1/2 cup popcorn kernels 1 cup salted roasted peanuts 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 3 tbsp agave nectar 2 tbsp light corn syrup 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp tequila Preheat oven to 250 F. Air pop the popcorn and combine with the peanuts. In a large saucepan combine… Continue reading Tequila Caramel Corn
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Kale and Tofu
1 cake medium soft tofu, drained under a weight on paper towel for 15 minutes, sliced 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 bunch kale, washed, stems removed, torn 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar sea salt 1 tsp sambal oelek 1/2 tsp sesame oil Heat the oil in a large skillet and then add the… Continue reading Kale and Tofu
Tomato Beef Stir Fry
steamed white rice 1 lb beef, thinly sliced 1 can sliced bamboo shoots, drained 2 tbsp peanut oil 1/4 onion, minced 4 tomatoes, diced 1 inch of ginger, peeled, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced sea salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp black bean sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sambal oelek 1 cup chicken… Continue reading Tomato Beef Stir Fry
Ginger Creme Brulee
1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup light cream 1/2 cup sugar 2 inches of ginger, peeled, grated, hard shreds discarded 1/2 tsp vanilla 5 egg yolks Preheat the oven to 325 F. In a saucepan combine the creams, the sugar, ginger, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer stirring. Remove from the heat and whisk… Continue reading Ginger Creme Brulee
Okonomiyaki
1 cup flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp mirin water 3/4 cup shredded green cabbage 3/4 cup bean sprouts 1 scallion, minced 3/4 cup very thinly sliced pork sea salt and cracked pepper 1/4 cup cooked ramen noodles worcestershire sauce peanut oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp sriracha 1 tbsp rice… Continue reading Okonomiyaki
Basil Broccoli
1/2 a bunch broccoli, chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 scallion, minced 1 tbsp flour 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp chicken oxo 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped Boil the broccoli in salted water for 4 minutes. Drain. Heat the butter in a saucepan and then stir in the scallion. Saute 1 minute. Stir in… Continue reading Basil Broccoli
Apple Bread Pudding
1/2 cup butter melted 1/2 loaf of french bread, cut in small cubes 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 tsp cinnamon 2 granny smith apples, peeled, diced very small 1 cup pecans 8 oz. cream cheese cut in small pieces Preheat the oven to 350 F. Toss the bread with the butter. … Continue reading Apple Bread Pudding
Cambodian Pork Rice Crepes
1 cup rice flour 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp heavy cream 1 egg 1 tsp turmeric salt cracked pepper 1/2 cup Asian Fish sauce 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp distilled white vinegar 1 jalapeno, sliced thin 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 inch ginger, minced canola oil 1 lb pork, thinly sliced lettuce, sliced in chiffonade… Continue reading Cambodian Pork Rice Crepes
Enchiladas Suizas
12 corn tortillas 2 cups minced pre-grilled beef 1 tbsp peanut oil 8 tomatoes, stemmed, halved 3 serranos, stemmed 1/2 onion, minced 2 cups chicken stock\ sea salt grated queso cotija freshly chopped cilantro Roast the tomatoes and the serranos under a broiler. Peel the tomatoes and then place all in a food processor and… Continue reading Enchiladas Suizas
Olives and Artichoke Heart Linguine
3 oz bacon, diced 3 oz ham, diced 1 can water packed artichoke hearts, drained 3 plum tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced 1/4 parmesan, shaved 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/2 lb linguine Cook the the pasta according to directions. Saute the bacon and ham together until browned. Add the… Continue reading Olives and Artichoke Heart Linguine