Food

Kashmiri Chili

Posted on Nov 16, 2008 in Food | 0 comments

Ok..there’s is no such thing, but this is what happens when you let a hillbilly get a hold of good spices…we make chili. This is actually a variation on a recipe shown to me by an Indian friend, a very Americanized Indian friend. The recipe is stupid simple but the results are great. Add Sesame Oil and butter to stock pot. Drop in Garam Masala, Curry, Mustard Seeds, and Chili Powder to the oil mixture. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Soften onion in spice/oil mixture. Later add cubed potato and garlic. Add lean ground beef and cook until browned. once the beef is browned, add...

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Caprese Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Anchovies

Posted on Nov 14, 2008 in Food | 0 comments

This evening I made a delightful caprese salad with roasted cherry tomatoes and anchovies. This is a super simple dish to make, and it is suitable for a starter salad or as a salad entree. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Salt and pepper them, and place in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Cut mozzarella into ~1/2 inches slices. Drizzle a bed of extra virgin olive oil\on the plate, and arrange mozzarella slices and anchovy fillets. Remove cherry tomatoes from the oven. Place on top of the salad with basil Salt and pepper to taste and enjoy. ...

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Radley Heat Burgers

Posted on Aug 27, 2008 in Food | 0 comments

Tonight, I cooked my favorite burger – the Radley Heat Burger. I haven’t made these in quite awhile. They are not insanely hot, just enough to provide a nice warmth throughout the meal. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of lean hamburger Buns 1 large poblano pepper 1/4 pound pepper jack cheese Hottest horseradish you can find Worcestershire sauce Hot sauce Chili powder – Hot Garlic powder 4 large white mushrooms Mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder. Roasted the large poblano pepper in a 375 F oven for 40...

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Chicken Vindaloo

Posted on Aug 26, 2008 in Food | 0 comments

This is a most excellent dish, although I made so much I’ll be eating chicken vindaloo for a few days. My version is extra spicy, so fair warning. Ingredients2 teaspoon cumin seeds, whole 1 teaspoon peppercorns, black 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 cinnamon (3 in stick) 1 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds, whole 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, whole 5 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon brown sugar, light 10 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) 2 large yellow onions, peeled and cut into; half-rings 6 tablespoon water 1...

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Bianco Sardo di Moliterno with Black Truffle

Posted on Jun 26, 2008 in Food | 0 comments

Bianco Sardo di Moliterno, from Puglia, Italy, is also known as Canestrato, after the baskets in which this hard sheep’s milk cheese is matured. These unique molds are made from Apulian reed and greatly influence the flavor and complexity of the end product, all while giving the cheese a beautiful exterior that reinforces its handmade appeal. Furthermore, the raw sheep’s milk used for Bianco Sardo comes only from animals grazing on Apulian green grasses, instilling Bianco Sardo with the well-rounded and balanced flavor of the land. Its paste is dense and sometimes crumbly, its...

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Carne Asada (most excellent)

Posted on May 8, 2008 in Food | 0 comments

This was an amazing recipe made with good friends and beer. Ingredients 2 pounds of flank steak (trimmed) 1 medium onion 5 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup fresh cilantro Cumin Kosher salt 1 lime 1 avocado 1/2 cup of white wine vinegar 1 cup of olive oil Small flour tortillas Full Sail Nut Brown Ale Chipotle-Tomatillo Sauce (made previously) Preparation Slice flank steak across the bias into strips Prepare marinade with lime juice, white wine vinegar, cilantro, garlic, cumin, kosher salt, and olive oil. Allow to sit for 1 hour.     Place meat on heated bbq, or run out of gas and go...

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