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Broccolli with Roast Onions and Cherry Tomatoes
By commercecook
1. Cut off the top of the brocolli and dispose of the stalks
- 1 bunch brocolli
- 3 medium onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
Pecan Pie
By commercecook
Beat eggs lightly. Add butter, sugar, syrup, vanilla, salt and flour
- 5 eggs
- 3 tablespoons softened or melted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 1/4 cup white corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 unbaked 9 or 10 inch pie crust.
Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
By commercecook
Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsi...
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups cubed (1/2-3/4 inch) seeded watermelon, drained
- 6 cups baby arugula (6 ounces) or one bunch of arugula and the rest baby spinach
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin
By commercecook
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees 2
- 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Roasted Mushroom and Asparagus
By commercecook
Roasting any vegetable caramelizes it which brings out its full flavor
- 1 pound baby portabello mushrooms,cleaned, dried and thickly sliced
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Easy Stir Fried Beef with Vegetables and Butter
By commercecook
Butter and soy sauce are a great combination that bring out the meaty richness of the meat while emulsifying into a...
- 1/2 pound flank steak, sliced (I bought already sliced for stir fry beef at Kroger.)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce plus 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Vegetables.cut as you prefer. I used peppers and onions
- 2 medium cloves of garlic, about 1 teaspoon minced
- Rice (I sautéed some onions, added brown rice, and used chicken broth) I
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Medallions
By commercecook
Combine 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, sage, rosemary, garlic, and zest; Season with salt and pepper flakes
- For the sauce, Combine:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced lemon zest
- Salt and red pepper flakes to taste
- For Pork: Coat
- 1 1/2 pounds port tenderloin, sliced into 5-6 ounce 2 1/2 inch thick medallions
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
- 4 slices prosciutto, folded in half horizontally
Idiot Proof Classic Pie Crust
By commercecook
Put the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor
- 11 1/4 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 pound cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounces iced water
Quick Cheese Bread
By commercecook
The texture of the bread improves as it cools, so resist the urge to slice the loaf while it is piping to
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded on a large holes of a box grater (about 1 cup)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (15 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten lightly
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Sloppy Joes
By commercecook
1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat and cook onion and pepper until tender
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- olive oil for sautéing
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/3 cups ketchup
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked paprika if you have it
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cups water
- Sandwich or hamburger rolls