Denim Cookbook 2022

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Sides & Sauces

CaesarSalad

SubmittedbyBethMcCarthy,HeadofCustomerSuccess

Ingredients Directions

1/4teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper,or moretotaste

2tablespoonwhitewinevinegar

2tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1clovegarlic,peeledandsmashed 1/2teaspoondijonmustard

1teaspoonWorcestersauce

2anchovies,minced 1eggyolk

1/2cupextra-virginoliveoil

1headromainelettuce,rinsed,dried, andtornintobite-sizedpieces

1/4cupcrisplyfried,choppedbacon

1/2cupfreshlygratedparmesan

1cupcroutons(seeNote)

Inalargebowl,combinethesalt,pepper,vinegar,lemonjuice, garlic,mustard,Worcestersauce,anchovies,andeggyolk Whisk untilfrothy.Continuewhiskingwhiledrizzlingintheoliveoil. Addthelettuce,bacon,cheese,andcroutons.Tossquickly,and serve.

Note:

Forthecroutons,placeasliceofgarlicin2tablespoonsofextravirginoliveoilandletitsitforanhourorso Cutenoughcrusty whitebreadinto1/2inchcubestoequal1cup.Sautéthebread overmediumheatinthefragrantoiluntiltoastybrown.

IfyouareafanofCaesarSalad,thisrecipeisforyou ThiscomesfrommyFAVORITEcookbookintheworld-New YorkCookbookbyMollyO'Neill.ShewasafoodcolumnistfortheNYTimes.-Beth

ColombianAji(CilantroLimeSalsa)

Ingredients Directions

1smalltomatodicedfine

1smallsweetoniondicedfine

1/3cupwhitevinegar 1/3cupwater 1/2bunchcilantro 2scallions

1habanero(orjalapeñoorwhatever hotpepperyouprefer) Juicefrom1/2lime(moreorless dependingonyourpreference,Ilove limessoIloaduponthis)

1tablespoonoliveoil Salttotaste

Finelydicetomato,onion,hotpepperandscallions.Chop cilantro.Mixallingredientsandrefrigerateforseveralhoursto allowflavorstomix.

Pourmixturewith3tablespoonsoliveoiloverthetomatoesand onions Stirtomix Thiswillkeepfor3-4days

ThisistraditionallyservedwithColombianstyleempanadas,but canbeservedwithriceandchicharrones,orreallyanything becauseit'sawesome!

Myhusbandis50%ColombianandpeopleRAVEabouthisAji.-Kim

SubmittedbyKimBonilla,SeniorHumanResourcesBusinessPartner

Thisismygrandmother'srecipeforcranberrysaucethat'sbeenpasseddowninthefamilyfordecades Shewould tellmethatthiswasanoriginalTexanrecipesincewearedescendantsofthefirst300familiesinTexas.Itwas alwayshardtobelievesinceIdon'tthinkjello(especiallyraspberry)wasinventeduntilmuchlater.ButIalwayslether haveaproudTexanmoment.-Emily

CrispyRoastPotatoes

SubmittedbyKoryJanosz,AssistantAccountManager

Ingredients Directions

1/2teaspoonofbakingsoda

4lbsofYukonGoldpotatoes,cutinto quarters

4tablespoonofextravirginoliveoilor meltedsaltedbutter

Seasoningofyourchoice

Note:

Recommendedgarlic,blackpepper, onionpowder,rosemary,cayenne powder.Imeasurespiceswithmy heart,maybe1tablespooneachofyour desiredseasonings

Movetheovenracktothemiddleoftheovenandpreheatto425 F Whilethatispreheating,heat2quartsofwaterinyourlargest potoverhighheatuntilboiling.Onceboiling,add2tablespoonof koshersalt,1/2teaspoonofbakingsodatoyourpotatoesand givethemagoodstir.Whileuncovered,returntoaboil.Onceit’s arollingboil,reducetoasimmerforabout10minutes.(Potatoes arereadywhenyoucanpiercethemwithaforkwithlittle resistance)

Oncepotatoesarecooked,carefullydrainandallowthemtosit inyourpanforabout30secondsformoisturetoevaporate. Toyourpan,addyourbutter/oil,seasoningstotaste,salt,pepper andstartmixingwithaspoon.Keepstirringandmixingyour potatoesuntilyouseethatthicklayerofmashedpotatopaste hasbuiltuponthechunks

Transferpotatoestoalargebakingsheetthathasbeenlightly greased.Separateandevenlyspreadthemout.Putintheoven androastfor20minutes. After20minutes,takeoutthepotatoesandgentlyflipthem over Continueroastingandflipping,checkingonthemevery10 minuntildesireddoneness (Cantakeanywherefroman additional10-40minutesdependingonyourovenandsizeof potatoes)

Oncedone,transfertoabowl,checkseasoninglevelandserve immediately!

ClassicBakedVeganMacandCheese

MacNCheese

1.5cupsrawcashews

2cupswater

3tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1/2cupnutritionalyeast

1/4teaspoonturmeric

1/2teaspoongarlicpowder

15teaspoonsalt

1(7-ounces)bagshreddedvegan

cheddarcheese,optionalIusedFollow YourHeart

12ounceselbowpasta

Optionalbreadcrumbtopping

1.5cupspankobreadcrumbs

4tablespoonveganbutter,melted 1/4teaspoonsmokedpaprika

Notes

Thebagofvegancheddarcheeseis optional,buttakesittothenextlevelof creamyandcheesydeliciousness!

Thecheesesaucefreezeswell,sofeel freetomakeextrasauceandfreeze someforasuperquickmealorkid’s lunchoption.

Leftoverswilllast3-4daysinthe refrigerator Thesaucedoesthicken whenitcoolsorsitsoutforawhile,but thereisaneasyfix.Simplyaddalittle warmwaterandstir,noodlesandall, whileyoureheatit Thesaucewillthin anditwillbeperfectagain.

Ifplanningonbakingitwiththebreadcrumbtopping,preheatthe ovento350°Fandlightlygreaseacasseroledish(Iuseda9×13 inchdish).Skipthisstepforstovetopmacandcheese.

Softenyourcashewsbycoveringtheminboilingwaterfor5 minutes.Idothisbyheatingupwaterinmyteakettle,andthen pouringtheboilingwateroverthecashewsinalargeglass measuringcup.

Cookthepastaaccordingtopackageinstructions,butdonot overcook Drainandsetaside

Drainthesoakedcashewsanddiscardthesoakingwater.Add thecashews,2cupsfreshwater,lemonjuice,nutritionalyeast, turmeric,garlicpowder,saltandbagofshreddedcheese(if using)toahighpoweredblenderandblenduntilverysmooth.

Simplyreturnthepastatothepotandpourinthecheesesauce. Stiruntilthesaucethickensandserveimmediately.

Makethebreadcrumbtoppingbymixingthebreadcrumbs, meltedveganbutterandsmokedpaprikainasmallbowluntil crumblyandmoist

Addthedrainedpastatothepreparedcasseroledish,andpour inthecheesesauce.Stirtocoatthenoodles.Sprinklethe breadcrumbmixtureonthepastaandbake,uncoveredfor15 minutes.Ialsobroileditforafewminutesuntilgoldenbrown. Serveimmediatelyandenjoy!

Sincebeingveganinanon-vegan/verySouthernhouseholdfor Thanksgiving,there'sanaddedpressuretowowthejudgesaka familywithavegan-fieddish Thisbakedveganmac&cheesewas GONEbytheendofthemealandnotallconsumedbyme.It'sfilling, creamy&yourstomachwon'tbeknotsfordays.-AudreySprouse

Grandma'sOl'PolishMidwesternColeslaw

SubmittedbyFritzLauer,HeadofMarketing

Ingredients Directions

1/2mediumheadofgreencabbage

1/3to1/2mediumheadredcabbage, moreifyoulikepurple

Afewmedium-ishcarrots

1/3to1/2cupofsugar,dependingon theseason

Mayonnaise,enoughforthetangy tastebutshouldnotbeswimminginit

Cleanyourpreparea

Layoutabigmixingbowlandclear/cleansurfacearea,likea largecuttingboard.

Washandcutyouringredients.Setaside.

Finelygratecabbageandcarrotsonthecuttingboard.Transfer tobowlasvegetableslurrypilesup Mixsugarandmayonnaiseintobowl Stirandcover.

Letsitinthefridgeforafewhours.Stirbeforeserving. BestservedasasidewithBBQ,hotdogs,hamburgers,steakoron adagwoodsandwich.

Thisisarecipethathasbeensharedinthefamilyforatleastafewgenerations.Mostlythroughwordofmouth andtheexperienceofmakingitwithotherpeople-butsometimeshaphazardlyscribbleddownonascrap pieceofpaper -Fritz

HerbedCheeseBread

SubmittedbyJennaSmith,ProductDesigner

Ingredients Directions

1roundloafsourdoughorFrenchbread

1/2cupbutter

1tablespoonchoppedparsley

1teaspoonmincedonion

1teaspoonpoppyseeds

1/2poundMontereyjackcheese,sliced

Cutloafinto1.5inchsquareordiamonds,leavingbottomcrust intact.

Inasmallsaucepan,meltbutterwithparsley,onion,andpoppy seeds Dribbleoveropeningsinbreadtheninsertacheeseslicein eachone.Wrapinfoilandplaceonabakingsheet.

Bakeat350°Ffor15minutes.Loosenfoiltoexposetopandbake another15minutestolightlybrown.Servewhilehot.

awarmcheesybreadtocomplementsanymeal!Alwaysenjoyedwithanicewarmdishofsouporonitsownwith somebutter.Smellsgreatandfillsthehousewithawonderingaromaduringthemakingaswell!-Jenna

Hummus

SubmittedbyProductSean,HeadofProduct

Ingredients Directions

19ounceschickpeas

1clovegarlic

3tablespoontahini

1teaspoonsalt

1/2to1/3cupchickpeajuice

Mincegarlic

Drainchickpeas;keepliquid. Combineallingredientsinafoodprocessor. Sprinklewithpaprika,parsley,evoo,crushedredpepper.

MexicanStreetCornSalad

SubmittedbyBakerInman,AccountExecutive

Ingredients Directions

Ingredients

4cupscorn(approximately24ounces frozen)

1tablespoonoliveoil

1redbellpepperdiced

1bunchfreshcilantrominced,afew leavesleftforgarnish

1jalapeñodiced

1/2largeredoniondiced

2/3cupcotijacheese shredded/crumbled

Dressing

3tablespoonsourcream

2tablespoonmayonnaise

4tablespoonfreshlimejuice approximately2limes

1/2teaspooncumin

1/2teaspoonpaprika

1/4teaspoonkoshersalt 1/4teaspoonchilipowder

Instructions

Heatoliveoilinasautépanonmediumhighandaddcorn Cook untilslightlycharred,approximately7-10minutes.Addtolarge bowlandsetaside.

Addpepper,jalapeño,cilantro,andoniontolargebowlwithcorn andmixwell.

Inasmallbowl,addalldressingingredientsandmixwelluntil smooth

Adddressingtolargebowlwithcornandmixwell.Add1/2cotija cheeseandmixwell.

Addremainingcheeseandsomecilantro. Serveorcoverandstoreinfridgeforupto8hrsbeforeserving.

Notes

Youcanusefreshorfrozencorn Eitherwillworkforthisdish

Themostimportantpieceistobesureyouaddalittlechartothe cornfromanicepanfry.That'lladdthenecessaryflavorto mimictheclassicStreetCorn.

Adjusttheheatbyaddingmorechilipowderortamperitdownby usinglessjalapeño

Makeitcheesierbyaddingmorecheese Makeitcreamierbyaddingmoremayoorlesstomakeitless creamy.

ifyoulikestreettacosthenthisisan

awesomeMexicanstreetcornrecipetogo withorontopofsaidtacos.-Baker

ParmesanCrisps

SubmittedJennaSmith,ProductDesigner

Ingredients Directions

44-inchwhole-wheatpitarounds

2tablespoonbutterormargarine

1smallclovegarlic,crushed

2tablespoonfreshlygratedParmesan cheese

1/4teaspoondriedoreganoleaves

1/8teaspoonpaprika

Usingscissorsorsharpknife,cutallthewayaroundtheedgeof eachpitatomake8rounds;setaside.Inasmallsaucepanover lowheat,stirmargarinewithgarlictomeltmargarine. Removefromheat;brushmixtureovertheinsidesurfaceofeach pitaround.InasmallbowlcombinegratedParmesan,oregano andpaprika;sprinkleevenlyoverpitarounds Cuteachround intoquarters;placeinasinglelayeronungreasedcookiesheets

Bakeat350°Ffor15minutesuntilcrisp.Goodwithsoups.

Aboldflavorandatastytreatenjoyedasasnackorwithameal -Jenna

SpicyGreenSauce

SubmittedbyAunicaSherwood,PeopleProgramsManager

Ingredients Directions

3wholejalapeñochiles,roughly chopped(sometimesIusecanned jalapeñosiftherearen’tanygoodones atthestore-themoreseedsyou include,thespicierit’llbe!)

1tablespoon(15ml)ajíamarillopepper paste(Ineverhaveanyonhand)

1cupfreshcilantroleaves(1ounce;28g)

2mediumclovesgarlic

1/2cup(120ml)mayonnaise

1/4cup(60ml)sourcreamorplain greekyogurt

2teaspoons(10ml)freshjuicefrom1 lime

1teaspoon(5ml)distilledwhitevinegar

2tablespoons(30ml)extra-virginolive oil

Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblack pepper

Combinejalapeños,ajíamarillo(ifusing),cilantro,garlic, mayonnaise,sourcream,limejuiceandvinegarinthejarofa blender.Blendonhighspeed,scrapingdownsidesasnecessary, untilsmooth.Withblenderrunning,slowlydrizzleinoliveoil. Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper Saucewillbequitelooseat thispoint,butwillthickenasitsits. Transfertoasealedcontainerandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.

Imakethissaucealmosteverymonth!Weputitoneverything-smokedchicken,tacos,it’sincredible Iwould drinkit -Aunica

6ouncesstrawberryJell-O 2cupsboilingwater

21/2cupssaltedpretzels,(measured beforecrushing)

1/4cupgranulatedsugar

8tablespoonunsaltedbutter

8ouncespackagecreamcheese, softened 1/2cupgranulatedsugar

8ouncescoolwhip,thawedinthe fridge

1lbfreshstrawberries,hulledandsliced

Pre-heatovento350°F CombinestrawberryJell-Owith2cups boilingwaterandstiruntilcompletelydissolved.Setasidetocool toroomtemperature. Crush21/2cupspretzelsinasturdyZiplocbag,usingarollingpin. Inamediumsaucepan,melt8tablespoonbutterthenadd1/4cup sugarandstir Mixincrushedpretzels Transfertoa13x9glass casseroledish,pressingthepretzelmixevenlyoverthebottomof thedishandbakefor10minat350°F,thencooltoroomtemp. Whenpretzelshavecooled,useanelectrichandmixertobeat8 ouncescreamcheeseand1/2cupsugaronmed/highspeeduntil fluffyandwhite.Foldin8ouncesCoolWhipuntilnostreaksof creamcheeseremain Spreadmixtureovercooledpretzels, spreadingtotheedgesofthedishtocreateatightseal Refrigerate30min. Hullandslice1lbstrawberriesthenstirintoyourroom temperaturejello.Pourandspreadstrawberryjellomixture evenlyoveryourcooledcreamcheeselayerandrefrigerateuntil jelloisset(2-4hours)

It'ssomethingthatIdon'treallyhearabout otherpeopleeating,butit'salwaysbeena stapleatThanksgivingformymom'ssideof thefamily.It'ssoyummy!!-SimonMack

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Soups

BakedPotatoSoup

SubmittedbyKatherineCulp,AccountManager

Ingredients Directions

4largebakingpotatoes

2/3cupbutter

2/3cupflour

6cupsmilk

3/4teaspoonsalt

3/4teaspoonpepper

4-8greenonions(chopped)

16slicesbacon,cookedandcrumbled

1.5cupshreddedcheddarcheese

1.5cupsourcream

Washandbakepotatoesat400°Funtildone. Cool,peel,partiallymash,leavesomechunks.

Meltbutteroverlowheat,addflour,andstiruntilsmooth.Cook foroneminute,andgraduallyaddmilk.

Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantlyuntilsmooth,thick andbubbly

Addpotatoes,salt,pepper,greenonions,bacon,andcheese. Cooktillheated,stirinsourcream.Ifthemixtureistoothick,add extramilk.

Mygrandmother,Zoe,startedmakingthisrecipeafewyearsbeforeshedied.Shereceiveditinanemail chain(soearly2000's!)Weevenhavetheoriginalemailsheprintedout.Whenshestartedmakingitwe realizeditwasthebestpotatosoupEVER.Imissherverymuch,soIlovethisrecipeevenmorenow.-Kat

ChunkyTuscanBeanandKaleSoup

Ingredients Directions

Extra-virginoliveoil

2ouncesdicedbacon

1mediumyellowonion,diced(about1.5 cups)

2celerystalks,diced(about2/3cups)

3mediumcarrots,peeledanddiced(1 cup)

2bayleaves Salt

Freshlygroundblackpepper

2garliccloves,thinlysliced

2cupscrushedcannedorfresh tomatoesintheirjuice

3cupscookedbeans(Iuseblackbeans, andusuallyonly1canwithliquid)

1ouncefreshlygratedParmesan (about1/3cup),rindreserved 3to4cupsChickenStock(orwater)

2buncheskale,thinlysliced(about6 cupssliced)

1/2smallheadgreenorSavoy cabbage,coreremovedandthinly sliced(optional-Idon’tincludethis mostofthetime)

SubmittedbyBenJones,ProductManager Source:Salt,Fat,Acid,HeatCookbook

Setastockpotovermediumtomedium-highheatandadd1 tablespoonofoliveoil.Whentheoilshimmers,addthebacon,if using,andcook,stirringfor1minuteuntiljustbeginningtobrown. Addtheonion,celery,carrots,andbayleaves.Season generouslywithsaltandpepper.Reducetheheattomediumand cook,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretenderand juststartingtobrown,about15minutes.Digalittleholeinthe centerofthepot,thenaddanothertablespoonofoliveoil,Add thegarlicandletitsizzlegentlyuntilitgivesoffanaroma,about 30seconds.Beforethegarlichasachancetobrown,addthe tomatoes.Stir,taste,andaddsaltasneeded. Letthetomatoessimmeruntiltheycookdown,about8-10 minutes.Thenaddthebeansandtheircookingliquid,thegrated Parmesan&itsrind,andenoughstockorwatertocover.Add twoimmoderatesplashesofoliveoil,about1/4cup.Stirring occasionally,bringthesoupbacktoasimmer.Addthekaleand cabbageandbringtoasimmeragain,addingmorestockor waterasneededtocover IfyouaremakingtheRibollita variation(whichIhighlyrecommend!!!),addthecroutonsatthis point.(Theyshouldbecompletelyabsorbedintothesoupafter ~25minutes)

Cookuntiltheflavorshavecometogetherandthegreensare tender,about20minutesmore.Tasteandadjustforsalt. RemovebayleavesandParmesanrind,howeverIliketokeepthe rindinthesoup. ServewithadrizzleofoliveoilandmoregratedParmesan. Storecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto5days.Thissoupalso freezesexceptionallywellforupto2months.Returnsouptoa boilbeforeusing.

ChunkyTuscanBeanandKaleSoup (continued)

SubmittedbyBenJones,ProductManager

Variations

Thevarietymakesthisrecipethemostfun!Don’thaveavegetable?Justusewhatyou have!!

TomakePastaeFagioli(TuscanPastaandBeanSoup),add3/4cupuncookedditalini, tubetti,orothersmallpastashapealongwiththebeans.Stirfrequently,asthestarch releasedbythepastaisapttoformacrustonthebottomofthepotandburn.Cook untilthepastaistender,about20minutes.Thinoutwithmorestockorwateras neededtodesiredconsistency Serveasdirectedabove

TomakeRibollita(TuscanBread,Bean,andKaleSoup),add4cupsoftorncroutons whenthesoupreturnstoasimmer,justafteryouaddthekaleandcabbage.Stir frequently,asthestarchreleasedbythebreadisapttoformacrustonthebottomof thepotandburn.Cookuntilthebreadhascompletelyabsorbedthestockandfallen apart,about25minutes.Thereshouldbenodistinctpiecesofbreadattheendinstead,it'salljustonedelightfullytendermess

Gazpacho

JennaSmith,ProductDesigner

Ingredients Directions

2largeripetomatoes,peeled

1/4cucumber,peeled

2tablespoonchoppedgreenpepper

2tablespoonvegetablesaladoil

1tablespoonredwinevinegar

1cuptomatojuice

1teaspoongratedonion

Freshgroundpepper

Salttotaste

Choptomatoes,cucumbersandgreenpepperstoafinemush, butdoNOTpuree.Addrestofingredientsandchill.Servecold.

Gazpachoisachunckysoupoffreshvegetabledelights!it’sperfectforalightsummerdishpackedfullof healthynutrients.Alwaysenjoyeditwithalittlesprigofcilantroandsourcreamtotopitoff!-Jenna

LoadBakedPotatoSoup

SubmittedbyRebeccaIrvin,CollectionsManager

Ingredients Directions

2mediumbakedpotatoes-cooled, peeled,chopped

3tablespoonbutter

1mediumonion-diced

2tablespoonflour

2cupswater

4CupsChickenStockorBroth

15cupsinstantmashedpotatoes

1cuphalfandhalf

1/2teaspoonthyme

1/2teaspoonbasil

Saltandpeppertotaste

Garnish

Cheddarcheese

Chives

Crumbledbacon

Optional-sourcream

Meltthebutterinalargesaucepanovermediumheat.Addin choppedonionandsautéuntilgoldenbrown.Addtheflourtothe onionsandstiruntiltheflouriscombined.Addchickenbrothor stock,water,andspices,andbringtoaboil. Stirintheinstantmashedpotatoes,choppedbakedpotatoes, andhalfandhalf Bringtoaboil,reduceheatandsimmer uncoveredfor15minutesoruntilthickened.

It'scomfortingandwarmingonacoolday -Rebecca

TacoSoup

SubmittedbyAunicaSherwood,PeopleProgramsManager

Ingredients Directions

2cansofblackbeans(drainedand rinsed)

1largecanofpintobeans(drainedand rinsed)

2cansofcorn(drained)

2cansofdicedtomatoes

1cartonofbeefbroth

1packetofranchseasoning

1packetoftacoseasoning

Optional-brown1lbofgroundbeefor turkey,drainit,andtossitin

Ifaddingingroundmeat,cookanddrain. Drainandrinsebeans.Draincorn.

Eithercookonmanualpressureonhighfor8minutesinthe instapot,oronlowfor6hoursinthecrockpot.Heckevenonthe stoveandletitsimmerfor30minutesandyou'regoodtogo!

Servewithshreddedcheese,sourcream,andtortillachips/strips

Thisisoneofmygo-tomealsthatImakewhenwehavepeopleoverinthefall/winter.Everyonelovesitand candressituptotheirpreference.Evenourtoddlergoescrazyforit!-Aunica

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Main Courses

BowTiePastawithSausage

Ingredients Directions

1/2boxofpasta(welikefarfalle)

1greenbellpepper(sliced)

1redbellpepper(sliced)

1yellowbellpepper(sliced)

1redonion(slicedthin)

1cupspinach

1tablespoonButter

1lbgroundItaliansausage

3tablespoonItalianseasoning

3clovesofgarlic

Thisrecipeisastapleinour household It'stheveryfirstthingI madeformypartnerandhe'sbeen requestingiteversince!It'ssuper easyandfilledwithveggies.-Ashley

Sautétheonionsuntilopaque.Addthegarlicandstirfor30 secondsuntilfragrant.AddthebellpeppersandItalian seasoning Seasonwithsaltandpepper Cookuntildesired tenderness Whileveggiescook,startyourpastaandcook accordingtoboxinstructions.Removeveggiesfromthepan.Add thegroundsausageandcookuntilbrown.Oncesausageis cookedaddthespinachandcookuntilwilted.Thenadd remainingveggies.

Don'tdrainyourpasta!Scoopthepastadirectlyfromthepasta waterintoyourpanwiththesausageandveggies Addthebutter andstir.Addabout2tablespoonsofpastawater. Seasontotaste! TopwithshreddedParmesancheeseandenjoy!

SubmittedbyAshleyMcMillan,SeniorSalesManager

CrockpotMississippiPotRoast

Heatupalargeskilletonhigh Addoiltoahotskillet Youwantit reallyhotheretobrownor"sear"thebeefquickly.Thiscanalso bedoneinyourslowcookerifyouhavethesearorsautéoption. Takeapapertowelandmakesureyoudrybothsidesofthepot roast.Seasonwithalittlebitofsaltandpepper.Oncetheskilletis niceandhot,addtheroast Usingtongs,flipthemeatoverand seartheothersideoftheroastforanother2-3minutes Transfermeattoaslowcooker.Sprinklepacketsofdryranch dressingandonionsoupmixesoverpotroast.Topwithastickof butterthenplacepeppersonandaroundroast. Coverandcookonlowfor8hours.DONOTopenthelid.It’s temptingbutleaveitalone!

Afterithascooked,taketwoforksandstartshreddingthemeat Discardanybigfattypieces.Thenserve.

CheesyRoastBeefSliderswith CarmelizedOnions

SubmittedbyAliciaKortmeyer,HeadofTalentAcquisition

PrepTime:10minutes.CookTime:20minutes.TotalTime:30minutes

Ingredients Directions

HorseradishMayo

6to8tablespoonsprepared horseradish,squeezedofexcess moisture(uselessifyouwantlessofa horseradishflavour) 1cupmayonnaise pinchfreshlygroundblackpepper pinchsalt

BeefSliders

18to24minisliderbuns,briochebuns aregreathere

2poundscookedroastbeef,shredded orroughlychopped(about5.5to6 cups)

1to1.5cupscaramelizedonions, dependingonhowmuchonionflavour youwant(oryoucanusefriedonions,if youlike)

12ouncesSwisscheeseslices,or3cups shreddedSwisscheese

2to3tablespoonsgarlicbutter,melted

HorseradishMayo

Squeezeexcessmoisturefromhorseradish(placingitinaclean teatowelandsqueezingtheexcesswateroutisagreattricktodo this) Thishelpspreventyourmayofrombeingwatereddown Inabowl,whisktogetherthemayonnaise,preparedhorseradish, blackpepperandsalttogetheruntilwellcombined.Setaside.

Note BeefSliders

Addatablespoonorsoofhorseradishatatimeuntilyou've reachedyourdesiredflavour.

Preheatovento350°F

Carefullycutbunsinahalfhorizontally(soyouhaveabottom portionandtopportionandleavingindividualbunsintact).

Note:Thisrecipemakesabout18to24sliders(dependingonhow muchtoppingsyouwantonthem).Also,ifyoupileonless(or more)toppingsontoyourbuns,thequantityyouyieldmayvary Youcaneasilyhalftherecipeifyoulike

Spreadhorseradishmayooverthecutsidesofthetopand bottombuns.Placebottombuns(cutsideup)inabakingdish largeenoughtoholdthebuns(usetwobakingdishesifneeded, oneforeachsetof12buns).

Distributecookedroastbeefoverbuns Topwithcaramelized onionsandcheese Thenplacetopbunsovertop(cutsidedown) Brushwithmeltedgarlicbutter. Coverwithaluminumfoilandbakeinpreheatedovenfor15 minutes.Carefullyremovealuminumfoilandbakeforanother5 minutesoruntilthecheeseismeltedandtheslidersareheated through

Cutouttheindividualsliders,serveandenjoy!

Source:GirlHeartFood

CheesyRoastBeefSliderswith CaramelizedOnions(Continued)

SubmittedbyAliciaKortmeyer,HeadofTalentAcquisition

PrepTime:10minutes.CookTime:20minutes.TotalTime:30minutes

Notes

Preptimedoesnotincludecaramelizingonions.Ifyouareincludingthoseanddonot alreadyhaveonhand,theytakeabout60minutestoprepare

Thesearebeefslidersforacrowd,butyoucouldeasilyhalftherecipeifyouprefer. Don’thavegarlicbutteronhand?Infusesomebutterwithmincedgarlicandheatup togetthatgarlicgoin’.Notafanofgarlic?Useregularbutter.

Swisscheesewasusedhere,butyoucoulduseyourfavoritemeltycheese.Cheddar, mozzarellaorGoudawouldalsobedeliciousoptions.

Don’thavecaramelizedonionsonhandordon’thavetimetomakethem?Tryfried onionsinstead.They’requickertoprepareandyou’llstillgetanonionflavor.

Addsometexture!Sprinklesomesesameseedsorpoppyseedsontothosebuttered bunsbeforebaking.

Ifyouhaveleftoveraujusfromyourroastbeefdinner,heatthatupandserve alongsidesothey’relikeFrenchdipsliders!

Ilovethismealbecauseitcheckseverysinglebox:great forlazySundayswatchingfootball,throwitinaPryex andtakeittoaparty,ifyouneedsomethingquickand easy,whenyou'relazybuteveryone'shungry,mostof theingredientsareprobablyalreadyinyourfridge,and it'sabsolutelydelicious!-Alicia

ChickenDelight

SubmittedbyPatrickCampagnone,Designer

Ingredients Directions

4splitchickenbreasts 8slicesofSwisscheese

1cancreamofchickensoup 1/2cupwhitewine(optional) 1smallbagPepperidgeFarmsstuffing 1.5sticksbutter,melted

Placethechickeningreased9x13pan Placethecheeseontopofthechicken.Mixthesoupandwine together;pouroverthechickenandcheese. Sprinklethestuffingontopanddrizzlethemeltedbutlerover. Bakefor50minutesat350degrees.Makes4to6servings.

Welikethisrecipeforthesimplereasonthatit'sveryeasytomakeandeveryoneinthefamilyseemstolikeit The leftoversareprettygood,too -Patrick

Source:Matty’sMeal:AcookbookcreatedtobenefittheFriendsforMatty Foundation,helpingfamiliescopewithchildhoodcancer.

ChickenPotPie

SubmittedbyDanIgoe,SalesDevelopmentRepresentative

Ingredients Directions

1wholeroastedchicken(or rotisserieugh)

2cup(470ml)chickenstock

1/2cup(11g)driedmorels mushrooms

1/4cup(7g)chanterelles mushrooms

2bayleaves

2yellowonions

1largecarrot

8clovesgarlic

3/4cup(110g)cubedham

1tablespoon(4g)Thymeleaves, roughchopped

5tablespoon(70g)unsalted butter

Saltandpeppertotaste

1/2cup(70g)all-purposeflour

1cup(235ml)milk

1cups(235ml)heavycream

10ounces(280g)bagfrozen peas

Puffpastry(enoughtocover yourpan)

ROASTINGTHECHICKEN

Startbyremovingthespineofthechickenusingkitchenscissors,place thespinesidedownontoacuttingboardandpressdownontothebreast leavingaflatchicken.

Tuckthewingsbehindthehead,lineabakingsheetwithfoilandwire rack Placechickenonthewirerack,patdry,lightlycoatwithoiland massageallover,seasonwithsaltandpepper,androastat425°Ffor 30-45minutesoraninternaltemperatureof165°F.

Removethecrispyskinandletitcool.Finelychopthecrispyskin,place intoacupandplacetothesideforlater.

Oncechickeniscooledcompletely,removethechickenfromthebone, shredandplaceintoabowl

FILLING

Forthefilling,toamediumsaucepanaddchickenstockandbringtoa lightboil.Immediatelyturnofftheheatandadddriedmorelsmushrooms andchanterellesmushroomsalongwiththebayleaves.Coverwithfoil andletsteepfor15-20minutes

Removethebayleavesandsqueezealltheliquidfromthemushrooms backtothepan.

Roughchopthechanterellesandslicethemorelsandsettotheside. Inamediumpot,heatoliveoilovermedium-highheatandoncehotadd incubedhamsearinguntilnicelybrownedandremovefrompan. Reducetheheattomediumandaddinunsaltedbutter Oncebutteris melted,addindicedonions,dicedcarrots,slicedgarliccloves,chopped mushrooms,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirandcookuntiljust translucent.

Mixinall-purposeflourandkeepstirringandcookingfor1minutethen addinwholemilk,heavycream,andmushroom/chickenstock.Heatover mediumheat,stirringconstantly

Oncethickened,addintheham,frozenpeas,choppedchickenskins,and shreddedchicken.Mixuntilwellcombined.

Bestchickenpotpieyou'llever have!Usehomemadestockfor bonuspoints.-Dan

Addfillingtoacastironpanandcoverwithpuffpastry,trimandcrimp theedges,brushthetopwithheavycream,andscorethemiddlewitha paringknife.

Bakeintheovenat400°Ffor20minutesthenreduceto350°Fforan additional20-25minutes

Removefromtheovenandletrestfor5-10minutesbeforeserving.

Eggplant"Meat"balls

Skintheeggplantandthencuttheminto1x1inchcubes, throwinsaucepanwiththelittlestofoliveoil(enoughto notburnthebottomoftheeggplant)andsalton mediumheat.

Dicetheonionandtossitinwiththe4clovesofgarlic. Addalittlemoreoliveoilandyourseasonings Letthat cookfor3-5minutes

Addyourblackbeansandmoreoliveoilifneeded.Stir everynowandthentoensurethereisnoburningfor roughly20-25minutesoruntilyoureggplantissoftand youronions&beansarecooked.

Preheattheovento425°Fwhileyouarestirring Onceeverythingiscooked,movethecontentsintoa foodprocessor,addmoreseasonings&Panko breadcrumbs.Pulseuntilclumpy(ifyoumadeitsoupy onaccidentyoucanaddadashofflourtothicken). Onceclumpy,removecontentsbyusingaspoonand makingballswiththoseclumps YoucanrollinPanko breadcrumbsforanextratouch Placeinovenfor5minutesoruntiltheoutsideis cooked.

bigjarofcrushedredpepper)

EnchiladaCasserole

Ingredients Directions

20ouncesgreenenchiladasauce

12ouncessalsaverde

4cupscooked,shreddedorchopped chicken

1teaspoongarlicpowder

1teaspoononionpowder

1teaspoondriedoregano

1teaspoonchilipowder

1teaspooncumin

1/2teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonblackpepper

14whiteoryellowcorntortillas,cutin half

2cupsshreddedMontereyJackcheese

1cupshreddedcheddarcheese

Freshchoppedcilantro

Notes

Thisisoneofmyfavoritemeals!It’sso flavorful,comestogetherfairlyquickly,and ismoreeasilyservedthantraditional enchiladas -Aunica

Preheattheovento350°F Lightlygreasea9X13-inchpanwith cookingspray.Setaside.

Whisktogethertheenchiladasauceandsalsaverde.

Tossthechickenwiththegarlicpowder,onionpowder,oregano, chilipowder,cumin,saltandpepper.

Spread1/3ofthesauceinthebottomofthepreparedpan.Layer eighttortillahalvesacrossthesauce(seepicturesinthepostfora visual).Sprinkle1/3ofthecheeseoverthetortillasfollowedby1/2 ofthechicken.Drizzlewith1/3ofthesauce.

Layeranothereighttortillahalves,1/3ofthecheese,last1/2of thechicken,another8-9tortillahalves,remaining1/3cheeseand remainingsauce.

Coverwithgreasedfoilandbakefor35-40minutes Uncover andbakeanother10-15minutesuntilbubblyandcookedthrough.

Sprinklewithchoppedcilantro.Letrestfor10-15minutes(itwill setupandbelessrunnyasitrests)beforeserving.

SubmittedbyAunicaSherwood,PeopleProgramsManager

The"Jazz"Mix

SubmittedbyJasminSingh,AccountManager

Ingredients Directions

1lbofgroundturkey

1egg

Oliveoil(asmuchaspreferred)

3/4cupofdicedonions

1teaspoonofsalt

1teaspoonofblackpepper

1/2tablespoonofturmeric

1teaspoonoflemonpepper

1teaspoonofcumin

1teaspoonofpaprika

1/2teaspoonofoldbay

1teaspoonofgarammasala

1.5teaspoonofcayenne

1cloveofmincedgarlic

Dashofgingerpowder

Mixallingredientsinabowltogether

Putsomeoliveoilonyourhands,makemeatballsorburgers,size canvaryonindividual.

Bakeinairfryerat400°For12minutes,fliphalfwaythrough.

NOTE

Theleftovermixcanbestoredinthebowl,justcoveritwith plasticwraporfoilandrefrigerate

It'sconvenient,flavorfulandfullofgains.-Jasmin

LinguinewithSmoked Gouda&WineSauce

SubmittedbyTravisVaught,DemandGenerationManager

Ingredients Directions

2vegetarian"sausage"links, choppedintosmallpieces

1tablespoonoliveoil

3tablespoonbutter

1smallyellowonion,finely chopped

1smallgreenbellpepper,finely chopped

2cupstrimmedandslicedbutton orcreminimushrooms

1/4cupall-purposeflour

1teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonwhitepepper

2cupswholemilk

2cupsshredded,smokedgouda

1cupshreddedcheddarcheese

1cupdrywhitewine

1/2cupheavycream

3tablespoonmincedfreshbasil orrosemary

1/2cupfreshlygratedparmesan

16ounceslinguine,freshly cooked

Sautésausagepiecesinoliveoiluntilwellbrowned.Set aside

Meltbutterinalargepotandaddonionandbell pepper.Sautéuntilonionistranslucent.Add mushroomsandsautéuntilmushroomsarewelldown. Addflour,saltandpepperandcookovergentleheat for5minutes,stirringoften.Graduallystirinmilkand adjustheattobringmixturetoagentleboil Stiringoudaandcheddarcheeses Whencheesesare fullmelted,addwineandheavycream.Cookover gentleheatfor10minutes,stirringoften.Addprepare sausagesandbasilorrosemaryandcookfor5minutes, continuingtostirfrequently.Removefromheatand blendinParmesancheese Serveoverpasta

Adeliciouspastadish,perfectforanydatenight.-Travis

Source:TheGritCookbook

ShepherdsPie

SubmittedbyDanIgoe,SalesDevelopmentRepresentative

Ingredients Directions

MashedPotato

21/2lbs(1200g)russetpotatoes

1/2cup(115g)butter

1/2cup(120ml)milk

1/3cup(85g)crèmefraîche(can subsourcream)

1/2cup(75g)parmigiano

Saltandpeppertotaste

Filling

3dicedtrumpetmushrooms(or6 buttonmushrooms)

1mediumyellowonion

1largecarrotdiced

1ribcelerydiced

4clovesgarlicthinlysliced

15lbsgroundbeeforlamb(lamb istraditional)

6ouncesfinelychoppedor groundbacon

2tablespoon(30g)tomatopaste

2tablespoonWorcestershire sauce

1tablespoon(6g)freshrosemary

1tablespoon(5g)freshthyme, minced

1/2cupredwine

1cupbeefstock

1cup(140g)frozenpeas

1/2cup(75g)parmigiano,grated

1/2cup(75g)gruyere,grated

MashedPotatoMethod:

Forthemashedpotatotoppings,rinseandpeeltherusset potatoesandcutlengthwisethenlengthwiseagainandtheninto quarters.

Dumpallpotatoesintoamediumpotandcoverwithwater. Seasongenerouslywithsalttotaste.Setovermedium-highheat. Bringtoaboilandletboilfor7-10minutes Potatoesshouldbe easilypiercedwithafork.Drainoncefinished.

Inasmallsaucepot,addinunsaltedbutterandwholemilk.Seton thestoveovermediumheatjustuntilthebutterismeltedand mixtureishot.

Rice/mashallthepotatoesusingapotatoricerorpotato masher Addinthehotbutter/milkmixtureandmixtogether beforeaddingandstirringincrèmefraîche.

Grateingruyerecheese.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper andmixtogetheruntilthoroughlycombined.

FillingMethod

Ifnotusingstoreboughtgroundbeef,startbyslicingthebeef(or lamb)andthoroughlymixwithroughlychoppedbacon Inastandmixerfittedwithameatgrinderattachment,grindthe beefandbaconmixture.Oncefinished,kneadintoafirmdough likeball.

Heatamediumsizepot(orpan)overmedium-highheatuntil smokinghot.Nooilincluded.

Addinthebeef,pressingitinandsearfor3minutes Flipand repeatontheotherside.

Whenbothsidesareseared.Mashthebeefuntilfine,seasonwith saltandpepper,andcontinuecookingovermediumheatinits ownfatuntilevenlybrown.

Dumpoutallthebeefintoaseparatebowlandplacetotheside. Addbuttertothepot(orpan)andmeltovermediumheat Oncebubbling,addindicedmushroomsandsearuntiljustbrown beforeaddinginthedicedonions,dicedcelery,dicedcarrots, andslicedgarliccloves.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Sautéfor 2-3minutesmixingoccasionally.

ShepherdsPie(Continued)

Directions

Whensoftened,tossintomatopaste,sautéingfor2minutesoruntilcaramelized. Deglazewithredwine,stock,orvinegar

FollowwithWorcestershiresauceandbringtoaboil Addinfreshchoppedthyme, freshchoppedrosemary,mixtocombineandletreduceuntilalltheliquidisgone.

Addinbeefstockseasoningtotastewithsaltandpepper.Mixandletcookfor1-2 minutes.

Addinthefrozenpeasandstirtogether.Letcookuntilthepeasareniceandhot. Dumpthemeatandvegetablemixtureintoacasseroledishspreadingoutevenlytothe edgesofthepan Pressthemeatdownsoit’sniceandcompact

Gentlyaddthemashedpotatoesontopandevenlyspreadacrossthesurfaceofthe casserole.

GrateonsomeParmigianoReggianoandgruyerecheese.Optionallyforkthetopof thesurface.

Placeintoa375°Fpreheatedovenfor20minutes Letsitfor20minutesbefore serving

SubmittedbyDanIgoe,SalesDevelopmentRepresentative Simplythebestrecipeever-Dan

SouthernChickenandDressing

SubmittedbyPhilipPigott,Controller

Ingredients Directions

Cornbread

ChickenandDressing

1eggbeaten 2cupscornmeal 1.5cupsbuttermilk 1/4cupoil 1package(about10)chicken thighsor1packageofchicken breast(about6)Boil,skin, debone,chop. 1largeonionchopped 1stickbutter,melted 1can10.5ouncescreamof mushroomsoup 6eggsbeaten 15cupsmilk Cornbread 2quartschickenbroth

I'vebecomeawarethatthereare differencesinthewaySoutherners (likeme)andtherestofthecountry eat/preparedressing.Iscoured theinternettotryandfindtheone that'smostsimilartotheonethat mygrandmotherusedtomake, whichI,ofcourse,swearisthebest that'severexistedonplanetEarth. Friendsdon'tletfriendseatdry stuffing/dressingduringthe holidays.-Philip

Cornbread ChickenandDressing

Preheattheovento425°F.Greaseacastironskilletorbakingpanwithoil andplaceintheoventoheat.Meanwhile,mixupthecornbreadbatter.Beat egginamediumbowl.Addcornmealmix,buttermilk,andoil.Stirwell.Pour batterintoaheatedskilletandplacebackintheoven.Cookforabout25 minutesoruntilgoldenbrownonthetop.Removefromtheovenandturnout ontoaplatetocool Youwillneedtomake2pansofcornbread SetAside

Whilethecornbreadisbaking,boilthechicken. Boil1packagechickenthighs(about10)or1packageofchickenbreast (about6)untiltender.Cool,skin,deboneandchop.Savebroth. Crumblecornbreadinalargepanorbowl.Iuse2bowlsbecausethereisso muchtomixup

Add:1largechoppedonion,1stickmeltedbutter,1cancreamofmushroom soup,6beateneggs,1.5cupsmilkandchoppedchicken.Pourenoughbroth tomakethemixturethin.Youdon’twantittoosoupy,butyoudowantitthin. Iusuallyusecloseto2quarts. SaltandPeppertotaste.

Pourinto1or2casseroledishesandbakeat450degreesFuntilbrownon top,about45minutesto1hour.Ifyouarecookingthisinonepan,itmaytake uptoanhour.Justkeepacheckonitandwhenthetopbeginstobrown removefromtheovenandallowtositabout10-15minutesbeforeserving.

NOTES

Youcanobviouslycookyourownchickenifyouwant,butI'vefoundthe grocerystorerotisseriechickensaddgreatflavorandarealreadycooked (dope).

Alongthesamelines,Iusecannedchickenbrothforease/speed,butifyou're feelingjiggy,goonaheadandcollectyourownbrothwhileyou'recooking thechickenmentionedabove.

ThisrecipeusesallcornbreadwhichismypreferencebecauseIlikethe density Youcanalsocombine4piecesofstale/toastedwhitebreadinplace ofsomeofthecornbreadifyoulikethattexturebetter.Also,justpickyour favoritecornbreadrecipe,includingboxed.Thisisajudgment-freerecipe. Theseasoningsherearereallyaboutpreference,butDON'TGO OVERBOARDONTHESAGEifyouchoosetoseasonwithit(likemystepgrandmotherwhosedressingessentiallyturnedasgreenasthewickedwitch ofthewest(that'sbad,FYI))

SpicedTurkeyLarb

SubmittedbyMadisonMcCluskey,SalesDevelopmentRepresentative

Ingredients Directions

1tablespoonwhiterice(anykind isfine)

2tablespoonscoconutoil(oruse peanutorgrapeseedoil)

1shallot,thinlysliced,plusmore forserving

3scallions,thinlysliced(white andgreenpartsseparated)

2garliccloves,finelygratedor minced

3/4teaspoonkoshersalt,plus moreasneeded

Largepinchofcrushedred pepperflakes

1poundgroundturkey(oruse chickenorpork)

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice, plusmoretotasteandlime wedges,forserving

1tablespoonfishsauceorsoy sauceplusmoretotaste

1cupfreshmixedsoftherbs(such ascilantro,mintandbasilleaves, oranycombination)coarsely chopped,plusmoreforserving

1freshThai,serrano,orjalapeño chile,seededandthinlysliced

Largelettuceleaves,suchas butterlettuce,romaineorgreen leaf,forserving

Shreddedcarrots,forserving

It'sveryfresh,light,andspicy!N story,justgotanamazingnew cookbook!-Madison

Putthericeinalargeskilletsetovermedium-highheatandletit toast,stirringfrequently,untilitstartstosmellnuttyandturns golden,3to4minutes.Pourthericeintoamortarandpestleora cleanspicegrinderandallowtocoolfor2to3minutes.Pulverize toacoarsepowder.Setaside.

Wipeouttheskilletandreturnittomediumheat.Addtheoiland letitheat Addtheshallotandscallionwhitesandcookuntil softened,2to3minutes.Addthegarlic,saltandredpepper flakes.Cookuntilfragrant,30to60seconds.

Stirintheturkey,raisetheheattohighandcook,breakingupthe meatwithawoodenspoon,untilit’sbrownedandcooked through,about8minutes.Usingaflatspatula,pressdownonthe turkeyasitcookssoitcangetalittlecrunchyonthebottom Addthelimejuiceandfishsaucetothepanandtosswellwiththe meatandvegetables.Letcookfor1minute,thenremovethepan fromtheheatandstirintheherbs,chile,andtoastedrice powder.Tasteandaddmorelimejuiceifitneedsbrightness,or fishsauceifitneedsasalty,umamidepth

Spoontheturkeyontoaplatterandservewithlettuceleaveson thesideforwrappingalongwithallthegarnishes-scallion greens,shallot,carrots,herbsandlimewedges–forpeopleto addtotheirlettucerollsasdesired

Tsukemen“Thick”Soup/Ramen

SubmittedbyErikAssmus,AssistantAccountManager

Ingredients Directions

4literswater

1.5kg/3poundsporkbones,amixof femursandnecks

15kg/3poundschickenbacks 0.5kg/1poundschickenfeet

1kg/2.5poundsbellyandskinandribs, or0.5kg/1poundribs,anda1kg/2 poundsporkbellyroast,withskin included

1yellowonion,peeledandquartered 15-cm/2inchpieceofginger,peeled andslicedinto0.5cm/1/4inchcoins 10garliccloves 20gramskombu 80gramsniboshi 50gramsthick-cutkatsuobushi 50gramsthick-cutsababushi 30gramsgyofun(fishpowder)

It'sramen,everyonelovesramenand thisisthebestversion,butit's definitelynoteasytomake!! Tsukemenismoreaboutdipping noodlesintothebrothversushaving themsitinit,sotheyareservedon theside Asthebrothisthicker,itclingstothe noodlesbetterwhenconsuming.It mightbebadmannershere,butin JapanitisconsideredrudetoNOT slurpthenoodlesanditresultsina lessereatingexperienceifyoudon't. Pleasenote,Ididnotmakethisrecipe lolthiswastakenfromReddit.-Erik

Addyourwaterandporkbonestoapressurecooker,atleastan8-quart sizecooker,butpreferably10-quart.

Bringtoaboil,andskimthescum,untillittletononerises,around20 minutes.

Cover,bringtohighpressure,cookfor1hour Meanwhile,deskintheporkbelly,rollintoacylinder Ifattachedtotheribs, cutalongtheribstoremovethebellyfirst. Whilecooking,removethetoenailsofthechickenfeet.

Openthepressurecookerusingthefastreleasesetting,addthechicken backs,chickenfeet,tiedporkbelly,ribsandporkbellyskin. Closethepressurecooker,bringtohighpressure,cookfor1hour Fastreleaseagain,openthepressurecooker,removetheporkbellyrolland reserveforchashu.

Addtheonion,gingerandgarlic.Boilfor1houruncovered.Addwateras neededtokeepthingssubmerged,butsomeevaporationisexpected.

Strainthesoup,reservingthepulpofbonesandmeatandvegetables.Do notdiscardpulp

Digthroughthepulptoremovelargebones,likefemurs,orextrachunky neckbones.You’llnoticeatthisstagethatthebonesarequitebrittleand canbreakunderpressure.Anybonesyoucancrumbleinyourfingersare goodtokeep.

Blend2/3ofthebones,meat,vegetables,inablender,withenoughsoupto makeaslurry

Addtheslurrybacktothestrainedsoup Mixtocombine Yields35liters, addorboilwatertogettothislevel.

Addtheslurrytoalargepotandaddkombuandniboshi.Heattobelow simmer(around80-90degreesC/176-194degreesF),andallowittosteep for20minutes.

Discardkombu,bringthesouptoasimmerandaddremainingingredients (katsuobushi,sababushiandgyofun)

Removefromheat,steep15minutes.Stirfrequentlytopreventburningon thebottomofthepot,asthesludgecansettleandscorch.

Strainsoupthroughaporousstrainertoremovefish,pressingonpulpto ensurefullextraction.

Thefinalyieldisaround25liters,whichisaround10generousservings

NOTES

Thissoupisextremelydifficulttomake,soI’veincludedarecipespecifically forapressurecooker.Likeallsoups,youcanchoosetomakeitviathe stovetop,butyou’llneedtomultiplythecooktimesinsteps3and7by8.

Desserts DiningwithDenim

BourbonSweetPotatoPie

SubmittedbyKateGallagher,SeniorProductManager

Ingredients Directions

2largeor3mediumsweet potatoes

4tablespoons(2ounces)butter, melted

1teaspoonvanillaextract 3eggs 1eggyolk 3/4cupcream

1/4cupplus2tablespoonsmaple syrup

1/4cupplus1tablespoonbrown sugar

1/4cupbourbon(youcan definitelygoheavier)

1/4teaspoonkoshersalt 1/4teaspoongratednutmeg (preferablyfreshlygrated)

1/4teaspoongroundcinnamon

1/8teaspoongroundcloves Afewgrindsblackpepper Piecrust

Preheatyourovento375°F. Obtainastandardpiecrust,eitherthroughpurchaseor makingonethatmatchesyourvibe.Pre-bakeit. Bakeorboil2largeor3medium-sizedsweetpotatoes untilyou'reabletomashthem

Mixallfillingingredientstomakethefilling. Pourthefillingintothepiecrustandbake45-50 minutes.

MybrothermadeitoneyearforthefirstThanksgivingwedidn'tdoatmyparents'house,andit'samazingKate

CutOutCookies

FlourlessPeanutButterOatmeal ChocolateChipCookies

Ingredients Directions

1cupnaturalcreamypeanut

Preheatovento350°F.Lineabakingsheetwith parchmentpaper.

Insmallbowlmixtogethertheoatsandbakingsoda; setaside.

Inalargebowlmixtogetherpeanutbutter,brown sugar,eggsandvanillauntilsmooth.Mixindry ingredientswithawoodenspoon,thengentlyfoldin chocolatechips.

Rollcookiesinto2-inchdoughballsandplace2inches apartonthepreparedbakingsheet.BARELYflatten thetopofthecookiewithyourhand.Thedoughshould beprettystickysoifyoufindthismethodannoying, simplyuseacookiescooptodropthecookiedough ontothepreparedbakingsheet.Thecookiesmaynot beasroundinshapeandperhapsabitthicker,but that'sokay,theywillstillbedelicious!

Bakecookiesfor9-12minutesandremovewhenedges barelybegintoturnagoldenbrown.Thecookiesmay lookalittleunderdone,buttheywillcontinuetocook onceyouremovethemfromtheoven.

Coolfor5minutesonthecookiesheetthentransferto awireracktocoolcompletely.Sprinkleeachcookie withflakeyseasalt.Repeatwithremainingcookie dough.Makes16-20cookies.

SubmittedbyHayleyCorbett,SeniorAccountant Makes18cookies Source:AmbitiousKitchen

MillionDollarFudge

Ingredients Directions

Inabowl,combinesemisweetchocolatechips,milk chocolatechips,marshmallowcremeandchopped nuts.Setaside.

Poursugar,milk,andbutterintoapotovermedium heatandcookslowlyuntilitformsasoftball Pourovermixtureinthebowl. Stiruntilfudgeisformed.Pourintopyrexandletcool.

PersimmonPudding

SubmittedbyHeatherBeckstead,VPofPeople

Ingredients Directions

2cupspersimmonpulp(about1 quartpersimmons)

2cupssugar

2largeeggs,lightlybeaten

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

13/4cupall-purposeflour

1teaspoonbakingsoda

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1teaspoonsalt

1teaspoongroundcinnamon

15cupsbuttermilk

1/2cupheavy(whipping)cream

2tablespoonsunsaltedbutter, melted

Thepersimmonsshouldbethetypewithapointedbase “Hachiya,”andshouldbesoftenoughtothetouchthat itwouldlandwithasplatifdroppedontheground. Preheattheovento350°F Buttera9x13-inchbaking pan Cutthepersimmonsinhalfcrosswiseandusea spoontoscoopouttheflesh,discardingthestemand skins.Usethebackofaspoontopressthefleshintoa softpulp.Measure2cups(freezetherestorreservefor anotheruse).Combinethepulp,sugar,eggs,and vanillainamediumbowl

Inalargemixingbowl,sifttogethertheflour,baking soda,bakingpowder,salt,andcinnamon.Addthe persimmonmixture,onethirdatatime,beatingwell aftereachaddition.Stirinthebuttermilk,cream,and meltedbutter.Pourintothepreparedpanandbake untilnicelybrownedandslightlypuffedattheedges, about45minutes Servewarmorrewarmjustbefore serving.Bestservedwithadollopofwhippedcream.

InourhousewehavetakenbackThanksgiving.Wenolongertravel,butopenourhometoanyoneand everyonewhoneedsaplacetojoin.OvertheyearswehavehonedourThanksgivingrecipes,andthisonehas takentheplaceofallotherholidaydesserts Incrediblyrich,buttery,anddelicious -Heather

Pashka

SubmittedbyJennaSmith,ProductDesigner

Ingredients Directions

48-ouncepackagesofcream cheese

1cupbutter 3eggyolks(Ireducethistoone yolkornone)

2cupsconfectionerssugar

2teaspoonsvanilla 3/4cupchoppedcitron 3/4cuptoastedsliveredalmonds

Strawberries

Letthecheese,butterandeggyolksstandatroom temperatureatleast2hours.

Placethecreamcheeseinamixingbowlandbeatwith awoodenspoon Ifanelectricmixerisused,blendon lowspeed Addthebutterandcontinuebeatingor blendingonlowspeed.Whenwellblended,addsugar, thentheeggyolks,oneatatime.Addthevanilla.Fold inthecitronandalmonds.

Washwellanddrytheinsideofa2-quartclaypot. Thereshouldbeholesinthebottomfordrainage Line thepotwithadoublethicknessofcheeseclothwrung outincoldwater.

Spoonthecheesemixtureintothepot,fillingittothe brim.Coverwithclearplasticwrapandrefrigerate severalhoursorovernight.

Tounmold,trimaroundanddiscardthetopofthe cheesecolth Invertadessertplateovertheclaypot andinvertquickly.Gentlyliftoffthepot,tuggingatthe baseofthecheeseclothlining,ifnecessary.Whenthe potisclear,gentlyremovethecheesecloth. Garnishthebaseandtopofthepashkawithwhole berriesandhalves Servewithadditionalcrushed sweetenedstrawberries

PistachioCake

Ingredients Directions

Preheatovento350°F.Butterandfloura10or12-inch flutedbundtpan.

Inalargebowl,whisktogetherthecakemix,instant puddingpowder,eggs,7upsoda,vegetableoil,and almondextract(ifusing);beatwithanelectricmixeror whiskvigorouslyfor2minutes,untilcombined.Foldin thepistachios. Pourevenlyintothepreparedpan.

Bakeforapproximately40minutesoruntilatoothpick inthecentercomesoutclean Removefromovenand cool10minutes,thenrunadullknifealongtheedgesto loosen.Thenallowtocoolcompletely.

Turncakeoutontoawirerackorplate;dustwith powderedsugar. Sliceandserve!

SlowCookerPumpkinSpiceLattes

SubmittedbyTravisVaught,DemandGenerationManager

Ingredients Directions

6cupswater

3/4cupgrounddark-roasted coffee

1/2cuppumpkinpurée(not pumpkinpiefilling)

1teaspoongroundcinnamon

1/2teaspoongroundginger

1/4teaspoongroundnutmeg

1/4teaspoongroundcloves

3/4cupgranulatedsugar

21/2cupshalf-and-half

1tablespoonvanillaextract

Sweetenedwhippedcream,for serving(optional)

Freshlygratednutmeg,for serving(optional)

Brewthecoffeewiththe6cupsofwaterinastandard dripcoffeemaker.(Alternatively,doitinbatchesina Frenchpress.)Whilethecoffeeisbrewing,cookthe pumpkinandspices

Placethepumpkin,cinnamon,ginger,nutmeg,and clovesinasmallsaucepanandcookovermediumheat, stirringconstantly,untilheatedthroughandvery fragrant,3to5minutes.Addthesugarandcook, stirringconstantly,untilthesugarisdissolvedandthe mixtureissimmeringattheedgesofthepan Scrape themixtureintoa3-quartorlargerslowcooker

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