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Smothered Pork Chops
By mschweickert
Sprinkle the pork chops all over with salt and the Cajun seasoning
- 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- Store-bought biscuits, for serving (optional)
Soy-Braised Short Ribs With Sugar Snap Peas
By mschweickert
Directions Combine the onion, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, and ¼ cup water in a 4- to 6...
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 pounds short ribs (preferably flanken)
- 2 cups white rice
- 1/2 pound snap peas, sliced
Bucatini with Pancetta, Tomatoes and Onion
By mschweickert
Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
- 1 slice pancetta (6 ounces), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (2 ounces)
Hoisin-Glazed Chicken Burgers With Carrot Slaw
By mschweickert
Step 1 Place ground chicken, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl
- 1 ¼ pounds ground chicken
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 cup shredded carrots (from 2 large carrots)
- ½ cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ¼ cup torn fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Waffle fries, for serving
- Nutritional Information
- Calories 549
- Fat 30g
- Fat 6g
- Cholesterol 136mg
- Fiber 2g
- Protein 27g
- Carbohydrate 37g
- Sodium 1362mg
- Sugar 11g
- How to Make It
- Step 1
- Place ground chicken, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Mix together with your hands and shape into 4 patties.
- Step 2
- Step 3
- Toss carrots, cilantro, mint, lime juice, sugar, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Step 4
- Build burgers with buns, mayonnaise, patties, and carrot slaw. Serve with fries.
Shepherd's Pie
By mschweickert
Prepare the topping: Put the potatoes and turnips in a large pot and cover with cold water; season with salt
- 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and quartered
- 2 medium turnips (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and quartered
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 strips thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, diced
- 2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms,
- finely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Chocolate-Toffee Brownie Cake
By mschweickert
Make cake: Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350°F
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 3/4 cups pecans, coarsely ground (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup English toffee bits (such as Heath's Bits)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup English toffee bits
Salmon with Martini Sauce
By mschweickert
Preparation Combine vermouth, shallots, juniper berries, and peppercorns in heavy small saucepan
- 2 cups dry vermouth
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons coarsely crushed juniper berries*
- 1 teaspoon coarsely crushed green peppercorns
- 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 6-ounce skinless boneless salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
- 2 tablespoons dry gin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Pasta with Bacon and Leeks
By mschweickert
Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces mezzi rigatoni (or other short pasta)
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 bunch leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and rinsed well
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- Chopped fresh parsley, for topping
Chicken Nacho Soup
By mschweickert
Directions Combine the tomato paste, tomatoes, potato, zucchini, onion, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, cumin, cilantro...
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 14 .5-ounce can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, plus slices for topping (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 sprigs cilantro
- 1 15 -ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus whole chips for topping
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 8 ounces American cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup milk
Slow-Cooker Sausage and Kale Stew With Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
By mschweickert
Directions Combine the sausage, onion, tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, garlic, 1 cup water, and ¾ teaspo...
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed and broken into pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1 small bunch kale, stems discarded and leaves torn (about 7 cups)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for serving