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Charcoal Somen w/ Wasabi Dressing

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:27:19 +0100

This is a great light, cool dish to come home to after a long day in the hot PHX sun. Charcoal has a myriad of health benefits, but the most important is that it absorbs toxins. Apart from absorbing toxins, the charcoal adds little to…

Guinness Beer Bread

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:03:14 +0100

Beer bread- so simple, so quick, so tasty! The only downside is that you have to sacrifice one beer, but after the smell of the bread baking fills your house you realize it was well worth it.

Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
Add beer…

The Silver Dragon

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:46:07 +0100

Shochu is Japan’s answer to vodka. It has a smooth flavor and fewer calories than vodka. Unlike vodka, shochu has the distinct flavor of koji. The koji flavor isn’t as pronounced in shochu as it is in saké and lends itself well to cocktails. The Silver Dragon is…

Vanilla Olive Oil and Fennel Sausage Pasta

Sun, 03 May 2009 21:31:29 +0100

Arizona has a lot to offer, but olive oil was one of the last things I imagined would be locally made. Today I toured the Queen Creek Olive Mill and came away with two oils- an extra virgin and a vanilla bean infused extra-virgin. Down the street from…

Chimayo Chicken Enchiladas

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:21:57 +0100

For Enchiladas:

Mix chicken, 1 clove of garlic, cumin, cream and 1 cup of cheese in a bowl
Heat tortillas on a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and roll
Place enchiladas in a baking dish and cover with remaining cheese
Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.

For White Sauce:

Mix mayonnaise and…

Salt Whip

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:56:55 +0100

My dad told me about a treat he enjoyed as a boy- Whipped cream with a little salt on bread. It’s almost butter, but it’s soft and spreadable when cold and has a shorter shelf life. It’s otherworldly good.

Add whipped cream and salt…

Millionaire Mac & Cheese

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:02:34 +0100

The ultimate filthy rich comfort food!

Cook pasta until al dente
In a bowl, mix heavy cream, sour cream, 1 clove garlic, S&P and eggs.
After straining pasta, return to hot pan and toss with shredded cheeses and butter
Pour cream and egg mixture over pasta and stir until pasta is coated
Transfer to…

Vanilla Ginger Saketini

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:44:41 +0100

A cocktail for people looking for something different.

Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.

Samoa Cheesecake Cupcakes

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:44:41 +0100

Samoas were the first girl Scout cookies I ever tasted. When I was in the 2nd grade, my best friend was a boy named Matthew, but everyone called him "Silver" and to this day I don't know how he got that nickname. He had two sisters, Loretta and Faith. I…

Braised Short Ribs

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:53:05 +0100

This takes some time but it is well worth it! The spices are inspired by the cooking of a friend of mine from Nigeria.

Add olive oil to hot pan.
Combine spices and rub onto ribs.
Brown short ribs in olive oil.
Add garlic, leeks, wine and vinegar to pan.
Cover pan and place…

Coconut Lime Bisque

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:28:29 +0100

Another dish from a tapas party, I served this in shot glasses.

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Cook over low to medium heat until desired temperature and consistancy is achieved.
If desired you can use an immersion blender to smooth out the saffron and minced garlic.
Pour into serving dish and garnish…

Ruffled Truffled Polenta

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:03:58 +0100

Last weekend I needed a tapas dish for a work party and this is one of the new dishes that I came up with. If you don't have a mandolin with a crinkle cut blade you can simply slice with a sharp a knife, but the crinkle cut gives you…

Salty Lime Foam(for margaritas)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:59:07 +0100

A departure from the traditional salted rim. Salt falls all over the place and you get too much in one sip but none in the next. With foam, you get a little bit of salty lime goodness with every sip. Sorry about the picture quality, this was taken with my…

Chicken Nachos with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:31:45 +0100

An easy snack when you're short on time. I make a large batch of chicken on the weekend and use it in different ways throughout the week. This particular recipe pairs very nicely with my Mango Habañero Margarita. Sorry no measurements given, just use as much or as little…

Coconut Martini 2

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:33:19 +0100

The next generation of Coconut Martini. Not really a martini, but it's STRONG and best when served in a martini glass. It may seem redundant to use two types of coconut rum, but they are very different and complimentary in flavor. The vodka is there to cut some of the…

Tortillas

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:55:10 +0100

A local restaraunt serves fish tacos on these amazing tortillas that have a subtle, delicious roasted corn flavor. I couldn't talk them into giving me the recipe but I was able to recreate it at home through a little trial and error.

Mix dry ingredients in bowl.
Add oil and mix with…

Chicken Soft Tacos

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:14:46 +0100

This chicken recipe uses many different spices and can be used in a variety of ways. I usually make a large batch and have some in tacos one day then with rice or pasta another day. I enjoyed these with a side of patatas bravas.

Cut chicken into small 1…

Steak Tartare

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:33:08 +0100

Traditionally, steak tartare is loaded with things like capers, onions, whole eggs, anchovies and mustard. Being a minimalist here is my pared down version. My favorite way to enjoy this raw delicacy is atop slices of toasted flatbread.

Trim beef of any excess fat.
Finely mince the beef and place in…

Key Lime Tarts

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:10:55 +0100

A rich yet refreshing summer treat, this is my go-to dessert whenever I need a quick and easy crowd-pleaser.

preheat oven to 350° F
arrange tart shells on a baking sheet
combine eggyolks, sweetened condensed milk, Grand Marnier and vanilla
whisk key lime juice into custard mixture until completed…

Macadamia Cream Pie

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:13:41 +0100

Grease pie pan with butter and mix cookie crumbs, 1 TBS sugar and 4 TBS melted butter.
Press mixture into pie pan and bake at 325 for 10 to 15 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
Chop nuts in food processor/blender to coarse pieces. Remove 1/4 cup for garnish.
Continue processing remaining nuts…