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  • Smoked Pork over Tortillas and Three sister salad

    Smoked Pork over Tortillas and Three sister salad

    by our friend and guest Pete

    Continuing with the theme of EARTH we decided to go back to the basics and make pork fajitas. What’s more basic than smoked meat over a tortilla with simple vegetables? We used pork shoulder, but don’t be afraid to experiment even non-meat options are great.

    Ingredients:

    • a 4 lbs pork shoulder

    For the dry rub:

    • Dry Mustard: 1 tablespoon
    • Paprika: 2 tablespoons
    • Onion Powder: 1 tablespoon
    • Garlic Powder: 1 tablespoon
    • Salt: 2 tablespoons
    • Pepper: 1 tablespoon

    Instructions:

    Mix ingredients in bowl and rub it on the pork shoulder to cover it entirely. Wrap the shoulder and let sit in refrigerator for 24 hours. Smoke at 250 degrees or until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees, but closer to 195 degrees so that meat pulls apart, roughly 90 minutes per pound of meat. Baste with apple cider vinegar every 30 minutes. You can absolutely do this in an oven.

    In America corn, beans, and squash are called the “Three Sisters”. A number of Native American tribes interplanted this trio because they thrive together, much like three inseparable sisters. And a three sister salad is the perfect combo for this EARTH themed party.

    Ingredients:

    For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

    • Roughly 6 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¾ cup avocado oil
    • Salt and ground pepper.

    For the salad:

    • 2 squashes (zucchini in this instance)
    • 3 ears of corn
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 can cooked black beans
    • Dice tomatoes (if desired).

    Instructions:

    Refrigerate and save to dress the salad. Now for the salad you’ll need

    1. For the vinaigrette: In a bowl combine the vinegar, honey, and avocado oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    2. For the salad: slice squash longways, baste with avocado oil and grill along with the ears of corn.
    3. Remove corn from ears, then mix all salad ingredients, dress with the Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
    4. Serve the pork and salad over tortillas, corn or wheat your preference.

    Game Night  Tips

    Conclusion

    It is very gratifying sharing drinks and  food with friends and family and playing a game afterwards makes the experience even better. Give this recipe a try and share your experience and your inspirations too.

  • Olive and Orange Salad

    Olive and Orange Salad

    adapted by Zaida Marrero from ATK and on Podcast Episode #3

    For our Messina1347 board game dinner party I wanted to serve a salad with a mediterranean feel and without using tomatoes, since tomatoes where not present in Europe in the year 1347. I found a recipe for Escarole and Orange Salad with Green Olive Vinaigrette on America’s Test Kitchen that was perfect. I have to admit I was hesitant at first of having olives and oranges together but I’m glad I gave this combination a try. The result was a surprisingly sweet and tangy salad with a pleasant flavor that my mouth truly loved. I provided some suggestions to adapt this recipe in case you can’t find some of the ingredients.

    You will need:

    • ½ cup slivered almonds
    • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup chopped pitted green olives
    • 3 medium shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup) or 1/8 cup of red onion
    • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • Salt and ground black pepper
    • 1 large head escarole, washed, dried and stemmed (about 9 cups lightly packed) or substitute with arugula, spinach or mix salads
    • 2 large oranges, segmented and without membrane

    Instructions:

    1. Toast almonds in and oven at 350 degrees for 4-6 mins flip and bake for 2-4 more mins checking constantly to prevent burning. Remove from pan an let them cool.
    2. Whisk vinegar, olives, shallots, garlic, and orange zest in large bowl.
    3. Whisk in oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    4. Add greens and toss to coat.
    5. Divide greens among individual plates, arrange orange segments on each individual plate and sprinkle with almonds. Serve.

    Game Night  Tips

    Conclusion

    It is very gratifying sharing drinks and  food with friends and family and playing a game afterwards makes the experience even better. Give this recipe a try and share your experience and your inspirations too.