the skin from 4 chicken thighs, left intact but removed from meat sea salt cracked pepper chili flakes 3 tbsp sesame seeds the juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/4 cup peanut oil 3 radishes, slices romaine lettuce, washed, torn Toast the sesame seeds in… Continue reading Chicken Skin Salad
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Grilled Hearts of Romaine
2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise, leaving the stems on so that the leaves don't fall apart 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil sea salt cracked pepper 2 tsp rosemary, roughly chopped Combine the garlic, vinegar, oil, and rosemary. Season well. Set aside. Grill the lettuce until wilted, about… Continue reading Grilled Hearts of Romaine
Chinese Braised Lettuce
1 small head green leaf lettuce, separated into leaves 2 cups water 2 tsp chicken bouillon 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp sesame oil salt white pepper Heat the water with the chicken bouillon until it comes to a boil. Add the lettuce and blanch 30 seconds. Drain. Heat the peanut… Continue reading Chinese Braised Lettuce
Pork and Lettuce Curry
1 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1" ginger, peeled, minced 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp fenugreek sea salt and cracked pepper 1 head lettuce, washed, torn 1/2 lb pork loin, sliced thin 3 tbsp sliced almonds Melt the butter in a dutch… Continue reading Pork and Lettuce Curry
Vietnamese Noodle Bowl
2 chicken breasts, sliced peanut oil salt and pepper rice noodles broccoli florets 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cucumber, julienned 1 carrot, grated ground salted peanuts romaine lettuce, sliced 2 tbsp nuoc nam fish sauce 6 tbsp water 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 tsp sambal oelek juice of half a… Continue reading Vietnamese Noodle Bowl
Pork Souvlaki
2 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes ½ cup fresh lemon juice Olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced Fresh oregano 1 ½ tsp dry thyme Kosher salt Cracked pepper Lettuce, shredded 1 cucumber, julienned 1 white onion, cut in half moons 3 tbsp red wine vinegar Pita bread Toss the… Continue reading Pork Souvlaki
Vegetarian Salad Rolls
3 oz. vermicelli noodles 8 large round rice paper wrappers 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cucumber, peeled and julienned 1 carrot, peeled, julienned lettuce, shredded 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3 tbsp peanut butter 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp black bean sauce Cook the vermicelli according to the directions on the package. Set aside. Soften 1 rice… Continue reading Vegetarian Salad Rolls
Shrimp Remoulade
1 lb shrimp, raw, shelled, deveined romaine lettuce 2/3 cup tomato sauce 1 tsp dijon 2 tbsp horseradish 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp tabasco 2 tbsp minced parsley sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tsp cayenne 2 bay leaves Heat 1 1/2 quarts of water to boiling point with 2 tsp salt, the cayenne… Continue reading Shrimp Remoulade
Family Favourite French Vinaigrette
1/3 cup canola oil 3 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Place all ingredients in a jar or bottle with a lid. Shake well before serving. Serve with lettuce, cucumber, radishes, a little cubed cheddar cheese, and a little cubed ham.
Fig, Feta, and Pine nut Salad with Four Vinegar Dressing
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 scallion, minced 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and torn 1/2 lb feta, crumbled 4 black Mission figs, sliced in thin rounds freshly cracked pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup olive oil 3 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbps red wine vinegar 1 tbsp champagne vinegar… Continue reading Fig, Feta, and Pine nut Salad with Four Vinegar Dressing