeze of lemon (optional)