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Pork Braised With Chilies

 Salt Fat Acid Heat p. 348

Spicy Brined Turkey Breast

 Salt Fat Acid Heat p. 346

Garlic Butter

 The Common Grill Cookbook p. 19

Parmesan Cream

 The Common Grill Cookbook p. 19

Tomato-Basil Sauce

 The Common Grill Cookbook p. 18

Olive Oil, Garlic, & Herb Sauce

 The Common Grill Cookbook p. 18

Arepas With Spicy Black Beans

Combine 1 cup masarepa, 1 cup warm water, & 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until a smooth dough forms. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 large diced poblano & 1 small diced onion, stir, until softened (3-5 min) Stir in 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 tsp cumin, & 1/4 tsp salt, until fragrant (30 sec) Stir in 1 15oz can of no-salt-added black beans (rinse) & 1 15oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes Reduce to simmer & cook, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes Remove from heat Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro & 2 tbs lime juice Divide the dough into 4 balls & press into discs (4" x 0.5") Heat 1.5 tabs oil in large skillet over medium-high heat Add 2 discs to cook, turning once, until golden brown (7-8 minutes) Repeat with remaining 2 Top arepas with bean mixture and cotija or queso fresco

Crab & Brie Wontons

Place a baking sheet in the oven Preheat to 350 Combine 4oz lump crabmeat (drained), diced brie, 1/4 cup mayo, 2 tbs minced jalapeno, 2 tbs minced chives, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp salt Scoop 2 tsp of mixer into 24 wonton wrappers Moisten edges with water Lift up points and pinch together Move to baking sheet Coat with cooking spray Bake until golden (16-18 min)

Mini Grilled Brie & Fig Sandwiches

Cut 7oz brie into 24 pieces Slice 24 pieces of the baguette Spread fig jam onto slices Add brie to slices Add arugula Brush slices with olive oil Grill/press

Salad With Marinated Veggies

mix 2/3 cup oil, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, & 1 scant tsp of dill, marjoram, savory, oregano, black pepper, basil, & salt marinate veggies in mixture use as dressing for salad

Strawberry Salad

Mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cider/red wine vinegar, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/8 tsp pepper Serve with 6 cups mixed greens, 2.5 cups sliced strawberries, 1 cup monterey jack cheese

Mussels With White Beans and Tomatoes

Heat 2 tbs olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat Add 4 cups grape tomatoes and 1 medium shallot, sliced, & cook until tomatoes release liquid (1-2 minutes) Stir in 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped thyme, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, & cook until fragrant (1 min) Add 15 oz can of no-salt-added white beans, rinsed, & stir Add mussels on top Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine Cover & cook until mussels open (5-6 min) Serve with lemon wedges & garnish w/ thyme

Fish With Watercress and Mango Salad

Season 4 fillets with 1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat Add half the fish and cook until opaque, 1-2 min per side Transfer to plate  Add 1 tsp oil  Cook remaining fillets Whisk together lime, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, & 1/4 tsp pepper Divide 6 cups watercress (stems removed), cut mango, & 1/2 thinly sliced red onion among 4 plates. Add fish Drizzle with dressing

Spiced Lamb Chops with Chickpea and Carrot Saute

 Heat oven to 400 Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat Season lamb with 1 tsp curry powder, 3/4 tsp salt, & 1/2 tsp pepper Brown lamb (2-3 min per side) Transfer to baking sheet Roast 4-6 min for midrare Wipe out skillet Heat tbs olive oil over medium-high heat Add carrots & cook 6-10 minutes Add garlic & cook 1 min Add 15 oz can of chickpeas, 1/2 tsp salt, & 1/4 tsp pepper & cook 2-3 minutes Star in lemon juice & dill Serve together

Couscous-Stuffed Peppers

brown 1/2lb ground beef cook 1/2 cup couscous mix beef & couscous with 1/2 cup sliced scallions, 1 cup feta, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots stuff mixture into 4 hollowed-out bell peppers bake 45-50 minutes at 400, covered

Cottage Pie

make mashed potatoes brown 1lb ground beef add 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce add 1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots top with 3 cups mashed potatoes bake 25-30 minutes at 400

Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbs cooking sherry, 1 tbs lemon juice, 1/2 clove garlic, 1 ts cinnamin, 1 ts salt, 1/4 ts ginger  Marinate pork 2+ hours.  Bake 90 minutes at 325 Optional: serve with apple sauce