butter 1 cup raw rice 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp saffron 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp parmsan, grated 1/3 cup pine nuts Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan. Add the rice and stir to coat. Stir in the stock, saffron, and the salt. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat… Continue reading Pine Nut Rice
Crispy Cod
3/4 lb cod fillets, skinned 3 cups cornflakes, crushed 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp dry dill 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tsp lemon zest 1 lemon Cut the fish into 4 pieces. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Combine the cereal, salt, and dill into 1 bowl. Combine the butter and the lemon zest in another… Continue reading Crispy Cod
Barley Pilaf
2 tbsp butter 1 scallion, minced 2 chicken oxo cubes 1/2 tsp celery salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 cups boiling water 2/3 cup raw pearl barley 2 tbsp minced parsley Heat the oven to 325 F. In a 1 quart casserole dish, combine all the ingredients except the parsley. Cover and bake 50 minutes to… Continue reading Barley Pilaf
Lebanese Rice Pilaf
1/3 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup vermicelli, broken into small pieces 3 tbsp olive oil 2 cups rice 4 cups water salt In a small skillet saute the pine nuts, and the vermicelli in the olive oil until golden. Wash the rice and then drain. Place the rice in a large saucepan. Add the water… Continue reading Lebanese Rice Pilaf
Terriyaki Chicken Kabobs
3 large chicken breasts, pounded between wax paper to form 5 by 5" cutlets, cut into strips 1" wide 3 tbsp peanut oil 1/4 tamari 3 tbsp mirin 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 zucchini, cut in 1" chunks 14 mushrooms caps Combine the oil, tamari, mirin, sugar, ginger,… Continue reading Terriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Cheddar Garlic Spaghetti
1/2 lb spaghetti, uncooked 4 eggs, beated 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp parsley, minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 shallot, minced 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated Boil the noodles in salted water. On low heat, melt the butter in a dutch oven. Saute the garlic, parsley, and shallot… Continue reading Cheddar Garlic Spaghetti
Chili Glazed Chicken Breast
2 chicken breasts 3 tbsp butter, melted 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder pinch cumin 1 tbsp lime juice pinch lime zest salt cayenne Combine the butter, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and lime. Generously brush the mixture over the chicken. Heat the grill. Grill the chicken basting with the mixture. Season with… Continue reading Chili Glazed Chicken Breast
Steak with Creme Fraiche
butter 2 shallots, minced 1/2 lb button mushrooms pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper 2 steaks 1 tsp dijon 1/2 cup creme fraiche Melt 1 oz of butter in a skillet and then add the shallots. Saute 2 minutes and then add another ounce of butter. Toss in the mushrooms and cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle… Continue reading Steak with Creme Fraiche
Balsamic Thyme Duck Breasts
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp dry thyme 1 tsp cracked pepper sea salt 2 duck breasts Combine the vinegar, 2 tsp olive oil, the garlic, thyme, and pepper. Add the duck breasts, turning to coat. Chill 1 to 8 hours. Heat a skillet. Season the duck with salt.… Continue reading Balsamic Thyme Duck Breasts
Prosciutto Chicken Breasts
2 tbsp white wine vinegar fresh sage 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp orange zest kosher salt cracked pepper olive oil 2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/8" inch thick between wax paper 2 slices prosciutto fontina cheese, grated Combine the vinegar, 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh sage, the garlic, orange, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4… Continue reading Prosciutto Chicken Breasts