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Rao’s Sausage with Peppers

INGREDIENTS ½ cup olive oil 6 sweet Italian sausages 6 hot Italian sausages 6 peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1” strips 2 large yellow onions, peeled and cut lengthwise into ½” pieces 3 garlic gloves, peeled and sliced Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Heat oil in large saute pan over medium high heat. Continue reading “Rao’s Sausage with Peppers”

Silver Palate Minestrone

Adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook. Currently on the hunt for meals that can be made ahead for hungry skiers and hikers after a day out in Greensboro. This one hit the spot….add tortellini just before serving unless you don’t mind it turning to mush! INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lg yellow onion 4Continue reading “Silver Palate Minestrone”

Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

Full credit to Anita DeSnyder for this one 🙂 INGREDIENTS Topping: 2 TBSP kosher salt 2 lbs. Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 3 large) 6 TBSP unsalted butter ½ cup whole milk ½ cup sour cream ½ cup packed grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Freshly ground black pepper Filling: ¾ cup French lentils 4 sprigs thymeContinue reading “Vegetarian Shepherds Pie”

One Can Curry

A Classic Lasting Adventures dish. Can be simple to the point of no chopping at all, or as elaborate as you like. Feeds 4 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS 1 can diced tomatoes (or fresh) 1 can coconut milk 1 can garbanzos 1 can chicken (or 1 fresh sauteed chicken breast) 1 jar Thai curry paste (IContinue reading “One Can Curry”

Petey’s Apple Pie

CRUST INGREDIENTS CRUST INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together the yolks and ice water, place in the fridge. Mix the salt into the flour and add the butter. Use your fingertips to incorporate the butter into the flour but stop before you lose all the butter chunks or the butter starts to melt. Avoid using your palms (moreContinue reading “Petey’s Apple Pie”

Squilly’s Chicken

INGREDIENTS 4 Boneless chicken breasts, 8 halves, skin removed 2 cloves Garlic, minced or pressed 1-1/2 – 2 t Salt (optional) 2 t Ginger (grated) 1 t Pepper (freshly ground) 1 t Ground cumin 2 t Curry powder 1 t Dried oregano leaves 4 T Soy sauce 4 T Vegetable oil 1 T lemon juiceContinue reading “Squilly’s Chicken”

Apple Cranberry Currant Pie

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1/3 C Brandy 2 t Grated orange rind 1 C Currants 1/2 C Flour 1-3/4 C Sugar 2 t cinnamon 1 t Nutmeg 1/4 t Salt 1/4 t Ginger 3 lbs Tart apples, peeled, cored, and thiny sliced 1/2 C Orange juice 2 C Whole cranberries 1/4 C Cold butter, in bitsContinue reading “Apple Cranberry Currant Pie”

Bourbon Pecans

INGREDIENTS 1 lb Pecan halves 3 oz Bourbon, reduced by 1/2 to 3 T 1/2 C Sugar 1/2 t Angostura bitters 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T Corn oil 1/2 t Cayenne pepper 1/2 t Salt 1/4 t Pepper 1 t Cumin INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 325. Blanch the pecans for one minute inContinue reading “Bourbon Pecans”

Beef Jerky

INGREDIENTS 5 lbs Fresh brisket (lean) 15-20 oz Soy sauce 15 oz Worcestershire sauce 15-20 oz Teriyaki sauce 2-4 T Dark brown Sugar 2-4 T Garlic Powder 2-4 T Onion Powder 2-4 t Cayenne pepper 5 oz bottle Liquid smoke 2-4 oz Dark corn syrup 1 Very sharp knife INSTRUCTIONS Add all liquid ingredients intoContinue reading “Beef Jerky”