Creamed Chipotle Hominy

1 1/2 cups canned white hominy, drained and rinsed olive oil 1/3 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup light cream 1 tbsp minced canned chipotle in adobo sauce sea salt Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Saute the onion and the garlic cloves until tender. Add the hominy, cream, milk,… Continue reading Creamed Chipotle Hominy

Buttermilk Pancakes

1 cup flour 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla vegetable oil Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.  Microwave the buttermilk and the milk to room temperature.  Whisk in… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes

Bloody Mary Steak

1 cup tomato juice 2 tbsp vodka 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 2 tsp horseradish 1 tsp tabasco celery salt sea salt and cracked pepper canola oil 2 ribeye steaks Combine the juice, vodka, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, tabasco, celery salt, cracked pepper. Mix well and pour over 2 steaks.  Chill… Continue reading Bloody Mary Steak

Honey Mustard Duck Breast

2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp honey cracked pepper sea salt 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 duck breasts, fat side scored without piercing the flesh in a diamond pattern Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the mustard, honey, and thyme in a bowl.  Season with the salt and cracked pepper.  Set aside. Heat an oven proof… Continue reading Honey Mustard Duck Breast

Sherry Vinaigrette

2 tsp dijon 1 tsp sea salt 2 pinches white pepper 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp sherry vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup canola oil Combine and shake well. Drizzle over salad.

Fondant Potatoes

1 lb potatoes, peeled, sliced 2 cm thick 2 cups water mixed with 2 heaping tsp chicken bouillon 3 tbsp butter 3 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole dry thyme dry rosemary sea salt and cracked pepper Put the potatoes with the bouillon water in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer 11 minutes. Drain… Continue reading Fondant Potatoes

Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce

strong hot coffee kosher salt brown sugar 1 1/2 cups cold water 2 1/4" thick lemon slices 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 ground coriander 2 chicken breasts 1 slice bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 3 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp heavy cream 2 tsp worcestershire sauce Combine 1/4… Continue reading Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce

Cardamom Pilaf

butter 1/4 onion, minced 1 cup long white rice 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp saffron 1/4 tsp ground cardamom Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet and saute the onion until tender. Add the rice and stir 2 minutes. Pour in the water and then stir in the… Continue reading Cardamom Pilaf