Cuban Sandwich Egg Rolls

Cuban Sandwich Egg Rolls

1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast 2 tablespoons oil, plus more for frying 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife 4 ounces sliced ham, cut into thin strips 1 cup dill pickle relish 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus 2 […]

Chorizo-Potato Pockets

Chorizo-Potato Pockets

Filling: 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (12-ounce) tube chorizo Salt and pepper Pie Crust:  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice-cold water 1 egg, beaten Heat oven to 400F. […]

Braised Turnip Greens with Roasted Turnips

Braised Turnip Greens with Roasted Turnips

2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons oil 12 ounces thick cut bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 bunches turnip greens, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips and rinsed 2 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper Pepper sauce, for serving Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking […]

Finnish Salmon Soup

Finnish Salmon Soup

1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only) 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 carrots, peeled and diced 3 medium yellow potatoes, diced 4 cups seafood or vegetable stock 1 pound salmon, skin  removed and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup chopped dill, plus more for garnish […]

Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja

2 pounds boneless chuck roast 3 tablespoons oil 1 white onion, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons each cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup beef stock  1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup manzanilla olives, chopped Salt and pepper to taste White rice and […]

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls

1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sriracha, or to taste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon minced ginger 4 green onions, green parts minced, and light green and white parts thinly sliced, divided 1/2-pound sashimi grade tuna, cut into 1/4-inch dices 2 cups rice 1/2 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 1 avocado, thinly sliced Sesame seeds, […]

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

2 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Old Bay 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 12 saltines, ground to fine crumbs 1 pound lump crabmeat,           picked over and shells removed Salt to taste Vegetable oil, for cooking Line a baking sheet with […]

Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Lasagna

Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Lasagna

2 tablespoons butter 1-pound sliced baby bella mushrooms 20 ounces baby spinach Goat Cheese Bechamel:  1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup butter 4 cups milk 8.5 ounces soft goat cheese 32 ounces shredded mozzarella 14 oven-ready lasagna sheets Salt, to taste Heat oven to 350F. Line a 9×13 baking pan or dish with foil.  In a […]

Tuna and White Bean Salad

Tuna and White Bean Salad

Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 3 ounces olive oil 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 can tuna packed in olive oil, crumbled 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 jarred roasted  red peppers, sliced 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved 3 tablespoons chopped parsley Salt and pepper In a mixing […]

Celery Root Puree with Crispy Arugula

Celery Root Puree with Crispy Arugula

Puree: 2 pounds (about 2) celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 1/2 pounds (about 2) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small yellow onion, peeled and cut into quarters 2 cups whole milk 2 cups water 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Salt and white pepper Arugula:  3 cups […]