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Apple-Bourbon Country Style Pork Ribs
By Bexter
1. Season ribs with salt and pepper; place in a 6-quart slow cooker
- 4 1/2 - 5 pounds country-style pork ribs
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 3 medium tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
Mini Meatloafs with blue cheese
By Bexter
1.Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Honey-Broiled Figs with Ricotta
By Bexter
Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat
- 1 cup fresh ricotta
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- 12 large Black Mission figs, halved
Classic Meat Loaf
By Bexter
Classic meat loaf never goes out of style and is always a welcome sight on the dinner table
- 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 3 slices bread, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups, lightly packed)
- 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce
Feta Stuffed Pita Burgers
By Bexter
1. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, the 2 tablespoons milk, the onion, garlic, salt, oregano, and lemon-pepper s...
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 8 ounces lean ground lamb
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 large pita bread rounds
- 2 cups shredded fresh spinach
Southwest Turkey Burger Parcels with Jalapeño Mayo
By Bexter
Similar in appearance to a burrito but filled with your favourite burger fixin’s, these turkey burger parcels are...
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil-based mayonnaise, or other favourite mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp minced jalapeño peppers
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 large flour tortillas, 9-inch size
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy, drained
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced into 8 pieces
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Surf and Turf Burgers with spicy carmelized mayo
By Bexter
1. To make spicy caramelized Mayo, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon purchased red curry paste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing or light mayonnaise dressing
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 4 ounces peeled and cooked baby shrimp, chopped
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 large onion or sesame Kaiser rolls, split
- Lettuce (optional)
- Sliced tomatoes (optional)
- Sweet pickle slices (optional)
Toscana Soup
By Bexter
1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C)
- 12 links spicy pork sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 4 cups water
- 2 potatoes, halved and sliced
- 2 cups sliced kale
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
By Bexter
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350° F
- 1 2-1/2- to 3-lb. pumpkin
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 lb. stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 lb. cheese, such as Gruyère, Emmenthal, cheddar, or a combination, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2-4 garlic cloves (to taste), split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or sliced scallions
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh thyme
- 1/3 About 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/3 About 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Parmesan Cheese Cigarettes
By Bexter
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC)
- 1 cup (250 mL) freshly, finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped chives
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper