1/2 cup oats a scant cup of flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup milk 2/3 cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp canola oil 1 egg Combine all the ingredients and then let rest 15 minutes. Pan fry in butter. Serve with fruit syrup.
White Wine Collard Greens
1/4 lb bacon,diced 1/2 onion, minced 1 tsp garlic powder 1 lb washed, stemmed, sliced collard greens 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup dry white wine sea salt In a dutch oven saute the bacon until crisp. Add the onion and saute until golden. Stir in the garlic powder and the greens. Add the chicken… Continue reading White Wine Collard Greens
Creamy Spinach
1/2 lb spinach, washed 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp milk 2 tsp cornstarch salt and cracked pepper 1/4 cup grated parmesan Wilt the spinach and then set aside. Combine the cornstarch and the milk and set aside. Heat the cream in a saucepan and then stir in the milk mixture. Bring to a bubble… Continue reading Creamy Spinach
Spicy Rice
1 jalapeno, minced 2 tbsp butter 1/4 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp turmeric 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup long grain white rice 1 3/4 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the jalapeno, onion, and garlic until tender. Stir in the rice… Continue reading Spicy Rice
Chipotle Maple Pork Tenderloin
1 lb pork tenderloin olive oil sea salt cracked pepper 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ginger 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 chipotles in adobo sauce, minced 2 tbsp sherry vinegar kosher salt Rub the pork tenderloin with olive oil and then sprinkle with the coriander, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt… Continue reading Chipotle Maple Pork Tenderloin
Grits
1 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup milk 1/4 tsp dry thyme 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/3 cup quick grits Combine the chicken stock, milk, and cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the thyme, salt, and cayenne. Stir in the grits, and cook stirring… Continue reading Grits
Black Bean Soup
4 oz bacon,diced 1 habanero, minced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 onion, minced 1 yellow bell pepper, minced 2 tsp cumin 2 bay leaves 3/4 cup dry sherry 1 smoked ham hock 2 cups canned black beans, rinsed, drained 10 cups beef stock sour cream sea salt and cracked pepper Saute the bacon in a… Continue reading Black Bean Soup
Thai Mussels
2 lb mussels, scrubbed, debearded 3 tbsp butter 2 jalapeno or serrano chilies, minced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce sea salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/3 cup dry white wine juice of half a lemon 1 warm baguette In a stock pot heat the butter until melted. Add… Continue reading Thai Mussels
Apple Tart
1 sheet puff pastry 2 tbsp butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 3 granny smith apples, peeled, sliced thin vanilla ice cream Preheat the oven to 425 F. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Boil until amber coloured. Add the apples… Continue reading Apple Tart
Serrano Rice
3 tbsp butter 1 serrano chili, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 carrot, peeled, minced sea salt 1 cup rice 1 3/4 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the chili, garlic, shallot and carrot until tender. Add the rice and stir 1 or 2 minutes. Season with… Continue reading Serrano Rice