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February 16, 2006

Pradera Spice

1 cup table salt
4 Tbsp. coarse salt
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. celery salt
2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground rosemary
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp curry powder

Mix well and use according to taste.

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Brussell Sprouts with Pancetta

1 pound fresh brussell sprouts
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta chopped
1/2 a red onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste.

Remove the outside leaves from the sprouts, trim the stem leaving just a bit to hold the sprout together and cut in halves.

Cook sprouts in boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in saute pan over medium high heat and add pancetta. Cook until crispy 5 - 6 minutes. Remove from pan.

Add red onion, reduce heat to medium and saute until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the drained brussell sprouts and chopped garlic and saute until the sprouts start to turn brown.

Remove pan from heat and stir in the butter and pancetta. Sprinkle with lemon juice and add salt and pepper to tasted.

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