Matt Netherland

Mini Asparagus and Cheese Croissants

1 sheet pre-rolled frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE FILLING 4 stalks asparagus, blanched and finely chopped 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1/4 teaspoon paprika Freshly ground black pepper To make filling, place asparagus, cheese, paprika and black pepper to taste in a bowl and mix…

Spiedis

1 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 2 1/2 pounds boneless lean pork, beef, lamb, venison, chicken or turkey, cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch…

Salami and Gouda Panini

2 tablespoons orange-blossom honey 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 small sun-dried tomato rolls, split 8 thin slices Genoa salami 8 thin slices sharp Gouda 4 strips jarred roasted red bell pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Heat a panini press according to the manufacturer’s directions until hot. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey…

Porky’s Sandwiches

8 frozen Texas Rolls (2 ounces each), thawed 4 raisins 1 egg, beaten Sandwich filings of your choice For each sandwich, pres two rolls together and flatten into a 5-in. circle for the head. Place on a greased baking sheet. Form two rolls into 4-in. x 3-in. rectangles; cut in half diagonally to make two…

Melted Cheese Sandwich Pesto

4 slices hearty country-style whole-wheat bread, or 2 English muffins, split Unsalted butter or mayonnaise 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 8 slices flavorful ripe tomato 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) grated Monterey Jack or Canadian Cheddar cheese Basil Pesto (recipe follows) Preheat the broiler. Spread one side of bread slices or muffin halves with…

Beer Bread Mix

3 cups all-purpose flour 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt To Use: 1 package mix 1 (12 oz.) can regular beer Preheat the oven and grease loaf pan(s). Combine beer bread mix and beer and bake as follows: 1 large loaf – 350 degrees for 1 ¼ hours…

Anadama Bread Mix

4 ½ cups flour ¾ cup yellow cornmeal ⅓ cup nonfat dry powdered milk 1 ⅜ tsp. Salt Combine the ingredients in an airtight container. To make the bread you will need: 1 package dry yeast 1 ¼ cups warm water ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. Molasses ¼ cup softened margarine 1 pkg of mix…