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Pork Loin
By draingal
Whisk all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl
- 5 cups water
- 1 container apple juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Spanish onion, peeled and quartered
- 10 black peppercorns
- 10 mustard seeds
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed of fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cups whiskey (recommended: Jack Daniels)
- 5 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus parsley sprigs for garnish
White Bean Dip with Parsley Oil
By draingal
1. In a medium saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water
- 1 cup dried white beans, such as cannellini or navy beans
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 cup celery leaves
- Flatbread or pita chips, for serving
Tequila Lime Chicken
By draingal
Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large b...
- 1/2 cup gold tequila
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin-on
VEGETABLE-MEAT-BALL SOUP
By draingal
One day before, cover several beef soup bones with enough water to give strength to the stock or about 3 quarts wat...
- several beef soup bones
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions or leeks, or (1 medium regular onion)
- 1/2 cup fine cut celery
- 1/2 cup diced white turnips (if desired)
- 1 pkg. frozen whole kernel corn or 2 cups fresh corn cut from cob
- 1 (#2 1/2) can tomatoes
- salt (5 1/2 tsp. divided)
- pepper (5/8 tsp. divided)
- 1/4 tsp. basil
- 1 lb. ground beef chuck
- 4 slices stale bread
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 3/4 tsp. thyme
Gingerbread Truffles
By draingal
Note: Try spraying your measuring cups with nonstick spray when measuring out sticky liquids such as molasses and h...
- CAKE:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 12 ounces white chocolate candy melts (or other variety that would be appropriate for melting)
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
- Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces and softened
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Kentucky Fried Chicken Gravy
By draingal
First make a roux by combining the oil with 1 ½ tablespoons of flour in a medium saucepan over low heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can Campbell's chicken broth (plus 1 can of water)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon MSG (or Accent Flavor Enhancer)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Spare Ribs - dry rub
By draingal
Shared from the Neely's
- 1 1/2 cups paprika
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Baked Spinach Dip Loaf
By draingal
Preheat oven to 375°. Reserve 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon for topping
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, chopped, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
- Cucumber slices
Lemon Meringue Pie
By draingal
As you read the ingredients, your mouth starts to water
- 1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs (from 1 sleeve, or 9 large crackers)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 5 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces
- 1 lemon, zest of, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
BBQ Dry Rub
By draingal
Combine to blend and store in air tight container
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ground cumin
- 1/4 cup ground pepper
- 1/4 sweet paprika
- 1/4 cup dried thyme (crushed)
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tbsp ground coriander
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon