#256 - The Kitchen Store and The 2 Guys

Shae Harkey, Owner of The Kitchen Store in Arlington, and Don Wells and Ron Wicks, The 2 Guys---a cooking dynamic duo, join Carol to share stories and recipes.

Carol's Cranberry Sauce

Serves 4 - 6

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 (12-ounce) package cranberries, picked over & rinsed

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1/4 cup orange juice

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and heat on medium until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil and do not stir for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add cranberries, and simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Skim top of sauce and add orange zest and orange juice; stir to combine. Cool and serve. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week.

The 2 Guys' Mozzarella Salad

Serves lots of people!

Dressing:

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon oregano

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Mix first 5 ingredients together with a wire whisk. Slowly whisk in olive oil until combined with other ingredients. Add Parmigiano Reggiano and set aside.

Salad:

1 bunch each romaine, green leaf and red leaf lettuce, torn into bite size pieces

2 cups sliced black olives

1 cup sliced green olives

2 cups mozzarella cheese, torn or cut into pieces

4 plum tomatoes, sliced

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Pour dressing over salad. Sprinkle with additional Parmigiano Reggiano. Toss gently.

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