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November 2, 2024
by Ashley
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Laminated Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup regular breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1¼-pound pork tenderloin or thin pork chops, trimmed of silver skin and patted dry
  • 4 slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces total)
  • 12 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
  • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese (without rind), shredded on the small holes of a box grater (2 cups)

INSTRUCTIONS

Stir ½ teaspoon pepper into breadcrumb mix.. In a second similar dish, stir the flour and 1 teaspoon pepper. In a third dish, beat the eggs with a fork.

Pound pork slices thin. Season both sides of each cutlet with pepper, then lay a prosciutto slice on each cutlet. Re-cover with plastic wrap and gently pound so the prosciutto adheres.

One at a time, dredge the cutlets in the flour, turning to coat and shaking off any excess, then dip in the egg and, finally, coat with the panko, pressing so it adheres. Set the cutlets on a large plate.

Refrigerate uncovered for 15 minutes. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and place near the stovetop.

In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat 6 tablespoons of oil until barely smoking. Add 2 cutlets and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip and cook until the second sides are golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared rack. Repeat with the remaining 6 tablespoons oil and remaining cutlets. Wipe out the skillet and set aside.

Evenly sprinkle the cutlets with the Parmesan. Bake at 350oF until cheese is melted

September 24, 2024
by Ashley
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Kettle Corn

Easy kettle corn that you can make at home.

Ingredients
2 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
2 tbsp granulated sugar
salt

Set a bowl out that you will pour the popcorn into, to prevent it from staying in the pan for too long.

Use a large stock pot with a lid and pour in the oil. Pour in the sugar and kernels. Stir to mix everything well. Start the range on medium heat and shake the pan periodically every 30 seconds to 1 minute to ensure the popcorn isn’t burning. This should take 5 minutes or so to pop. Pour immediately into the reserved bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Allow to cool a minute or two before digging in.

August 20, 2024
by Ashley
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Quadruple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1 stick butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup flax seed, milled
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup small mini chips
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375oF.

In a mixer, whip the softened butter with the sugars. Mix until creamed together. Add in the flax seed and water and keep mixing until combined. Add in one egg at a time, until smooth. Add in the vanilla and mix together. Stop mixer. Add in the cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and flour and carefully mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Mix in the chips.

Use parchment paper or a silpat covered cookie baking sheet. Place tablespoon sized balls on the sheet evenly spaced. Bake for 15 minutes or so, checking to make sure that they aren’t over done. Once done baking, let rest on a wire rack before serving.

August 20, 2024
by Ashley
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Shirazi Salad

This is a fantastic salad that uses many things out of our garden. It is also a nice change from our normal quick pickles.

Ingredients
1 large cucumber (3 cups worth)
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, diced

3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp lemon, freshly squeezed (usually one lemon)
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
kosher salt to taste

Dice cucumbers, tomatoes and onion into small cubes. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix together. Let sit at least for 15 minutes before serving.

August 20, 2024
by Ashley
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Chocolate Mug Cake

I revamped the mug cake that was found on this website. The last one we won’t make again. This one we will revisit as everyone enjoyed it.

Chocolate Mug Cake

tbsp all purpose flour 
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1
 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder

dash Kosher Salt
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp nutella
8 large chocolate chips
1
 tsp canola oil

Spread a little of the coconut oil around on the inside of a microwave safe mug or bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients and stir together.

Add the cream, oil, vanilla and nutella and stir together until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, transfer the batter into the prepared mug. Add in the chocolate chips.

Cook in the microwave for 90 seconds to 2 minutes until cake is set. Let cook a bit before you eat. Top with coconut or powdered sugar. This is big enough to share.

June 4, 2024
by Ashley
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Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients
Pork
1 lb ground pork
100grams preserved vegetables (ya cai)
4 tbsp Shaoxing wine
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 tsp dark soy sauce

Sauce
4 tsp black vinegar
4 tsp soy sauce
3 tbsp spicy chili crisp (black bean chili sauce for milder noodles)
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp tahini

4 bundles Sichuan Noodles (about 12 oz)
Chives or green onions

Start with the sauce. Just mix ingredients together and set aside.

Heat about 2 tsp cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry the pork until cooked, no pink left. Pork should be in small bits. Add the ya cai and stir fry for one more minute. Add the Shaoxing wine and the two soy sauces to the pork mixture. Stir fry until the liquid is almost gone.

Bring a pot to boil for the noodles. Add noodles to boiling water and cook for 3 – 4 minutes, stirring often, until almost tender. Drain. Toss with oil to prevent sticking.

Create the bowls. Spoon 3 tbsp of sauce into each bowl. Top with noodles and meat. Divide noodles evenly among the prepared bowls. Top with green onions and serve. Leave each diner to stir their noodles and sauce together.

Served with vegetables on the side. Spinach, shredded carrots, peanuts, diced tofu, cucumbers just some examples of what we served with the noodles.

May 31, 2024
by Ashley
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California Margarita

We were looking for a new margarita idea, as we were out of lime juice. This was amazing.

1 1/2 oz tequila blanco
3/4 oz triple sec liquor
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz velvet falernum
1/4 oz simple syrup
1 pinch kosher salt

Shake with ice and strain. Serve up in a Nick & Nora glass.

May 28, 2024
by Ashley
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Cold Brew Coffee

This is a recipe from a friend who makes cold brewed coffee all summer. This recipe is easy to do and reminds us of vacation with friends.

Ingredients
1/2 cup coffee grounds (medium ground & medium to dark roast)
4 cups water

Pour the coffee into a french press or jar, pour in the water and cover. Let sit on the counter 16 – 24 hours. Enjoy! It is best when started after you finish previous batch in the morning so it has longer to sit.

May 28, 2024
by Ashley
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Pumpkin Spice Mix

I know it is almost summer, but Isla has a real thing for pumpkin spice. She really wanted to mix her own spices to create a blend that was hers. So she came up with this spice blend, and now we have a dedicated shaker she decorated.

Pumpkin Spice Mix
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground allspice
2 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg

Mix all spices together and enjoy.

May 26, 2024
by Ashley
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Fried Red Potatoes

We had a family party yesterday, and I served fried red potatoes. Everyone loved them so much, I decided I better write down the recipe in case the kids want to make this again. Red potatoes are the best for this recipe because they have a creamy texture which is great with the crunchy outside layer. I also use a different amount of potatoes each time, depending on the amount of people. Choose at least one potato per person, and add one or two more per 4 people.

Ingredients
5 red potatoes
4 tbsp (plus) canola oil
salt

Start by washing the red potatoes and scrubbing to make sure they are clean. Poke them with a knife all over (otherwise they will explode) and microwave all of them together for 8 – 10 minutes, turning them after 5 minutes. Carefully pull them out of the microwave using a towel so as to not burn your hands. Once they are cool enough to touch, cut into bite side pieces.

Heat oil in a cast iron pan, and carefully add one layer of potatoes to the pan. Do not over crowd the pan. Fry until crispy and turn over to crisp the other side. About 5 minutes per side. Salt and place in a serving dish. Fry the second batch of potatoes. Enjoy!