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Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Rice, Spinach and Cheese
By khojnicki
Preheat a griddle or grill pan
- 4 long, mild to medium chile peppers, such as moderate heat poblano or mild Italian cubanelle
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
- 1 clove garlic, cracked
- 10 ounces triple washed spinach, stems removed and coarsely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth or chicken broth
- 3 cups leftover Spanish style beef and rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, smoked cheddar or pepper jack cheese
Herbed Leg of Lamb with Roasted Turnips
By khojnicki
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F
- 1 7-9 lb bone in leg of lamb
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 lemons
- 3 lbs baby turnips with greens
- 6 bunches of scallions
- 1 c fresh parsley
- 1 c fresh dill
- 1/4 c fresh marjoram
- 3 inner celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 plum tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tbsp EVOO
Cornmeal Dusted Catfish
By khojnicki
Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl
- 1/3 c uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 c hot water
- 1/4 c cornmeal
- 4 catfish fillets
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 c chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp minced jalapeno pepper
- 2 tsp thinly sliced garlic
- 1 c fresh corn kernals
- 1 c chopped tomato
- 1/4 c chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 lemon wedges
Smoky Cheese Fries
By khojnicki
Bake waffle fries to package directions
- 1 large package frozen waffle cut fries
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated Cheddar
- 2 chipotles in adobo, chopped, plus 2 spoonfuls sauce
- Salt
Chicken Milanese with Tomato and Fennel Sauce
By khojnicki
For the chicken: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Chicken:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 cups plain bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 (6 to 8-ounce) boneless and skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups (12 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
Chunky Chicken and Chorizo Chili
By khojnicki
Heat a big, deep skillet over medium high heat with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
- 3/4 pound chorizo, chopped
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 palm fulls
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palm full
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
- 1 bottle beer
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- Salt
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups quick cooking polenta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
Grilled-Beef Summer Rolls
By khojnicki
Soak the rice vermicelli in boiling water until opaque and softened, 10 mins
- 1 1/2 oz rice vermicelli
- Twelve 8" round rice paper wrappers
- 1/4 c chopped basil leaves
- 1/4 c cilantro leaves
- 1/4 c mint leaves
- 1 large carrot, finely shredded
- 2 persian cucumbers, cut into fine julienne
- 6 oz very thinly sliced leftover grilled ribeye or deli roast beef
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sriracha
Steamed Snapper with Tangy Peanut Sauce
By khojnicki
In a medium saucepan, heat 3/4 c oil
- 3/4 c plus 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, bottom half only
- 1/4 c minced fresh ginger
- 1/3 c creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 c rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 c water
- 2 1/2 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp Sriracha
- 1/4 c fresh lime juice
- Salt
- Six 7-ounce, thick red snapper fillets
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 c cilantro leaves
Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
By khojnicki
Preheat the grill to medium high heat using both burners
- 1 whole garlic head
- 2 large red bell peppers
- Cooking spray
- 1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lbs eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2" thick slices
Apricot-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Blackberry, Pine Nut and Pecorino Salad
By khojnicki
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Pork Chops:
- 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil, divided
- 2 tbsp minced shallots
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped rosemary
- 1/3 c light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 3 medium apricots, pitted and chopped
- 3 medium, boneless pork chops
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salad:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tsp cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 c thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 c halved blackberries
- 1/4 c pine nuts
- 1 package of salad greens
- 1 oz shaved pecorino romano cheese