Variations on Cooking

Ingredients 2 lbs of boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut int quarters 1/2 cup of gin 1/2 cup of chili paste, I use a Korean style 1/2 cup of corn starch 1/2 cup of rice flour 3/4 cup of water 4 scallions, chopped the green parts for garnish and white parts for the sauce 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons freshly grated garlic 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon raw sugar 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds - garnish 2 teaspoons of salt 1 teaspoon of

This recipe is a two-day process but the deep flavors are so worth it, now it is really spicy just a warning. This recipe you will need Harissa sauce, I did make the sauce once, its not fun, just buy it - I use Trader Joes. Ingredients 8 to 10 chicken legs, or a mix of. thighs and legs, skin-on and bone-in 2 cups of Apple cider 1 cup of Harissa 1/3 cup raw sugar 2 lemons - quartered 1 stick of unsalted butter 2 bulbs of garlic, top cut off 4 cloves of garlic - smashed 2 clove

Ingredients 1 lb. peeled & deveined shrimp, medium size 8 oz. ramen noodles 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 lime, zested and juiced 2 green onions, chopped ½ inch of freshly grated ginger ½ inch of freshly grated turmeric 2 tablespoons of sriracha 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of Agave Salt and Pepper to taste Handful fresh cilantro, chopped Limes quartered Directions Cook Ramen as directed, I boil the ramen in either

Here is a recipe that I had created and tested over the summer before the whole "Plant based Diet" we are currently on. I was going through my notes and noticed that I had not posted it yet. It is a great recipe that can also be served over rice, or change up the chicken to cubes and you can do the satay thing - Enjoy Ingredients 1 3 to 5 lb. whole chicken, cleaned and cut up 1 can of diced tomatoes, 16oz 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup dry white wine ½ cup organic peanut butter

Ingredients Package of Vermicelli Noodles, prepare as instructed on package (4oz) 1 lb. organic small potatoes, chopped 2 bunches of baby bok choy, chopped 1 small red onion, sliced 4 cups of homemade veggie broth 1 can of coconut milk (13oz) 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoon of Thai red curry paste 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger 1 tablespoon of raw sugar ½ tablespoon fish sauce Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped and stem removed 2 limes sliced Olive Oil Salt and p

When I was on Melissa sit a came across this recipe and I made it for dinner last night and it was outstanding – Its a veggie take on my General Tao's Chicken recipe i posted a few days back - Enjoy http://www.cilantroandcitronella.com/ For the crispy baked cauliflower 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets ½ cup of flour ½ teaspoon sea salt Pepper, to taste ½ cup of plant milk 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 – 2 green onions, sliced (optional) Sesame seeds, for garnish (optiona

Well this is more Empanada meets Chicken Pot Pie. I love Chicken Pot Pie reminds me of a cozy night in, I know its summer, but it’s been cool and wet in the Northeast, and I have been in the mood for fall/winter foods. So, on our way out to PA, we usually pick-up a roasted chicken from Costco and there are always left overs and I have been getting tired of making “Chicken Salad” or “Empanadas”, so I decided to mix it up. I went online to look at how Chicken Pot Pies are usu

Since wings take the top 3 spots in the top 10 foods for the Super Bowl, what not try a new recipe, my Spicy Berry Wings. Enjoy Ingredients 36 chicken wings – cut at the joins and the tips discarded 3 Tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger 1 minced jalapeño pepper 13 oz jar of raspberry preserves 2 cups of frozen mixed berries, choose a mix without strawberries 1 stick of room temp butter 1/4 cup of sherry vinegar 1 Tsp dried thyme 2 Tsp salt 3 Tsp ground cumin 1 Tsp ground co

Ingredients 2 cups tomatoes, diced and seeded ½ cup dry white wine or vermouth ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese 4 oz. pancetta, diced 3 shallots, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 chili pepper of choice, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste 12 oz. penne prepared as per package, reserve ¾ cup of pasta water Directions In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, render off pancetta, once almost crispy, add butter,

I was going through some old holiday books when I came across this very simple recipe for bark, it’s all about the melting. In the past I would go through the multi ingredient steps to make the chocolate, then during the tempering the chocolate would seize and I vowed never to make bark again, then a year passes, I forget the hassle, the holidays arrive and I want to make gifts and I think, "Bark would be great" and the cycle begins. I use Ghirardelli chocolate chips and if

Okay, I have been on an Asian kick the last few days, a friend of mine loves Pad Thai but I wanted to make it less saucy. Whenever we get it, it is drowning in sauce and you sort of do not taste anything else. Here is my take on this classic dish. Ingredients 1/2 pound Thai rice noodles prepped as directed on package 1 cup of peeled cooked shrimp - I fry them up in a sweet chili sauce 2 cups bean sprouts 2 scallions, diced, the entire onion 1 egg, whisked 3 tablespoons roug

I have received a number of requests for a spicy chicken dish. I came up with recipe a few years back and it delivers a kick, enjoy. Ingredients 1 3 to 4lb chicken cut up 4 tomatoes, diced and seeded 3 onions, diced 1 cup of chicken stock 6 chilies of choice, diced and seeded, I used Ancho 4 to 6 cloves of Garlic 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 table spoons of red wine vinegar 6 pepper corns 4 whole cloves 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds Directions Heat chicken stock in a sau

Well, I sort of came up with this as an alternative to my Swedish meatball recipe: this recipe is much easier to make and does not take as much time to prepare. I have served this many times at our cabin and our friend's cabin. I hope you like it. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium red onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 2-pound ground pork 1 cup dry panko bread crumbs 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 t

Keeping with the Louisiana theme here is my version of red beans and rice. It took a while to get it down. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup of unbleached flour 1 yellow onion diced 2 red bell pepper diced - you can use green I just like red 4 stalks of celery diced 6 cloves of garlic minced 3 bay leaves, fresh 6 springs of fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, you can use more if like more of a kick 1 quart of water 1 quart plus one cu

Many years ago we took a trip to Jordan and Syria, we loved it. The sights were breathtaking, the people were friendly and the food was great and good for you - lots of fresh veggies and herbs. I asked every cafe owner and chef how they made the dishes and they were all willing to share their recipes, and the ingredients tasted much better than here due to they were picked that mourning and still farmed the traditional way they have done for years. I am all for local produce

Ingredients 4 bunches of Garlic Scape's 1 8oz bag of shelled Pistachios Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Place Pistachios in Cuisinart and pulse until ground as shown below Next cut the tops off the scape's and chop up the stems. Do not throw away the tops, you can add them to sauces and soups. Add the scape's to the Cuisinart and pulse to combine with nuts Now turn on the Cuisinart and stream olive oil until the below consistency is achieved. You can add the salt and pepp

A favorite dish of ours and very easy to make. Ingredients 24 to 36 Little Neck Clams, scrubbed 3 links of Chorizo 1 small Onion, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 tablespoons of homemade chili sauce ( see last weeks post) few sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped Salt and Pepper to taste Directions Place a large skill over medium-high heat and sear off the Chorizo. Once the links are nicely brown remove from skill, reduce heat, and add the onions. While onions are cooking, dice Ch

I received a request for the Spicy Slaw recipe, which is perfect for the summer. Ingredients 2 pounds of fresh carrots 1/3 cup cilantro 3 lemons, zest and juiced 1/3 cup of raw honey 1/2 cup of olive oil mayo 3 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup dried cherries 3 cloves of garlic minced 2 teaspoon of curry powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of celery seeds 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of hot sesame oil Salt and pepper

Ingredients 6 ears of corn, shucked 4 tablespoon of unsalted butter, melted 1 cup of half & half or buttermilk 1/4 cup shredded Asiago Cheese 3 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons of Agave Salt and Pepper to taste Spice mix 1 teaspoon ground Cumin 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground Coriander Seeds 1 teaspoon Hot Paprika Mix all together and use 1 teaspoon of the mixture Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees Place corn i

Ingredients 2 lbs of organic ground chuck beef 1 egg, whisked 1 cup minced onions 1/4 cup minced, seeded tomato 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon minced chili of choice 1 teaspoon of all of the following ground cumin ground coriander ground turmeric ground cinnamon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt to taste Directions Whisk all spices together; then place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together