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Salty Dog
By mirandavoegeli
Rub the rim of an Old-fashioned glass or an 8-ounce wineglass with lemon, then spin in salt
- 4 ounces grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces vodka or gin
- Cut lemon
- Salt
- 2 or 3 ice cubes
Chile-Brined Fresh Ham
By mirandavoegeli
In a large saucepan, combine the salt and sugar with 2 quarts of the water
- 4 cups kosher salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 quarts cold water
- 1 cup black peppercorns, crushed
- 5 ounces Thai or serrano chiles, stemmed and finely chopped
- 8 whole cloves
- 4 cups ice cubes
- One 18-pound, bone-in fresh ham, with skin
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Black Bean Croquettes with Fresh Salsa
By mirandavoegeli
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cuminB
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs, divided
- 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, hot if desired, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 avocado, diced
Tri-Tip Beef Stroganoff with Wild Mushrooms on Sourdough Toasts
By mirandavoegeli
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound assorted fresh wild mushrooms (such as chanterelle, oyster, crimini, and stemmed shiitake), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- Coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 cup dry white vermouth or dry Sherry
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy whipping cream
- 1 1 1/2-pound tri-tip roast, excess fat trimmed, meat cut against grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, slices cut crosswise into 3-inch lengths
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 4 large)
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon plus 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
- 6 5 x 3 x 1/2-inch slices crusty sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
British FlapJacks
By mirandavoegeli
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/4 cup golden syrup (a type of syrup popular in Great Britain; available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and British import shops)
- 2 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant or old-fashioned)
- Pinch of salt
Cuban Sandwiches with Tomato Jam
By mirandavoegeli
Make Tomato Jam (makes 1 1/4 cups): In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes with the vinegar, sugar, mustard ...
- Sandwiches:
- One 7-pound bone-in pork butt
- 1/4 cup pure olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground fennel
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 2 red onions, cut into 1/2-inch rings
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste
- 8 soft hero rolls, split
- 1/2 pound sliced serrano ham or prosciutto
- 1/2 pound sliced Gruyre cheese
- 4 dill or half-sour pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeos
- Tomato Jam:
- # One 28-ounce can diced roasted tomatoes
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Salt
Angel-Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
By mirandavoegeli
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife
- 1 small garlic clove
- 3 pounds tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb dried capellini (angel-hair pasta)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Accompaniments: finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)
Penne with Red Pepper Sauce
By mirandavoegeli
We served this dish at our wedding
- 3/4 pound penne rigate
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large red bell pepperscored, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup tomato sauce, preferably homemade
- 2 tablespoons shredded basil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Spaghetti and Meatballs All'Amatriciana
By mirandavoegeli
For meatballs: Place bacon in processor
- Meatballs:
- 6 ounces uncured applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices), diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 pounds ground beef (15% fat)
- 2/3 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar
- 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated onion
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
- 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sauce:
- 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice (preferably San Marzano)
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 ounces uncured applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices), cut crosswise into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon (or more) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups finely chopped onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
- Pasta:
- 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese