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Hominy with Cheddar, Chiles, and Sour Cream



SERVES 4

Two 30-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup sour cream
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh chile peppers of your choice, or less to taste
6 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste


1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Spread one third of the hominy in the bottom of a small baking
dish. Spread half the sour cream, half the chiles, and half the cheese on
top. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat to form a second layer, and top
with the remaining hominy. Bake uncovered until the top is golden, about
30 minutes. Serve hot.

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Brussels Sprouts in Brown Butter



SERVES 4

1 pound Brussels sprouts, well washed and stems trimmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Fill a large bowl with
ice and water. Cook the sprouts in the boiling water until just tender,
about 4 minutes. When the sprouts are done, drain and plunge them into
the ice water; wait a few minutes, then drain them well and halve or quarter them.

2. In a large sauté pan, heat the butter over medium heat until foamy.
Add the sprouts, season lightly with salt and pepper, and toss to coat them
with the butter. Keep tossing until the butter begins to brown lightly and
the sprouts are heated through. Serve immediately.

Both recipes from "How to Cook Meat" by Chris Schlesinger

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/304725.How_to_Cook_Meat