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On-the-Grill Grilled Cheese (Fig)
By Joelene
For the sandwiches: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat
- Sandwiches:
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 4 slices multigrain bread (thick, hand-cut)
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 8 slices aged Cheddar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
- Salad and Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 lemon, juiced
- One 5-ounce container mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
Comfort Meatballs
By Joelene
For the meatballs: In bowl, combine the ground beef and oats
- Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons very finely minced onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Plenty of ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 4 to 6 tablespoons minced onion
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Royal Icing
By Joelene
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until foamy, about 1 minute
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
- 1 pound(s) confectioners' sugar
Spicy Garlic-Chili Oil with Pasta
By Joelene
Cook the pasta according to package directions
- 1 pound(s) pasta
- 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
- 6 clove(s) garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced, or 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Protein bowl
By Joelene
Roast veges by tossing with 3 teas of olive oil (2 for broc and 1 for tom), s/p
- 1 cup black beans, drained or 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped roasted broccoli
- 1/2 cup cherry or grape toms, sliced
- salsa, to taste
- s/p, to taste
- 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley
- optional sour cream
Spicy Shredded Pork
By Joelene
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 onions
- 7 pounds pork shoulder, rinsed and patted dry
- Serving suggestions: lime wedges, sour cream, pico de gallo and tomatillo salsa
Sausage and Chard White Cornbread Pizza
By Joelene
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 box instant cornbread mix
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 pound Italian sausage, in bulk or removed from the casing
- 2 cups Swiss chard leaves, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pickled sweet red cherry peppers, such as Peppadews, thinly sliced, for topping
Roasted Chicken with Bibb Lettuce and Roasted Chicken Vinaigrette
By Joelene
For the chicken: In a small bowl, mash the rosemary, thyme, sumac and lemon zest with enough olive oil to get a smo...
- Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 About 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- One 3 1/2-pound chicken, trussed
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 heads Bibb lettuce, only the interior light-colored leaves (about 6 cups)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs in the Oven
By Joelene
Put a whole (unopened) egg in each individual cup of a 12-cup muffin pan
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Caramel Apple Martini From Morton's
By Joelene
Drizzle caramel syrup on the inside of a chilled martini glass, from the center to the rim
- Caramel syrup
- 1 ounce Sour Apple Pucker schnapps
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
- 1/4 ounce butterscotch schnapps
- Apple slice for garnish