July 2009
2 posts
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Blueberry Soda: Boil 3c h2o+30oz frsh blubry/simr 15m/strain-rmv solids/+1.5c sug+juic 2 limes/dslv+boil 2m/Cool/srv .25c ovr ice+8oz seltzr
June 2009
1 post
Beer-glazed Beans:saute1chpd onion,soft+1T minc grlic,1m+3c cand blk bean(drain)+1c beer+1T chili pwd+2T tom pste+1T honey/loboil~15m>thickn
May 2009
4 posts
Apple Pie2: Arrg appl slices concentric circles/mound in ctr+leftovr juice/Cvr w dough (see above)/brsh top w resrv liquid/425F 50m/cool 4hr
Pie Dough: pulse 6-8time 2.5c flr/1c cold ubtr(.5” cube)/1t salt+sugar. Pulse in 1T (<6T) iceH2O til clumps. Shape in 2discs/wrap/frig>1hr
Apple Pie1: Mix .5” appl slic+.25c sug/drain 1.5hr/resrv liq. Toss appl/.25c sug+3T tapioca flr+2T app jlly+1T cider+2t frsh limej+.25t kslt
Pie: RmTmp 5-8m 1 dough disc. Roll->12” rnd on flr’d surface. Put in pie plate/trim+pie filling. Roll disc 2/put on top/pnch edge/cut slits
March 2009
1 post
Grand Marnier Crepes: mix .5pt Strwbry+2T orange zest. Melt 1T but hi_ht+StrB 1m+.5c GM/cook off alcohol/rmv ht+4T sug/srv on crepes+whipcrm
February 2009
3 posts
Roasted Kale: Toss 4c firm packed kale w/ 2T evoo. Roast 375F on sheet pan 5m. Turn +8-10m or ‘til brown & brittle. Sprinkle w/ sea salt
Blueberry Compote: On med ht 1c blubry+3T H2O+1/4c sug+2t lemon juice ~10min. Add 1c blubry+pinch nutmeg. Cook ~8min, stir often. Srv warm
Crepes: blend 20s 1c flour/2 lg eggs/.75c milk/.5c H2O/3T melt butr. Refrig 1hr. 1-1.5oz coat small pan Cook 30s, flip 10s. Srv w/ compote
January 2009
1 post
Happy New Year! Recipes will be coming soon.
September 2008
2 posts
Umami Salt: Grind 1 dried ‘shroom to pwdr+shvd parm/kelp grind+few T sel gris, pulse to grind/mix. (credit: http://tinyurl.com/67fvgm)
Sweet Miso Glaze: .5c miso+.25c mirin whisk ‘til smooth. Taste +salt as needed. Use to baste grilled, roasted, or broiled veggies or tofu.
July 2008
7 posts
Smashed Potatoes: boil 16 small red-pot salt+H2O/Cool lukewarm/Press to split/Don’t break/brush w evoo/s+p+rosemary/grill crisp/~5min/side
North Carolina BBQ Sauce: 1c vinegar/cider vin+1T tabasco/cayenne/brwn sug+1t salt/pepper. Mix in airtight cont/refrig 2 days. Shake occas.
Choc-Berry Bite: melt 6oz bitsweet choc+1.5t grated orange zest/mound w tsp on foil/top ea w frsh berries+toffee pcs. Chill >15min ti …
1 minute eggs: Boil 2c H2O. Add 2 large eggs, boil 1 minute. Remove and place in ice H2O.
Caesar: tear 2hrt romaine+3T evoo toss+pnch ksalt+pep+2T evoo toss+juice lem+~1/4t Wrcstrshre+2 1m eggs/toss to crmy+1/4c parm toss+croutons
Grill Peaches: Brush 8 peaches (1/2 & pitted) w oil/cut side down on hot grill ‘til golden brown/Turn and grill ~1min more.
Rasberry Sauce: Process til smooth 1pt frsh rasberry+3T sug+1T lemon juice. Strain in small bowl. Drzl on grill peaches & vanilla ice cream
June 2008
3 posts
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes: 4-6 swt potato indir heat on grill. 1 hr. turn occas. Cut slit & grill til skin black. Tab of butter and pinch s&p
Tropical Mash:Ht 2T butter+1c coconut milk. Mix 4 grilled swt potatoes+1 banana. +some coc. milk&mash/+liquid as needed/ksalt & white pep
May 2008
8 posts
Grilled Romaine: 1 hd romlettuce qtrd length. Lite coat w oil/s&p/Grill dir. ht 1m/Turn often/drzl w mix of 1T capers/dijon+.5c cider vin
Cajun Rub: mix well 2T paprika+1T Ksalt+2t onion pwdr/garlic pwdr+1t cayenne pep+1.5t wht pep/blk pep+1t thyme/pwdr ginger/gnd cumin
Blackened Tuna: Ht-hi cast iron sklt. Rub 1in tuna steak w veg oil. Dredge fish in Cajun Rub. Spray pan w. oil cook tuna steak 2m ea. side
Pan Seared Portobelllo: Ht med-hi castiron pan 3m. Shroom cap in .25in slices/spritz oil+salt/pep. Wipe 1t oil in pan. Cook 5m per side
How to melt chocolate: Put chocolate (in .5oz pcs.) into dbl boiler over pot w 1in. H2O @ simmer. DO NOT LET H2O touch CHOCOLATE
Cocktail Friday - Sea Breeze: Mix in cocktail shaker 1.5oz vodka+2oz cranberry/grapefruit. Strain into iced highball glass.
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40 Clove Chicken: chicken cut 8pcs s+p/toss w 2T oo/Brwn hi heat. Off ht+.5c oo+10 sprig thyme+40 cloves garlic peeled. Cvr bake 1.5h 350F
April 2008
24 posts
Steamed Mussels: Lg pot-Med-hi 3T evoo+4clv crushgarlic+1 onion sliced soft. .5c whitewine/parsley chpd+4lb clean mussels. Ht Hi cvr 8-10m
Raspberry Puree: Puree 0.5 pint red rasberries+2T gran sugar in food proc 12-15s. Strain to rmv seeds. Srv w flourless chocolate cake.
Asian Vinaigrette: Whisk 2T peanut oil/rice vinegar +1t soy sauce+.25t sesame oil+ 1t sugar. Srv with mixed baby greens.
Summertime - Marcus Roberts, Gershwin for Lovers
chocolate strawberry: mix .5c hvy cream+1Tsug/unsaltbut simr, rmv heat+6oz bitrsweet choc, stir smooth/cool room temp/dip berry/refrig 1h
Aparagus Gratin: 1T butter or oil in shallow baking dish, 1.5lb cooked asparagus+salt/pep+1c swiss+.25c bread crumbs. Broil 3-5m gldnbrwn
Getting set to clean and re-season the grill this weekend. I’ll tweet a lot of recipes for the grill through the spring and summer.
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream I love ice cream, especially when I make it myself. I got this recipe from Alton Brown who explained that by chilling the mixture before putting it into the machine helps form smaller ice crystals and results in a smoother texture. I make this a lot in the summer. Serve it with apple pie or, as I often do, use it for homemade ice cream sandwiches. I’ll post a recipe for...
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Baked Apples: 4 lg apples cored top-1/2 peeled+1t brn sug in core+1t brn sug on top. Place in baking dish w .5in H2O. Bake 350F 1h, srv wrm
Spicy Cocoa Cream: Whip 1c hvy cream frothy + 2T superfine sug/unsweet cocoa+pinch cayenne mix well & whip to sft peak. Srv w strawberries.
Pesto: In food proc 25 fresh basil leaves+.5c evoo+1/3c pine nuts+pinch salt/brief pulse Add 1c parm+1/3 romano grated/process/toss w pasta
Roasted Pepper (alternate): you can also char the pepper under the broiler. Place on sheet pan to catch liquid. Rotate to char all sides.
Roasted Pepper: 1 bell pepper on gas stove on med-hi. Rotate w tongs/char all sides. Rmv to bowl cvr w towel cool/peel off skin & rmv seeds
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What we had for dinner: Cauliflower Cheese Pie
Recently, my youngest informed me that she doesn’t want to eat dead animals anymore. She declared no more turkey & cheese sandwiches for lunch, just cheese; no burgers, hotdogs, chicken, or even fish. With those orders in hand I’ve been trying to cook vegetarian meals more often or at least allow her to bypass any meat or fish I might serve. Having a 4 year old vegetarian is a...
Pasta w Garlic&ChileOil: heat 5T OO+2 clv garlic sliced/.5 chile seeded/chopd->golden/off heat+salt+sprig parsley chopd/toss w aldent …
Pasta w Garlic&ChileOil (continued): toss with al dente pasta. Optional - srv w parmesan cheese & crusty bread
Smoked Salmon: Soak 1.5lb skinless filet w 1c darkrum 15m/drain/dry Mix .5c ksalt/1c sug/1T pep cvr 4h Rinse/dry/airdry 30m Smoke 200F 1.5h