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Grilled Steak With Tapenade
By cweeks
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 sprig rosemary, leaves stripped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Salami, Bacon and Spinach Hash
By cweeks
Directions Cook the bacon over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, stirring occasionally, until crisp,...
- 8 ounces apple-smoked bacon (5 to 6 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 5 ounces dry salami, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1/2 medium orange
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
Stetson Chopped Salad
By cweeks
This recipe is from Cowboy Ciao in Scottsdale, AZ
- 2 ounces israeli couscous, cooked
- 2 ounces arugula, chopped
- 2 ounces roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 ounces smoked salmon, diced small
- 1/2 ounce asiago cheese
- 1/2 ounce pepitas
- 1/2 ounce black currants
- 1 ounce super sweet dried whole corn
- Pesto Buttermilk Dressing
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 cup aioli
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
- salt & pepper
Turkey Pan Gravy
By cweeks
Okay, the turkey has been removed from the pan and is resting comfortably
- Turkey broth (recipe of sorts, included. Keep reading)
- Wondra flour (yes, buy this)
- White pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oven Baked Fajitas
By cweeks
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 red onion, cut into thin strips
- Whole wheat tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Lime wedges
Buffalo Turkey Sloppy Joes
By cweeks
For the sloppy joes: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 pounds ground turkey breast
- Celery salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 5 to 6 ribs celery, 2 to 3 finely chopped, and a few ribs cut into sticks for plate garnish
- 4 to 5 carrots, 2 peeled and finely chopped, and 2 to 3 cut into sticks for plate garnish
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup beer or chicken stock
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup medium to extra spicy hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- One 14-ounce can tomato sauce
- 12 soft hamburger rolls
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, chives and parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or cider vinegar
- 1 large clove garlic, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Chopped dill pickles
- Chopped raw onion or scallions
Smoked Salmon Pizzettes
By cweeks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Flour, for work surface
- 1 (8-ounce) ball purchased pizza dough
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped and dried on paper towels
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Chipotle Chicken Anything!
By cweeks
Step One Place chicken on bottom of crockpot and add all of the other ingredients on top
- 5-6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large Jar of Chipolte sauce
- 1 Can of Black beans, rinsed
- 1 Can of Corn, not drained
- 1 small Can of Green chilis
- 1 Medium onion, diced
- 2 Packages of Reduced sodium taco seasoning
- Shredded lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, and taco shells or tortillas for after cooking as you like!
Seared Ahi Tuna and Salad of Mixed Greens with Wasabi Vinaigrette
By cweeks
Directions Coat your steak with a combination of five-spice powder and grill seasoning or salt and pepper
- 1 ahi tuna steak, 6 ounces
- 2 teaspoons five-spice powder, available on spice aisle
- 1 teaspoon grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning, or salt and coarse pepper
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan
- 5 ounces, half a sack, mixed prewashed baby salad greens
- 2 radishes, sliced
- 1/4 European cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons -virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
By cweeks
Line a sided baking sheet with parchment paper
- 4 large portabella mushrooms, wiped with a damp paper towel and stalk trimmed
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 roasted red pepper, diced
- 4 – 6 sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced
- large handful of spinach
- pinch of dried oregano, crushed between your fingers
- dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 C. dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 C. grated Parmesan
- 1/4 C. mozzarella cheese (I use the mozzarella made with 2% milk)