Ingredients: for the chicken: 1 15-oz can jalapeño and habanero diced tomatoes 1 1/2-2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 large red onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon ground roasted cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons garam masala salt freshly ground black pepper for the flatbreads: 1 […]
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Veggie Packed Chicken Lo Mein for Crowd
Ingredients: for the chicken: 6 chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1 1/2-inch knob ginger, grated 2 big cloves garlic, thinly sliced sauce: 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons […]
Sesame Noodles with Roasted Duck, Sugar Snap Peas and Cabbage
Ingredients: for the sauce: 1/4 cup Chinese “pure” sesame paste* 1/4-1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce 1/2 tablespoon hot sesame oil everything else: 12 oz wide egg “lo mein” noodles 1 1/2 cups sliced cold, roasted duck 10 oz sugar snap peas (raw or lightly […]
Homemade New Jersey Style Sloppy Joes
Ingredients: coleslaw: 14 oz bagged coleslaw mix (cabbage and shredded cabbage mix) 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar salt white pepper Russian dressing: 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons chili sauce […]
Baltimore-style Fried Oyster Po’Boys
Ingredients: for the oysters: 2 pints oysters 1 1/3 cup self-rising cornmeal mix 2/3 cup flour 1/4 cup Old Bay (low sodium okay) canola oil for frying for the Old Bay remoulade: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons dill relish 1 teaspoon Old Bay 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (powder) juice of 1/2 lemon to serve: […]
The Cloak and Dagger Sandwich
Ingredients: 1 lb sliced corned beef (preferably hot/warm) 8 slices seeded rye or pumpernickel bread (or rye and pumpernickel swirl) Coleslaw: 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 carrot, shredded 1/2 small onion, shredded 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar salt white pepper Russian dressing: […]
Instant Pot Hawaiian Kalua Pork (in banana leaf)
Ingredients: 1 large banana leaf* 5 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder or butt (may need to cut in half to fit) 1/4 cup Hawaiian Alaea Sea Salt 2 tablespoons mesquite liquid smoke 6 oz pineapple juice 6 oz water Directions: Line the Instant Pot with the banana leaf, leaving enough hanging over the sides to […]
Hawaiian-style Mac Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb dry macaroni (jumbo macaroni if possible) 2 medium carrots, shredded (I used rainbow carrots) 1/4 Maui onion, grated 1-1 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk Hawaiian Alaea Sea Salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until 2 minutes […]
Cold-Busting Matzo Ball Soup
Ingredients: for the stock: 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 parsnips 2 carrots 2 stalks celery 1 onion, quartered 1 bunch fresh parsley 1 large chicken, cut into pieces, skin/fat removed and reserved 2 quarts chicken stock for the soup: 1 onion, diced 6 garlic scapes, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced into coins […]
Currywurst
Ingredients: for the sauce: 1 sweet onion (I used a Vidalia) 1 tablespoon curry powder 3/4 tablespoon hot paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar sea salt to serve: 4 German pork sausages (like bratwurst), cooked and cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds frites […]