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Swordfish

Herb Marinated Swordfish

3/4 cup EVOO 1.5 lbs swordfish steaks salt tt 3 TBS capers 2 TBS lemon juice 1 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 chives, chopped

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Sauteed Stewed

Chicken Thighs with Brown Butter Corn

4 chicken thighs S&P tt 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 TBS EVOO 3 TBS butter 1-1/2 cups corn kernels 1/2 cup torn basil lime wedges (for serving) 2 scallions thinly sliced (for serving) Season chicken with S&P, garlic, thyme EVOO/butter combo in skillet, sear chicken both sides 5 min./side, remove to plate […]

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Casseroles Pork

Ham Loaf

Good use of ham leftovers. Ingredients 1/2 onion finely diced 1 TBS butter 3 cups ground ham (pulverize in food processor) 1 lb. ground pork 1 egg 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1/8 tsp pepper Topping 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 TBS dijon mustard 2 TBS cider vinegar Instructions Preheat oven to […]

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Eggs Sweets

Grand Marnier Souffle

1 TBS butter (soft) 1/2 cup + 3 TBS sugar 5 eggs, separated 1/3 cup orange zest 2 TBS orange liqueur Heat oven to 450 Butter souffle ramekins, sprinkle 1 TBS sugar Beat yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, zest, liqueur Beat whites, 2 TBS sugar Fold yolk mixture into white mixture, divide among ramekins Bake for […]

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Desserts Snacks Sweets

M&M Cookies

1/2 cup butter, room temp 1 cup sugar, granulated 1/4 cup sugar, dark brown 1 large egg, room temp 1 TBS vanilla extract 1 tsp salt, coarse 1/4 tsp baking soda 1.5 cups flour 1/2 cup M&Ms, coarsely chopped Heat oven to 350, line 2 sheet pans w/parchment Whisk together by hand butter, sugar, egg, […]

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Casseroles Eggs Sausages

Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

3 croissants EVOO 3 scallions (thinly sliced, green parts reserved) 1/3 lb Italian sausage, sweet or hot or both, uncased 1 tsp sage (finely chopped) 4 eggs 1.5 cups whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 oz gruyere cheese, grated (1 oz reserved) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Slice croissants lengthwise, toast in 500 […]

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Tenderloin

Twice Cooked Pork Tenderloin

Boneless pork tenderloin Salt & pepper TT EVOO/butter combo Heavy cream Dijon, lemon juice, or Calvados Chopped parsley for garnish Heat EVOO/butter combo in skillet Sear pork 4-6 min./side Slice pork into 1″ medallions, re-sear 2-3 min./side Remove pork, deglaze skillet, add cream, and reduce Stir in Dijon, lemon, or Calvados, pour over pork medallions […]

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Roast

Grilled Pork and Peaches

Boneless pork butt Garlic cloves, minced Rosemary, fresh minced EVOO S&P Fresh peaches, halved and pitted Butter, diced Flatten and pound out pork roast to 3/4 inch for grilling Marinate pork in garlic, rosemary, EVOO, S&P mix TT Grill pork 10 min., flip and another 6 min. While pork is grilling, roast peaches dotted with […]

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Green Salads Relishes

Mary’s Coleslaw

1 head Savoy or Napa cabbage 4 scallions 1/2 bunch cilantro, torn 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 TBS soy sauce 1 jalapeno chili, finely diced 1 TBS sugar 2 limes zested and juiced Kosher salt and ground pepper Thinly shave cabbage, thinly slice scallions, combine with cilantro Mix remaining ingredients Toss cabbage […]

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Cake

Apple/Walnut Cake

1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 2 cups chopped unpeeled apples 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1/4 cup salad oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda powdered sugar (optional) Heat oven to 350. Butter an 8×8 baking dish. Combine “dry” ingredients (sugar, flour, nuts, apples, cinnamon, […]

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Hot Soups

Tomato and White Bean Soup with Lots of Garlic

10 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup EVOO 2 (14 oz) cans cannellini, with liquid 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 cup stock salt & pepper TT heavy cream, for serving Sautee garlic in oil until golden Add remaining ingredients (except cream) and simmer 15 min. Blenderize until smooth Drizzle with cream to serve

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Orzo Shrimp

Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

1 pound peeled raw shrimp 3 TBS EVOO 1 TBS lemon zest, 1 TBS lemon juice salt, pepper, red pepper flakes TT 2 TBS butter 2 cloves garlic chopped 1 cup orzo 1/3 cup white wine 2 cups boiling water or stock 3 TBS chopped parsley Toss shrimp in 1 TBS EVOO with lemon, salt, […]

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Pasta

Pesto Ravioli with Spinach and Tomatoes

Ravioli EVOO Cherry tomatoes Baby spinach Pesto Cook ravioli, set aside Sautee tomatoes in oil until soft and ready to burst Add spinach and sautee until limp Off heat, mix in ravioli and pesto TT

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Condiments Melange Vegetable Salads

Roasted Peppers with Anchovy, Olives, and Capers

4 large sweet peppers, roasted and large chop TT salt, pepper, red pepper flakes EVOO 12 anchovy filets, rinsed and blotted 12 black olives 1 tsp capers Basil leaves, for garnish Combine peppers, salt, pepper, flakes, EVOO and marinate a while Arrange peppers on platter, lay on anchovies Top pepper combo with olives, capers, basil

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Roast

Crispy Parmesan Roast Chicken with Lemon

1 lemon 1 tsp coarse salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp chopped rosemary TT red pepper flakes 4 chicken thighs EVOO 1/3 cup grated parmesan

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Roast Sauteed Stewed

Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Artichokes

Chicken pieces, bone in, skin on Salt & pepper & smoked paprika TT Butter & EVOO Mushrooms Artichoke hearts Sherry Preheat oven to 375, and preheat frying pan on stove Coat chicken pieces with salt, peppery, paprika and brown all sides in pan in butter 5 min. Remove chicken and sautee mushrooms 5 min. Return […]

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Casseroles Legumes Stewed Stews

Slow Cooker Chicken with White Beans & Garlic

2 cans canellini (drained) 20 garlic cloves (smashed) 1/2 cup white wine 2 TBS olive oil 1 TBS white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salt & pepper TT 4 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on) 1/2 lemon (juiced) 2 scallions (thin sliced) 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped) Combine […]

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Legumes Vegetable Salads

White Bean and Avocado Salad with Garlic Oil

1/4 cup oil 3 garlic cloves, thin sliced 2 avocados, in small chunks 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 TBS cilantro, chopped 1 lemon zested and juiced Salt & pepper, coarse TT Pinch smoked paprika Heat oil, sautee garlic lightly, transfer to paper towel, save oil Toss oil, avocados, beans, cilantro, lemon juice, […]

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Sauces and Rubs

Memphis Dry Rub

1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup hot paprika 2 TBS kosher salt 2 TBS onion powder 2 TBS garlic powder 1 TBS ground black pepper 1.5 tsp cumin seed 1.5 tsp dry mustard

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Eggs

Savory French Toast

Eggs Grated Parmesan cheese Milk Mustard Paprika Sourdough bread slices Butter Oil Whisk together eggs, cheese, milk, mustard, paprika Soak bread in batter Fry bread in butter and oil, adding leftover batter before flipping