2 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp cumin 2/3 cup long grain white rice 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/3 cup water In a saucepan melt the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and saute until tender. Stir in the turmeric and the cumin and saute 1… Continue reading Yellow Rice
Garlic Roast Chicken
3 1/2 lb whole chicken sea salt and cracked pepper 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh tarragon 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 4 garlic cloves, minced olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine Preheat the oven to 450 F. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Season the inside with sea salt and cracked pepper. Stuff… Continue reading Garlic Roast Chicken
Brandy Steak
2 steaks sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp butter brandy 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tbsp ketchup 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp tabasco Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Pan fry the steak in 1 tbsp of butter for 4 minutes on each side. During the last minute sprinkle in 2 tbsp… Continue reading Brandy Steak
Herbed Grits
1 cup milk 1 cup chicken stock 3 tbsp butter 1/2 cup quick grits kosher salt cracked pepper 1/2 tsp dry thyme 1/4 tsp dry sage grated parmesan Combine milk and chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the butter and reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the… Continue reading Herbed Grits
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins
2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 cup chocolate chips peanut butter Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a muffin tray with muffin cups. Combine the flour, sguar, baking powder, and salt. Beat in the egg, milk, oil… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins
Radicchio Garlic Fettucine
1/4 head radicchio, cored, chopped coarsely olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper 8 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chicken stock the zest of 1 lemon 1/2 lb fettucine 3/4 cup grated asiago 1/2 cup walnuts Preheat the oven to 250 F. Lay the radicchio on a baking… Continue reading Radicchio Garlic Fettucine
Oxtail Somen Soup
4 lb oxtail 2 carrots, peeled, diced 2 leeks, chopped, white and light green parts only 2 tomatoes, diced 1/4 tsp chinese 5 spice 2 tsp black peppercorsn 2" ginger, minced sea salt water 4 oz somen noodles cucumber, peeled, julienned bean sprouts 1/3 cup cilantro, minced Cook the oxtail in a large pot of… Continue reading Oxtail Somen Soup
Deglazed Mint Lamb
3 tbsp water 1 1/2 tbsp icing sugar 1/3 cup minced mint 1/2 cup vinegar olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper 2 lamb chops Combine the water and the icing sugar and heat in the microwave briefly. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the mint and the vinegar and let sit half… Continue reading Deglazed Mint Lamb
No Egg Pancakes
2 cups flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 3/4 cups milk 2 tbsp melted butter 2 tsp vanilla Mix together all the ingredients until just combined. Let rest 15 minutes. Pan fry in butter. Serve with syrup.
Chicken Breast with Tequila Lime Sauce
2 chicken breasts, pounded flat between wax paper sea salt and cracked pepper 1/4 cup tequila 1 tbsp lime juice 1 scallion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp coriander 2 tbsp heavy cream 2 tbsp butter In a saucepan combine the tequila, lime juice, scallion, garlic, coriander, 1/4 tsp salt, and cracked pepper. Bring… Continue reading Chicken Breast with Tequila Lime Sauce