Submitted by Matt Wright

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
• 3 Tbs. Butter
• 4 oz. Half Half
• 1 Tbs Kosher salt
• 1 Tbs. Wasabi

Preparation:

Wash peel and cube potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork tender. Put through a potato ricer (if available). Add butter and half and half. Mix.  Add remaining ingredients. Cover and keep warm.… Read More »

Submitted by Alan Mothner

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb peeled shrimp
• Italian Salad Dressing (wishbone is fine)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (not regular pepper)
• 1.5 cups arborio rice
• 1 (14 oz can) drained quartered artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• side salad

Preparation:

Step one: marinade about a half pound of peeled shrimp in good old Italian dressing (nothing fancy, Wishbone is fine).… Read More »

Ingredients:

• ¾ – 1lb of Fresh Breen Beans, trimmed
• ¼ cub of chicken broth
• 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Kosher Salt & Pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, whole

Preparation:

Add the Green Beans to a mid-depth large sauté pan.  Add the chicken broth and cover at high heat…for about 5 minutes.

Remove the cover, drain the broth, season the beans with salt, pepper, and add about 1 tbsp of olive oil and both garlic cloves (smashed).… Read More »

Submitted by Josh Nazarian

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of Brussel Sprouts (1-2 lbs)
• 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Kosher Salt & Pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, whole

Preparation:

If you like Brussel Sprouts, you can’t beat this easy dish to prepare.  Especially if you’re roasting in a hot oven, this will accompany your main dish in one oven together.… Read More »

Submitted by Josh Nazarian

Ingredients

• 2 Racks of Lamb – trimmed
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2-3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• Brown or Dijon mustard
• Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt & Pepper

Preparation:

I’ll preheat the oven to 400 degrees.… Read More »

Submitted by Mike Casey

Prep time – 5-10 minutes

Cook time – 20-25 minutes

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• ¼ cup shallots (chopped fine)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup champagne vinegar
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 16-oz bag of chopped kale
• 15.5 oz.

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Submitted by Mike Casey

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook time 15-20 minutes

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 3-inch section of Pork Loin OR (3) 1-inch boneless pork loin chops
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp Kosher Salt
• ½ tsp fresh ground Pepper
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (e.g., Emeril’s essence or Zataran’s Cajun seasoning)
• 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine (chardonnay works best)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1-3 Tbsp capers (depending on preference)
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

 

Preparation:

Cut pork loin into ¼ inch pork “scaloppini’s,” removing excess fat.… Read More »

Ingredients:

• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup kosher salt
• 1 big Costco Salmon filet

Preparation:

• In a 1 gallon Ziploc bag, combine 2 quarts of water, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/3 cup of kosher salt.
• Seal bag and shake until all the sugar and salt are dissolved.
• Open bag and put salmon filet in the brine mixture.

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Submitted by Matt Kern

2 dozen large shrimp, about 1 pound (peeled and deveined)

Seasoning Mix:
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crush
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Main Ingredients:
¼ pound + 5 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup basic shrimp stock
¼ cup beer at room temperature

Rinse the shrimp in cold water and drain well.… Read More »

Submitted by Matt Kern

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 slices white sandwich bread
• 1 1⁄2 lb. ground veal or pork
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 2⁄3 cup finely chopped parsley
• 8 eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Canola oil, for frying
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs

Instructions

Pour milk over bread in a bowl; let soak for 10 minutes.… Read More »

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup salsa verde or tomatillo salsa
• Kosher salt to taste (I used about 1 tablespoon)
• Sriracha sauce to taste (I used about 3 tablespoons)

Optional Toppings:

• chopped cilantro
• sour cream
• Fritos or corn chips
• more sriracha sauce for those who like it spicier
• cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. … Read More »

Source: Epicurious (modified slightly by Audra in an attempt to simplify the directions)
Ingredients

• 2 bunches medium radishes (such as red, pink, and purple; about 20)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• Coarse kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush large heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup salt
• 4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 2 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• food coloring

Preparation:

Mix dry ingredients; add water, oil and food coloring.  Cook about 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring until dough forms a ball and comes away from the pan.  Do not overcook.  Remove from pan and place onto wax paper. … Read More »

Ingredients  (entirely Gluten Free!)

• 1 lb pork sausage
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 6 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 oz sour cream
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 cups frozen cubed or shredded hash browns

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees then spray a 9×13″ baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside. 

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Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 4 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
• 6 Cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 medium day old baguette, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, removed from stem and chopped
• 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

Heat a heavy duty soup pot and add olive oil. … Read More »