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Grilled Salmon with Oregano Oil, Avocado Tzatziki Sauce and Grilled Lemons
By chris5863
In a blender, combine the olive oil and the oregano and blend until smooth
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2 Tablespoons (reserve for lemons)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 salmon filets (6 ounces each)
- 2 lemons, halved
- Avocado Tzatziki
- 2 ripe Haas avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 serrano chile, stem removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 English cucumber, finely diced or 1/2 cucumber, seeds removed and finely diced
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Slow-Roasted Spiced Pork
By chris5863
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 1 (7- to 9-pound) bone-in pork butt with a layer of fat on top
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, ribs removed, seeded, and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- Lime wedges, for serving
Mary's Baked Beans
By chris5863
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- Three 16-ounce cans regular pork and beans
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
Fresh Pea Soup
By chris5863
Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, un...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 5 cups freshly shelled peas or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen peas
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped chives
- Garlic croutons, for serving
Bobby Flay's Grilled Balsamic Pork Chops with Peppers
By chris5863
For the hot and sweet pepper relish: Preheat oven to 425°F
- HOT & SWEET PEPPER RELISH
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves roasted garlic, smashed to a paste
- 1 tablespoon clover honey
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup seeded and chopped hot cherry peppers
- BALSAMIC REDUCTION
- 2 cups good quality balsamic vinegar (not expensive, just good quality)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- PORK CHOPS
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup clover honey
- 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for cooking
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 4 bone-in center cut pork chops, about 1-inch thick (approximately 12 ounces each)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Parsley leaves, for garnish
Blue Chesse and Bacon Truffles
By chris5863
Place the bacon in a medium skillet and heat over medium heat
- 6 ounces double-smoked bacon, chopped fine
- 2 small shallots, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed pretzels
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/blue-cheese-and-bacon-truffles.html?oc=linkback
Straw & Hay with Gorgonzola
By chris5863
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 ounces prosciutto, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch-thick matchsticks
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 large)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces Italian Gorgonzola dolce, crumbled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 8 to 10 ounces tagliatelle or fettucine, such as Cipriani
- 2 cups frozen peas, defrosted (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
Pumpking Cheesecake
By chris5863
Paula Deen
- Crust:
- Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick melted salted butter
- Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
- 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Italian Pumpkin Soup
By chris5863
Hearty soup for Thanksgiving or anytime when it is cold outside and you want a little warming
- 2 Cans prepared pumpkin meat
- 4 C chicken stock (you will not use all 4 cups, just enough to loosen the pumpkin)
- 1 can white beans
- 1 C cooked brown rice
- Carrots chopped
- 1 t chopped fresh Rosemary
- 1 t chopped fresh sage
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Apple Brown Betty
By chris5863
This is an old family favorite
- 2 Cups coarse stale bread crumbs
- 6 Cups sliced, pared, tart apples
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 t cinnamon
- 1/4 t salt
- 3 T Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 T Butter
- Cream or Ice Cream