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Mayonnaise

August 31, 2018 By Liz

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Mayonnaise
Knowledgeable food writers cannot agree on the origin... and the debate continues. Sadly, the mayonnaise made by the industrial manufacturers has become something to be avoided. Instead of the original principal ingredients of olive oil and egg, there is now a predominance of soybean oil and additives like sugar and disodium Edta and... wait for it... Natural Flavors! Fortunately, mayonnaise is fast and easy to make! If you have a food processor or an immersion blender, you can make it in minutes. AND, you can make it to taste...varying the kind of oils as well as the other ingredients...adding in herbs and garlic. Try serving garlic-y mayonnaise with steamed artichoke.
Mayonnaise recipe
Keyword condiments
Servings
Ingredients
  • large Egg Room temperature - fresh is best
  • 1 tsp Water
  • 1 Tblsp Dijon mustard or 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 Tblsp Red or white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup Oil, neutral flavored grapeseed or safflower
  • 1/2 cup Light olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice fresh is best
  • Grated lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, basil optional add ins
Keyword condiments
Servings
Ingredients
  • large Egg Room temperature - fresh is best
  • 1 tsp Water
  • 1 Tblsp Dijon mustard or 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 Tblsp Red or white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup Oil, neutral flavored grapeseed or safflower
  • 1/2 cup Light olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice fresh is best
  • Grated lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, basil optional add ins
Mayonnaise recipe
Instructions
  1. Add egg, mustard, vinegar, water and salt to the bowl of a food processor and process for 20 seconds.
  2. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, turn the food processor on then begin to slowly add the oil in tiny drops until about a quarter of the oil has been added (this is critical for proper emulsification)
  3. Once you notice that the mixture is beginning to thicken and emulsify, you can be a little less strict. With the processor on, continue to add oil slowly, but increase to a very thin stream.
  4. When all of the oil has been added, scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and process for an extra 10 seconds. Taste mayonnaise for seasoning then add salt, lemon juice or extra vinegar to taste. Note, if the mayo seems too thin, slowly stream in more oil with the processor running until thick.
  5. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator as long as the expiration date of your eggs allow
  6. Olive oil can be a little overpowering so use one that’s light and fruity and consider only replacing half of the oil called for in the recipe with olive oil and use something more neutral for the rest
  7. Other oils- for variety, try other oils...like Walnut. There are so many possibilities
Recipe Notes

Note:

You can do this in a food processor...or with an immersion blender  (in a big Mason jar) or by hand with a whisk.

The food processor is by far the easiest and quickest.

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Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms

June 24, 2018 By Liz

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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms
roast pork tenderloin with wild mushrooms
Course Main Dish
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Fresh Time chopped
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 8 oz Mixed Wild Mushrooms coarsely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (or Ghee)
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1/4 c Red Wine white wine may be used
  • 1 c Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tbsp Flour gluten free preferred
Course Main Dish
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Fresh Time chopped
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 8 oz Mixed Wild Mushrooms coarsely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (or Ghee)
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1/4 c Red Wine white wine may be used
  • 1 c Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tbsp Flour gluten free preferred
roast pork tenderloin with wild mushrooms
Instructions
Pork
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 Degrees F.
  1. Combine the herbs and 1/2 t. of salt in a small bowl.
  2. Rub 2 t. oil over the pork. Then coat it with the herb mixture. Reserve a bit of the herbs for the mushrooms.
  3. Heat 1 t. oil in a skillet. Sear the pork until browned on all sides.
  4. Transfer the pork to a shallow roasting pan. Roast about 12 minutes. (Meat thermometer 140 Degrees in the thickest part.)
  5. Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes (or more) before slicing.
Mushrooms
  1. In the same skillet, add 1 T. Butter or Ghee and the Mushrooms.
  2. Cook about 5 minutes. Let them brown a bit before turning them over and cooking another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the Garlic, 1/2 t. Salt and the reserved herbs.
  4. Stir in the wine. Cook until it evaporates.
  5. Add a bit more butter. Stir in the flour to make a paste (roux).
  6. Gradually add in the Chicken Broth and whisk till smooth.
  7. Cook while stirring until the sauce has thickened...about 5 minutes.
Finishing Touch
  1. Slice the pork and garnish with mushrooms
Recipe Notes

This recipe pairs well with Livliga (http://www NULL.livligahome NULL.com/?Click=804) dinnerware.

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A Perfect Pot of Mussels

May 24, 2018 By Liz

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A Perfect Pot of Mussels
Ready in only 20 minutes!
perfect pot of mussels
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Large Leek or Onion chopped or sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil or Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Lbs Mussels scrubbed and de-bearded
  • 1 Cup Seafood Stock Water, Wine or Beer can be substituted
  • 2-3 Sprigs Rosemary Thyme or Parsley can be substituted or a combo used
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Large Leek or Onion chopped or sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil or Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Lbs Mussels scrubbed and de-bearded
  • 1 Cup Seafood Stock Water, Wine or Beer can be substituted
  • 2-3 Sprigs Rosemary Thyme or Parsley can be substituted or a combo used
perfect pot of mussels
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large pan over medium-high heat
  2. Add in the leek. Cook, uncovered and stirring often, until the leek begins to soften
  3. Add in the stock, mussels and rosemary
  4. Cover and cook until the mussels have opened completely. 3 to 5 minutes
  5. Discard mussels that have not opened. Toss with remaining oil
  6. Serve mussels and broth in shallow bowls with crusty bread

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Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Feta and Lemon

March 20, 2018 By Liz

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Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Feta and Lemon
Ready in about 20 minutes!
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Small Broccoli Forets
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 4 oz Penne Pasta - uncooked
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 oz Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Rind grated
  • pinch Black Pepper freshly ground
  • pinch Flaked Sea Salt
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Small Broccoli Forets
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 4 oz Penne Pasta - uncooked
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 oz Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Rind grated
  • pinch Black Pepper freshly ground
  • pinch Flaked Sea Salt
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 425° F
  2. Combine broccoli, 2 tsp oil, pinch of salt and red pepper on a baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the broccoli is charred a bit. Stir after 15 minutes
  3. While broccoli is baking, bring a large pot filled with water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook pasta to al dente (about 10 - 15 minutes). Drain in a colander over a bowl and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid
  4. Heat the remaining oil and the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook about 2 minutes until the garlic is golden, stirring occasionally. Add in the cream and reserved cooking liquid, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  5. Stir in the feta and continue to stir until feta begins to melt and sauce is thickened.
  6. Add in broccoli, pasta and lemon rind and stir to coat.
  7. Plate the pasta mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper and the flaked sea salt. Serve

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Chicken and Mixed Peppers

March 20, 2018 By Liz

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Chicken and Mixed Peppers
This easy and colorful dish makes a nice light supper.
chicken and mixed peppers
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Bread Crumbs with Italian Herbs
  • 1 ea Red, Yellow, Orange and Green Bell Peppers coarsely chopped
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • Salt taste
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Bread Crumbs with Italian Herbs
  • 1 ea Red, Yellow, Orange and Green Bell Peppers coarsely chopped
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • Salt taste
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
chicken and mixed peppers
Instructions
  1. Roll the chicken thighs in bread crumbs and set aside
  2. Place olive oil in skillet and begin to heat it
  3. When oil is hot, place breaded thighs in skillet to brown
  4. Turn the thighs and add in the chopped peppers
  5. Add in lemon juice and salt
  6. Turn heat down and let cook for about 10 minutes
  7. Enjoy!

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