13 Tuesday Feb 2018
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capers, dry white wine, Garlic, green olives, lemon juice, Lentils, olive oil, Onions, rice flour, Spices, tuna steaks
I usually lean toward an Asian flavor profile when I make tuna steaks. But, I just wasn’t feeling that today. After our time in Portugal, I decided to wander in that direction. More of a meander, really. The main thing to remember with tuna, is to not over-cook it. You want it crisp on the outside and very pink on the inside…and very delicious. Continue reading
10 Saturday Feb 2018
Posted in Asian, Beef, Broccoli, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Stir-Fry, Tangerine
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arrowroot, beef sirloin, bell peppers, black bean sauce, broccoli florets, brown sugar, cilantro, Garlic, olive oil, Onions, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, soy sauce, star anise, tangerine zest, Thai basil, toasted sesame seeds, Worcestershire sauce
The key to a successful stir-fry, is a hot wok and having your mis en place, in place (pun totally intended!). Have everything sliced and diced before you even put the pan on the stove. Then, turn on the exhaust fan and crank the heat! Continue reading
03 Saturday Feb 2018
Posted in Chives, Condiments, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Sauces
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Aïoli is something you need to know how to make. It’s a basic mayonnaise, but with a good hit of garlic. I don’t tend to make aïoli from scratch, because it doesn’t keep as well, as it contains raw egg yolks. This version, which used purchased mayonnaise, keeps well, is more stable and is just plain delicious. Continue reading
02 Friday Feb 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Potatoes, Vegetarian
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These are not potato skins. Not the way we know them. These are potato peelings, but they deep-fry up to a nicely crisp, slightly chewy chip. And what makes them so exceptional, is that they’re fried in olive oil! And they’re served with Garlic Aïoli…oh, yes! Continue reading
25 Thursday Jan 2018
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bay leaves, broth, dry white wine, fennel bulb, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, honey, Leeks, Lentils, olive oil, orange juice, Spices, tomato paste
I like lentils. Actually, as far as legumes go, I think lentils may be my favorite. The Latin Lover is, shall we say, less fond of them. A bad childhood memory. But I’m trying to convert him. It’s always good to eradicate a bad childhood food memory and create a new, all-gown-up food memory! I think this soup may have done it! Continue reading
31 Sunday Dec 2017
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cannellini beans, Garlic, olive oil, pita bread, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, roasted garlic cloves, roasted red pepper, Spices, tahini
I was going to call this Autumn Hummus, but really, what does that tell you? Nada! The pumpkin and roasted peppers are there, but they are subtle. Not front flavors at all. And it’s very festive-looking. Continue reading
29 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Cauliflower, Gluten Free, Pears, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Pears and bleu cheese have a natural affinity for each other. They are a perfect pair (pun intended!), so to speak. But, you might be rather surprised to learn that they’re also up for a threesome, with that sexy minx, cauliflower. Continue reading
01 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Apples, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Onions, Peppers, Vegetarian
I love fennel. I love it raw, but when it’s roasted or sautéed…mmm…it’s just superb. So many times I’ve heard people say they don’t know what to do with fresh fennel. This is a perfect marriage…fennel and apple. There’s no fighting here! Continue reading
01 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Marinade, Orange, Salmon
Slow-roasting salmon, is simple and allows for more margin of error. In other words, it’s much harder to overcook salmon (or any fish, for that matter). But, it really about the texture. The texture of slow-roasted salmon is silky and unctuous. It’s sexy salmon! You’re going to like this. Continue reading
05 Thursday Oct 2017
Posted in Beer, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Pork Butt, Pressure Cooking
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Beer, fennel seeds, Garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pork butt, rosemary
Garlic-parmesan crusted pork is a thing of beauty! Yes indeed, it is. The combination is near Nirvana, or at the very least ethereal. And I wanted to use the Instant Pot™, so I could use the pressure cooker feature…it worked like a charm! Continue reading
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