Friday, July 6, 2012

Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, large diced
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise (homemade if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons
  • 1/2 cup small dice red onion
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
  • 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate (do not thaw)

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Monday, July 2, 2012

Sweet, Spicy, and Smoky Spareribs

Ingredients
  • 5 pounds spareribs, cut into 4-rib slabs
  • 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles, or chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup honey, heated until liquid


Friday, June 29, 2012

Grilled Pork with Arugula-and-Grape Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 5-ounce boneless pork chops
  • 3/4 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • 4 heaping cups baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese

Monday, June 18, 2012

Chipotle Chicken Mango Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 6 ounces Boar's Head Chipotle Chicken, sliced 1/4-inch thick and diced
  • 6 ounces Boar's Head Monterey Jack Cheese with JalapeƱo, sliced 1/4-inch thick and diced
  • 1 cup mango, diced
  • 1/2 cup mango chutney with jalapeƱos
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced

Friday, June 15, 2012

Sweet tea ribs

Ingredients

  • 6 bags black tea (any kind)
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 orange
  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon