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Cheese

Parmesan Crackers

1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano In a food processor, combine ingredients, and pulse until dough comes together. Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, and form it into a log, 1/2 inches in diameter. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 325 […]

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Dips & Spreads

Smoked Salmon Spread

1 8-oz brick cream cheese 1/4 tsp dill weed 13 oz piece smoked salmon, chunk 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 large shallot, minced With a mixer, blend all ingredients until well blended. Allow to chill overnight. Serve with your favorite crackers. Fantastic! Note: If smoked salmon is not available, use 1 small can salmon and […]

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Breads

Roasted Pepper Bread with Cilantro

1 Pound: 3/4 cup milk 1 small (1/3 cup) red pepper, roasted and chopped* 1 1/2 tsp shortening 2 cups bread flour 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp snipped fresh cilantro or 1/2 tsp dried cilantro 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp active dry yeast   1 1/2 Pound: 1 1/4 cups milk 1 medium (1/2 […]

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Mixed

Summer Bagna Cauda with Vegetables

In Italy, bagna cauda, or hot anchovy dip, is usually served during the winter months. But its also delicious eaten at room temperature with fresh summer vegetables. For the bagna cauda: 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 8 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry and minced salt and freshly ground […]

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Melange

Nat’s Asparagus & Prosciutto Hors d’ Oeuvres

Dip: 1/2 mayo 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream 1/4 cup Dijon mustard capers   Medium thick asparagus spears: Wrap in paper towel & nuke 15 – 18 seconds on high Wrap 1 prosciutto and cut into 4 pieces on diagonal. Serve with toothpicks.

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Breads

Onion Bread

Regular Loaf: 3/4 cup water 2 cups white bread flour 1 1/2 Tbsp dry milk 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup onions 1/2 Tbsp onion paste 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp poppy seeds 1 tsp fast rise yeast or 2 tsp active dry yeast   Large Loaf: […]

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Breads

Herb and Cheese Bread

For 1 large loaf (about 1 1/2 pounds): 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp water 1 1/4 tsp salt 3 cups bead flour 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp instant dry milk powder 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp Italian herb seasoning 2 tsp FLEISCHMANN’S RapidRise Yeast   For 1 medium loaf (about 1 pound): 3/4 […]

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Breads

Parmesan Bread

For large loaf: 1 cup water 1 large egg 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into small pieces 3 cups bread flour 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp dried onion flakes 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 package active dry yeast   For regular loaf: 1/2 cup water 2 […]

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Breads

Caraway Rye Bread

1 package dry yeast 2 1/4 cups 110 degrees water 2 Tbsp molasses 4 tsp caraway seeds 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 tsp salt 4 cups unbleached white flour 2 cups dark rye flour 1 egg 1/4 cup milk In a large mixing bow, stir yeast into warm water and let sit for 10 minutes. […]

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Breads

Anise-Whole Wheat Bread

1 1/2 cups warm water 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp softened margarine 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 Tbsp salt 2 tsp anise seeds, crushed 1 package yeast

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Roast

Slow-Cooked Pork Roast

1 1/2 lb. boneless pork sirloin roast, trimmed of surface fat and tied For the marinade: 1 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp ground ginger Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Mix the marinade ingredients together in small […]

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Roast

Crying Leg of Lamb

one 6-pound leg of lamb 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, 2 cut in slivers, 4 chopped 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme salt and pepper 12 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp butter, diced Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rub lamb with oil. Make deep […]

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Roast Sauces and Rubs

Spicy Dry-Rub Tri Tip

1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 triangle (tri-tip) steak (about 1 3/4 to 2 pounds)

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Stew

Garlic Beef

Crushed 30 cloves garlic with flat side of cleaver; peel and simmer with beef. To peel garlic, place cloves on a board and firmly press with a large side of a flat knife blade to crushed slightly. Peel off and discard skin. 3 1/2 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks […]

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Tenderloin

Quick Roast Pork with Sauteed Apples

1 pork tenderloin (whole filet), about 12 ounces 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 tsp butter 2 small Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into wedges salt and white pepper 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 prepared English Coleman’s mustard 1/4 cup heavy cream Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim the pork with a sharp knife, cutting […]

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Ribs

Ginger Ribs

4 to 6 pounds beef ribs from the loin 1/2 cup catsup 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (coriander) 1/4 cup dry sherry 3 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced or fresh Trim large or loose chunks of fat from beef and discard. Do not cut […]

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Roast

Crushed-Herb Lamb

1 leg of lamb (5 1/2 to 5 3/5 lb) 6 cloves garlic 2 shallots (about 1-oz each) about 2 tsp rock salt or kosher salt 2 Tbsp dried thyme 2 Tbsp dried rosemary 2 Tbsp fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Trim and discard fat and any transparent membrane from surface of lamb. […]

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Roast

Grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb

1 3-to 4-pound butterflied leg of lamb 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried rosemary 1 Tbsp chopped or crushed fennel seeds salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat gas grill or broiler; the fire should […]

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Chops

Lamb Chops with Thyme and Artichoke Hearts

8 smallish shoulder lamb chops salt and pepper to taste 3 garlic cloves 2 to 3 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil few drops of balsamic vinegar 1 (6-ounce)package frozen artichoke hearts, lightly defrosted to break them apart olive oil Season the chops with salt and pepper, then combine with […]

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Chops

Lamb Chops with Black Olives

12 lamb rib chops 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp dried oregano finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp lemon juice 15 large black olives (or 20 small), pitted and sliced 1 tsp Maldon salt or 1/2 tsp table salt 2 […]