Latest Creation – Veggie Soup
I know it’s summer but we had so many veggies from CSA that something ahd to be done. So, I made a veggie soup that was chock full of healy stuff that tastes good too. Oh, and it totally works for you vegetarians out there so don’t be scared. Here’s how it went down: 1...
Latest Creation – Home Made Ceviche
Ceviche I, originally uploaded by thephotomill. Oh Yeah. Delicious summery goodness. Don’t be scared of preparing raw fish in lime juice at home. Here’s how we did our CEVICHE: 1lb Red Snapper fillet 1lb Medium Shrimp 1lb Bay Scallops 8 Limes – juiced 1 Orange – juiced 1T Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Jalapenos – seeded...
Latest Creation – Page 54 Soup (Indian Dal)
This is a fantastic little soup. I only knew it as Page 54 Soup – where it could be found in some Indian cookbook from many years ago. I got a new copy of the recipe several years ago and then promptly lost it again. So I decided that I could do alright recreating it...
Latest Creation – Indian Food in Astoria
It’s a misleading title as there isn’t really any good Indian food in Astoria. So, to compensate, we made our own. Here’s what it all looked like… Chicken in a curry Sauce: Here is a Chick Pea, Cauliflower, and Tomato veggie dish I created: Some broiled Lamb Ribs with Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin, Garlic, and Lime...
Latest Creation – Truffled Egg Toast
If you’ve ever gone to Ino or Inoteca you must have ordered this…it’s the best thing on their menu. Truffled Egg Toast. But, as it turns, it’s easy to make too! Here’s what you do. Preheat an oven to 425. Steam some peeled and cut asparagus. Take out that Pullman Loaf (Brioche) that you happen...
Latest Creation – Last Night's Dinner
Starter: Tuna Carpaccio w/ White Truffle Oil, Balsamic, Soy Sauce, Black Pepper, and Fleur de Sel This was followed by Poached Salmon with Tomato, Fennel, some Shallots, and White Wine. On the side was some sauteed Rappini with Shallots, and though it doesn’t really fit in, an Artichoke. I just haven’t had one in FOREVER....
Latest Creation – Poached Pear Tart
Here’s this year’s Turkey Day dessert installation – Poached Pear Tart!
Latest Creation – Steamed Pork Buns
So, to tap into Asian culture in a proper way one must cook proper Asian cuisine. Here’s a start. Maybe the recipe will eventually follow: Pork Filling. Is there any other meat for this? No. Home Made Dough! Rollin’ it OUT! Pack it up. Pack it in. Filling the Steamer! Ready to Steam Ready to...
