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Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• short-grain white rice
• coconut milk
• chicken stock
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse rice under cold tap water until water runs clear. Soak rice in a bowl of water for 1 hour.
2. 2 Combine coconut milk, chicken stock, sugar, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®).
3. 3 Drain rice and stir into the pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock lid and open carefully; fluff rice with a fork.

By michele pruett

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• beet
• olive oil
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3 Toss together beets, olive oil, and thyme in a large bowl until beets are well coated.
4. 4 Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt.
5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until beets are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. A fork inserted into the center of a beet cube should come out easily.

By cookingtwist

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• potato
• white sugar
• corn syrup
• canola oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2. 2 Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water; add sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Place bowl in the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
3. 3 Spread potatoes out in a baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Working in batches, fry potatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and let cool for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Working in batches again, fry potatoes in hot oil until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season fries with sea salt.

By Kenneth Smith

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• strawberry
• balsamic vinegar
• white sugar
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Quarter large strawberries and halve small ones; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with balsamic vinegar, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to coat; spread into a single layer.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir well; spread into a single layer. Continue baking until juices start to thicken, about 10 minutes more.

By LauraF

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• golden beet
• olive oil
• basil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Set out a large sheet of aluminum foil and set peeled, cubed beets on top. Fold up the edges to guild a aluminum foil bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with basil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until beets are soft, about 30 minutes.

By Tara Dunn

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• basil
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Alternate and overlap tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.

By Jackie

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• sugar snap pea
• olive oil
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
2. 2 Toss sugar snap peas with olive oil in a bowl and in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle more olive oil on top; season with salt and pepper. Combine cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl; sprinkle onto sugar snap peas.
3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until sugar snap peas are lightly browned and sugar has caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes.

By eandjanda

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• asparagus
• coconut oil
• cremini mushroom
• garlic
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Trim stem ends from asparagus, then cut spears into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
2. 2 Heat refined coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cremini mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in asparagus; cook until bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute of cooking. Season with flaky salt and black pepper.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• parsnip
• carrot
• butter
• chive
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place parsnips and carrots in a large pot; add enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return vegetables to the pot. Reduce heat to low; stir in 3 tablespoons butter and chives.
2. 2 Purée vegetables using an immersion blender until nearly smooth; add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and continue to purée until completely smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Always Cooking Up Something

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• carrot
• maple syrup
• balsamic vinegar
• bacon
• pecan
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. 2 Whisk maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut peeled carrots in half lengthwise and diagonally slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Add carrots to maple syrup mixture and stir until carrots are well coated, reserving any leftover maple mixture for later. Spread out carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Roast carrots for 10 minutes. Turn carrots and continue to roast until done, 10 to 15 more minutes. Depending on the size of your carrots they might even take longer.
4. 4 Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Allow to cool slightly and coarsely crumble.
5. 5 Once carrots are tender, transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with bacon and pecans. Drizzle with any leftover maple mixture and toss until well combined. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• delicata squash
• cooking spray
• cumin
• coriander
• black pepper
• sage

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Trim both ends from squash. Slice crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rings, keeping seeds as intact as possible. Arrange rings (with seeds) in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin, coriander, and black pepper.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip rings; continue baking until tender and browned, about 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with flaky salt and garnish with sage leaves.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• corn
• flat-leaf parsley
• mint
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• olive oil
• aleppo pepper
• coriander
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat. Lightly oil grate.
2. 2 Add ears of corn to pan and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer corn to a cutting board. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs or reserve for another use. Coarsely chop 1/4 cup parsley leaves and transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup parsley leaves, the corn, mint, jalapeño, garlic, oil, Aleppo pepper, coriander, lemon zest, and lemon juice to bowl. Stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve salad immediately or chill, covered, overnight.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• olive oil
• russet potato
• garlic powder
• thyme
• rosemary
• black pepper
• vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Cook and stir potatoes in hot oil until lightly golden, 5 to 8 minutes.
2. 2 Sprinkle garlic powder, sea salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper over potatoes. Pour in vegetable broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• butternut squash
• blue cheese
• bread crumb
• yellow onion
• olive oil
• thyme
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss squash, blue cheese, ½ cup bread crumbs, onion, olive oil, and thyme together in a bowl; season with sea salt and black pepper. Transfer squash mixture to a large baking dish; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup bread crumbs.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.

By Too Hot Tamale

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• yellow onion
• olive oil
• brown sugar
• red swiss chard
• kalamata olive
• caper
• black pepper
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 In a cast iron skillet, cook onions in olive oil over medium-high heat until they begin to brown. Stir in brown sugar, and continue cooking for a few minutes.
2. 2 When onions are brown and tender, stir in chard and olives. Cook until chard is slightly wilted. Stir in capers and salt, and continue cooking until chard is completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with black pepper and squeeze lemon over the top.

By Syd

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• napa cabbage
• fish sauce
• green onion
• onion
• garlic
• white sugar
• ginger
• chile powder

Instructions

1. 1 Cut cabbages in half lengthwise and trim the ends. Rinse and cut into pieces about 2 inch square. Place cabbage into large resealable bags; sprinkle salt evenly over leaves to coat. Use your hands to rub salt into cabbage. Seal the bags and leave at room temperature for 6 hours.
2. 2 Rinse cabbage leaves under cold water, at least 2 to 3 times, to remove most of the salt; drain and squeeze out any excess liquid.
3. 3 Place rinsed cabbage in a large container with a tight fitting lid. Stir in fish sauce, green onions, white onion, garlic, sugar, and ginger. Sprinkle Korean chile powder over mixture.; wear plastic gloves to protect your hands and rub chile powder into cabbage leaves until evenly coated.
4. 4 Seal the container and set in a cool dry place. Leave undisturbed for 4 days. Refrigerate before serving, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month (if it lasts that long!).

By GochisosamaDeshita

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• fennel seed
• olive oil
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• green onion
• chile pepper
• garlic
• black pepper
• avocado
• feta cheese
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Crush the fennel seed in a mortar and mix with a little sea salt.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and green onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chile pepper and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season the mixture with fennel seed-salt mixture and pepper.
4. 4 Divide the vegetables among 4 small oven-proof dishes. Place avocado pieces on top. Roughly crush feta with a fork, and spread it on top as well. Crack 2 eggs into each dish.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, about 15 minutes.

By chefdavidgeisser

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• potato
• water
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• garlic
• black pepper
• oregano
• mint
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly oil a large baking dish.
2. 2 Stir together potatoes, water, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until potatoes are evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until potatoes begin to brown, about 40 minutes. Season potatoes with oregano and mint. If mixture appears dry, pour another 1/2 cup water into the dish. Return to the oven and bake until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes more. Top with feta cheese to serve.

By Cat Lady Cyndi

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• mayocoba bean
• vegetable oil
• onion
• tomato
• serrano pepper
• bacon
• ham
• mexican beer
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro
• chicken bouillon granules

Instructions

1. 1 Place mayocoba beans in a large bowl with enough cool water to cover by several inches; soak 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Drain beans; rinse thoroughly. Transfer beans to a large stockpot; add enough water to cover beans by several inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are soft in centers, about 90 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and serrano; simmer until tomatoes slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking until liquid begins to thicken, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat; set aside.
4. 4 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until very crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in skillet.
5. 5 Add ham to the same skillet; cook in drippings until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with bacon to drain using a slotted spoon.
6. 6 Stir tomato mixture, bacon, ham, beer, jalapeños, cilantro, and bouillon granules into cooked beans; season with sea salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook until beans are completely softened, about 30 minutes.

By gem

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• water
• quinoa
• red bell pepper
• kale
• coconut oil
• sweet onion
• garlic
• feta cheese
• almond
• lemon
• olive oil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and red bell pepper. Return water to a boil, place cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes; add kale and continue cooking until quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes more.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Stir feta cheese, almonds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil with the onion mixture; add quinoa mixture and stir. Season mixture with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

By Selayma

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• kirby cucumber
• water
• red pepper flake
• water
• fish sauce
• white sugar
• garlic
• ginger
• fermented shrimp
• garlic chive
• radish
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers onto one end, slice in half down the length to create and x-shape, leaving the last 1/4-inch uncut; place into a bowl. Combine 8 cups water and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Pour brine mixture onto the cucumbers; brine until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
2. 2 Combine red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and fermented shrimp in a bowl; mix until sauce is thoroughly combined.
3. 3 Rinse cucumbers in cold water; place in a colander to drain. Sit until semi-dry, about 10 minutes.
4. 4 Lather cucumbers with sauce, inside and out, making sure to stuff the x-shaped cut as well. Place cucumbers, chives, radish, and sesame seeds in an air-tight container. Let sit at room temperature until flavors combine, 1 to 2 days; refrigerate until ready to serve.

By mykoreaneats

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• salmon fillet
• brown sugar
• pepper
• dill
• vodka

Instructions

1. 1 Drape plastic wrap over a glass baking dish. Cut salmon in half lengthwise, and place one half in dish, skin side down. Mix together salt, brown sugar and pepper. Sprinkle half of mixture over salmon in the dish, cover with the chopped dill, and pour the vodka over the whole mixture.
2. 2 Sprinkle the remaining salt mixture over the remaining half of salmon. Place over the salmon in the dish, skin side up. Fold the plastic wrap snuggly over the entire salmon. Place a board over the fish and weigh it down with a heavy object.
3. 3 Refrigerate fish for 24 to 36 hours, turning every 12 hours. To serve, separate the filets, and carefully brush off the salt, sugar and dill. Cut into very thin slices with a sharp knife.

By Suzanne

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• baking soda
• butter
• egg
• turbinado sugar
• semisweet chocolate

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), with racks in the upper and lower third. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Whisk flour, sugar, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. 3 Beat butter using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Gradually add flour mixture and beat on medium-low speed until just combined, about 2 minutes. Divide dough into quarters.
4. 4 Working with one quarter at a time, roll dough between 2 large sheets of parchment until 1/8-inch thick. Chill between the parchment on a baking sheet until firm, about 15 minutes.
5. 5 Cut out enough cookies to fill the 2 baking sheets with 2-by-1 1/2-inch rectangles or your desired shapes. Arrange 1 inch apart on the sheets. Brush tops of cookies with some of the egg and sprinkle evenly with a portion of turbinado sugar. Keep unused dough in the fridge.
6. 6 Bake cookies, 2 sheets at a time, until pale golden, 14 to 15 minutes, rotating pans after 7 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets for about 5 minutes, then carefully move them to a wire rack to cool completely before dipping. Cut, brush, and bake the remaining cookie dough in the meantime.
7. 7 Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Either dip cookies halfway in chocolate mixture and let excess drip off, or use a fork and drizzle chocolate Jackson Pollack-style over cookies over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle salt over chocolate. Let rest until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• butter
• salt
• baking soda
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Whisk 1 cup flour, yeast, and sugar together in a bowl. Stir in water and softened butter until well combined. Let stand until bubbles begin to form, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Stir salt into yeast mixture, then gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups flour until dough can be picked up in a ball.
4. 4 Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes, adding more flour if needed.
5. 5 Divide dough into 6 pieces and let rest for a few minutes.
6. 6 Roll one piece into a 15-inch rope, then loop and twist rope into a pretzel shape. Place onto a baking sheet and form remaining pretzels. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
8. 8 Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Stir in baking soda and remove from the heat.
9. 9 Dip pretzels into the water bath for about 45 seconds, flipping over about halfway through.
10. 10 Transfer soaked pretzels to the prepared baking sheet; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Tim Drexler

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• olive oil
• marjoram
• basil
• thyme
• rosemary
• paprika
• black pepper
• vegetable bouillon powder
• pork shank

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, marjoram, basil, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, paprika, black pepper, and vegetable bouillon powder together in a bowl. Rub pork shanks with herb rub and arrange on a large baking pan.
3. 3 Roast in preheated oven until shanks are tender and outer skin is crispy, about 3 hours.

By Kevin Edwards

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• brown sugar
• water
• active dry yeast
• butter
• lager-style beer
• bread flour
• kosher salt
• butter
• cooking spray
• baking soda
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix brown sugar and warm water until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over top and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Add melted butter and beer to the yeast mixture and whisk until combined. Add bread flour and salt. Mix and then knead with your hands or an electric mixer for a few minutes until a dough ball forms.
4. 4 Grease a bowl with 1 teaspoon butter. Place dough in the bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 8 hours, or overnight.
5. 5 Punch down the dough and knead until a smooth ball of dough is formed, about 1 minute. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise until dough has almost doubled in size, 2 to 3 more hours.
6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place baking soda in an oven-safe dish. Place baking soda in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Let cool, and then whisk into a shallow bowl of 2 1/2 cups hot water until dissolved. Mixture can be strained to remove any dissolved pieces. Reserve until needed.
7. 7 Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each one into a ball; let sit for 5 minutes.
8. 8 To form a pretzel, roll a dough ball into a sausage shape, and then press into a small rectangle with your fingers. Fold the outside third of the dough into the center, and press flat with your fingertips, and then repeat with the edge closest to you.
9. 9 Roll the dough into a rope 15 to 18 inches long, with the center (belly) of the rope being twice as thick as the ends. Cross the ends once or twice and fold them back over the pretzel so the ends are just past the belly. Repeat to form remaining pretzels.
10. 10 Put on some thin, food-safe gloves and transfer a pretzel to the baking soda bath; soak for 20 to 30 seconds, gently splashing liquid over the top of the pretzel to coat. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet that's been greased with cooking spray. Sprinkle the still-damp pretzel with large-grain sea salt. Repeat with remaining pretzels and let rise for 30 minutes.
11. 11 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Use a razor or sharp knife to make a slash across the "belly" of each pretzel. Smaller cuts can also be made on other sides of the pretzel if desired.
12. 12 Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
13. 13 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• white vinegar
• water
• cauliflower
• hot chile pepper
• garlic
• mustard seed
• black peppercorn
• coriander seed
• dill seed
• allspice berry
• red pepper flake
• bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect three quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine vinegar, water, and salt in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
3. 3 Pack each sterilized jar with equal amounts of cauliflower, chile peppers, garlic, mustard seed, peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill seeds, allspice berries, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Pour vinegar mixture into jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Kimberly D B Woodward

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• garlic
• paprika
• oregano
• salt
• chili powder
• red pepper flakes
• bay leaf
• black pepper
• chicken leg quarter

Instructions

1. 1 Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, 1 teaspoon sea salt, chili powder, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until sauce is very smooth.
2. 2 Use a knife to score chicken legs a few times and place in a resealable plastic bag (or a large bowl). Pour about 1/3 cup sauce over chicken legs; stir to coat well. Season with additional sea salt. Seal the bag (or cover the bowl) and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight. Reserve remaining sauce for basting.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Place marinated chicken in a baking dish; discard any excess marinade. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn chicken over and baste with reserved sauce. Re-cover with foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near a bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Juliette D

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• heavy cream
• milk
• chicken stock
• cayenne pepper
• nutmeg
• allspice
• cardamom
• ginger
• garlic
• brown sugar
• butter
• celery
• onion
• black pepper
• olive oil
• carrot
• parsnip

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Place parsnips and carrots in a mixing bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly onto a baking sheet.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and parsnips are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery in hot oil until softened and onion is beginning to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Reduce heat to low; stir in butter, brown sugar, garlic, and roasted parsnips and carrots. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are very soft and beginning to brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
6. 6 Season with ginger, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; stir for 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. 7 Working in batches, pour soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get soup moving before leaving it on to purée.
8. 8 Pour blended soup into a clean pot. Stir in milk and cream. Return to a simmer over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

By Alan Dorchak

Ingredients

• ✓ sea salt
• ✓ sea salt
• rosemary
• lemon thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Place 1/2 cup coarse sea salt, rosemary, and lemon thyme in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse, grinding salt until rosemary and thyme have a fine consistency. Add 1 cup sea salt and pulse to combine.
2. 2 Pour salt mixture into a shallow baking dish and let air dry for 2 hours. Transfer salt to a glass jar and screw on lid.

By John Mitzewich