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

Chicken Kiev

2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise, pounded flat 1/2 lb butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 scallion, minced 3 tbsp minced parsley sea salt and cracked pepper flour 1 egg, beaten panko vegetable oil Cream the butter with the garlic, scallion, parsley, and then season with salt and pepper.  Mix well and then wrap… Continue reading Chicken Kiev

Mustard Dill Salmon

1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp minced parsley 1 tbsp dry dill 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 1 tsp dry mustard 2 salmon steaks Combine the oil, lemon, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and mustard.  Mix well. Add the 2 steaks. Marinate in the fridge for 4 hours, turning… Continue reading Mustard Dill Salmon

Vodka Steak

700 g rump steak 1 tbsp maldon salt or ½ tbsp table salt 2 tbsp cracked pepper 3 tbsp minced parsley 2 tbsp fresh minced thyme 3 cloves garlic, crushed 80 ml vodka olive oil 100 ml beef stock 15 g butter   Combine the salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, garlic, vodka, and 60 ml of… Continue reading Vodka Steak

Oeufs A La Russe

1 cup mayonnaise 3 tbsp sambal oelek 1 tbsp minced shallots 1 tbsp parsley, minced 2 tsp minced chives 1 tbsp minced green olives kosher salt and cracked pepper lemon juice 6 hard boiled eggs, halved lengthwise Combine all the ingredients except the eggs.  Chill 3 hours before serving. Spoon the sauce over the eggs. … Continue reading Oeufs A La Russe