Thought I would post another pandemic recipe. I call this the easy version because I had to change my normal recipe to accommodate the local grocery store. Traditional Hot and Sour soup calls for tree fungus, tofu and bamboo shoots I am omitting them in this recipe. My grocery does carry tofu but I really […]
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Mandarin Pancakes
I love Moo Shu Pork and the pancakes you get with it. I decided to make Peking Duck during the Pandemic lock down. To go with it I needed to make these homemade. They were really easy and came out fantastic. They can be made in larger batches and frozen as well.
Peking Duck at home
I love Peking Duck and being shut in during the pandemic I tried to find a restaurant I could order it from. Carry out or get it delivered and found no where in the area was currently serving it. So I decided to try and make it at home. This was one of the most […]
Seared Sea Scallops
I love scallops but there is huge variation on the scallops you get at grocery stores. 90% of all scallops are frozen the difference is how much Tri Poly Phosphate is added or how much saline marination. The best scallops will be sold as “Dry” and fresh but frozen “dry” scallops are just as good. […]
Veal Cordon Bleu
One of the most successful and influential dishes that helped point me to food was Chicken Cordon Bleu. My mother and I made this as one of our Sunday international dinners “French”. It turns out in that day and age internet did not exist and the dish is likely German or Austrian. There are […]
Basic brown sauce ( Mattingly version)
I have published here the traditional French version Espagnole sauce. The “Mother Sauce” in my adventures of making Demi Glace. This recipe however is the brown sauce I will use for all bases of brown sauce going forward. I say going forward because for years I have tried to match my Mom’s version of this sauce […]
Beef Wellington for one no pate’
This was my first attempt ever at Beef Wellington. I always think to make it to late to thaw the puff pastry. I do not like pate’ so there is none in this recipe. I do have some things I will change for the next time and I will include those changes in the recipe. […]
Dutch baby pancake
Delicious easy to make, better than a pancake what is not to love. Topping suggestions include: Apricot preserves Maple syrup Cinnamon and sugar Fresh fruit and whipped cream Nutella Caramel
Seared tuna steak salad with asian pear and sesame ginger soy dressing for one
Cooking tonight for one! I was kind of full from lunch at client and wanted something lighter. I decided to try a seared tuna steak salad. I have cooked seared ahi or yellowfin tuna before but never have a incorporated it into a salad with a dressing instead of dipping sauce. I was blown […]
Moroccan- Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers
Having just attended speech by Jenn Segal from Once upon a Chef blog and cookbook. I decided I would make dinner from her book bought and signed yesterday. After browsing the book I zeroed in on this recipe and had to try it. Moroccan-Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers I am really excited I […]
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