Ingredients: 1 bunch long beans (aka yard long beans, Chinese long beans) 1 Korean or Chinese hot pepper, cut into strips 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups water 3 tablespoons shoaxing wine 1/4 cup pickling salt 4 cloves garlic 1 inch knob ginger, cut into 4 slices 1 tablespoon broken star anise 8 black peppercorns […]
Ingredients: 10 Stayman Winesap apples, sliced 1 cup apple cider 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Directions: Place all ingredients in a 4 quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 10-12 hours. Vent by placing the lid on askew and cook on low for an additional 10-12 hours […]
for the duck: 1 5-6 lb duck 1/4 cara cara orange (1 large wedge) dry rub: 2 tablespoons five spice powder 1 1/2 tablespoons orange peel* 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon sea salt sauce: 1 1/2 cup cara cara orange juice 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick […]
Ingredients: the basics: cold water 1 large ham hock or the bone leftover from a roasted ham 3 carrots, cut up 2 onions, quartered 1 large shallot, quartered 1 bunch celery, cut up 1 head garlic 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon mace blades 1/2 stick cinnamon […]
Ingredients: 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar, divided use 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 4 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 sticks cinnamon Directions: In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, milk and cream until the sugar dissolves and the mixture almost boils, about 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, […]
Ingredients: 6 lb beef brisket, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick brine: 4 quarts of water 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 10 bay leaves 8 cloves garlic 5 whole star anise 2 sticks cinnamon, broken up 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds 2 tablespoons whole […]
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water 1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon mace blades* 1 cinnamon stickDirections: In medium saucepan, bring water, rice, cardamom, mace cinnamon stick and salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in the sweetened […]
Ingredients:1 1/2 turkey (about 6 lb) for the dry rub:2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground chipotle1 teaspoon hot Mexican chili powder1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for the sauce:8 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed5 dried pasilla chiles, stems and seeds removed14 oz canned fire roasted diced tomatoes*1 […]
Ingredients:2 cups fruity red wine1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in 1/2 inch wide strips4 cloves garlic, minced2 mangos, sliced*juice from 2 key limes (about 3 tablespoons)1 1/2 teaspoons allspice1 4 inch stick cinnamon1 inch knob fresh ginger, grated1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme2 tablespoon dark soy sauce1 tablespoon butter Directions:Pour the wine in a […]
Ingredients: For rice: 2 cups Indian* basmati rice 2 quarts water 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon powdered mace For Meat: 2 ½ lbs boneless lamb, cubed 2 tablespoons oil or ghee** 2 onions 6 cloves garlic 1-3 fresh chile peppers 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 cup PLUS 1 tablespoon […]