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Balsamic Apple Topper
By jedrew_52
Heat olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 pippin or Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 tbsp. each: balsamic vinegar and honey
- Grilled or baked salmon, chicken or pork
- 1 tbsp. snipped fresh basil
Wassail
By jedrew_52
Wrap 2 cinnamon sticks, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth and tie with string
- 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks plus 8 for garnish
- 10 whole allspice
- 8 whole cloves
- 1 qt cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 qt apple cider
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1 cup Calvados or apple liqueur
- Special equipment: a 6- by 4-inch piece of cheesecloth; kitchen string
Shrimp Spice Rub
By jedrew_52
Toast coriander in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a sha...
- 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 3 tablespoons dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 1/2 Turkish bay leaves or 3/4 California
- Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
French Style Grilled Potato Salad
By jedrew_52
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2007
- 2 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (red and yellow), scrubbed
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 8 cornichon, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chervil, for garnish
Spiced Plank-Grilled Salmon
By jedrew_52
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl to create rub
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or Hungarian paprika
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cedar or alder grilling plank
Smoky Beef-and-Bacon Chili
By jedrew_52
Sunset JANUARY 2014
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce)*
- 1/2 teaspoon to 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 About 1 tsp. salt
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or regular crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 cup flavorful, medium-bodied beer, such as Anchor Steam
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) pinto beans, drained
- Sour cream, sliced green onions, and/or coarsely shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Beef Spice Rub
By jedrew_52
Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade d...
- 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika (not hot)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
- Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
Chicken Spice Rub
By jedrew_52
Toast fennel in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade ...
- 3 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons dried green peppercorns
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
Five-Spice Grilled Scallops
By jedrew_52
Prepare grill for direct rilling over medium-high heat and oil grill rack
- 4 wooden grilling skewers
- 1 pound sea scallops, side muscles removed
- Orange zest from 1/2 orange
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 teaspoon canola or peanut oil, divided
- 1 pound baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Pork Spice Rub
By jedrew_52
Finely grind all ingredients in grinder
- 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds
- 5 cloves