Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing


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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Salad
Dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
Instructions
Salad
  1. Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Place the eggs into a saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Place on a cold stove burner and turn on high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat and leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the egg shells. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  3. While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  4. Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.
Dressing
  1. Transfer the reserved bacon fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch of each kosher salt and black pepper.
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Chicken Fajitas

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Chicken Fajitas
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 1-24 hours
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Marinade
Fajitas
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 1-24 hours
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Marinade
Fajitas
Instructions
Marinade
  1. Butterfly and pound chicken breasts until approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  2. In a bowl, combine the oil, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime juice and oil. Mix to combine all ingredients. In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, add the chicken and the marinade mix. Massage ingredients in the bag until the chicken is well coated. Place bag in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (overnight is preferable).
Fajitas
  1. Add 2 Tbs olive oil to a cast iron skillet and place on medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the chicken to the skillet and sear each side until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into fajita strips.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, add 2 Tbs olive oil, peppers and onions. Cook under medium-high heat until onions are caramelized. Near the end of cooking, add fresh cilantro and cumin to taste. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Guacamole


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Guacamole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Halve the avocados and score the pits to remove them. Using a butter knife, cut the flesh into 'cubes' and use a spoon to scoop it into a bowl. Add the jalapeno, onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper and cumin to taste. Mash with a fork or a wisk until it reaches a 'chunky' guacamole state.
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Pico de Gallo


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Pico de Gallo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Season the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Transfer to a fine mesh strainer set in a bowl and allow to drain for 20-30 minutes. Discard the liquid.
  2. Combine the drained tomatoes, onion, peppers, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss to combine and season to taste with salt.
Recipe Notes

Pico de Gallo can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Pasta Aglio e Olio


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Pasta Aglio e Olio
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Heavily salt a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook paste to al dente.
  2. Slice the garlic cloves thinly and set aside. Pick the parsley leaves from their stems and finely chop. Add olive oil to a large saute pan and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced garlic and stir constantly until the garlic is barely toasted. Add the red pepper flakes and remove from heat.
  3. Add the drained pasta, with about 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water. Add lemon juice and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve (use a meat fork to twirl a serving).
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