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Pork carnitas Tacos
By msweeney
Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine; combine the pork, garlic, bay leaves and thyme bundle in a large ...
- 5 sprigs thyme (may substitute oregano)
- 3 pounds boneless pork butt (fat cap intact), cut into 2-inch chunks
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- Kosher salt
- Corn tortillas, warmed, and assorted toppings, for serving
- Reviews recommend can of diced green chilis and add cumin
Black Beans
By msweeney
For the beans: Place the beans in a bowl or pot, cover with cold water and allow to soak overnight
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder, plus more if needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
- Sour cream, for serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Diced bell peppers, for serving
Focaccia
By msweeney
Watch how to make this recipe
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
bacon wrapped asparagus
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 400 Divide asparagus into bundes of 3-4 spears Wrap each in a slice of bacon In a saucepan, melt a ...
- bacon asparagus sot sauce garlic brown sugar
Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon ketchup, optional
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground dark turkey meat
- 1 pound spicy Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to season
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to season
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons finely ground fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, optional
Potato Basil Frittata Squares
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cups peeled and 1/2-inch-diced boiling potatoes (4 potatoes)
- 12 extra-large eggs
- 22 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 pound 2 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Ropa Vieja
By msweeney
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the brisket on all sides
- 5 tablespoons oil
- 2 1/2 pounds brisket, cut into strips
- 2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 yellow pepper, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 ounces your favorite Latino seasoning, such as Goya Sazon
- 3 ounces sofrito sauce
- White rice, for serving
- Black or red beans, for serving
Corned Beef Hash Brown Casserole
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the baking dish
- 6 cups frozen potato tots, from a 32-ounce bag (about 28 ounces)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound sliced deli corned beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 4 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
"Molten" Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- Vegetable spray, for greasing liners
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably Scharffen Berger
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon gray salt
- Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/molten-flourless-chocolate-cupcakes-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
By msweeney
Directions Stir the yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer)
- 1 1/4 -ounce packet active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and serving
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground pepper