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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

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Pork Roast Sauces and Rubs

Pork Skewers with Cumin and Fennel

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into skewer-size chunks Kosher salt TT 2 TBS lime juice 1/4 cup cilantro 2 TBS fish sauce 1 garlic clove 1 jalapeno 1 tsp honey 1.5 TBS fennel seeds 1 TBS cumin seeds Blenderize ingredients into marinade for pork Refrigerate marinated pork 30 min. to 24 hrs Heat grill or […]

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Sandwiches

Juicy BLT

1 tomato 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1/2 TBS EVOO Flaky sea salt Coarse black pepper 4 slices thick cut bacon 2 slices crusty bread mayo 1/2 TBS EVOO 3 butter lettuce leaves Thinly slice tomato, marinate in vinegar, EVOO, salt, pepper Brown bacon Toast bread Slather bread with mayo, drizzle EVOO, top with tomato […]

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Eggs

Simple Quiche

pie crust 6 eggs ¾ cup milk or cream ¾ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup cooked ham, chopped 1-½ cups shredded cheese, divided 3 TBS green onions, chopped Preheat oven to 375 Sprinkle ham, 1 cup cheese, onions into pie crust Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper and pour into crust Top mixture […]

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Stew Stews

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

For the Corned Beef and Cabbage 1 pound baby potatoes halved3 medium carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 stalks celery cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium onions peeled and cut into 8 wedges each 4 cloves garlic smashed3 sprigs fresh thyme1 3 1⁄2- to 4-pound corned beef brisket2 tablespoons pickling spice1 12-ounce can dark beer1⁄2 green […]

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Pasta Sauces

Pasta with Mushroom and Black Olive Sauce

1 lb mushrooms, coarsely chopped ¼ cup olive oil salt & pepper tt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted ½ cup parsley, chopped 4 TBS unsalted butter ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 1.5 cups heavy cream 1 lb spaghetti juice of ½ lemon 1 cup parmesan, grated Bring large pot of […]

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Chicken Roast Stewed

Roast Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic

8 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on TT kosher salt, pepper 2 TBS oil 9 garlic cloves, crushed 2 scallions, thinly sliced ¾ cup chicken stock 1 stick butter 2 whole lemons (preserved or Meyer), thinly sliced 1-½ TBS minced parsley 1-½ tsp chopped tarragon Preheat oven to 425 Season chicken with salt & pepper […]

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Roast Sauteed

Wine-Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts

4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on kosher salt & black pepper TT 1 TBS olive oil 2 cans artichoke hearts, drained & halved 1 medium red onion, sliced 1-¼ cup dry white wine Sprigs thyme, oregano, or marjoram 1 cup mint, parsley, or dill Oven to 425 Season chicken with S&P Heat oil in […]

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Casseroles Legumes Mixed Vegetable Salads

Lemony White Beans with Anchovy and Parmesan

¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 4 anchovy fillets 1 TBS capers 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cans white beans (with liquid) coarse salt tt 1 head escarole, trimmed and torn into pieces ½ cup parsley leaves ½ cup basil leaves parmesan, shaved lemon, halved Sautee garlic in olive oil until […]

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Fish Shellfish

Grilled Sea Scallops with Corn and Pepper Salsa

For the Salsa: 12 medium tomatillos, roughly chopped 1 jalapeno 2 large ears corn kernels 2 sweet red bell peppers, or a combo, finely diced 1 small red onion, finely diced 2 TBS lime juice Salt tt For the Scallops 12 large sea scallops Salt & pepper tt EVOO For salsa — blend tomatillos and […]