2 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded 1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1" ginger, peeled, minced 1 tbsp thai red curry paste the zest of half a lime the juice of half a lime sea salt and cracked pepper 1/2 can coconut milk 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 tsp coriander Heat the olive oil… Continue reading Coconut Mussels
Category: Meat
Za’atar Chicken
4 chicken thighs, skin on olive oil za'atar maldon salt Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle generously with za'atar on both sides. Set skin side up. Chill overnight. Remove from the fridge and preheat the oven to 450 F. Sprinkle the tops generously with maldon salt.… Continue reading Za’atar Chicken
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Mint Chimichurri
1 cup mint leaves 1 jalapeno, seeded, roughly chopped 1 small shallot, chopped 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp red wine vinegar olive oil a pinch of sugar kosher salt and cracked pepper 1 1/2 lb rack of lamb–about 8 rib racks, then cut in half to make 2 fours Preheat the oven to 450 F.… Continue reading Roasted Rack of Lamb with Mint Chimichurri
Pork and Lettuce Curry
1 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1" ginger, peeled, minced 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp fenugreek sea salt and cracked pepper 1 head lettuce, washed, torn 1/2 lb pork loin, sliced thin 3 tbsp sliced almonds Melt the butter in a dutch… Continue reading Pork and Lettuce Curry
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
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
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
Red Wine Short Ribs
3 lb beef short ribs, cut in short sections sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp canola oil 1 onion, mnced 2 carrots, peeled, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 bay leaves 2 cups beef stock 1 cup red wine Preheat the oven to 325 F. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper. Heat… Continue reading Red Wine Short Ribs
Escargot
14 canned snails, drained 1 large garlic clove, cut in very thin slivers 1/4 cup butter, cold, sliced thin the juice of half a lemon 1/4 cup parsley, minced sea salt and cracked pepper 14 medium sized mushrooms, stems removed Preheat the oven to 400 F. Rub a baking dish with olive oil and the… Continue reading Escargot