3 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups milk the juice of 2 lemons 1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour a pinch of salt Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 6 ramekins with butter. Combine 3 egg yolks, the milk, butter, and lemon juice. Mix well to prevent curdling. Mix… Continue reading Lemon Pudding Cakes
Cajun Burgers
1 lb ground beef 1 jalapeno, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 scallion, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp dry oregano 1/4 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp kosher salt buns, mayo, mustard, lettuce, pickles Combine the jalapeno, garlic, scallions, cumin, oregano, chili flakes, and salt. Mix in the ground beef. Divide into 4 patties. Grill… Continue reading Cajun Burgers
Tori Maki
3/4 cup thinly sliced raw chicken breast 1 inch ginger, peeled, grated soy sauce 2 tsp mirin 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 3 eggs 2 tbsp water canola oil In a skillet heat a small drizzle of canola oil. Saute the chicken until fully cooked but not dry. Remove chicken and combine with ginger,… Continue reading Tori Maki
Chinese Salad Dressing
1 inch ginger, peeled, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp dry sherry 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup peanut oil 1/2 tsp sesame oil Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Toss with greens.
Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry on Rice
2 tbsp peanut oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 thai chilis, seeded, minced 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp sugar 1/3 cup chicken stock 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 15 basil leaves steamed white rice Heat the peanut oil in a large… Continue reading Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry on Rice
Duck Breasts with Cherries
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar 1 cup chicken stock 1/4 tsp dried chili flakes 8 fresh cherries, pitted 1 tbsp butter sea salt and cracked pepper 2 duck breasts Score the duck skin with a criss cross pattern. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place breasts skin side down in a… Continue reading Duck Breasts with Cherries
Rava Pudding
1 tbsp butter 1 1/2 tbsp corn meal 1 cup milk 6 oz. sweetened condensed milk 2 tbsp heavy cream 2 egg yolks 3/4 tsp rose water 1/2 tsp vanilla a handful, blanched, slivered almonds Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the corn meal. Stir in the milk and cook stirring for 3 minutes.… Continue reading Rava Pudding
Eggs with Indonesian Hollandaise
2 eggs, hard boiled, peeled, halved 1 baguette, warmed 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 chives, minced 1/2 tbsp sambal oelek sea salt 1 tsp sugar 1 cup coconut milk the juice of half a lemon Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the garlic and chives until fragrant. Add the… Continue reading Eggs with Indonesian Hollandaise
Sushi
1 1/4 cups short or medium grain Japanese white rice 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp mirin water Wash the rice well in several changes of water. Drain well for 10 to 30 minutes. Place in a saucepan with 1 1/4 cups cold water. Bring to a boil. … Continue reading Sushi
Shrimp and Arugula Fettucine
1 lb fresh fettucine noodles salt and cracked pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 2 serrano chili peppers, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced the juice of half a lemon 1/2 lb shrimp, shelled, deveined, butterflied grated parmesan 4 oz. fresh arugula Prepare fresh noodles or use store bought. Then boil in salted water… Continue reading Shrimp and Arugula Fettucine