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Ingredients 1 Tablespoon chinese five spice powder 2 Tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 Teaspoon kosher salt 1 Teaspoon garlic powder 1 Teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 4 (1-inch thick) center cut boneless pork loin chops Preparation Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; stir to form paste. Rub paste on both sides of chops. Grill chops, on preheated grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat for approx....

Ingredients –1 chicken cut up, breast whacked in half –8 hot Italian sausage cut in half –2 lbs unpeeled yellow potatoes cut in half –12oz jar of pepperoncini’s w/ half its liquid –12oz jar red cherry peppers cut in half w/half its liquid –20 cloves garlic –2 onions sliced in quarters –5 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped –2 lemons cut in quarters –Salt & fresh ground pepper –1/2cup extra virgin olive oil...

Ingredients 1 lb. bag of cheese tortellini 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 large red onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. Dried Basil 1 Tbs. Dried Oregano 1/4 Cup Capers 1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives 1/2 Cup Green Olives 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes 2 large zucchinis, sliced 1 14.5 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 2 tsp crushed red chili flakes 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1-2 cups shredded parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 3 tablespoons kosher salt 3 tablespoon smoked paprika 3 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons dried mustard 3 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 tablespoon all spice 1 -8-9 pound pork shoulder 1 sweet yellow onion, chopped 4 carrots, washed and chopped 4 ribs celer, chopped...

Ingredients 2 cans (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce (1 cup) 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) 2 packages (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray....

Ingredients 8 slices thick-cut bacon , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 (10-ounce) bag curly-leaf spinach , stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces 1/2 red onion , sliced thin 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 hard-cooked eggs , peeled and quartered (optional) Preparation Fry bacon in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 4 filet mignon steaks 6- oz each salt and pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups thinly sliced button mushrooms 1/4 cup shallots 2 Tbsp minced garlic 3/4 cup brandy 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard plus 2 tsps 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 cup red wine 1/2 cup beef demi glace 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Preparation Season fillets with salt and pepper. Over medium high heat in a large saute pan add olive oil and then the meat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pound piece salmon fillet deboned with skin on one side 4 tablespoons no sugar maple syrup 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried thyme salt and pepper Preparation Preheat grill to medium high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Meanwhile, sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper lightly. In a small bowl mix maple syrup, dijon mustard and thyme. Spoon 3/4 of the mixture on the skinned side of the salmon....

Ingredients A healthy portion of white fish, thinly sliced in small pieces (anything that holds together well, without an overpowering fishy flavor) Lots of garlic Hot red chile, sliced thinly Pinch of palm sugar Pinch of bouillon or 1/4 cup soup stock Drizzle of dark soy sauce Heap of fresh holy basil* Preparation Heat the garlic and chile in a hot wok with oil. Stir. Toss in the fish and stir-fry quickly on high heat....

Ingredients all-purpose flour salt black pepper olive oil white wine canned tomatoes milk butter eggs, separated (2 yolks to 1 white) boneless whole breasts of chicken prosciutto, thinly sliced smoked mozzarella, sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced fresh rosemary Preparation Whip the egg yolks and whites and mix in a bowl with a bit of flour, salt and pepper, and a splash of milk. Set aside. Pound the chicken breasts until flattened. Place a slice of prosciutto and a slice of smoked mozzarella on top of each breast and fold over so that the meat and cheese are enclosed inside....

Ingredients 4 lb chicken 2 cantaloupes 1 honeydew melon 2 c green grapes 4 stalks celery 1/3 c. honey 1 1/2 C. mayonaise juice of 1 lemon Preparation Cook the chicken, chill and then cut into cubes. Cut the melons into bite-sized pieces, or use a melon baller to cut, and chop the celery. For the dressing, mix the mayo, honey, and lemon juice until smooth. All the prep may be done a day in advance....

Ingredients 1 bottle of dry white wine, Chardonnay 1 6oz can of lemonade 1/2 cup light rum 1/2 cup Triple Sec 1 can pineapple tidbits 1 large apple l 16 oz. bottle chilled lemon lime soda (7up) Strawberries, and or orange garnish Preparation In 1 gallon pitcher, combine wine, lemonade, rum, triple sec, and pineapple (with juice). Core and dice apple, add to Sangria. Stir well and refrigerate covered for 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds 1 tbsp herb salt 2 tbsp fennel 1 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp cumin seeds 2 brown sugar 2 tbsp sea salt Preparation Crush all ingredients roughly, part from the sugar and salt, in a mortar Add thereafter the sugar and salt

Ingredients 1/2 C. plus 2Tbs. honey 1 Tbs. water 1 lb. fancy pecan halves 1/2 C. plus 2 Tbs. Sugar in The Raw turbinado sugar 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. cloves 1/8 tsp. cayenne 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Preparation Warm honey and water do not allow to boil. Mix well and cool to room temperature. In a small bowl combine 1/2C. of Sugar In The Raw and spices....

Ingredients 10-12 ears fresh corn, husked 3/4 c chicken broth divided 2T grapeseed or olive oil 1 med yellow onion finely chopped (1 C) 1 serrano chili minced (1 T)1-2 T fresh lime juice or lemon juice 1 T shredded fresh basil or chopped cilantro Black pepper Preparation Carefully cut the kernels off the corn. place a small bowl upside down in a large bowl and cut it off. you should have about 6 cups of corn....

Ingredients 2 cans of black beans 1/2 cup fresh salsa (medium or hot- best to use fresh, chunky salsa) 1 cup quinoa 2 tsp. chili powder 6 oz. queso fresco Preparation Prepare quinoa by placing 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of water + add 2 tsp. chili powder. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes. When quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork....

Ingredients 1/2 lb Unsalted Butter (softened) 3/4 Cups Sugar 2 Large Egg Yolks 1/4 Teaspoons Vanilla 3/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract 2 1/4 Cups all-purpose flour Preparation Beat first two ingredients on medium until fluffy. Add and beat the next 4 ingredients until well combined Sift flour over the top and stir until well blended and smooth. Let the dough cool (30 to 40 min) until slightly stiff. Pre-heat oven to 350....

Ingredients Summer Sausage Recipe 5 lb Ground Venison 2 lb Pork fat or Beef Fat 3 Tbsp Morton Tender Quick (This is the cure and is VERY important) 2 TBSP Non Iodized Salt (Kosher Salt) ( The extra salt is optional to taste) 4 Tbsp Soy Flour or Non Fat Dry Milk 4 Tbsp Course Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Mustard Seed 1 1/2tsp Onion Powder 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram...

Ingredients 1 lb. yellow summer squash 1 lb. zucchini squash 1 large sweet onion, chopped 3 Tbsp. butter/oil 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced 3/4 c. grated cheddar cheese 3/4 c. grated Monterey Jack Cheese 1/4 c. white wine Preparation Slice squash into 1/2" slices. drop into boiling water for 5 min; drain. Saute’ onion, pepper, mushrooms in butter/oil. Add 1/4 c. white wime. Cook until slightly crunchy....

Ingredients 2 Tbsp. canola oil 1 med or large cooking onion (chopped or sliced radially) 3 spicy Italian Sausages (removed from casing) 1 796ml can (27oz?) Diced Tomatoes (remove some of the liquid to prevent an overly watery dish) 3 large cloves garlic pressed or sliced 3 cups dry pasta S&P to taste Garnish with grated Parmesan reggiano if you like. Preparation In a medium sized sauce pan, sautee onion in oil on medium heat, until almost translucent and still a bit crunchy....