Archive for March, 2016

Pepper Coast Meatloaf

March 29, 2016

Sprinkle Plenty and as much David’s Devil Dust as you like!

I was on a temporary restriction to eat only soft foods so why not meat loaf?  I made our Pepper Coast Meatloaf no nuts this time.  One pound of beef, one pound of dark turkey. Lots of spinach and arugula in the middle, a 5 oz package. I wanted something hotter so I added one tablespoon of David’s Devil Dust in with the Sprinkle Plenty. Did not quite fill 9 x 5 pans I picked. Could have used the slightly smaller 4 1/2 by 8 1/2 or whatever they are. Convection Roast at  350 F for.  55 mins.  

Not any drippings to pour off. Made gravy with oil, flour, chicken stock and then added Super Mole sauce I get from Mexican Grocer. Super simple, really good.   Did our favorite Italian Asparagus with Lemon, used a good bit of diced up preserved lemon. I made some preserved lemons back in the fall, and sometimes when I dice some up there are leftovers. So I keep them in small jar and find all sorts of opportunities to use them.  Was good.  

Here is the recipe I created long ago, that is still my guide.  

Pepper Coast Meatloaf Servings: 8  

  • 3/4 lb ground chuck (your choice)
  • 3/4 lb ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 c onions, chopped
  • 1 c salt free seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2/3 c ketchup
  • 2/3 c parsley sprigs, chopped
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 jalapenos, chopped
  • 1/2 c pine nuts, toasted
  • 3 tbsp Sprinkle Plenty
  • 1/2 lb spinach, chopped
  • 3 scallions, chopped  

  You can choose a combination of ground meats such as chuck, round sirloin and/or turkey. Place all of the ingredients except the spinach and scallions in a large bowl and kneed with your hands until everything is blended but do not over mix. To assemble place one half of the mixture in a well greased loaf pan, add a layer of chopped spinach and chopped scallions, finish with remaining meat mixture, mounding in the center. Bake in oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours at 350 degrees. Pour off any excess fat and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Feather Dustings Fire Roasted Chicken

March 26, 2016

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Butterflied a Bell and Evans 4 1/4 lb chicken, lots of Feather Dustings mixed in olive oil on the chicken and under the breast skin. Putting marinade under the skin keeps it from getting quite as crisp, but oh is the meat juicy!  Cooked off fire for near to an hour, turning from time to time. For a short while skin down but mostly skin up. Also cooked neck and back for stock.
Lots of board sauce to go with it. Board sauce had parsley, shallots and diced serranos.
Made a salad that is a take off on the Kale Caesar I have been making. With escarole, radicchio, and arugula. Grated one hard boiled egg, some ricotta salata cheese, and used the leftover dressing for this salad from January. Very good!