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ROAST SUCKLING PIG – December 18 – National Roast Suckling Pig Day

ROAST SUCKLING PIG – December 18 – National Roast Suckling Pig Day

Serves 10-14 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 suckling pig (15-20 pounds) 1 cup plus 1 cup sea salt 10 cloves garlic, whole 3 rosemary sprigs 2 thyme sprigs 6 inches of ginger, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces 2 apples, quartered and seeds removed 1 cup […]

 
CUBAN SANDWICH – November 14 – National Pickle Day

CUBAN SANDWICH – November 14 – National Pickle Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 loaf Cuban bread. NOTE: French or Italian bread works also ⅓ cup yellow mustard 12 oz sliced Swiss cheese 12 ounces dill pickles, thinly sliced 1 pound sliced ham ½ – ¾ pounds leftover Cuban-style roast pork, or regular roast […]

 
SPINACH AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD – November 13 – Spinach and Squash Month

SPINACH AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD – November 13 – Spinach and Squash Month

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Salad: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ¾ inch pieces 1 tablespoon plus ½ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ medium red onion, chopped 4 cups fresh spinach ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped pecans Dressing: 4 […]

 
PIZZA WITH THE WORKS EXCEPT ANCHOVIES – November 12 – National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day

PIZZA WITH THE WORKS EXCEPT ANCHOVIES – November 12 – National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 loaf frozen bread dough, about 1 pound, thawed OR 1 can prepared pizza crust Cooking spray 1/3 pound Italian sausage, mild, or hot ½ cup white onion, chopped ½ cup green pepper, seeded and chopped ½ cup red pepper, seeded […]

 
COLA COUNTRY HAM – October 30 – Go Hog Wild – Eat Country Ham Month

COLA COUNTRY HAM – October 30 – Go Hog Wild – Eat Country Ham Month

Ingredients: 1 country ham Oven bag or aluminum foil 2 cups of cola ½ teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Move oven rack to lowest position and preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large pan, place the ham in an oven bag and pour the cola […]

 
THAI OATMEAL CURRY – October 29 – National Oatmeal Day

THAI OATMEAL CURRY – October 29 – National Oatmeal Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups oats 2 cans coconut milk ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon yellow Thai curry paste 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips 2 cups snow peas 1 lime juiced ½ cup cilantro ½ cup peanuts 2 stalks green onions, diced […]

 
CHICKEN or PORK MOLE – October 28 – National Chocolate Day

CHICKEN or PORK MOLE – October 28 – National Chocolate Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ancho chile peppers, top and seeds removed, diced 1 pound chicken breast or pork chops 10 black peppercorns 1 tablespoon salt ¼ cup sesame seeds 2 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon anise […]

 
BEER AND CHEDDAR SOUP WITH BACON – October 27 – National American Beer Day

BEER AND CHEDDAR SOUP WITH BACON – October 27 – National American Beer Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ pound bacon 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 rib celery, diced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 12 oz American Lager 2 cups chicken broth ¼ cup butter […]

 
LENTIL SOUP – October 25 – National Vegetarian Month

LENTIL SOUP – October 25 – National Vegetarian Month

Serves: 4-6 Prep time 10-15 minutes  Cook time 50-60 minutes  Total time 60-75 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced (About 2 tablespoons) […]

 
FRIED BOLOGNA CASSEROLE – October 24 – National Bologna Day

FRIED BOLOGNA CASSEROLE – October 24 – National Bologna Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 large or 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch pieces 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon salt 8 slices bologna 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium yellow onion diced Cooking spray 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese […]