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Tacos Árabes (Pita-Wrapped, Cumin-Marinated-Pork Tacos)
By RoketJSquerl
1. For the Pork: Using a very sharp chef's knife or slicing knife, slice pork as thinly as possible
- For the Pork:
- 2 pounds (about 1kg) boneless blade-end loin or sirloin pork roast
- 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) ground dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 2 teaspoons (8g) kosher salt
- 8 ounces sliced bacon (1/2 pound; 225g)
- For the Chipotle Salsa:
- 1 (7-ounce; 200g) can chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
- 1 medium clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (4g) ground dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g) ground cumin
- Water, as needed
- Kosher salt
- For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup (240ml) full-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh juice from 1 lemon or lime
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (6g) minced flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For Serving:
- 8 rounds pita bread, warmed (see note above)
- Lime wedges
Pickled Red Onions
By RoketJSquerl
Slice red onion into thin strands, or as desired
- 1 red onion, see notes for slicing
- 2 and 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, whole, lightly smashed
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño, diced with juice
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon pink salt
- 1/4 cup dill, fresh
- 2 tablespoons garlic chives, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed, whole
- 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, whole
- 1/2 inch thin cut of ginger, fresh
- 1 small red beet, optional for color
"Ultimate Creamy Egg Salad"
By RoketJSquerl
In a medium bowl, combine first 7 ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup minced sweet pepper
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced bread and lettuce for serving
Spicy Pork and Asparagus Stir Fry
By RoketJSquerl
Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, Shaoxing and cornstarch in medium bowl
- 2 tablespoons + 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine)
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork (preferably coarsely ground)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons chile garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 scallions, sliced
"Jimmy Dean Sausage by Todd Wilbur
By RoketJSquerl
DO THIS Combine all the ingredients for the flavor of your choice in a medium bowl
- Regular:
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Hot:
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 1/4 teaspoon rubbed dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG (such as Accent Flavor Enhancer)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Maple:
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG (such as Accent Flavor Enhancer)
Taiwanese Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Pressure Cook the Corn on the Cob: Pour 1 cup of cold running tap water into the pressure cooker
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shacha sauce 沙茶醬
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
French Toast by CI
By RoketJSquerl
To come up with a French toast recipe that would be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, with rich custardl...
- 8 large slices hearty white sandwich bread or good-quality challah (see note)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk , warmed (see note)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted, plus 2 tablespoons for cooking
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- maple syrup
"Mom's Asian Steak Peppers & Onions!
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Cut your steak into bite-sized pieces, about a half of an inch each
- 1 3/4 1 3/4 3/4 pounds high quality steak (I used sirloin)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 2 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 1 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
Baked Rigatoni With Meatballs and Sausage
By RoketJSquerl
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg lightly and then add in the onion, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, garlic, Parmesan...
- Meatballs and Sausage:
- 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 garlic cloves; minced
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano; dried
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound mild or hot Italian Sausage, casings removed and sliced
- Pasta Sauce:
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves; minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon basil; dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 28 ounce tomatoes; chopped
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- Casserole:
- 3 cups rigatoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Meyer Lemon Pudding
By RoketJSquerl
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 extra large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (or 1 tablespoon lemon zest + 1 tablespoon orange zest)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (or 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice + 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature