3 1/2 cups chicken stock 2/3 cup dry sherry 1/4 tsp saffron olive oil butter 1 shallot,minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup arborio rice 1 zucchini, diced small curry powder Parmesan sea salt In a saucepan combine chicken stock, the dry sherry, and the saffron and bring to a low simmer. Heat 2 tbsp… Continue reading Curry zucchini Risotto
Banana Pecan Muffins
1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup plain yogurt 2 bananas,mashed 2 tbsp canola oil 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease a cup lined muffin tin. Combine the flour,… Continue reading Banana Pecan Muffins
Cilantro Pork Meatballs
1 lb ground pork 1 egg 1 scallion, minced 1" ginger, peeled, inced 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 2 tbsp peanut oil Combine the pork, egg, scallions, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and cilantro. Mix well. Form into 1" balls. Heat a large skillet over medium… Continue reading Cilantro Pork Meatballs
1000 Island Dressing
1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 hard boiled egg, peeled, mashed 1 tbsp milk 1/2 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp capers 1 pickle, minced salt cayenne Mix well and season to taste. Serve over mixed greens.
Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins
oats 1/4 cup brown sugar flour cinnamon salt butter 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup plain yogurt strawberry jam Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine 1/2 cup of the oats, the brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt,… Continue reading Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins
Garlicky Curly Endive
1 head curly endive, washed, chopped roughly 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp butter 2 tsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp sugar 2 tsp dry sherry Melt the butter in a large skillet. Saute the garlic until fragrant. Add the endive and saute 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and sherry and saute 30 seconds. … Continue reading Garlicky Curly Endive
Vinegar Green Beans
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed 1/2 onion, peeled, left whole 3 sprigs parsley 5 garlic cloves, peeled, whole olive oil 2 tsp white vinegar sea salt Combine the beans, onion, parsley, garlic, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot with boiling water. Simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. Discard the onion and garlic. Toss… Continue reading Vinegar Green Beans
Chickpea Salad
2 cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil the juice of 2 lemons 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 scallions, minced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch parsley, minced sea salt and cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients. Season to taste. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Skirt Steak with Curry Vinaigrette
3/4 lb skirt steak 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red chili, minced 1 tsp curry powder 2 scallions, minced 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar olive oil the juice of half a lime kosher salt and cracked pepper Rub the steak with olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Combine the garlic, chili, curry powder, scallions,… Continue reading Skirt Steak with Curry Vinaigrette
Raspberry Pie
pastry for a double crust pie 4 cups frozen raspberries, thawed, drained 1/2 cup sugar the juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp butter, thinly sliced Preheat the oven to 450 F. Line a pie plate with the bottom crust. Combine the raspberries, sugar, lemon, and cornstarch. Mix well. Pour in the… Continue reading Raspberry Pie