1/3 cup butter 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 2/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 2 eggs Preheat the oven to 350 F. Melt 1 cup of the chocolate chips with the butter in the microwave. Add… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Brownies
Garlic Chili Beef with Rice
2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp cornstarch 1 lb beef, sliced thing 1/4 tsp chinese 5 spice 1 tbsp olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper 5 cloves garlic, sliced 1 jalapeno, sliced 1 tbsp sambal oelek 2 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp minced basil white rice, steamed Combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, beef, and… Continue reading Garlic Chili Beef with Rice
Spicy Collard Greens
1 bunch collard greens, washed thoroughly, stems removed, sliced in a chiffonade 2 slices bacon, diced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 onion, minced 1 bay leaf 1 chili de arbol, sliced 1 cup chicken stock sea salt Saute the bacon until crisp in a dutch oven. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, and chili and… Continue reading Spicy Collard Greens
Gruyere Orzo
1/2 lb dry orzo 3 tbsp butter 1/3 cup flour 3 cups milk kosher salt cracked pepper 2 cups grated gruyere 2 tbsp mascarpone Boil the orzo in salted water until al dente. Meanwhile melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour for 5 minutes. Add the milk, and bring to a simmer,… Continue reading Gruyere Orzo
Chinese Braised Pork
1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tbsp blackbean chili sauce 1/2 tsp salt cracked pepper 1 tbsp sugar 2" ginger, peeled, sliced 2 lb pork butt white rice Preheat the oven to 275 F. In an oven proof dutch oven combine the soy sauce, hoisin, blackbean chili sauce, salt, pepper, sugar and… Continue reading Chinese Braised Pork
Taiwanese Chicken Breast
2 chicken breasts, pounded flat 1 egg 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp dry sherry 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/4 tsp white pepper flour olive oil lemon Combine the egg, soy sauce, sherry, ketchup, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well. Add the chicken breasts and… Continue reading Taiwanese Chicken Breast
Italian Bread Linguine
3 cups italian bread, cubed 3/4 lb linguine 8 garlic cloves, sliced sea salt and cracked pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp minced oregano 3 tbsp minced parsley 1/2 cup pecorino, grated Cook the linguine in boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a dutch oven and saute the… Continue reading Italian Bread Linguine
Dill Burgers
1 lb lean ground beef 3 tbsp buttermilk 3 tbsp minced dill 1 tsp salt cracked pepper sliced tomato cheese bacon mayonnaise dijon buns lettuce mushrooms, sliced Cook 2 slices bacon until crisp. Set aside. Combine the beef, buttermilk, dill, salt, and cracked pepper. Form into 4 patties. Saute enough sliced mushrooms to sit nicely… Continue reading Dill Burgers
Sausage Calzone
1 package quick acting active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups flour, plus a bit more for dusting 8 oz. pizza sauce 1/3 lb mushrooms, sliced thin 1/2 tsp dry basil 1/2 tsp dry oregano 2 andouille sausages, diced 1/2 green bell… Continue reading Sausage Calzone
Strawberry Muffins
1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup strawberry low fat yogurt 1/4 cup milk strawberry jam Preheat the ovent o 425. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and spray their insides with… Continue reading Strawberry Muffins