Japanese Golden Curry

November 14, 2022 - 2 mins read

Great with Beef, but enjoyable with pork, chicken, and shrimps. This is a favorite around our table and is a welcome detour from soups when cool weather comes around. This can be easily adapted for pressure pots, and modifications are included inline for doing so. Ingredients 2Lg Onions, cut into 16pcs ea. 2Lg Carrots, sliced faux tourne 1Lg Waxy Potato, cut into 8 pcs 1Lb (450g) Beef Rump Roast or Pork Butt/Shoulder cut into 2"x2" pcs Water to cover, roughly 3qts ( 2.

Red Bean Chili

November 13, 2022 - 2 mins read

A rustic chili for cheap. Makes the most of cheap cuts and pantry staples. Ingredients Brine 4L warm water 3T (15g) kosher salt Chili 1/2lb (225g) small red beans, dry 1/2lb (225g) red kidney beans, dry 1/2lb (225g) pinto beans, dry 1Lg Onion, chopped roughly 1lb (450g) rump roast, cut into 1"x1" (2.5cm x 2.5cm) squares 2qt (2L) water 1/2T (7g) Knorr beef broth powder 1t (5g) Knorr tomato chicken broth powder 4T spice mix (below) Spice Mix 1/2T (7g) Cumin 1/2T (7g) Paprika 1/2T (7g) Garlic powder 1/2T (7g) Onion powder 1/2T (7g) Dry mustard 1t (5g) Cayenne 1T (15g) Chili powder Steps If using dried beans, brine overnight on the counter.

White Bean Soup

October 29, 2022 - 2 mins read

A cool weather soup that can be dressed down for a weeknight meal, or made from scratch for a weekend-in. Ingredients 1 Lg White Onion, diced 2 Carrots, diced or shredded 2 Celery stalk, diced, leaves retained and minced 1C (250g) Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay 1lb (450g) Northern White Beans, brined (instructions included) or 2 (14oz) tins 3qt(3L) Chicken or Vegetable Broth 2Tbps (30g) Kosher Salt Black Pepper Italian Seasoning 1 Bunch Flat Leaf Parsley, minced 4 bone-in skin-on Chicken Thighs (optional) Brine 4qt(4L) Water 3Tbps (45g) Kosher Salt Steps If using fresh beans, 4-8 hours before cooking, or overnight, heat 4qts of water and 3Tbps of salt.

Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetable

October 11, 2022 - 3 mins read

This is probably one of the easiest dishes we make. And its always rewarding. The tomatoes give the sauce a nice brightness and the beets lend a beautiful hue. Equally perfect for a weeknight meal, fridge clean out, or dinner party. Ingredients 6 Bone-in, Skin-on thighs 12 Cherry tomatoes 2 Beets, peeled and cubed 4 Yellow Potatoes, diced 4 Large Carrots, diced Lg White Onion, diced 8 Brussels Spouts, halved Poultry Spice 2 Parts Kosher Salt 2 Parts Paprika 2 Parts Onion Powder 2 Parts Garlic Powder 2 Parts Italian Seasoning 1 Part MSG (Yes, that msg.

Beef and Fire-Roasted Tomato with White Rice

April 17, 2022 - 2 mins read

Serves 6 A quick rice and beef dish for a weeknight meal! Ingredients Protein 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 2t Granulated Garlic 2t Onion Powder 2t Cumin 2t Chili Powder 1t Smoked Paprika 1t Ground Pepper Kosher Salt Sofrito 1/2 Lg White onion, brunoise 2 14oz canned Fire-roasted Tomatoes 3C Beef Stock amended with 1T Worcestershire Sauce Other 2 2/3C Jasmine or Basmati, washed well in a seive (adjust stock amount to rice cooking directions.

Char Siu Chili

March 20, 2022 - 2 mins read

“叉烧 Char Siu BBQ Pork - Quanjude Melbourne AUD8” by avlxyz is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0. Marinated and Braised Pork Shoulder With An Asian Inspired Broth. Full Flavored Heat With Floral Notes From Macerated Chilies, Garlic, Shallot, and Ginger. Bodied With A Medley Of Dark Red Kidney, Black, and Great Northern Beans, and Fire-Roasted Tomatoes. Ingredients Meats: 1.5lbs Pork Shoulder, Marinated With 1 Char Siu Spice packets (Star Anise, Fennel, Szechuan Peppercorn, Clove, Cinnamon and Powdered Red Dye) Dry Spices: 1/2t Curry Powder 8-12 dried Szechuan Peppercorns 1t Chinese Five Spice 2t Cumin 1/2t Turmeric 1/4t Black Pepper Sofrito: Roasted Vegetables

French Onion Dip

March 22, 2021 - 2 mins read

Great as a quick weekend pantry clean out or for parties, this creamy herbaceous dip pairs great with fresh kettle chips! Ingredients 2T salted butter 1T beef tallow or equivalent 1/2T Kosher Salt Black Pepper, ground, to taste 1 Lg Yellow Onion, minced 1 Md Shallot, minced 5 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce 3T Water 2T Minced Dried Onion 1/2T Onion Powder 1t MSG 16oz Sour Cream 1 Block Cream Cheese, softened 8oz Mayonnaise 1 bunch Italian Parsley Chives, sliced for garnish Steps In a nonstick pan over medium heat, melt the butter and tallow.

Spanish Delight

July 20, 2020 - 2 mins read

A tex-mex casserole that’s sure to be a family favorite. Full of vegetables and warm flavors. Ingredients 1lb Ground Beef, Seasoned, Drained 1 Lg White Onion, Diced 1 Can Whole Kernel Corn, Drained 1 Bell Pepper, Diced 1 28oz Can Tomato Sauce Various seasonings Worcestchire Sauce, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cumin, Salt &Pepper, etc… 1T Chili Powder 1C Chopped Flat Parsley, or 2T dried Parsley 1 Package Wide Egg Noodles 4C Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Steps In a large heavy bottomed pot, begin browning ground beef and seasoning as desired.

Caesar Salad Dressing

July 19, 2020 - 1 min read

A classic dressing with a strong flavor profile. Pairs well with seasoned chicken breasts. Ingredients 1T Anchovies paste, or 4 Anchovy Filets, rinsed 2T Dijon Mustard 2T Lemon juice 2 Garlic cloves, minced Worcestershire Sauce S&P Olive Oil or other neutral oil 1/4C Grated Parmesan Steps In largest available bowl, combine Anchovies, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce. Optionally, grind garlic and anchovy into a paste using the back of a large spoon before adding other ingredients.

Leek and Asparagus Risotto

July 19, 2020 - 2 mins read

A healthy and filling dish for a quick weeknight meal. Pair with a savory lean chicken breast for a heavier delight. Ingredients 1.5C Arborio Rice 6C Low-Sodium Chicken Broth 1C Chardonay or other citrusy white wine (DO NOT USE COOKING WINE) 1 Leek, sliced into half-moons, washed 1 Asparagus bunch, about 15 Spears, quartered Lemon Zest, to taste 2 Chicken breast, butterflied, pounded to an even width (optional) Steps In a saute pan, heat a Tbsp of neutral oil or animal fat over a medium high heat.