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Cake

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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Mixed

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 […]

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Bruschetta

Creamy Mushroom Bruschetta with Arugula Salad

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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Ice Cream

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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Sauces and Rubs

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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Veal

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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Stew

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 […]

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Tenderloin

Pork Medallions with Mustard and Capers

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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Tenderloin

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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Tenderloin

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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Roast

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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Chops

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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Chops

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 […]

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Roast

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 […]

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Roast

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 […]

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Roast

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 […]

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Chops

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. […]

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Steak

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 […]

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Steak

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 […]

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Steak

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 […]