Ingredients:4 slices rye bread4 strips bacon2 chicken cutlets, pounded flat2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon good quality Dijon mustard plus some for spreadinghorseradish cheddar, sliced (we used Cabot brand)saltpepper Directions:In a frying pan over medium heat, fry bacon. Meanwhile, shake together the mustard, olive oil, vinegar and salt […]
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Fried Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable oil¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon garlic powder4 pork chops (bone in)1 cup buttermilk1 cup all-purpose flourHeat oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot to 350 degrees F. Directions:Sprinkle the seasonings on both sides of the pork chops, rubbing them thoroughly into the meat. In […]
Chicken Avocado Club Sandwiches
Ingredients: 4 slices sourdough bread (toasted or untoasted)1 large avocado, sliced thinly4 slices bacon, cooked crisp2 boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced or pounded thin Directions:Heat a grill pan over high heat. Add chicken and grill for about 3 minutes on each side. In a separate pan, fry bacon until […]
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic
Ingredients: 20 oz whole Brussels sprouts6 slices thick cut bacon4 cloves garlic, choppedSalt and pepper Directions: In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil them for about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and then chill them in the refrigerator for about ten […]
Pork Chops with Fennel and Red Wine
Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons whole fennel seeds½ cup flour1/2 cup red wine (we used cabernet sauvignon)½ chicken stock4 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper (to taste) Directions: Grind fennel in a mortar and pestle to a fine powder. Rub half of the fennel […]
Ham & Peas Pasta
Ingredients: 2/3 cup frozen peas 2/3 cup heavy cream* 1 1/4 cups diced ham** 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan black pepper 1 lb pasta Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. About 3 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, add the frozen peas to the pot. In a small saucepan […]
Coke & Bourbon Glazed Ham
Ingredients:1 (8-pound) fresh ham2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenneWhole cloves1 cup packed dark brown sugar4 cinnamon sticks1/2 cup whisky – we used Knob Creek bourbon4 cups coca-cola drink1 teaspoon allspice berries1 teaspoon black cardamom seedsExtra bourbon and coke for drinking while it bakes Directions:Preheat the oven to […]
Inside Out Blue Cheese Burgers
1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 shallot or small onion minced 1/2 pound crumbled blue cheese Extra-virgin olive oil, for pan McCormick’s Montreal Seasoning Combine first 3 ingredients and divide meat into 4 equal amounts. When forming each patty, nestle a pile of blue cheese crumbles into […]
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Spinach
Ingredients:6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in pieces2 lbs potatoes (I like Yukon Gold, but Russets work well too)6 oz baby spinach2 tablespoons milk3 tablespoons butter1 cup grated fontina cheesesalt & pepper Directions:Cook bacon, drain on paper towel lined plates. Boil potatoes until just tender. Drain and let dry. Mash […]