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Grilled Pierogies and Kielbasa
By lorik
Preheat a grill to medium
- 1 pound kielbasa (pork or turkey), cut into 4 pieces
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large white onion, cut into quarters
- 1 pound frozen potato-and-cheddar pierogies (do not thaw)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Easy Egg Rolls
By lorik
This recipe can easily be doubled: Extend the cooking time of the pork mixture to about 5 minutes in step 1 and fry...
- Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce:
- 8 8 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 8 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 8 8 ounces ground pork
- 6 6 6 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin
- 6 6 6 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin
- 6 6 6 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin
- 3 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 2 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 2 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 2 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 3 3 cups (7 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 3 3 3 cups (7 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 3 3 3 cups (7 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 4 4 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
- 4 4 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
- 4 4 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
- 3 3 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 3 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 3 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 2 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 2 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 8 8 8 egg roll wrappers
- 8 8 8 egg roll wrappers
- 8 8 8 egg roll wrappers
- 2 2 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 2 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 2 2 cups vegetable oil
- Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce:
- Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce:
- 2 2 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 2 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 2 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1 1 tablespoon water
- 2 2 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoon sugar
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
By lorik
In a large saucepan, cover the chicken breasts with water
- Variation:
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- 2 medium celery ribs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 12 slices grainy whole wheat bread, lightly toasted
- McAlpin's Chicken Salad:
- 4 cups chicken breast, diced
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups chopped apples, tossed with 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- Mayonnaise to coat
Wurstsalat - Sausage Salad
By lorik
Cut radishes into thin discs
- Original German Recipe:
- 1 large white radish
- 2 bundles of Radish, bitter type
- 2 red onions
- 600 g sausages or Lyon
- 2 bundles of chives
- 1 bundle of parsley
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 cup stock or chicken broth
- 1 pinch of sugar
- Salt, pepper from mill
- Variation:
- 4 pre-cooked cold knackwurst of frankfurters, peeled, and sliced thin (about 3/4 of a pound)
- 1 small onion, sliced thin (about 2 oz.)
- salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Variation:
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp german mustard (or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard)
- 3 tbsps beef stock (cold) ? Tasty tip
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 lb brats (or 1 lb knockwurst, precooked and thinly sliced into disks)
- 1/2 cup sweet onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 hard-boiled egg (thinly sliced into disks)
- 1 cup dill pickles (sour, thinly sliced into disks)
- Variation:
- lb lebanon bologna or 3⁄4 lb beef summer sausage
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
- 1 large dill pickle, chopped
- 2 tablespoons German mustard
- salt and pepper
- paprika (to garnish)
Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers with Avocado Mayonnaise
By lorik
Combine the turkey, garlic, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; mix with your h...
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 avocado, halved
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 4 sesame potato buns
- Shredded lettuce and tortilla chips, for topping
Mini Oatmeal Cream Pies
By lorik
For the cookies: Arrange 2 racks in the oven to divide it into thirds and heat to 350°F
- For the cookies:
- Makes about 23 small sandwich cookies
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses (not blackstrap)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the filling:
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt
Honey-Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mousse with Sticky Balsamic Berries
By lorik
Make the mousse: Set a strainer over a bowl and line with two layers of damp cheesecloth or paper towels, allowing...
- For the Mousse:
- 2 cups plain yogurt, homemade or store-bought
- 1/4 cup honey
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
- Tip:
- If you prefer, you can substitute 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt for the regular yogurt, and skip the first step of straining it.
- For the Berries:
- 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. honey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries), rinsed and patted dry
- 4 amaretti cookies, crushed
Best Steak Marinade in Existence
By lorik
Place the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, basil, parsley, and pepper in a b...
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic (optional)
Outback Steakhouse Style Steak Seasoning
By lorik
Makes enough for 4 generous sized steaks
- 4 -6 teaspoons kosher salt (depending on taste)
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
Cheese Crispettes
By lorik
Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheets with parchment
- 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs