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Balsamic Vinegar and Honey Pulled-Pork Sliders

Balsamic Vinegar and Honey Pulled-Pork Sliders

Ingredients1 2 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast1 cup chopped onion (1 large)3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper (1 medium)1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 cup chicken broth1 cup balsamic vinegar3/4 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt20 sliders buns or small round dinner rolls, split and toastedPurchased deli coleslawSweet or dill pickles, coarsely chopped PreparationTrim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. In the cooker combine onion and sweet pepper. Add meat;...

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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Walnuts

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Walnuts

Ingredients3 five ounce packages (about 18 cups) mixed baby salad greens1 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing2 fifteen ounce cans small whole beets or 8 small cooked beets, chilled1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 cup crumbled semisoft goat cheese (chevre) (4 ounces)1/2 cup broken walnuts, toasted PreparationPlace salad greens in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with some of the dressing; toss gently to coat. Set aside. Drain and cut up beets. In a medium bowl, combine beets, basil, and pepper. Drizzle with some of the dressing; toss gently to coat. To serve, arrange greens...

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Linguine with Kalamata Olives and Prosciutto

Linguine with Kalamata Olives and Prosciutto

Ingredients8 oz linguine4 Tbsp olive oil3 Tbsp chopped prosciutto1 Tbsp chopped garlic1/2 cup wild mushrooms**sliced 2 Tbsp kalamata olives pitted and chopped1 Tbsp green olives, pitted and chopped2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley1/4 cup red wine2 cups herb tomato sauce1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded Preparation**Note: For wild mushrooms you may use portabella, oyster, or the dried mixed exotic. If using dried mushrooms, soak in water overnight and boil in water for an hour the next day to ensure they will be tender. COOK linguine according to package directions. HEAT oil in a sauté pan while pasta cooks. Add prosciutto, garlic, and mushrooms....

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Balsamic and Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil

Balsamic and Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil

Ingredients25 cloves garlic (unpeeled)2 tablespoons olive oil,plus1 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary PreparationPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place unpeeled garlic cloves in baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake until garlic is golden brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic between fingertips to release cloves. Transfer garlic cloves to blender. Add vinegar and rosemary and puree herb mixture until smooth. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1 cup olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dipping...

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