Tag: black pepper

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Pear, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups mixed baby lettuces 1 medium ripe Bosc pear, thinly sliced ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese ¼ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely […]

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Quick Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients 8 (6-in.) corn tortillas 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red and orange bell pepper (about 1 small of each) 1 ½ cups […]

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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Ingredients ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, pressed 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut into 1 inch pieces Tzatziki Sauce: ½ cup cucumbers, half peeled and grated 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon […]

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Croque Madame

Ingredients FOR THE MORNAY SAUCE 1 tbsp.  1 tbsp.all-purpose flour 2/3 c.whole milk, warmed 1/4 tsp.Pinch kosher salt 1/4 tsp.Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c.shredded Gruyère FOR THE CROQUE MONSIEUR 4slices thick brioche or country bread 2 tbsp.butter, softened 2 tsp.whole grain Dijon mustard 1/2 c.Mornay sauce 6thin slices ham 1 c.shredded Gruyère, divided FOR THE […]

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Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients 1 ½ pound sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch pieces (fat trimmed) 1 ¼ teaspoon cajun seasoning (or creole) ½ teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper) 1 tablespoon high heat oil 3 tablespoons unsalted Challenge Butter 5 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped Instructions SEAR: In a medium bowl, toss the steak with […]

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Mushroom and Spinach Omelet

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-ounce) package sliced white mushrooms 1 thyme sprig 6 ounces fresh baby spinach ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided .38 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 8 large eggs, divided 1 tablespoon butter, divided Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 […]

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Classic French Omelet

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 large eggs, divided 1 teaspoon butter, divided Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Combine dash of salt, dash of pepper, and two eggs in a small bowl. Stir with a whisk until just blended (do not overbeat). Step 2 Heat […]

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Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Asparagus

Ingredients 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 4 (4-oz.) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound thin asparagus, cut diagonally into 1-in. pieces 2 teaspoons thyme leaves 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons […]

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Oven Pork Chop

Ingredients ▢ 3 medium heritage breed pork chops bone-in tap here ▢ kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ▢ 1-2 teaspoon Italian seasoning chopped ▢ ½ teaspoon paprika powder ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder ▢ 1 tbsp. olive oil extra virgen ▢ 3 tbsp grass-fed butter — melted use Ghee if you’re doing Instructions […]

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Greek Chicken

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Juice of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 lb. chicken thighs kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lb. asparagus, ends removed 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons 1 lemon, Directions SAVE TO MY RECIPES Step 1 In a large bowl, combine 2 […]