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Classic Brine for Poultry, Shellfish and Pork
By jz8tkz
Use this standard brining solution to ensure tasty, juicy meats all the time
- 1 quart cold water
- 1/2 cup kosher salt, which is preferred due to it's lack of impurities or 1/4 cup table salt
- 1/2 cup sugar or 3/4 cup brown sugar
Chile-Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes
By jz8tkz
Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (see Note)
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed (and peeled, if desired), cut into 1-inch wedges or pieces
Sesame Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
By jz8tkz
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound large shrimp, cleaned and cooked
- 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
Low & Slow Oven Baked Ribs - Super Simple!
By jz8tkz
This is truly the ONLY rib recipe you will ever need
- 2 racks baby back ribs (our favorite are baby back ribs, but this works well with St. Louis style ribs too)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Eggs in Pepper Cups
By jz8tkz
Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice bottom 2 inches from each pepper (in one piece) to form shallow cups
- 4 small multicolored bell peppers
- 4 large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Chopped fresh herbs
Sweet Potato Chili with Pork and Black Beans
By jz8tkz
This is a great fall dish
- 20 ounces ground pork
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of sweet potato, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons medium chili powder 1/4 teaspoon hot chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can, 14 1/2 ounce low sodium chicken broth
- 2 chipotle chilies from can of chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 can, 15 1/2 ounce black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of water
- Get Cooking: http://www.cooking.com/recipes-and-more/recipes/sweet-potato-chili-with-pork-and-black-beans-recipe-10002430.aspx#ixzz2PRLKHqVh
Eggs in Ham Cups
By jz8tkz
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mist a muffin tin with cooking spray and fit ham slices into 4 cups, pressing ham into bo...
- 4 slices ham
- 4 large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Grated Parmesan
(Kalbi) Korean BBQ Short Ribs
By jz8tkz
Combine all ingredients and marinate cross cut short ribs for 5 + hours
- 5 lbs or Short Ribs
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons baked sesame seeds
- 1 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Get Cooking: http://www.cooking.com/recipes-and-more/recipes/kalbi-korean-bbq-short-ribs-the-real-deal-recipe-10002305.aspx#ixzz2D3y3cmbh
French Onion Soup With Braised Short Ribs
By jz8tkz
Braise the short ribs: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 leek, chopped
- 4 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 6 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 6 Spanish onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 12 slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 12 slices high-quality gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
- Chopped fresh chives, for topping
Berry Quinoa
By jz8tkz
Bring almond milk and Quinoa to a boil
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup Quinoa
- 1/2 cup mixed berries
- pinch of cinnamon