

Sideways Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 eggs 1 cup grated parmesan/pecorino/romano cheese 1 tbl parsley, chopped 2 cup bread crumb 1/2 tsp dry oregano 1/2 tsp dry thyme 1 tsp Sideways Merlot craft salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Directions: Combine ground beef and pork in a bowl, leaving a well in the center. Crack eggs and pour into the center well, mix thoroughly into the beef/pork mixture. Add bread crumb, garlic, cheese, parsley, dry herbs, blac


El Jefe Steak Rub
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp El Jefe Garlic Habanero craft salt 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground corriander 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 tbl olive oil 2-3 lb skirt, flank, or tri tip steak Directions: In a food processor, blend the olive oil and minced garlic until a paste forms. In a separate bowl, combine all the dry spices. Whisk in the oil/garlic paste. Rub meat down and allow to marinate a minimum of t


El Jefe Soft Pretzels
Ingredients: 1 cup milk 5 tbl unsalted butter, divided (2 tbl for the dough; 3 tbl for brushing on the finished pretzels) 3 tbl light brown sugar, packed 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 tsp El Jefe Garlic Habanero craft salt 1/4 cup baking soda Instructions: Warm the milk and butter in the microwave until the butter is just melted, about 90 seconds. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. In a mixer bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, ye


Citrus Ginger Mussels Mariniere
Ingredients: 2 lb mussels 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 6 tbl chopped fresh parsley 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp thyme 2 cup white wine 3 tbl softened butter 1 tsp 1 tsp Citrus Ginger craft salt Directions: Clean mussels. In a stock/soup pot, combine shallot, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, wine, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the softened butter. Bring mix to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook for 2-4 minutes. Add mussels and cover pot. Cook until the shells of the muss