Salmon Benedict

Ingredients: 2 English Muffins Paprika Hollaindaise Sauce 1/2 stick butter, melted 3 egg yolk Salt 1 tsp water 2 tsp lemon juice Poached Egg Water 2 tsp white vinegar 4 eggs Salmon 4 oz. filet salmon 2 tsp lemon juice salt pepper Directions: Salmon: Heat cast iron skillet to medium high Put salmon flesh side…

Carnitas

Ingredients 4 pounds (or 2 kg) skinless, boneless pork butt (or shoulder) 3 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or Mexican oregano) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 large brown or white onion , cut into wedges 8 cloves garlic , smashed 2 limes , juiced 2 large oranges , juiced (or 3/4 cup natural orange juice) 3/4 cup coke (Original or Mexican coke is ideal)* 2 bay leaves Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese Directions Rinse…

Biscuits for Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 3/4 stick butter (chilled) 2/3 to 3/4 cup half and half (or milk or cream) Directions: In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.  Slice the butter into about 8 pieces and add to the mixture. Pulse…

Chunkie Blond Brownies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, well softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup white baking chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 3 ounces macadamia nuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. In a mixer,…

Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients: One pound chicken breast (pounded thin) 1/2 lb fontina cheese 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups red sauce (see recipe in blog) Flour mixture (see below) 1.5 cups italian breadcrumbs Canola oil Flour Mixture: 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 tsp parsley 1/4 tsp garlic powder…