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Sweet & Savory Spinach Salad

Sweet & Savory Spinach Salad

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This salad is long overdue for a more updated photo, so I apologize for it's lackluster appearance (this is from my...

  • SALAD VARIATION #1:
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 1 can bean sprouts, drained
  • 1 can water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp
  • SALAD VARIATION #2:
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 3 to 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced thin
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin (or to your personal taste)
  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced and cooked crisp
  • DRESSING:
  • Makes approximately 2 cups of dressing
  • 1/2 cup salad oil (I prefer Extra-Virgin Olive Oil)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4.3/5 (11 Votes)

Pork Loin with Roasted Pears and Shallots

Pork Loin with Roasted Pears and Shallots

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http://www.relishmag.com/recipes/view/40869/pork-loin-roasted-pears

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 (4-pound) pork loin
  • 12 ounces shallots, peeled and halved or quartered (about 2 cups)
  • 3 medium unpeeled pears, cut into wedges
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
0/5 (0 Votes)

Risotto Milanese

Risotto Milanese

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To me, Risotto isn't as hard to make as you might think

  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cups Carnaroli or Arborio rice
  • 2 large pinches saffron
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken stock, kept HOT
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4.3/5 (49 Votes)

Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie

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Cook meat, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet until meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender

  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • Dash black pepper
  • 6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
0/5 (0 Votes)

Pork & Mushroom Stew

Pork & Mushroom Stew

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Heat oil and butter in a sauté pan over medium-high

  • HEAT:
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 1⁄2 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces, dried with paper towels, seasoned with salt and black pepper
  • SWEAT:
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 ⁄2 cup sliced leeks or shallots
  • 1 ⁄2 cup diced carrot (1 carrot)
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • DEGLAZE:
  • 1 ⁄4 cup dry sherry or white wine
  • 3 ⁄4 cup apple cider or juice
  • 3 ⁄4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • GARNISH:
  • Diced Granny Smith apple
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
4/5 (1 Votes)

Refried beans

Refried beans

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Homesick Texan

  • 1 pound of pinto beans
  • 1/4 pound of salt pork slit with a knife
  • Half an onion, whole
  • 1/4 cup of onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • Salt to taste
0/5 (0 Votes)

Crusty European-Style Hard Rolls

Crusty European-Style Hard Rolls

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1) To make the starter: Mix the starter ingredients together until smooth, cover, and let rest at room temperature ...

  • 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
  • 1 large egg white mixed with 1-2 tablespoon cool water: 1
  • 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
  • 1 large egg white mixed with 1-2 tablespoon cool water: 1
  • 1/8 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast: 1
  • 1 large egg white mixed with 1-2 tablespoon cool water: 1
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

  • For the streusel:
  • 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 extra-large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
  • For the glaze:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
0/5 (0 Votes)

Skillet Ziti

Skillet Ziti

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This recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen (Cook's Illustrated)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups water
  • 12 ounces ziti pasta ( 3 3/4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, minced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese*, shredded
  • NOTE: I used fresh mozarella
4.5/5 (22 Votes)

Homemade Pumpkin Puree'

Homemade Pumpkin Puree'

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There is nothing wrong with buying canned pumpkin puree

  • EQUIPMENT:
  • 2 to 3 small pumpkins (I prefer Sugar pumpkins)
  • Water (just a little)
  • Sharp knife
  • Food processor
  • Zip loc bags
  • Ice cream scooper, optional
4.5/5 (30 Votes)