Ingredients:1- 1 1/2 lb shrimp1 large bunch Chinese celery, chopped with woody stems removed6 cloves garlic, minced1 large shallot, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil for the sauce1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon tamarind liquid*2 tablespoons fish sauce2 tablespoon Sriracha1 1/2 tablespoons sugar Directions:Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a wok. Add […]
You need: newspaper crabs crab mallet paper towels Quick notes: Crabs are sold by size: small, medium, large, jumbo and occasionally colossal. They can be very expensive (especially if you buy them already steamed) and the price difference between the sizes can be significant. I recommend getting at least the medium size. The size difference […]
Ingredients: 2 lb fresh mussels, cleaned 1/2 lb fennel, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 small onion, diced 1 cup Belgian beer 1/2 cup diced Spanish-style chorizo 1 tablespoon canola oil Directions: Heat the oil in a large pot with a lid. Saute the onions, fennel and chorizo until the fennel is almost tender. Add […]
1 lb medium shrimp1 bunch garlic chives, cut into 2 inch pieces1/2 bunch garlic stem, cut into 2 inch long pieces4 king oyster mushrooms, diced3 green onions, green parts diced1 tablespoon canola oil sauce:3/4 inch knob ginger, grated2 garlic cloves, grated1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 cup Shaoxing wine1/4 cup shrimp stock 1/2 teaspoon white pepper […]
Ingredients: 1/4 cup diced red onion 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 5 oz smoked salmon 3 tablespoons capote capers* 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Directions: Cube the cream cheese and place it in a food processor along with the salmon, capers, pepper and sour cream. Pulse until fairly smooth. Add […]
Ingredients: for the dough:2 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup sour cream2/3 cup water2 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 egg egg wash:1 egg1 tablespoon water kasha filling:2 cups beef broth1 cup chopped mushrooms1 cup kasha1 cup plain mashed potatoes1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil2 eggpepper potato & onion filling:4 cups plain […]
Ingredients:4 cooked strips of bacon, crumbled1 lb steamed shrimp2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon Old Bay1/4 teaspoon celery seed1 shallot, minced1 stalk celery, finely diced1/2 avocado, dicedjuice and zest of 1/2 lemon Directions:Stir all ingredients together. Serve on a roll or bread. My thoughts: This salad, while simple to make, is one of the tastiest in […]
Ingredients: 3 shallots, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound peeled shrimp 6 oz defrosted frozen artichoke hearts 6 oz sliced crimini mushrooms1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons cream2 tablespoons red pepper flakes1 tablespoon capersjuice of one lemonzest of one lemon salt pepper to serve: 10 oz […]
Ingredients: 2 cups grated Cabot extra sharp cheddar 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 oz smoked nova salmon 1 inch chunk of shallot, minced 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley Directions: Place the cheese, cream cheese, shallot, salmon and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Scrape into […]
Ingredients:for the dressing 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 Thai green chiles, thinly sliced juice 1 lime 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon palm sugar 1 tablespoon tamarind juice (optional) salad ingredients: 1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced 3 oz bean sprouts 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut up for the […]