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Pork Tenderloin and Onion Jam Sandwiches
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 450°F and place a heat-proof skillet on the middle rack to preheat with the oven
- 1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 medium shallots, peeled and sliced thick
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 heaping tablespoons apricot jam or preserves
- Salt and pepper
- 4 large sandwich rolls
Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes
By lorik
A Warm Spinach Salad with Fried Egg and Potatoes is the perfect versatile dish! Enjoy it as a simple meal, serve it...
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 baking potatoes (about 1 pound total), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 bunches flat-leaf spinach (2 pounds total), thick stems removed, leaves washed well and roughly torn
- 2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 4 large eggs
Super Stuffed Baked Potatoes
By lorik
This recipe calls for 7 potatoes, but only 6 of them make it to the table
- 7 large russet potatoes (about 12 ounces each), scrubbed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons melted
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin Garlic and Herb cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Mozzarella Sticks
By lorik
Do not use fresh or part-skim mozzarella in this recipe; their high moisture content can cause the sticks to ruptur...
- 1 pound whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 cup jarred marinara sauce, warmed
- Instructions
Sweet and Tangy Barbecued Chicken
By lorik
When browning the chicken over the hotter side of the grill, move it away from any flare-ups
- CHICKEN:
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts and/or leg quarters), trimmed
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 5 tablespoons molasses
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup grated onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal) or 2 disposable aluminum pie plates (if using gas)
Teriyaki Marinade
By lorik
In a bowl, stir together 2/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup honey, 2 tsp grated ginger, 3 Tbsp dry sherry, 1/2 cup vegetabl...
- Good on Chicken, beef or pork
Paprika-Rubbed Pork
By lorik
Tip: Don’t add the butter all at once to the pan sauce
- 1 TABLESPOON SWEET PAPRIKA
- 2 TEASPOONS HOT SMOKED PAPRIKA
- 2 TEASPOONS FRESH THYME, MINCED
- KOSHER SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER
- 2 1-POUND PORK TENDERLOINS, TRIMMED OF SILVER SKIN AND HALVED CROSSWISE
- 2 TABLESPOONS GRAPESEED OR OTHER NEUTRAL OIL
- 6 MEDIUM GARLIC CLOVES, SLICED
- 2 TEASPOONS HONEY
- 3/4 CUP LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH
- 2 TABLESPOONS SHERRY VINEGAR
- 6 TABLESPOONS (3/4 STICK) SALTED BUTTER, CHILLED AND CUT INTO 10 PIECES
- 2 TABLESPOONS CHOPPED FRESH FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY
Machine Free Chocolate Ice Cream
By lorik
If you plan to store the ice cream for more than a few days, place plastic wrap directly on its surface before free...
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped fine
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream , cold
Bread Stuffing
By lorik
Firm sandwich breads, like Arnold Country Classics White or Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White, work best here
- 1 loaf hearty white sandwich bread (24-ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 16 cups)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 onions, chopped fine
- 3 celery ribs, chopped fine
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
Chocolate Cloud Cake
By lorik
To make the cake, heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), with a rack in the center
- Cake:
- 8 ounces (225g) best-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into 1-tablespoon pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons cognac or Grand Marnier (optional)
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon; optional)
- Whipped Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups (355g) heavy cream, very cold
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder and/or bittersweet chocolate shavings, for topping