Pressure Cooker Braised Oxtails (Instant Pot) 25 Mar 2016 6:22 PM (9 years ago)
The Instant Pot is an amazing piece of equipment, and nothing impresses me more than the speed and ease with which it renders oxtails into perfect specimens of smooth, silky, beefy goodness. What normally takes 2-3 hours of simmering, the Instant Pot does in 35 minutes! This recipe is very adaptable; feel free to play with seasonings, herbs (rosemary? basil?), liquids (juices? broths?), even vegetables. The key is to have enough liquid to just cover the meaty morsels. The resulting stock will be like liquid gold. Oxtails have a tremendous amount...read more
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Michael’s Potato Salad 4 Sep 2015 9:34 PM (10 years ago)
DISCLAIMER: This potato salad does not contain onions. It does not contain celery. It doesn’t even have a parsley garnish, since parsley falls into the condemned category of “green stuff” in my household. This potato salad, my friends, is what I came up with after Michael asked for potato salad for his birthday celebration that, as he puts it “he could eat.” Michael, you see, is a picky eater. He picks out onions, celery, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms….well, you get the drift. I grumbled a bit about leaving out what surely...read more
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Oyster Dressing 30 Nov 2014 4:40 PM (10 years ago)
Each Thanksgiving and Christmas, our family would be treated to, among many fine dishes, dad’s dressing. Now, this would be no ordinary dressing. This was a rich, full-bodied, pan of savory goodness that literally was a meal in itself. Originally created to use up leftover yeast rolls from our restaurant, dad would toss together whatever ingredients were around during the season: turkey, ham, giblets, shrimp, oysters, sausage, you name it. This year, I was tasked with giving dad a break and creating the dressing for Thanksgiving. This isn’t the same...read more
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Black Garlic Chicken 25 Jan 2014 9:00 PM (11 years ago)
This flavorful roasted chicken benefits from the best of the Asian condiment shelf: umami-packed soy and oyster sauces, sweet hoisin and honey, and a dash of sesame oil for a nutty note. Both regular and fermented black garlic really punch up the flavor profile; be sure to save the delicious pan juices to spoon over steamed rice! Black Garlic Chicken By Gary Gee Serves 4 1 whole chicken, about 4-5 pounds, cut up and patted dry (or use 4-5 pounds bone-in chicken parts) Coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 1...read more
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The Best Beef Stew Ever 16 Nov 2013 10:58 PM (11 years ago)
Beef Stew. The mere words conjure up warm, soothing moments from my childhood. I remember the rich, thick, heaping dish of goodness mom would serve me as a child, often when the weather got cooler. The chunks of potato would have added just the right amount of starchy texture to the tomato-based sauce, yet still be firm to the bite. The carrot rounds added sweetness, and the onions their caramelized, redolent goodness. The pieces of beef would be a joyful revelation – perfectly braised, delicious nuggets of beefy flavor....read more
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Spiced Polynesian Pork 29 Sep 2013 1:00 PM (12 years ago)
The fine folks at Marx Foods issued a challenge that was right up my alley: Create a savory dish recipe with ingredients used primarily in sweet dishes. So, armed with Granulated Honey, Coconut Sugar, and Fennel Herb Crystals, I turned to my favorite of all savory ingredients: Pork! Spiced Polynesian Pork For this challenge, the idea of sweet fennel made me think immediately of Chinese Five Spice. I decided to infuse the marinade with a “tea” of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves – all traditional components of Five Spice –...read more
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Green Chile Pork and Potato Empanadas 5 Jan 2013 1:00 PM (12 years ago)
Leftovers do double duty here in the form of tasty, handy empanadas! Green Chile Pork and Potato Hand Pies (Empanadas) 4 flour tortillas 3/4 cup prepared Green Chile Pork Stew*, meat cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup prepared mashed potatoes 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil, lard, or combination** Salt Freshly ground black pepper Slap Ya Mama Hot seasoning Fresh cilantro, chopped, as garnish Heat cast-iron or other skillet over medium-high heat. Heat tortillas in microwave 10 seconds, or until pliable. Combine stew and potatoes in a bowl. Spoon...read more
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Tan-Gin Chicken 21 Dec 2012 9:57 AM (12 years ago)
A twist on soy-poached chicken, fresh ginger and tangerine add a rich, yet fresh component to this earthy dish. Tan-Gin Chicken 6 bone-in chicken thighs Salt and pepper to taste 1 tb vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 1 cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 4 cloves garlic, mashed ¼ cup white wine ½ cup light soy sauce 1 tb dark soy sauce 1 cup chicken stock 1 tb balsamic vinegar 2 tb honey 1 dash five-spice powder 1 tangerine, rinsed Season chicken with salt and pepper; set aside. In a...read more
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Shrimp and Sugar Snaps 31 Aug 2012 4:30 PM (13 years ago)
A study in textural delights. Tender shrimp are paired with crisp, sweet sugar snap peas in a light, soy-kissed sauce. A smattering of crimini mushrooms, carrots and celery add color and crunch, while hints of sesame add warmth and depth to this deceivingly simple stir-fry. Shrimp and Sugar Snaps 1 lb large (16-20 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed and patted dry 1 tb dry sherry or white wine salt white pepper 1 tb cornstarch 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided 1/2 onion, quartered 1 large carrot, sliced 1 stalk celery, peeled,...read more
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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Snow Peas and Ginger Sauce 20 Aug 2012 3:43 PM (13 years ago)
Fresh ginger and lemon add fresh notes to delicate, pan-seared tilapia, while fresh snow peas add crunch and color. Pan-Seared Tilapia with Snow Peas and Ginger Sauce 1/2 cup sliced onions 2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 ts minced peeled fresh ginger 5 tb vegetable oil, divided 1/2 cup water, more if needed 2 tb light soy sauce 1/4 cup sherry or dry white wine 1/2 ts brown sugar 1/2 ts salt 1/2 ts white pepper 1/4 ts red pepper flakes 1 pound snow peas, sliced 4 tilapia filets, 6 oz...read more
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