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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 […]

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Sauces and Rubs Steak

Southwestern Spice Rub

1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tsp light or dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced shallots or green onions Combine all ingredients and rub over beef. Let steak marinate, refrigerated overnight, or at room […]

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Roast

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Port Wine Sauce

1 Tbsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp salt 7-8 lb. oven-ready prime rib roast (3 ribs) 2 cups ruby port 1/4 cup veal or beef demi-glace diluted with 3/4 cup water (or 4 cups broth […]

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Steak

Rib-Eye Steak & Portobellos with Tarragon Butter

2 tsp minced tarragon 1 1/2 tsp minced rosemary 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice salt to taste 4 Tbsp butter, at room temperature 4 boneless rib-eye steaks pepper to taste 2 tsp olive oil 4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed 1 tsp balsamic vinegar Before beginning preparation, heat oven to broil. Beat tarragon, 1/2 tsp rosemary, […]

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Steak

Cracked Pepper Beef Tenderloin

4 4-ounce filet mignon steaks 1/2 tsp salt 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp whole peppercorns, cracked* olive oil spray Set oven temperature to 450 degrees. Trim the steaks off visible fat and season with salt. Spread the garlic on both sides of the steaks. Sprinkle the cracked pepper over the steaks and press in. […]

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Roast

Basic Santa Maria Tri-Tip

1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tri-tip roast salt pepper garlic salt or powder 1 to 1 1/2 cups bottled Italian dressing Rub the tri-tip with a generous amount of salt, pepper and garlic salt or powder. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, pour the dressing over the meat, turning it to coat all sides with dressing. […]

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Roast

Yorkshire Pudding

In the old days, when the prime rib was cooked over an open fire or in a high rack, the fat and meat juices literally dripped onto the bread batter whose pan was placed directly over the meat. Today, it is more practical to spoon some of the pan drippings into a separate baking dish […]

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Ribs

Short Ribs with Coffees and Chilies

1 Tbsp oil 4 large or 8 small short ribs salt and pepper 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 dried pasilla chili, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 cup dry red wine 1 cup strong coffee In a heavy pot that can later be covered, drizzle oil. Over medium heat, brown ribs well, […]