03 Sunday Jun 2018
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bacon, bacon fat, broccoli florets, carrot, cilantro, Clementines, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger root, jasmine rice, onion, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce
Whaaaaat? Clementines, in fried rice? There are all sorts of recipes in Asian cooking that use orange/Mandarin/tangerine. Orange chicken? Tangerine Beef (or chicken)? So why not fried rice? Oh, you noticed the bacon, too, did you? Continue reading
21 Saturday Apr 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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allspice, baby bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, Corn, Dijon mustard, Edamame, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, scallion, Spices
In my recipe box, this is called “Southern Confetti Salad”. And it does look like confetti, doesn’t it? But, that doesn’t really tell us much about this salad. It is a great option for a summer picnic salad, as it’s both easy and can sit out for a bit. But, it’s just as good in the dead of winter, with two feet of snow on the ground. Did I mention that it’s also delicious? Continue reading
19 Thursday Apr 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
This is a nice little vinaigrette to have in your fridge. It’s spring-y and wonderful and just perfect to dress the deliciously spring-filled Field of Greens Salad. It’s darn decent drizzled over roasted or grilled asparagus, too. Continue reading
15 Thursday Feb 2018
Posted in Asian, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Scallions, Vegetarian
This stuff is unbelievably delicious. Spoon-over-the-sink kind of delicious. The simplicity of the mixture just doesn’t jive with the amount of flavor you experience. It’s a perfect foil for steak, grilled chicken or pork or salmon. Or an Asian-inspired Sloppy Joe! You have to make this sauce. 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
19 Wednesday Oct 2016
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bell peppers, cabbage, Carrots, chow mein noodles, Garlic, ginger, Ground pork, hoisin sauce, Mushrooms, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, snow peas, soy sauce, tortilla strips, water chestnuts
Do you know anyone who doesn’t love egg rolls? If you do, immediately remove those culinary Philistines from your Christmas list. This bowl of goodness may just make a convert out of them. I really think you’re going to love these. Continue reading
16 Friday Sep 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken
This is true fusions cooking. Seriously. Citrus and plums? From Persia you have cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin and oranges…and then there are those plums. Oh wait…that’s also Indian, isn’t it? Hmmm…but just to confuse things further, there’s some Sichuan pepper, allspice and hot chilies in the mix, too. Continue reading
19 Thursday May 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Salads, Vegetarian
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chiles, cucumber, Garlic, gluten free, honey, rice wine vinegar, salt, sesame oil, Sichuan pepper
This is a nice little salad to have in your repertoire. It is the perfect summer salad, but joy of joys, since good cucumbers, a.k.a. English cucumbers are available year round, it’s a non-seasonal salad or side. It packs a nice kick of heat and garlic…Vampires beware! Continue reading
02 Saturday Apr 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Asian, Fish
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avocado, ginger, rice wine vinegar, Salmon, sesame oil, soy sauce, Tuna, wasabi
This is a terrific lunch or first course. I serve it as is, or smeared on crackers or toasts. It’s delicious, light, and has a lovely texture; sort of silky on the tongue. If you like sushi, you’ll love this mixture. Continue reading
09 Saturday Jan 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vinaigrettes
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Chives, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, Shallots, sherry vinegar, tarragon
KayJay, the love of The Eldest One’s life, is a treasure. And on top of that, she makes some of the best salads you will ever care to eat. They are works of art, I tell ‘ya, and this one is no different. The salad is excellent, but the Dijon-Tarragon Vinaigrette is spectacularly good. Continue reading
