Crust: graham crackers, 5 ounce (1 pkg) 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter Batter: 1 lb. cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 cup sour cream 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pulverize crust ingredients, press into spring-form or other pan. Blend batter ingredients, pour over […]
Author: Nat Sterling
Bagna Cauda
1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced tissue-thin one 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, drained salt, if needed fresh vegetables, for serving Combine the butter and oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook, over the lowest heat for 15 minutes without letting the mixture boil. Chop the […]
5 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra as needed 1 pound mushrooms (chanterelle, maitake, or king trumpet), sliced into 1/2-inch pieces salt 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp roughly chopped flat leaf parsley 1/4 cup creme fraiche 2 Tbsp finely sliced chives 4 (3/4-inch) slices rye bread […]
Vanilla Gelato
1 1/2 cups milk 6 Tbsp sugar 3 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tsp vanilla In a 1- to 2-quart pan, combine milk and sugar. Stir over medium heat just until sugar dissolves. Place egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually mix in 1 cup of the warm milk mixture, then pour egg mixture into pan, […]
Marinade Cancun
For Beef, Chicken, or Pork 1/2 cup spicy hot and sweet mustard 6 ounces dark beer 1/4 cup vinegar 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 tsp salt (optional) Mix mustard, beer, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne and salt, if desired. Use to marinate beef, chicken or pork (4 […]
Wiener Schnitzel
4 large boneless veal chops 1 cup bread crumbs 3 Tbsp fresh Parmesan cheese, grated 3 tsp toasted wheat germ 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp powdered thyme 1/4 tsp paprika 2 eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp butter lemon wedges parsley […]
Porcupine Meatballs
1 1/2 pounds ground beef or a combination of 3/4 pound ground beef and 3/4 pound ground pork 1/2 cup uncooked, long grain white rice 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped capers (optional) 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 3 cups […]
This recipe hardly tastes like diet fare, but it has only 164 calories per serving and takes only minutes to prepare. non stick cooking spray 3/4 pound trimmed canter-cut pork loin, in 1/4-inch slices salt and pepper to taste 1 garlic clove, halved 2 Tbsp mustard 2 Tbsp capers with their liquid 1 cup apple […]
Breaded Pork Tenderloin or Pork Cutlet
1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup corn flakes crumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 eggs flour 2 pieces (1 pkg) pork tenderloin Cut each tenderloin into thirds and butterfly. Combine crumbs and seasonings. Beat eggs in a shallow dish. Dust meat with flour. Dip in egg mixture then coat […]
Mustard-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the mustard and pepper and rub all over the pork. Place on a baking sheet and roast until the pork is only slightly pink in the center, about 25 minutes. let stand for […]
Gingered Pork Roast
1 Tbsp minced ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried sage 1/2 tsp salt 1 loin of pork, about 5 pounds 1/3 cup apple jelly 1 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 1 3/4 cups water Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix the ginger, garlic, sage and salt […]
Iowa Pork Chops
4 to 6 loin pork chops, with a large section of tenderloin, cut at least 1 1/2 inches thick 3/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp ketchup 1 medium onion, chopped 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced freshly ground black pepper, to taste Put the pork chops in a glass dish or […]
Honey Garlic America’s Cut
1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp dry sherry 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 America’s Cut (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch thick boneless center pork loin) chops Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chops in a heavy plastic bag; seal. Refrigerate 4 to 24 hours. Prepare a covered grill […]
Chef’s Prime with Chinese Spices
2 Tbsp coarse salt 1 Tbsp five-spice powder 4 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp grated orange peel 1 tsp ground cumin 2- to 4-pound boneless pork rib end roast Mix together seasonings and rub over surface of pork. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place pork in a shallow pan and roast in a preheated 325 […]
Italian Chef’s Prime
3 tsp dill seed 1 Tbsp fennel seed 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp lemon pepper 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2- to 4-pound boneless pork rib end roast Combine seasonings and rub over surface of roast. Place in a shallow pan and roast in a 325 degrees oven for 1 to 1 […]
Crusted Lamb and Potatoes
Half a leg of lamb is ideal for a quick, small dinner; it cooks faster than the whole leg. upper thigh half (3 to 3 1/2 lb.) of 1 leg of lamb 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 3/4-inch thick 1 1/2 cups regular-strength chicken broth seasoning paste (recipe follows) salt and pepper Trim […]
America’s Cut Bavarian
1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 4 America’s Cut (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch thick boneless pork center loin) chops 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 tsp thyme 8 ounces beer, room temperature melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown flour chops and brown quickly in hot butter on both sides. Remove. […]
Swiss Steak
2 pounds boneless round steak, 1 1/2 to 2-inches thick 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp ground allspice 2 Tbsp cooking oil 8 small boiling onions 1 green pepper, seeded, cut into 8 chunks 2 large red potatoes, pared, quartered […]
Neva’s Quick Peppercorn Steak
2 to 3 Tbsp black peppercorns 4 rib-eye steaks, 1-inch thick 4 Tbsp butter salt to taste 1/4 cup bourbon 1 cup cream 1/4 pound mushrooms, quartered Crush the peppercorns and press evenly into both sides of the steaks. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Heat butter in a heavy skillet; add steaks and fry […]
Sweet N’ Spicy BBQ Steaks – 25 Minutes
2 boneless beef top loin or rib eye steaks, cut 1-inch thick Sweet n’ Spicy sauce 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/4 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard In small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup to serve as sauce. Place beef steaks on grid over ash-covered medium […]