Tag: black pepper

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Pork Chops with Bourbon-Peach Sauce

This Southern-style entrée is a one-pan dish that’s sure to impress guests. The homemade bourbon-peach sauce perfectly complements the pan-seared pork chops.  Serve with steamed asparagus to round out the meal. Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/4 inch thick) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper […]

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Shrimp and Herb Salad

Sustainable Choice: Choose U.S. Pacific white shrimp farmed in recirculating systems. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (5-ounce) package mixed salad greens (about 5 cups) 1 cup shaved yellow squash (about […]

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B-Side Brown Sugar Smoked Brisket

Chef Tanya Holland uses an industrial deck smoker at B-Side BBQ, her Oakland restaurant, but an ordinary backyard grill, infused with smoke from wood chunks, works fine. A charcoal grill will give you the smokiest flavor. Throughout the grilling time, your goal should be to produce lots of smoke. “That’s what gives it the depth […]

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Beef and Vegetable Kebabs

Using the broiler lets you enjoy the taste of kebabs year-round; they are also great cooked on the grill. Serve over rice. Ingredients 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 8 (1-inch) pieces yellow bell pepper (about 1 pepper) 8 small mushrooms (about 4 ounces) 8 (1-inch) pieces green onions (about […]

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Turmeric Pork Chops with Green Onion Rice

Tumeric is the trending seasoning of the year. Its subtle flavor notes bring out the best in this simple pork chop recipe. We love that the side dish recipe allows you to dress up precooked brown rice by adding fresh lime juice and cilantro. You’ll love the pork chop, but it may be the rice side dish […]

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Eggs Poached in Curried Tomato Sauce

Adjust the heat down by removing some or all of the jalapeño’s seeds. You can make the sauce up to 3 days ahead; prepare through step 1, cool, cover, and refrigerate. Bring back to a gentle simmer before proceeding. Ingredients 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon […]

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Linguine with Peppery Shrimp

A generous amount of black pepper brings some welcome heat to this pasta dish. Ingredients 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided 3 tablespoons butter […]

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Sesame Asparagus and Rice

Ingredients 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon brown sugar 5 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons fresh […]

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Pinchos de Cerdo con Salsa de Guayaba (Pork Skewers with Guava Sauce)

The oregano colors this pork slightly green–and gives it great flavor. If you grind dried oregano leaves in a spice grinder, the color is less green. Slice the remaining guava paste, and serve it as an appetizer with queso fresco cheese and crackers. Ingredients Pork: 1 tablespoon ground oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3/4 […]

Sweet Potato and Shrimp Cakes with Nuoc Cham

I consider this dish a modern Vietnamese cook’s interpretation of a classic. If you can find white sweet potatoes, use them–they’re drier and less sweet than their orange cousins, but traditional sweet potatoes will work just fine, too. Place the dipping sauce in a bowl surrounded by the lettuce and herbs so guests can build […]