Here is a good example of gourmet cooking:

Wild Boar Marinade

2 Cups full-bodied red wine
1/4 Cup red wine vinegar
1/4 Cup Port wine
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 Cup chopped carrots
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 T. chopped fresh thyme
(or 1 1/2 tsp. dried)
1 T. chopped fresh marjoram
(or 1 1/2 tsp. dried)
3 bay leaves
8 crushed juniper berries
(or 2 T. gin)
6 crushed peppercorns
1 tsp salt

Needed: One 4-6 lb rump end or center cut of

fresh pork leg or whole Boston butt

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Low Carb Deep Dish Quiche Pizza

4 ounces cream cheese
Three eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cups shredded Italian cheese (mozzarella, romano, parm mix – or your choice)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella
20 slices pepperoni

Preheat oven to 375 degress. In mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese and spices. Pour 2 cups of cheese into a nonstick, 13 x 9 inch baking pan or equivalent. Add egg mixture on top of cheese and blend together so that the cheese is suspended in the mixture — not concentrated at the bottom of the pan. Bake in oven for approximately 30 minutes; then, briefly remove pan to add on the layers of pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Return dish to oven for 10 more minutes, or until dish is bubbly and brown.

To get good results, you need to utilize quality cooking equipment.
A good high quality quiche pan (with removable base):

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Hi, I’m Jan Ashby 

Today’s post is for Cinco di Mayo celebrations.  I have gone and located a really special Carnitas recipe which involves the use of milk (a vital component). The recipe calls for four to six lbs of Boston butt or Pork Shoulder – the cut of meat is important, so don’t substitute.  Additionally, the recipe calls for garlic cloves – and you may use minced garlic, if you are accustomed to making this kind of substitution.

This particular recipe is taken from Google Books – it is Bruce Aidells recipe, and is originally from The Complete Meat Cookbook

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Grilled Lime Mesquite Chicken

This recipe is for outdoors, on the grill, if you please.   And with the better weather, why not?

Here’s my favorite:

1 ounce dry mesquite marinade mix
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup (68.75 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoon (30 g) honey
2 pounds (1.1375 kg) of chicken

Combine Mesquite Marinade with next 4 ingredients in a self-closing plastic bag or shallow dish. Next add chicken and carefully coat each piece.  Place in refrigerator for up to 3 hours.

Remove chicken from its marinade.  Lightly grease grill rack; cook until done (check for doneness with a meat thermometer).

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How to Select and Prepare Prime Rib Using Quality Cooking Equipment

Cooking Prime Rib     

Cooking prime rib is similar to cooking other cuts of beef, but with much better flavor than regular roast. Individuals want to begin by making sure that the prime rib is at room temperature before placing it in the oven. You should allow two hours. Skip this step and it will take longer to cook. Then you will want to trim excess fat off the prime rib; however, leave a thin layer of fat in order for it to baste itself –about 1/2 inch. Next, you will want to pat the rib roast dry.

There are a variety of ways to inject flavor into your prime rib. One method is to cut slits into the meat — about 1/2 inch deep — then rub your chosen spices into the meat. Then sprinkle some coarse black pepper, sea salt, and garlic powder over the beef.

Marinades, Flavor Injectors and Quality Cooking Equipment

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