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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 […]

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Sausages

Roasted Sausages with Grapes and Onions

onion, sliced EVOO salt & pepper, tt seedless red grapes fennel seed, crushed sausages, poked all over parsely, coarsely choppped chives, chopped vinegar, tt Oven to 450 Toss onion, oil, salt, pepper. Spread on roasting pan. Roast 10 min. Add grapes, seeds, oil. Mix and toss. Nestle sausages. Roast 30 min., turning sausages and tossing […]

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Meat Salads Tuna

Seared Tuna, White Bean, and Fennel Salad

tuna fillets salt, pepper fennel seeds, toasted & coarsely ground EVOO cannellini beans, cooked and drained lemon juice crushed red pepper flakes fennel bulb, finely sliced crosswise parsley, chopped fennel fronds, chopped

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Chicken Roast Sauces

Vinegar Chicken with Crushed Olive Dressing

chicken pieces, bone-in, skin-on olive oil salt, pepper, seasonings white wine vinegar Castelvetrano olives, crushed and pitted garlic, finely grated parsley, chopped Heat oven to 450 Toss chicken with oil, seasoning Chicken in roasting pan, skin side up. Pour vinegar over and around pieces Cook without turning until done, 25/30 min., remove from pan Combine […]

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Mixed Sausages

Sheet Pan Sausage with Peppers and Tomatoes

1 lb fresh sausage (e.g., Italian) 1 lb sweet or mild peppers, seeded and sliced if large 1 lb cherry tomatoes 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 2 shallots, peeled and cut in ½” wedges 3 TBS EVOO Kosher salt & pepper Heat broiler with rack 6″ below Score sausages on both sides Toss […]

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Chops

Lamb Chops Scottadito with Crispy Kale

8 lamb rib chops 4 anchovy fillets ¼ cup capers, drained 1 lemon, zested and halved 2 cloves garlic 18 fresh sage leaves ½ cup olive oil large bunch lacinato or Tuscan Kale, leaves destemmed but whole flatten lamb chops make marinade by processing anchovies, capers, lemon zest, garlic, sage, olive oil, then marinate lamb […]

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Polenta

Baked Polenta with Crispy Leeks and Blue Cheese

3 TBS butter 1 qt broth 1 cup polenta 3 TBS olive oil 2 medium leeks 4 oz creamy blue cheese Parsley or basil, chopped for garnish Heat oven to 350. Butter a 9×9 baking dish Melt 2 TBS butter in baking dish, add hot broth, stir in polenta Cover with foil, bake 40 min. […]

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Roast

Tartine’s Porchetta

6-8 lb. pork shoulder roast, boneless 2 TBS rosemary 2 TBS thyme 2 TBS oregano 2 TBS fennel seed 4-6 cloves garlic 2 TBS sea salt 1 TBS black pepper ¼ cup dijon mustard Score skin/fat in diamond pattern Chop herbs, combine Grind garlic with some sea salt, combine with dijon Butterflied pork skin down, […]

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Hot Soups

Pea Soup with Maple-Glazed Bacon

1 lb dried whole or split yellow or green peas 1 clove garlic, chopped ½ celeriac bulb, diced ½ onion, diced 1 carrot, diced ½ lb slab smoked bacon salt & pepper tt ¼ cup maple syrup Parsley, chopped, for garnish EVOO for finish Peas in large pot, lots of water, soak 12 hours Drain […]

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Mixed Sausages

Sausages with Potatoes and Red Cabbage

¼ cup evoo 1 lb baby potatoes, halved ½ head red cabbage, core removed, cut in 1″ wedges 1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 tsp coarse salt 1 onion, thin sliced 6 fresh sausages 1-½ TBS dijon mustard ½ cup parmesan, grated 1 lemon, zested and juiced ¼ cup dill, […]

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Salmon

Roasted Salmon with Fennel and Lime

2 limes 1 tsp fennel seed, crushed salt & pepper salmon fillets fennel bulb with fronds EVOO 6 marjoram or thyme springs flaky sea salt Oven to 325 Zest one lime, combine with fennel seed, ½ salt, ½ tsp pepper Juice the zested lime, thinly slice the unzested lime Thinly slice fennel bulb, chop fennel […]

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Sauteed

Lemon Chicken with Garlic-Chile Oil

½ cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, grated or pressed 1 tsp red pepper flakes ½ tsp coarse salt 1 lb chicken breasts, ½” thick 1 lemon, zested and quartered ¼ tsp dried oregano salt & pepper tt 3 TBS capers Combine oil, garlic, pepper, salt over low heat until toasted. Season chicken with lemon […]