RUTHERFORD GRILL RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450 F, Add butter, lard and oil to skillet andneat inovenuntil melted. about 5 minutes, then carefully pour into a medium bowl.
• Heat grill to medium high. Lightly brush corn with oil and grill turning every 3 minutes until charred and golden brown. Cut kernels off of cobs. Set aside.
• Put oven in middle position and reheat to 450. Add butter, lard and oil to skillet and heat in oven until melted, about 5 minutes, then carefully pour into a medium bowl.
• Wisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar jalapenos, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• Whisk buttermilk and eggs into melted butter, then stir into cornmeal mixture until just combined. Pour into hot skillet and bake until a wooden picik or skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in skillet on a rack 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Combine 4 cups water and salt in medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add rice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Drain well. Cool.
• Transfer rice to large bowl. Mix in figs, pecans, cashews, green onions, celery and red onion. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Mix vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard and sugar in blender. With blender running, gradually mix in both oils.
• Pour dressing over rice mixture and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper.