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Pork Grinders

October 03, 2012 by my1stwordwaschocolate in "burgers", "dinner", "grinders", "olives", "pork"

Well, we actually call them burgers in our house, but grinders sound more interesting. Ground pork, with the addition of kalamata olives, fresh oregano, onion, and a few seasonings, make for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

Pork Grinders

serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 8-10 pitted kalamata olives, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon, fresh oregano, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons (for grinders) plus 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan)
  • 4 toasted English muffins
  • washed and dried lettuce
  • mayonnaise

Directions

Preheat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. In a medium bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients thoroughly. Form into 4 1/4 pound patties. Cook in skillet for 5-6 minutes a side, until center is no longer pink. Assemble the sliders on the English muffins, with lettuce and mayonnaise. Serve with a tomato salad or green beans for a well-rounded meal.

October 03, 2012 /my1stwordwaschocolate
"burgers", "dinner", "grinders", "olives", "pork"

Classic S'mores & a Few Variations

September 18, 2012 by my1stwordwaschocolate in "chocolate", "dessert", "fire", "marshmallows"


As the heat of summer wears off, we've been spending more and more time enjoying our backyard fire pit and charcoal grill. S'mores were on the menu recently and boy did we enjoy them.

Classic S'mores

Ingredients

serves 6-8

  • Bag of best quality marshmallows (or homemade if you have the time and inclination)
  • 2 bars of Green & Black's Dark 70% Chocolate
  • 1 box of Graham Crackers
  • stick (green-wood ) or coat hanger

Directions

Prep your landing for the roasted marshmallow by placing a piece of chocolate on half a graham cracker. Roast marshmallow over an open fire. Place marshmallow on the chocolate side of the graham cracker, use the other half of the graham cracker to slide the marshmallow of the stick. Eat immediately.

First S'mores Experience

Variations on the Classic

1. Use an apple slice as a substitute for one half of the graham cracker

2. Slather one side of the graham cracker with Nutella or peanut butter

3. Substitute a peanut butter cup or chocolate covered mint for the chocolate

4. Substitute thin mint cookies for the graham crackers, omit (or keep) extra chocolate

5. If you make homemade marshmallows, the variations are endless (vanilla, chocolate, coffee/espresso, chocolate-covered, peanut butter, pecan-studded, coconut, raspberry, strawberry, etc.)

September 18, 2012 /my1stwordwaschocolate
"chocolate", "dessert", "fire", "marshmallows"
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