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Cider-Brined Pork Chops : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. 4 cups apple cider. 4 cups cold water. 1/2 cup Kosher salt. 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar. 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper. 4 1 1/2-inch-thick center-cut pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat. Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl or stockpot. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add pork chops to brine. Top with plate to submerge pork. Cover and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Drain brine from pork chops and pat dry. 1 cup apple cider. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter.

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Smoked Paprika Grilled Corn : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. Smoked Paprika Grilled Corn. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Shuck corn. Rinse corn and pat dry. Melt butter in the microwave in a small bowl for 30 seconds. In a separate small bowl combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. With a pastry brush evenly coat corn with butter then season evenly with spice mixture. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). My Wife is a Chef.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. 2 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon kosher salt. 5 ounces 55% chocolate, cut into chip-sized pieces (about 1 1/4 cups). 5 ounces 70% to 72% chocolate, cut into chip-sized pieces (about 1 1/4 cups). 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, preferable molasses sugar. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. My Wife is a Chef.

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Creamed Fennel Gratin : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. 1 1/2 pounds (about 2 large bulbs) fennel, stalks removed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch wide wedges. 2 cups heavy cream. 1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 F (218 C). 2 In a bowl, toss together the fennel, cream, and 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window).

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Overnight French Toast : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. 12 (3/4-inch-thick) French, challah or brioche bread. 1 1/2 cups whole milk. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature. Arrange bread slices in 1 or 2 dishes with at least 1-inch sides. Beat eggs, milk, sugar, syrup, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Pour mixture over bread. Turn bread slices to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 400 F. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window).

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Roasted Green Chili Chicken Soup : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. Roasted Green Chili Chicken Soup. 2 lb chicken breast (three breasts) cut off fat. 2 32 oz boxes chicken broth. 1 onion (two cups chopped). 1 cup fresh roasted chopped green chilies (substitute canned or frozen). 8 cloves of garlic – minced (1/4 cup). 2 tablespoons olive oil. 3 ears of corn (3 cups). 1 28 oz can Rotel. 1 265 oz pinto beans (drained and rinsed). 1/2 cup cilantro leaves. Heat oil in soup pot, sauté onion and garlic on medium low heat for 10 min. My Wife is a Chef.

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Lemon bars with meringue : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. Lemon bars with meringue. 10 1/2 tablespoons (5 1/4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature. 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1 cup fresh lemon juice. 6 large egg yolks. 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar. 9 tablespoons (4 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into small chunks, at room temperature. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window).

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Cheddar Apple Pie : My Wife is a Chef

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My Wife is a Chef. Oven: 375 degree F. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening. 1/2 cup finely shredded high-quality cheddar cheese. 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water. 5 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1 recipe Cheddar Crunch Topping (see recipe below). 1 In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in the shortening to the size of small peas. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window).