the skin from 4 chicken thighs, left intact but removed from meat sea salt cracked pepper chili flakes 3 tbsp sesame seeds the juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/4 cup peanut oil 3 radishes, slices romaine lettuce, washed, torn Toast the sesame seeds in… Continue reading Chicken Skin Salad
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Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream Tart
2 cups oreo cookie crumbs 3 tbsp butter, melted heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 2 cups light cream egg yolks sugar 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, crushed 4 oz. chocolate toffee bar, crushed Line a springform pan with wax paper on the inside and aluminum foil on the outside. Combine the oreo crumbs with the butter… Continue reading Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream Tart
Dill Salad Dressing
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp creme fraiche 2 tsp dijon 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 cup minced dill sea salt cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients. Season to taste. Mix well. Serve over a green salad.
Tomato Hominy
1/4 onion, minced 1 tbsp olive oil sea salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/4 cup diced smoked ham 1 tomato, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp chili flakes 15 oz. canned hominy, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup water 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp… Continue reading Tomato Hominy
Huevos Rancheros
14 oz. canned roasted tomatoes, with juice, chopped 2 jalapenos 1/2 white onion, minced 1 1/2 cups chicken stock sea salt cracked pepper 1 tbsp canola oil Roast the jalapenos under a broiler until blackened. Stem and mince them without seeding them. Heat the canola oil in a saucepan and saute the onion for about… Continue reading Huevos Rancheros
Tomato Crouton Omelet
3 tbsp olive oil 2 cups french bread, cut in 1" cubes 1 garlic clove, minced 2 plum or 1 large tomatoes, diced lightly beaten salt and pepper Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet on medium. Add the croutons and cook until golden. Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook 2… Continue reading Tomato Crouton Omelet
Healthy Vegetable Beef Soup
1/2 lb beef, thinly sliced 3 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, destemmed and caps minced 6 cups chicken stock 3 scallions, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small can bamboo shoots, drained, sliced thin 2 tomatoes, peeled, diced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp turbinado sugar 1 chili, seeded, minced… Continue reading Healthy Vegetable Beef Soup
Chocolate Oat Muffins
1 cup flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 cup warm water 1/3 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a muffin tin with cups and… Continue reading Chocolate Oat Muffins
Pork Noodle Bowl
1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup water the juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 serranos, seeded, minced 1/4 lb rice vermicelli 1 cup lettuce,sliced 1 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup basil, rougly chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped roasted salted peanuts 1/2 lb pork, thinly sliced… Continue reading Pork Noodle Bowl
Super Quick Cucumber Kimchee
1 cucumber, peeled, sliced in long chunks sea salt 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp white vinegar 2 tsp sambal oelek Sprinkle the cucumber with the salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze out the moisture and then add the remaining ingredients. Serve.