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INGREDIENTS
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons herbes de provence
1 head garlic cloves , peeled
1 red bell pepper , diced
1 carrot , diced
6 parsley sprigs
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
chopped parsley (to garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Season chicken generously with salt, cayenne and herbs de Provence.
Place in an oven safe skillet, interspersed with garlic, red pepper and carrot.
Tuck in the parsley sprigs and pour on stock to almost cover chicken.
Cover [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 large leeks , dark green sections removed
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
crumbled bacon , as an accompaniment (optional)
goat cheese, as an accompaniment (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat grill to high. Cut each leek in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly to remove all dirt and sand. Pat dry. Brush the cut side of each leek half with the bacon drippings and sprinkle with kosher salt. Grill over direct, [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 small)
1 lb chicken breast halves , cut into bite-sized pieces
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 ounces red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; sauté 1 minute.
Add chicken to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until browned. Add broth, wine, [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 (10lb) pork shoulder
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
Sauce
2 pears , cored and diced
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onions
10 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh ginger , finely chopped
1 quart apple juice
Korean Rub
1/4 cup salt
1/8 cup minced garlic
1/8 cup korean red peppers
1/8 cup paprika
1/8 cup curry powder
1/8 cup black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 375°F In a small bowl, mix spices together for Korean Rub. Rinse pork and pat dry. Pat rub all over pork.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add pork and sear on all [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot , minced
1 lb green beans , ends trimmed
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme , minced
salt
pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat the olive oil in a large enough skillet to hold the beans until the oil begins to shimmer.
Add the shallot and cook until golden, about five minutes.
Add the breans and broth. Cover and simmer on low heat until beans are just tender, about 15 minutes.
Season with [...]