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Pan Bagnat
By jkenb
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the optional anchovies, the garlic, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper
- 2 anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
- 1 very small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 8-inch round crusty country loaf or small ciabatta, halved
- 1 Kirby cucumber or 1/2 regular cucumber
- 1 medium-size, ripe tomato, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 1 jar (5 to 6 ounces) tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 8 large basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons sliced pitted olives, preferably a mix of black and green
- 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and thinly sliced.
Aunt Peg's Chocolate Cake
By jkenb
Mix until smooth. Bake 375 degrees for 25 minutes
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup crisco
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Tagine of Chicken and Chickpeas
By jkenb
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub spice mixture evenly over chicken
- 1 • 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4)
- 1 • 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 • 1 cups diced onions (about 1 medium)
- 3 • 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 • 1 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes (about 2)
- 1/2 • 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 • 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
- 1 • 1 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Cheesy Cauliflower Patties
By jkenb
Cut cauliflower into florets & cook in boiling water until tender about 10 minutes
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 c panko
- 1/2 t cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- salt
- olive oil
Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Fresh Salsa
By jkenb
1. Preheat grill to high heat
- Salsa:
- 2 cups chopped seeded tomato
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Steak:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Cooking spray
Antipasto Platter Recipe
By jkenb
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or zippered plastic bag
- 1/2 • 1/2 pound prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 • 1/2 pound Genoa salami, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 • 1/4 pound pepperoni slices or cappicola, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 • 1/2 pound Provolone cheese, cut into chunks
- 1/4 • 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 • 1 can marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 • 1 jar roasted red pepper slices, drained
- 1 • 1 can sliced black olives
- 1 • 1 can sliced green olives
- 1 • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, halved
- 2 • 2 cups button mushrooms
- 2 • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 • 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- 1 • 1 bottle good-quality oil and vinegar based Italian salad dressing
Sweet and Sour Chicken
By jkenb
In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons water
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained with 1/2 cup reserved juice
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
VERDE MARGARITA
By jkenb
Add all ingredients to a shaker, add ice, shake hard and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass with half its rim...
- 1 oz. Milagro Silver
- Tequila 1 oz.Ancho Reyes Verde
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/3 oz. agave nectar
Sauce for Corned Beef and Cabbage
By jkenb
Combine all ingredients and chill
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
German Potage
By jkenb
In saucepan, brown knockwurst and cook cabbage with caraway in butter until tender
- 1 cup diced knockwurst
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
- Generous dash caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 can cream of potato soup
- 1/2 ½ soup can milk
- 1/2 ½ soup can water