Ingredients: 1 corned beef (follow this recipe up to the cooking portion) 3 tablespoons whole coriander 3 tablespoons whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika Directions: Soak the meat 15 minutes in cold water. Rub with paprika and sugar. Using a mortar and pestle or other grinder, grind the peppercorns and […]
homemade takeout
Reubens
Ingredients: 1 lb sliced corned beef 4 slices Swiss Cheese 8 slices rye bread (or rye and pumpernickel swirl) 1 cup sauerkraut, at room temperature or slightly warmed butter Russian dressing: 2 slices dill pickle, minced 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce white […]
Frito Pie
Ingredients: group #1 2 lb very lean ground beef, browned 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 carrot, diced 1 large onion, diced 1 habanero chile, minced 3 serrano chiles, minced 15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 15 oz canned fire roasted tomatoes 15 oz canned fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles 1 1/2 tablespoon […]
Oyster Po’Boy
Ingredients: 16 oz raw, shucked oysters 1-2 cups matzo meal 1 cup superfine flour (like Wondra) 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning hot sauce* 2 eggs, beaten hot sauce romulade 2 pickle spears, diced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup mayo 1/2 teaspoon worchesetershire sauce 1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce* salt pepper 4 hoagie rolls 1 tomato, sliced 1 […]
Anchovy-Parmesan Pizza Dough
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups flour 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup olive oil 3 anchovies packed in olive oil, drained and mashed coarse-grain cornmeal for dusting olive oil for greasing the bowl Directions: Pour warm water into the bottom […]
Ham Salad
Ingredients: 3/4 lb ham, finely chopped 3 tablespoons-1/4 cup chopped jarred cornichons and the onions 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons very grainy mustard 1/8 teaspoon celery seed 1/8 teaspoon allspice freshly ground pepper Directions: Stir together all ingredients until a smooth mixture forms. Refrigerate. My thoughts: I brought back a jar of Maille cornichons from […]
Turkey Ruebens
Ingredients: sliced leftover roasted turkey 4 slices Swiss Cheese 8 slices rye bread 1 cup sauerkraut butter Russian dressing: 2 slices dill pickle, minced 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce white pepper Directions: Stir together the dressing ingredients. Spread on 4 slices of […]
Grilled Cheesesteak Subs
Ingredients: 16 slices provolone cheese 8-12 very thin steaks* 8 sub rolls 1 large onion, halved and sliced 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms 1 tablespoon oregano salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Prep grill according to manufactuers’ instructions. Lightly oil the grates of your grill and a grilling pan. Arrange the onions and mushrooms on […]
Grilled Mexican Hot Dogs
Ingredients: 1 large white onion, sliced 6-8 jalapenos, halved and seeded 4 hot dogs 4 strips thick cut bacon 1/2 avocado, sliced mayo or salsa (optional) Directions: Prepare grill. Lightly oil a grilling pan and arrange the peppers and onions in a single layer. Wrap the hot dogs in bacon. Secure with toothpicks if needed. […]
Spicy Mango-Pineapple Hot Dogs
Ingredients: 8 hot dogs 8 buns for the mango-pineapple salsa: 1 mango, cubed 1 cup cubed pineapple 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons minced jalapeno juice of 1/2 lime for the jalapeno sauce: 5 jalapenos, seeded 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 shallot juice of 1/2 lime salt freshly ground black […]