Have bowls of onions, tomatoes, goat cheese and Mediterranean-style black olives on the table when guests arrive. Let them assemble their own bruschettas as you take the toasts off the grill 24 pieces of diagonally sliced baguette 6 to 8 ounces fresh goat cheese 1 cup minced red onion 2 cups minced ripe tomato Grill […]
Author: Nat Sterling
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Salami Pinches
8 ounces “light” cream cheese 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 medium green onions minced (white part only) 1/4 cup minced parsley 1/2 cup minced walnuts 1/2 pound thinly sliced salami rounds Beat first 5 ingredients in bowl. Fold in walnuts. Place a scant Tbsp in center of each salami slice. Bring two […]
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Tapenade with Basil
1 cup kalamata olives 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 can (2 oz.) anchovy fillets, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Pit olives. In a food processor, whirl olives, garlic, anchovies and basil until finely chopped. Add olive oil and whirl until smooth (or with a knife, mince […]
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Roasted Green and Black Olives
Roasting olives elicits their briny richness and aroma. Combine different varieties as the heat will bring out their distinct characteristics. 3 cups assorted green and black olives 2 rosemary sprigs, cut in half zest of 1 orange, cut into long, thin strips 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp dried chili flakes salt to […]
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Roasted Dry-Cured Olives
1/2 pound meaty dry-cured olives 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried herbes de Provence 1/2 Tbsp chopped parsley Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, Put the olives in a small baking dish with the olive oil and dried herbs, crumbling the herbs, between your fingers to release their fragrance. Bake until the olives […]
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Tomato & Caper Tapas
salt-cured capers day old country-style bread or sourdough garlic cloves extra virgin olive oil tomato paste vine-ripened tomatoes salt dried oregano hot red pepper flakes (optional) Re-hydrate a few spoonfuls of capers by placing them in warm water and letting them sit for about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again. Set aside. Slice slightly […]
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Santa Maria Salsa
3 (12-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 can (3 1/2-4 ounces) Ortega green chiles, drained and chopped 1 onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste Tabasco sauce to taste Combine the tomatoes, chiles, garlic and onion; mix well. Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco. Yields about 7 cups; serves 12 to 15.
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Nat’s New York Style Cheesecake
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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]