Singapore-Style Noodles

Recipes: 0 Comments; 25 Oct 2009 Ingredients 5 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/8 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/8 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 whole clove 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (can substitute 1 teaspoon spicy-hot Madras curry powder for previous 5 ingredients if desired) 1 cup (1-inch) pieces green onions 5 teaspoons canola oil, divided 5 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces Cooking spray 1 pound large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 teaspoon ... {Tags: asian, noodles, seafood, shrimp} {More...}

Walnut Pesto

Recipes: 0 Comments; 24 Oct 2009 Ingredients * 2 cups packed basil leaves (approx. 2 oz) * 1/3 cup olive oil * 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts * 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed * 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese * 2 tablespoons softened butter (optional) * 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for about 20 seconds until you smell the aroma of their essential oils. Place basil, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt in food processor, blend until thoroughly combined. Add Parmesan and butter (if using) and blend 5-10 seconds more. {Tags: sauce, sauces} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 12 Sep 2009 This would of course also work with pork, and the proportions actually match those needed for a 5lb pork butt (you just need to cook it for 2.5 hours instead of 25 minutes). Ingredients 3 California chiles 1 ancho chile 1 guajillo chile 1 cascabel chile 1 chile de árbol (or guajillo) 1 bay leaf 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 clove garlic 1 teaspooon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/4 teaspoon achiote condimentada (seasoned achiote paste — the powder also works well) 1 red onion, sliced thin, divided 2.5-5 lbs. chicken breasts, sliced 1/2" thick 8oz canned pineapple, ... {Tags: chicken, mexican, tacos} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 31 Aug 2009 Ingredients 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2/3 cup ice water Oil for deep frying Food that you are going to fry Directions Sift together the dry ingredients. Beat egg slightly and mix with the water. Add the dry ingredients. Stir only until mixed; mixture will be slightly lumpy. Dip shrimp, chunky-cut chicken and vegetables, etc. into the batter and deep fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 17 May 2009 Makes 8 bagels: Ingredients 4 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1.5 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1.25 – 1.5 cups warm water Toppings: 1 T dried onion, 1 T dried garlic, 1.5 t sesame seeds, 1 t poppy seeds, 3/4 t kosher salt. Directions Combine all the dry ingredients in a stand-mixer with the dough hook attached, and turn on mixer for a few seconds to combine. Add the wet ingredients (starting at the low end of the range on water -- add more if needed during step 2 below). Knead the dough in the mixer for 5 minutes or until smooth, clinging to the ... {Tags: bagels, bread} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 27 Apr 2009 Ingredients Leaves from 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 2 jalapenos, sliced 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, grated 4 limes, juiced 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (6 ounce) blocks sushi-quality tuna 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced Directions In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together until well incorporated. If prepared ahead of time, marinate the Tuna in about a third of the marinade for an hour before grilling. Place a large skillet or ... {Tags: seafood, tuna} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 26 Apr 2009 A great appetizer that can be prepared quickly if the tomato sauce is made ahead of time. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1/3 cupfinely chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, sliced and then chopped 2 teaspoons flour 2 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika (El Rey De La Vera is a good brand) 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or a dried red chile pepper such as Spanish guindilla or guajillo 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh) 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons minced parsley Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste 2 pinches sugar 1 pound shrimp with shells and tails removed A ... {Tags: appetizer, seafood, shrimp} {More...}

Recipes: 1 Comment; 05 Apr 2009 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup water One 1-inch strip of lemon zest, minced Pinch of ground clove Pinch of ground ginger 1 cup pitted prunes 1 cup boiling water 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1/4 cup pine nuts Directions: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add half of the lamb, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until browned on 2 sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining lamb. Add the ... {Tags: lamb, stew} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 19 Oct 2008 Ingredients Cooking spray 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 3/4 cup (1/4-inch) diagonally cut celery 1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diagonally cut carrot 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 3 parsley sprigs 1 bay leaf 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk Preparation 1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add celery ... {Tags: poultry, soup} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 28 Sep 2008 Ingredients 2 quarts chicken broth 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, sliced on a bias in 2-inch pieces 10 1" kaffir lime leaves (about 2 packed tablespoons) 1-inch piece fresh galangal, sliced 3 thai chiles, sliced length-wise 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 package sliced shitake mushrooms 1 pound large shrimp, peeled with tails on 2 limes, juiced 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped Udon noodles Directions Bring the stock to the boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chiles. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to let the spices infuse the broth. Be sure to keep an eye on the ... {Tags: shrimp soup seafood} {More...}