Hot and Sour Soup

6 cups chicken, pork, or veal stock 2 oz. vermicelli rice noodles, broken into shot lengths 1 cup cooked pork, sliced thin 2 dried chinese mushrooms, soaked in water to soften, drained, and sliced thin 3 canned bamboo shoots, julienned 1" ginger, peeled, minced 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water 1 egg,… Continue reading Hot and Sour Soup

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Keema

1 tbsp canola oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 lb lean ground beef salt cracked pepper 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 ripe tomatoes, diced 1" ginger, minced 2 jalapenos, sliced 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 1/2 cup frozen peas the juice of 1 lemon Heat the oil… Continue reading Keema

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Bhakharis

1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp canola oil water butter Combine the flour, salt, and oil until it becomes crumbly and the oil is evenly distributed.  Add 2 tbsp of cold water and mix. Add 1 to 2 more tbsp of water, as needed.  Knead the dough until smooth, for about 10 minutes.… Continue reading Bhakharis

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Bean Sprout Salad

4 handfuls of beansprouts, washed 1 1/2 cups water 3 tbsp white vinegar 1/2 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1 small carrot, peeled, shaved thin 2 scallions, minced In a saucepan combine the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar.  Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Meanwhile… Continue reading Bean Sprout Salad

Oven Fried Catfish

2 catfish fillets 1/2 cup panko 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal sea salt cayenne 1 egg, beaten 1 pickle, minced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream 1 scallion, minced 1/2 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp tabasco lemon Preheat the oven to 500 F. Brush a baking pan with olive oil. Combine the panko, cornmeal, 1 tsp… Continue reading Oven Fried Catfish

Lemon Cream Salad Dressing

1 tbsp mustard 1 1/2 tbsp water 1/2 tsp sugar the juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup sour cream kosher salt cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients and mix well.  Serve over salad.

Bacon and Mozzarella Pasta

1/2 lb fresh mozzarella, cubed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 lb bacon, diced small sea salt and cracked pepper dried chili flakes 1 ripe tomato, diced 15 oz. canned tomatoes, with juice 1/3 cup chicken stock 3/4 lb fettucine In a dutch oven saute the bacon until crisp and then set it… Continue reading Bacon and Mozzarella Pasta

Zucchini Puree

1 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 large zucchini, diced small 1/4 tsp marjoram 1 tomato, diced sea salt and cracked pepper 1/4 tsp chicken bouillon Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Saute the garlic until fragrant ad then add the zucchini.  Sprinkle on the marjoram.  Add the tomato and saute until… Continue reading Zucchini Puree

Beer Steak

2 steaks 1 bottle dark beer 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp powdered ginger sea salt and cracked pepper Combine the honey, soy sauce, and ginger.  Rub into the steaks. Pour on the beer and chill overnight. Drain off the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked.  Serve.

Chicken Korma

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1" chunks 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 fresh red chili, sliced 1 dried hot red chili canola oil 1/2 a cinnamon stick 2 black cardamom pods 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1" ginger, peeled, minced 1 tsp ground cardamom cracked pepper sea salt a… Continue reading Chicken Korma