Pimento Cheese

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Pimento Cheese

Yield: 1 1/2 quarts

This is a large quantity, but it it so good! You'll thank me later for not scaling down this recipe any smaller.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise, best foods
  • 4 w. oz. pickled peppers, drained and diced
  • 1 tsp worcestershire
  • 4 w. oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 w. oz. pickled jalapenos, drained and diced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp granulated onion
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a food processor,except cheddar cheese, until thoroughly incorporated.

Mix in shredded cheddar unitl well-combined.

Store, label and date.

When ready to serve, top with bacon marmalade and green onion curls. Serve with grilled bread or flat bread.

Notes

In the restaurant we use a very powerful food processor. If you have trouble with a home version of this appliance, you can also mix it in your Kitchen Aid mixer. It will not be as smooth, but just as good.

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Pickled Vegetables

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Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 T granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 lbs vegetables (see instructions below)

Instructions

Combine ingredients and additional flavorings (see below) together in medium non-reactive saucepan.

Bring to simmer.

Pour over vegetables held in a large non-reactive storage container (like a mason jar).

Cover.

Cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight before serving.

COMMON ADDITIONAL FLAVORINGS

Crushed garlic, dry spices (dill, mustard, coriander, cumin, paprika, tumeric, black peppercorns, red chile flake), fresh herbs (tarragon, rosemary, thyme, oregano)

COMMON PICKLED VEGETABLES

Cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower, hot or sweet peppers, green beans, asparagus (blanch first), beets (cook first), celery, fennel. Larger vegetables should be cut into smaller strips, coins or pieces.

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Hummus

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Hummus

Yield: 1 quart

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 T garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 T tahini paste
  • 4 cups garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

Process the garlic in a food processor.

Add all other ingredients and process.

Adjust the consistency with additional liquid (water), if necessary, until the mixture is smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

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