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Cubano
By mahto
For the pork: Combine the kosher salt, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, allspice, mustard, pepper, cloves, fennel and...
- Pork:
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 to 4 pounds pork butt (shoulder)
- Marinade:
- 2 bunches fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup garlic cloves
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 bottles beer (Belgian white is best, but German wheat or lager work)
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Ham:
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 rings fresh cut pineapple, pureed (or two 6-ounce cans pineapple juice)
- The smallest bone-in ham available
- 2 bottles beer (Belgian white is best, but German wheat or lager work)
- Sandwich:
- 1 loaf ciabatta
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Swiss cheese slices
- Pickles, recipe follows
- Chayote Slaw, for serving, recipe follows
- Plantain Chips, for serving, recipe follows
- 12 kirby cucumbers
- 4 cups white vinegar
- 3/4 cup fine salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons whole coriander
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- 1 pint radishes
- 2 chayote squash
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Salt
- 2 green plantains
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch sugar
- Pickles:
- 12 kirby cucumbers
- 4 cups white vinegar
- 3/4 cup fine salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons whole coriander
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- Put the cucumbers in an ice bath
- Chayote Slaw:
- 1 pint radishes
- 2 chayote squash
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Salt
- Plantain Chips:
- 2 green plantains
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch sugar
Gingered Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry
By mahto
1.Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or wok over medium heat and, when hot, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, tipping ...
- 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 pounds shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 2 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped bok choy
- 1/4 sliced asparagus
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or tamari
- 1/4 cup minced ginger
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt herb blend (such as Simply Organic All-Seasons Salt), or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups cooked wild rice
Pastrami Chicken Wings
By mahto
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Pesto Red Rice
By mahto
COOK red rice according to package directions
- Serves 6
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked red rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb. asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted, plus more for serving
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup dairy-free plain yogurt
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 3 chives, finely chopped
Pan-Fried Onion Dip
By mahto
Cut the onions in half and then slice them into 1/8-inch thick half-rounds
- 2 large yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
Apple-Honey Drumsticks
By mahto
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 12 skin-on chicken drumsticks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Spaghetti and Meatballs
By mahto
1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the beef and pork, using your hands
- 8 ounces 80% lean ground beef chuck
- 8 ounces lean ground pork
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup finely chopped cremini mushrooms (about 4 medium mushrooms)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 box (14.5-16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti
- Candice's Homemade Marinara Sauce*
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans organic diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Asian Pork Shoulder
By mahto
In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the soy sauce, sugar, chili-garlic sauce, ginger, five-spice powder (if usi...
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce (found in the Asian aisle of the supermarket)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder (optional)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium head bok choy, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
- 2 scallions, sliced
Clam Bruschetta
By mahto
To a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 48 littleneck clams, shucked, chopped if large, shucking juices reserved and strained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 12 thick slices country bread, each 2 to 3 inches long, grilled
Kabocha Squash Fries with Spicy Greek Yogurt Sriracha
By mahto
To make the fries 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil
- Kabocha Squash Fries
- 1 (4-pound) kabocha squash, unpeeled, cut lengthwise, seeds removed with a spoon, and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons
- 2-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- Sriracha dipping sauce
- 3/4 cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce (use more or less, depending on desired heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)