1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 cup arborio rice 3/4 cup dry white wine 3 to 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas 3 cups arugula 1/2 cup grated parmesan sea salt Combine the olive oil and the butter in a large pot. Saute the shallot until tender. … Continue reading Arugula and Pea Risotto
Pork Lo Mein
1/2 lb fresh lo mein noodles sea salt soy sauce 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, cut in thin strips 1 tsp cornstarch canola oil 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp gin 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 thai chilies, minced 2 scallions, minced 1 tomato,diced 3 tbsp basil, chopped roughly… Continue reading Pork Lo Mein
Roast Broccoli
1 bunch broccoli, washed, cut into florets olive oil kosher salt cracked pepper dry rosemary Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Toss well. Sprinkle with the rosemary. Place in the oven and roast for about 15 minutes.
Sesame Vinaigrette
1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp spicy mustard cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients. Shake well. Serve over lettuce.
Habanero Salmon
1 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 1 scallion, minced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 habanero, seeded, minced 1/3 cup ketchup 1/2 cup water the juice of half a lime 1 tbsp sherry vinegar kosher salt cracked pepper olive oil 2 salmon fillets Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the shallot, scallion, garlic, and… Continue reading Habanero Salmon
Honey Lime Sweet Potato
1 medium sweet potato 1/3 cup water 1 tbsp honey the juice of half a lime salt and cracked pepper 2 tbsp butter sour cream Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the sweet potato in a baking dish with the water and then bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven without turning off… Continue reading Honey Lime Sweet Potato
Thai Curry Chicken
3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp vodka 1 egg 2 lb skinless, boneless, chicken thighs, cut in 1" chunks 3 potatoes, diced 1 stalk lemongrass, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 onion, minced 1" ginger, peeled, minced 3 jalapenos, sliced 2 tbsp peanut oil 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp coriander kosher salt cracke pepper 1… Continue reading Thai Curry Chicken
Creamed Parmesan Collard Greens
2 cups water 2 slices bacon, diced 2 lb collard greens, stems and ribs removed, well washed,cut in a chiffonade 1/2 onion, minced 1/4 cup panko kosher salt and cracked pepper 1/2 cup grated parmesan 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup heavy cream In a large pot combine the bacon and… Continue reading Creamed Parmesan Collard Greens
Lemongrass Rice Pudding
1 1/3 cups white rice 1 stalk lemongrass, peeled, halved 2 cups water 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup heavy cream Combine the rice, lemongrass, salt, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and let simmer for for 12 minutes. Remove from the… Continue reading Lemongrass Rice Pudding
Roast Lamb Shanks
2 lamb shanks 1 tsp dry rosemary 1 tsp garlic powder the juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup tawny port 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp kosher salt cracked pepper Drizzle the olive oil on the lamb shanks and rub in the rosemary and garlic powder. Squeeze on the lemon juice and pour on the… Continue reading Roast Lamb Shanks