Sam's Notes

Teriyaki Chicken Sliders

• 1 lb. lean ground chicken
• 1 cup corn flakes cereal, crushed
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove

Tequila Rub

• 1 Tablespoon finely grated fresh garlic
• 1 Tablespoon kosher or sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 2 Tablespoons tequila
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Sweet Potato Casserole

Filling

Sweet Potato Bake

• 3 cups well mashed sweet potatoes fresh or canned
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp double strength vanilla extract
• 2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 6 oz golden raisins

Sweet and Sour Pork

• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 tablespoons sugar, plus a pinch
• 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 3 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 cups snow peas, cut in half