Ingredients: 2 English Muffins Paprika Hollaindaise Sauce 1/2 stick butter, melted 3 egg yolk Salt 1 tsp water 2 tsp lemon juice Poached Egg Water 2 tsp white vinegar 4 eggs Salmon 4 oz. filet salmon 2 tsp lemon juice salt pepper Directions: Salmon: Heat cast iron skillet to medium high Put salmon flesh side…
Beef Jerky
Ingredients 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into thin strips 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoons liquid smoke 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon meat tenderizer 2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika Directions Pound meat thin and…
Carnitas
Ingredients 4 pounds (or 2 kg) skinless, boneless pork butt (or shoulder) 3 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or Mexican oregano) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 large brown or white onion , cut into wedges 8 cloves garlic , smashed 2 limes , juiced 2 large oranges , juiced (or 3/4 cup natural orange juice) 3/4 cup coke (Original or Mexican coke is ideal)* 2 bay leaves Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese Directions Rinse…
Chunkie Blond Brownies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, well softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup white baking chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 3 ounces macadamia nuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. In a mixer,…
Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients: One pound chicken breast (pounded thin) 1/2 lb fontina cheese 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups red sauce (see recipe in blog) Flour mixture (see below) 1.5 cups italian breadcrumbs Canola oil Flour Mixture: 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 tsp parsley 1/4 tsp garlic powder…
Cannellini Beans with Spinach
Ingredients: 15 oz. can of cannellini beans, undrained 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 diced onion 2 cups uncooked spinach 1 tbsp rosemary 1 tsp dried sage 1 tbsp parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Directions Bring cannellini beans to a simmer in a saucepan Add remaining ingredients, except…
Burrata Salad
Ingredients Handful of arugala or mixed greens 4 oz. ball of burrata 1 tbsp balsamic reduction Black pepper 5 cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp olive oil Directions In a serving bowl add arugala or mixed greens and top with cherry tomatoes Rest ball of burrata on top of salad Drizzle oil and vinegar over salad and…
Za’atar Crusted Chicken
Ingredients: Marinade: 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp zahtar 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp sumac 1/2 tsp chopped parsley 1/2 tsp aleppo pepper 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chopped mint Salt Remaining Ingredients 1lb boneless chicken thighs 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup tzatziki Directions: Mix the ingredients for the marinade together Add chicken…
POULET AU VINAIGRE (CHICKEN WITH VINEGAR)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 ¼ teaspoons table salt 8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed 1 ¼ teaspoons table salt ¾ teaspoon pepper 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup dry white wine ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, plus more to taste 1 tablespoon tomato…
Tiramasu
Note, this recipe is best prepared 24 hours ahead of time Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated 1/4 cup sugar 12 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature 18 Balocco Savoiardi Ladyfingers 1 cup espresso, room temperature 2 tbsp Frangelico Powdered unsweeted cocoa Directions: Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, set aside Beat egg yolks for a…
Chocolate Lava Cake
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 stick unsalted butter 1 cup bittersweet chocolate 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 pinch salt 3 tbs flour INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 450F. Oil four 6 oz ramekins with vegetable oil and line the bottom with parchment paper (this keeps the cake from sticking) Melt the butter with the chocolate on low heat in a double boiler continuously whisking…
Caramelized Onion Jam
Ingredients: 1 large red onion 1/4 cup sugar Salt 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp canola oil 2 tbsp water Directions: In a large pot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onions and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown. Add water to pan and let simmer until water…
