Braised Cabbage, Thyme and Lemon Pork Chops, Pan Sauce, Pasta

Dinner 2.04.2013: Braised Cabbage, Thyme and Lemon Pork Chops, Pan Sauce, Pasta

Braised Cabbage, Thyme and Lemon Pork Chops, Pan Sauce, Pasta

White Wine Braised Cabbage
(olive oil, chopped bacon fat removed, chopped onion, kosher salt, white wine, thinly sliced white cabbage, little water, cinnamon stick, whole allspice and clove, white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, little sugar)

Marinade for Pork Chop
(olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried thyme)

Pan Sauce
(pan used for pork chops, white wine to deglaze, chicken stock, kosher salt, pepper, little cream, little Dijon mustard) - toss with pasta

Herb-roasted Chicken with Garlic Linguine

Dinner 2.03.2013: Herb-roasted Chicken with Garlic Linguine

Herb-roasted Chicken with Garlic Linguine

Herb-roasted Chicken
(kosher salt, dried rubbed sage, thyme, rosemary) pat chicken dry and rub with salt and herbs (up to 24h in advance). Stuff with fresh parsley and sliced lemon. Roast @ 400F for 90 mins basting every 15-20 mins - first with melted butter, then with drippings. Rest 5-10 mins - enjoy!

Garlic Linguine
(olive oil, herbed olive oil, butter, kosher salt, fresh minced garlic, little starchy pasta water) toss with pasta and top with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.

Herb-roasted Chicken with Garlic Linguine

Cara Orange and Strawberry Spinach Salad

Dinner .2013: Cara Orange and Strawberry Spinach Salad

Cara Orange and Strawberry Spinach Salad

Dressing
(minced shallot, good olive oil, a little herb infused olive oil, white balsamic citrus vinegar, kosher salt, pepper, herbs de Province, honey, Dijon mustard)

Cara Orange and Strawberry Spinach Salad
Marinade Cara orange and strawberry sections for 15+ mins in dressing and doss with spinach.

Superbowl Nachos

Snack 2.03.2013: Superbowl Nachos

Superbowl Nachos

Refried Beans
(olive oil, chopped red onion, kosher salt, cumin, chopped tomato, 1 can pinto beans, little water, diced green chilies, cilantro) - when tender mash with a fork

Superbowl Nachos
(Mission nachos, refried beans, aged white cheddar, mild cheddar, sliced black olives) layer and bake at 350F ~ 20 mins. Top with avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, Newmans' Own Salsa. Enjoy immediately :)

Pasta Primavera with Snapper

Dinner 2.01.2013: Pasta Primavera with Snapper

Pasta Primavera with Snapper

Pasta Primavera
(olive oil, red onion, carrots, kosher salt, pepper, bokchoy whites, tomato, squash, green onion, little stock, heavy cream, dried oregano, frozen peas, starchy pasta water, lemon zest, bokchoy greens, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley) toss with pasta

Snapper
(snapper, kosher salt, pepper, dried oregano)