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Sourdough Chipotle Heirloom BLT Serves 2 large sandwiches ⸻ 🛒 INGREDIENT LIST ⸻ 🥖 Bread & Cheese • 4 slices thick-cut sourdough • ¾ cup low-moisture mozzarella, freshly sliced • ¾ cup fontina, freshly sliced • 1–2 tbsp butter or reserved bacon fat ⸻ 🥓 Bacon • 8–10 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon • Optional: 1 tsp honey (for light glaze) ⸻ 🍅 Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes • 2–3 large heirloom tomatoes • Olive oil • Salt & black pepper ⸻ 🌶 Smoked Chipotle Aioli • ½ cup mayonnaise • 1–2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo • 1 small garlic clove, roasted and mashed • Zest of ½ lime • Salt, to taste ⸻ 🥬 Greens • Butter lettuce or Little Gem, washed and dried ⸻ 🧅 Quick Pickled Shallots (Optional but Recommended) • 1 shallot, thinly sliced • ¼ cup white wine vinegar • 1 tsp sugar • ½ tsp salt ⸻ 📖 FULL COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ⸻ 1️⃣ Roast the Heirloom Tomatoes Oven: 300°F 1. Slice tomatoes ½–¾ inch thick 2. Lay on a parchment-lined sheet tray 3. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt & pepper 4. Roast 35 minutes or until softened and lightly caramelized Set aside warm. ⸻ 2️⃣ Make the Quick Pickled Shallots 1. Add shallots to a small bowl 2. Pour over white wine vinegar 3. Add sugar + salt 4. Let sit 10–15 minutes, stirring once ⸻ 3️⃣ Build the Smoked Chipotle Aioli Mix until completely smooth: • Mayo • Chipotle in adobo • Roasted garlic • Lime zest • Salt Chill until ready to use. ⸻ 4️⃣ Cook the Bacon 1. Cook bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat 2. Render slowly until crispy but still flexible 3. Optional: lightly brush with honey Reserve some bacon fat for toasting bread. ⸻ 5️⃣ Prep the Cheese Pull Blend • thinly slice mozzarella and fontina Do NOT use pre-shredded cheese ⸻ 6️⃣ Toast the Bread & Melt the Cheese 1. Im same pan you cooked the bacon in, reserve a thin layer of bacon fat and add bread slices to medium heat 2. Toast in skillet until golden on both sides 3. Add cheese slices to two slices 4. Toast 60 seconds until bubbling and molten. Cover if melting slowly ⸻ 7️⃣ Final Assembly Order (For Best Structure + Pull) On the cheesy bottom slice: 1. Lettuce leaves 2. Roasted heirloom tomatoes 3. Bacon stack 4. Pickled shallots 5. Top bread with a light aioli swipe Slice immediately while hot. #blt #cooking #homecook #sandwich #chipotle

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Thanksgiving/Christmas Leftover Hand Pies (Pasties) 🥧 Crispy, flaky hand pies stuffed with all the best Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers, dipped in warm gravy. Pie Crust (Homemade or Store-Bought) (Store-bought pie dough or puff pastry works great if you’re short on time) Quick Homemade Pie Crust • 2½ cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 tbsp sugar (optional) • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed • 6–8 tbsp ice water Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized. Add ice water until dough just comes together. Divide, wrap, and chill 30 minutes before rolling. Filling • Cooked turkey, finely chopped • Leftover stuffing * Leftover Mashed potatoes • Cranberry sauce (optional) * Poultry seasoning Other • 1 egg + splash of water (egg wash) • Salt & black pepper • Leftover gravy, warmed (for dipping) Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). 2. Roll out chilled dough and cut into 4–5 inch circles. 3. Mix turkey and stuffing, season lightly with poultry seasoning. 4. Add filling to dough, plus a small dollop of cranberry if using. 5. Fold, crimp edges, and place on parchment. 6. Brush with egg wash. 7. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and crisp. 8. Serve hot with warm gravy for dipping. #thanksgivingdinner #cooking #homecook #christmas #pies

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Chicken Chintan Ramen 🍜 Clear golden broth. Shoyu tare. Aromatic oil. Simple, intentional, comforting. I made this from leftover stock my my holiday turkey BROTH • 4 cups chicken/turkey stock + 1 cup water • Kombu (remove before simmer) • Dried shiitake • Garlic, ginger, scallion Simmer gently 30–45 min. Strain. SHOYU TARE • Soy sauce, sake • Sugar, splash of stock Warm until dissolved. AROMATIC OIL • Neutral oil • Scallion + ginger Infuse gently. TOPPINGS • Poached chicken thigh • Jammy egg • Scallions, nori, sesame, sliced red jalapeño pepper Tare in the bowl. Then oil. Noodles next. Broth last. #ramen #chintan #homecooking #foodtok #fromscratch