chicharones

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Today I found some great German (almost) bratwurst at my grocer’s. Good looking, fresh and at $6.00 bucks for a pack of five, who could say no…..
At first I wanted to prepare them in the typical German style, sautéed or grilled whole, served with a leaf salad, potato salad and mustard on the side. But then I realized that I am more in the mood for a big bowl of composed salad, so this rustic beauty is what resulted.
Verdict : Prepared this way is much better than served the traditional way 🙂
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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Bratwurstsalat (Brat-Salad)

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Preparation :
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: saute 20 oz thick-sliced bratwurst in garlic oil until nicely browned and cooked through, remove to absorbent paper

: core and slice 1 ea red apple into fine slices, add two packed cups of fresh-cooked green beans, 2 cups cooked, sliced potatoes, 1 medium size sliced onion and 1 finely sliced yellow medium-hot chili

: to dress the salad, add 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 2 tblsp “Maille Whole Grain Mustard”, 1 tsp garlic paste, kosher salt and fresh-cracked black pepper to taste, mix all ingredients, check/adjust taste; to serve, place on a bed of dressed bib lettuce and top with chicharones ; serves 4

: Bratwurstsalat (Brat-Salad)

: Bratwurstsalat (Brat-Salad)

: Bratwurstsalat (Brat-Salad)

: Bratwurstsalat (Brat-Salad)

: Bratwurstsalat (Brat-Salad)

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When I was a Kid, the only vegetable I hated more than onions was spinach.
Now, a few short years later, Onion soup (cream or french) and spinach soup
are some of my great favorites, be it as a soup course, main course or snack.
Tonight, cream of spinach was calling and I answered 🙂

Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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To serve, top with chicharones (crispy pork rind) and / or butter-sauteed shrimp

: blanch spinach in salted water

: shock in ice water

: drain

: saute onions and garlic in butter

: add potatoes

: deglaze with white wine

: add chicken or vegetable stock, simmer until potatoes are soft

: add spinach, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, fresh;y grated nutmeg, maggi seasoning, bring back to simmer

: add heavy cream

: blend with stick blender until smooth

: To serve, top with chicharones (crispy pork rind) and / or butter-sauteed shrimp

: Cream of spinach with shrimp

: cream of spinach with chicharones (crispy pork rind)

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