1 lb spinach 1 tsp sesame seeds sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce Heat a skillet and add the seeds. Allow to roast for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan. Add the spinach to the pan and sprinkle with a little water. Sprinkle on the oil and soy sauce. Toss to wilt. Return the seeds. … Continue reading Sesame spinach
Delicious Pudding Delight
3 1/2 oz. package instant vanilla pudding 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup sour cream vanilla wafers 2 bananas, sliced Combine the pudding powder, condensed milk, and milk. Whisk well for 2 minutes. Chill 15 minutes. Beat the cream and then fold into the pudding. Fold in… Continue reading Delicious Pudding Delight
Pork Spaghetti Marsala
2 small, boneless pork chops, pounded thin sea salt and cracked pepper olive oil flour 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup marsala 1/2 cup heavy cream grated parmesan 3/4 lb spaghetti Boil the spaghetti in salted water. Meanwhile heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a dutch oven.… Continue reading Pork Spaghetti Marsala
Roast Zucchini
2 small zucchini, halved lenthwise olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Toss the zucchini in the olive oil and then season generously. Place cut side down in a baking dish and then roast for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve.
Marsala Pilaf
2 tbsp butter 1 cup rice 1/3 cup marsala 2 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the rice and stir for 4 minutes. Pour in the marsala and stir until evaporated. Add the chicken stock. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover and then reduce the heat to very low. Allow to… Continue reading Marsala Pilaf
Chocolate Berry Muffins
1 3/4 cup flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup fresh sliced, strawberries or raspberries Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a muffin tin with muffin cups and spray with cooking oil. Combine… Continue reading Chocolate Berry Muffins
Cajun Fettucine Alfredo
olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced thin 2 shallots, minced 1 tbsp cajun seasoning 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup light cream sea salt and cracked pepper 1/3 cup grated parmesan 3 ripe roma tomatoes, diced 1 lb fettucine Boil the fettucine in well salted water. Meanwhile heat 1 tbsp of… Continue reading Cajun Fettucine Alfredo
Drunken Greens
3 slices bacon, diced 1/2 onion, minced 1/2 tsp salt cracked pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 bottle dark beer 2 bunches of turnip greens, cleaned well, stems removed, sliced in a chiffonade 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp molasses Saute the bacon until crisp in a large pot. Add the… Continue reading Drunken Greens
Curry Chicken Breast
1/4 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 habanero, minced 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp cinnamon a pinch of nutmeg 1/4 tsp allspice cracked pepper and kosher salt 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 chicken breasts Combine the onion, garlic, habanero, curry, cayene, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, orange… Continue reading Curry Chicken Breast
Thai Pork Noodle Bowl
1/4 cup water 3 tbsp fish sauce the juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp sugar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 thai chili, seeded, minced 2 small boneless porkchops, sliced thin coriander garlic powder sea salt and cracked pepper rice noodles chopped lettuce julienned cucumber bean sprouts salted peanuts, ground Combine the… Continue reading Thai Pork Noodle Bowl