Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken

12 ounces linguine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil   1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dry thyme 1/2 teaspoon dry marjoram   1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 3-by-1/2-inch strips   Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 10 oz baby spinach 3 ounces Asiago cheese, coarsely shredded (1 cup) 3 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely shredded (3/4 cup) 3… Continue reading Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken

Collard Greens

2 oz. bacon, diced 1/4 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lb collard greens, washed, ribs and stems removed, sliced 1/2 tsp cracked pepper pinch red chili flakes 3/4 tsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lager beer 1 tsp molasses pinch of salt Cook the bacon until crisp in a… Continue reading Collard Greens

Steak Diane

2 filet mignon salt cracked pepper 1 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup cognac 2 tsp dijon 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 2 drops tabasco Season the filets with salt and pepper on both sides. Melt the butter in a large skillet on medium high… Continue reading Steak Diane

Korean Steak

2 steaks 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 inch minced ginger 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar cracked pepper 2 scallions, minced juice of 1 lemon 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 lb butter maldon salt Combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, and scallions in a ziploc bag. … Continue reading Korean Steak

Spicy Thai Pork Chops

2 large garlic cloves 2 tbsp cilantro leaves 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tablespoon peanut oil   1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tsp sambal oelek 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 tablespoon Asian fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 pork chops         In a food processor, pulse the garlic and cilantro until finely chopped. Add all… Continue reading Spicy Thai Pork Chops

Sweet Chili Chicken Wings

2 pounds chicken wings 1/4 cup peanut oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed chili flakes 1 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 2 tsp sambal oelek  Mix oil, cilantro, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons garlic, ginger and… Continue reading Sweet Chili Chicken Wings

Mushroom Beef in Port

1 lb flank steak 1/3 cup port 1/2 lb whole button mushrooms butter 1 1/2 tbsp flour 1/2 cup consomme salt and pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed Season the meat with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in the skillet and brown the meat. Add the port and simmer until reduced by half. Transfer… Continue reading Mushroom Beef in Port