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Roasted Pork-etta On Ciabatta with Gre-mayo-lata Aioli and Pequillo Peppers
By Valarie
Directions For the rub: Put the anchovies, oil, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme, lemon juice and some salt and peppe...
- Anchovy Herb Rub:
- 1/2 cup anchovies
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Pork Shoulder:
- One 5- to 6-pound pork shoulder, fat cap on, bone in
- 8 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Gre-mayo-lata Aioli:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Sandwich Build
- 4 rosemary ciabatta rolls, sliced and broiled with rendered pork fat
- 1 cup jarred pequillo peppers
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Dill-Mustard Sauce
By Valarie
Using a spoon, scrape and discard the brown gills from the undersides of the mushrooms
- 6 to 8 portobello mushroom caps
- 1 cup Caesar vinaigrette salad dressing
- Nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray
- 6 to 8 slices havarti cheese
- 6 to 8 hamburger buns
- Softened butter, optional
- Dill-Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
- Toppings: lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, sliced pickles
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Upside-Down Pizza Casserole
By Valarie
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 15 ounce can Italian-style tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
- 1 10 ounce package refrigerated biscuits (10 biscuits)
Mussels
By Valarie
Directions Right before cooking, scrub mussels with a stiff sponge or brush under cold running water
- 3 pounds mussels
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, cut into thin rings
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Crusty bread, for serving
Broccoli Soup
By Valarie
Place steamed broccoli in a blender and blend until pureed
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed
- 2 cups chicken broth, or more for thinning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad
By Valarie
Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions; drain well
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
- 1 (16-ounce) package orzo, cooked and drained
- 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 (2-ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted (1/2 cup)
Healthy Meat Lovers' Frittata
By Valarie
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe, approximately 10'' skillet over medium-high heat until hot
- 1 cup shredded hash browns or frozen shredded hash browns (Simply Potatoes or similar)
- 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 6 turkey sausage patties, cooked until brown and crumbled (Jimmy Dean or similar)
- 6 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (Butterball or similar)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1-1/8 tsp pepper
- 6 beaten eggs
- 1/3 cup skim or low-fat milk
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese
- Green onions cut on a bias for garnish
Michael Lomonaco's Skirt Steak Tortilla with Chimichurri Sauce
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients 1/2 cup Olive Oil 3 tablespoons White Vinegar 2 Jalapenos (seeded and diced) 1 bunch Flat...
- For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons White Vinegar
- 2 Jalapenos (seeded and diced)
- 1 bunch Flat Leaf Parsley
- 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped Cilantro
- For the Skirt Steak:
- 2 pounds Skirt Steak
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 package 6-inch soft Flour Tortillas
- 1 Tomato (sliced)
- 1 small Bermuda Onion
- 1 bunch Watercress (chopped coarsely)
Panko-Crusted Salmon
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 2/3 cup panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Roasted Green Beans
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 pounds fresh green beans, topped and tailed
- 16 slices thin bacon, cut into tiny pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper