Ingredients: 4 lb mussels 3 sprigs’ worth thyme leaves 1 endive, sliced thinly 1 onion, halved and sliced thinly 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (with leaves) 1 large clove garlic, halved and sliced thinly 3/4-1 cup dry white wine or seafood stock freshly ground black pepper sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Arrange the […]
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Potato-Rutabaga Horseradish Latkes
Ingredients: 4 cups grated Russet potatoes 1 1/2 cups grated rutabaga 1 medium onion, grated 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup matzo meal 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish sea salt freshly ground black pepper canola oil Directions: In a large cast iron skillet or other heavy bottomed pan, heat about 1/4 inch oil. In a large […]
Julköttbullar (Swedish Meatballs for Christmas)
Ingredients: 1/3 lb very lean ground beef 1/3 lb ground pork 1/3 lb ground veal* 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/3 cup milk (or, more traditionally, cream) 1/2 small onion, grated 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon allspice pinch ginger pinch nutmeg 1 egg, beaten Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Place the breadcrumbs and milk (cream) […]
New York Street Cart Cinnamon-Sugar Peanuts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 3 cups unsalted roasted peanuts 1 teaspoon ground Saigon cinnamon Directions: Line jelly roll pan with cooking parchment paper. In 12- or 14-inch cast iron skillet, whisk together sugar, water and vanilla paste.. Stir in peanuts. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until […]
Turkey with Hatch Chiles, Okra & Rice Skillet
Ingredients: 1 lb cubed turkey breast 2 cloves garlic, minced 10 fire-roasted Hatch Green Chiles, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 cup diced okra 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 cup chicken or turkey stock 2 1/2 cups hot, cooked white rice 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika sea salt freshly ground black pepper […]
Moroccan Shakshuka
Ingredients: 2 Anaheim chiles, diced 1 onion, diced 2 clove garlic, minced 24 oz canned crushed tomatoes 15 oz (canned) diced fire roasted tomatoes 14 oz canned chickpeas, drained 1 teaspoon Moroccan spice blend sea salt freshly ground black pepper 6 eggs Directions: Saute the chiles, onion and garlic in a 12-inch cast iron skillet. […]
Seafood Paella
Ingredients: 8 cups shrimp stock 1 teaspoon saffron threads 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 7 oz (Spanish) hot chorizo, sliced into coins 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 3 cups Bomba (paella) rice 6 oz frozen artichoke heart quarters, defrosted 15 oz (canned) fire-roasted tomatoes, drained 5 oz jarred fire-roasted peppers, […]
Broccolini Canadian Bacon Frittata
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccolini, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 onion, diced 8 oz Parmesan cubes 10 slices Canadian bacon*, in 1/4 inch wide strips 9 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard salt freshly ground black pepper olive oil 1-2 tablespoons butter Directions: Preheat oven to 325. In a 12 inch cast […]
Chicken & Waffles
Ingredients: for the chicken: 1 whole chicken, cut up marinade: 1 small onion, sliced 5 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons hot sauce batter: 2 cups Wonder (or other superfine) flour 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder freshly ground black pepper salt 4 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 […]
Kåldolmar (Swedish Stuffed Cabbage)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup white rice 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 1 egg, beaten (if needed) 1 head cabbage, cored 12 oz ground pork 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon thyme salt white pepper golden syrup Directions: Bring rice and water to a boil in small pot. Cover and simmer until the water […]