Roast Bacon Potatoes

5 scallions, white and light green part only, sliced in half lengthwise 1 large baking potato, scrubbed and sliced in very thin rounds 1/4 lb bacon, diced 1 tsp dry thyme salt and cracked pepper Preheat the oven to 350 F. Saute the bacon in an ovenproof skillet until the fat is rendered. Add the… Continue reading Roast Bacon Potatoes

Basmati Pulao

1 up basmati rice, rinsed and saoked in water for 30 minutes 2 tbsp butter 7 whole cloves 1 scallion, minced 1 3" long cinnamon stick 1 1/4 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 1 chicken bouillon cube Melt the butter in a large saucepan and then saute the cloves, scallion, and cinnamon for abou6 minutes.… Continue reading Basmati Pulao

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

Creamy Brussel Sprouts

enough brussel sprouts for 2 people salt butter 1 scallion, minced 1 tbsp flour 2 tbsp light cream 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 tsp white pepper Cook the brussel sprouts in boiling salted water. Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp of butter in a saucepan.  Saute the scallion. Stir in the flour for 2 minutes.  Add the stock… Continue reading Creamy Brussel Sprouts

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