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Shortbread Cookies
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 to 7 ounces very good semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Soffrito Rice
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 2 pinches saffron or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt
- Pork:
- 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed, about 2 1/2 pounds total weight
- 4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons anise seed
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 limes, zested
- 2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning) or coarse salt and pepper
- EVOO - Extra-virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil, to coat
- Optional garnishes: chopped mango or kiwi, or chopped cilantro and scallions
Smothered Pork Chops
By msweeney
Put the flour in a shallow platter and add the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper; mix with a f...
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick, bone-in
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Greek Salad
By msweeney
Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 red bell pepper, large-diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
- 1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
- 1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits
By msweeney
Directions Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered
- 3/4 cup instant grits
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
Red Chile Sauce (Chile Colorado)
By msweeney
Rinse chiles and split open, discarding stems, seeds, and ribs
- 2 ounces whole dried New Mexico chiles (6)
- 1 ounce whole dried guajillo chiles (6)
- 4 cups boiling-hot water
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
Eggs Benedict Casserole
By msweeney
Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- cooking spray
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 6 English muffins, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 (.9 ounce) package hollandaise sauce mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup margarine
Chinese Dumpling Soup
By msweeney
Directions Put the broth, ginger, soy, wine, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and salt in a soup pot and bring to a boil...
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken or mushroom broth
- 1 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and julienned or cut into match sticks
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, preferably dark
- 1/4 cup Shaohsing rice cooking wine or pale dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar/or 2 tablespoons black vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced on the bias- about 1 cup
- 24 frozen Chinese dumplings, pork, shrimp, or 1 pound package
- 3 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
- 4 cups bag baby spinach
- chopped cilantro (optional)
- Asian chili paste (optional)
Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach
By msweeney
David Bonom, Cooking Light APRIL 2007
- Cooking spray
- 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, diced
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Irish Bacon And Cabbage Soup
By msweeney
Place bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan
- 1/2 pound Irish bacon, diced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup chicken stock, or as needed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups thinly sliced dark green Savoy cabbage leaves