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)
9.08.08
Sweet Miso Glaze: .5c miso+.25c mirin whisk ‘til smooth. Taste +salt as needed. Use to baste grilled, roasted, or broiled veggies or tofu.
9.08.08
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
7.29.08
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.
7.21.08
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 …
7.15.08
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
7.11.08
1 minute eggs: Boil 2c H2O. Add 2 large eggs, boil 1 minute. Remove and place in ice H2O.
7.11.08
Rasberry Sauce: Process til smooth 1pt frsh rasberry+3T sug+1T lemon juice. Strain in small bowl. Drzl on grill peaches & vanilla ice cream
7.05.08
Grill Peaches: Brush 8 peaches (1/2 & pitted) w oil/cut side down on hot grill ‘til golden brown/Turn and grill ~1min more.
7.05.08
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Michael Ruhlman has an nice appreciation of the chilli pepper. And he’s right, “these fruity, spicy wonders make life better in so many ways.”