Ingredients: SERVES 4 (as a Side Dish) 4-5 “heads” of baby bok choy (OR 2 heads of large) 1 Tbsp. oil for stir-frying STIR-FRY SAUCE: 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce) 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 Tbsp. fish sauce (or vegetarian fish sauce) … Read More →
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Oysters Rockefeller with Tarragon
8 servings as an appetizer Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, mince 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup bread crumbs, Panko preferred 4 tablespoons dried bread crumbs 2 shallots, chopped 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 1 bunch tarragon, finely … Read More →
Asian Inspired Appetizer Party
Summer is such a busy time with so many celebrations. Whether someone in your family is graduating from high school or college, or a friend is getting married, or you just want to get people together to celebrate the season, an appetizer party is fun … Read More →
How to Grill the Perfect Whole Fish
A glistening fish—minutes out of the water—cooked on a stick or grate over blazing coals. It’s a scene that’s almost as old as mankind itself and as enjoyable as perfect beach weather. And it serves to remind us that fish never tastes better than when … Read More →
Avocado Soup with Shrimp and Salsa
Usually served chilled, this Latin American soup is also delicious at room temperature. The zesty tomato salsa provides a lively contrast to the rich and creamy flavor of the avocado. Fresh cooked crab meat can be substituted for the shrimp, if you like. For Vegetarian … Read More →
Homemade Corn Tortillas
2 cups masa harina (flour for corn tortillas) 1 1/3 cups warm water ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, mix the masa, water and salt together with your hands until combined. Knead the dough very well until moist and smooth, but not sticky, about … Read More →
Roasting Red Peppers
Roasting and peeling peppers is definitely worth the work, especially if you do a big batch and store them covered in oil in the refrigerator. The flavored oil can then be used for cooking or flavoring yogurt or sour cream for dips. When roasting peppers, … Read More →
The Difference Between Grilling and Barbecue.
Grilling -is cooking fast, at a high temperature any cut of meat or poultry, even vegetables! Grilling is when you place your meat or poultry etc. on the cooking surface of a grill (like a gas-powered grill) and cook away! Sometimes thin sauces or marinades … Read More →
Roasted Sweet Onions Stuffed With Manchego Cheese-Toasted Cumin
Manchego is a nutty, semi hard Spanish sheep cheese blended here with aged Romano cheese from Italy. Flat-leaf parsley adds color to the ensemble, while the toasted cumin lends an exotic component. Serve this as a side dish with meats or fish, or feature it … Read More →
Dutch Babies (Puff Pancakes)
Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 large pinch ground nutmeg 1 small pinch salt 3 drops pure vanilla extract 6 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar for dusting Directions Place a 10 inch cast iron skillet inside oven … Read More →
Authentic Mexican Tamales
It is important to make sure you have, or can get, all of the ingredients you will need to make tamales. First, read through the recipe for dough to determine what you will need to get. Then, choose a filling and determine what other items you will … Read More →
Stuffed Chicken Wings
Serves 4 Wings & Stuffing 8 chicken wings 8 oz. shrimp, chopped 3 oz. ground pork 1 oz. carrot, sliced 1 oz. water chestnut, sliced 1 oz. Chinese parsley, chopped 1 oz green onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. unsalted granulated garlic 2 Tbsp. fish sauce or … Read More →