Author name: darien

Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup finely chopped shallots, from 1 to 2 shallots 2½ tablespoons cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons honey 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt Several grinds fresh black pepper 6 oz (about 8 cups) baby spinach 8 oz white button or baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 3 hard or soft boiled eggs, thinly sliced or cut into …

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Kansas City Beer Brats

Ingredients 1 onion, sliced into half moons 4 cloves garlic, smashed 10 brats 1 cup beer of choice 2 Tbsp. grainy mustard 1 tsp. caraway seeds Instructions Prep ingredients:  Slice onions.  Smash garlic.  Layer onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Heat oil in large skillet. Brown brats for about 1-2 minutes …

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Philly Cheesesteak

Ingredients: 10 to 12 ounces ribeye steak  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided  1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced  1/2 green bell pepper, sliced  1/2 red bell pepper, sliced  2 ounces (3 slices) provolone cheese  2 hoagie rolls, toasted • 1/4 cup Cheez Whiz, warmed Fresh thyme, for garnish …

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Cuban Mojo Pork

Servings: 6–8 Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours Ingredients: For the Mojo Marinade: 1 cup orange juice (preferably fresh) 1/2 cup lime juice (about 4–5 limes) 1/2 cup olive oil 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried) 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp kosher …

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