Category Archive: Food

Nov
16
2008

Kashmiri Chili

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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 …

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Nov
14
2008

Caprese Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Anchovies

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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. …

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Aug
27
2008

Radley Heat Burgers

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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 …

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Aug
26
2008

Chicken Vindaloo

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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 …

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Jun
26
2008

Bianco Sardo di Moliterno with Black Truffle

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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 …

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May
08
2008

Carne Asada (most excellent)

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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 …

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May
07
2008

Chicken Tortillas with Chipotle & Tomatillo Sauce

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This is a super easy and tasty recipe…perfect with an IPA or pale ale. Ingredients 1 Pound of sliced chicken breast 12 Tomatillos 6 Chipotle chilis with adobo sauce 1 Medium yellow onion 1 Head of Garlic Tortillas Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chili Powder Salt Pepper Preparation Roast tomatillos in dry frying pan until they are …

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