CHICKEN FINGERS! Chicken fingers. I always bought them frozen, why not try making them? I used this recipe: https://iowagirleats.com/thai-sticky-chicken-fingers/#recipe-card The changes I made here were replacing the rice wine vinegar with Chinkiang vinegar, panko with seasoned panko bread crumbs, and used powdered almonds instead of sliced almonds. Whip up the eggs with the milk and… Continue reading Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers
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Anthony Bourdain’s Tournedos d’agneau with fig confit
Easter/Ostara tradition around here is lamb. This time though, I still had to work, and do the egg hunt for my daughter, so there was no seven hour lamb time. But this book is the gift that keeps on giving: I chose lamb tournedos with fig confit. You can find the recipe here: https://www.maclellanbooks.com/shop/anthony-bourdains-les-halles-cookbook And… Continue reading Anthony Bourdain’s Tournedos d’agneau with fig confit
Salmon stuffed pockets
Filo pastry is so versatile. You can wrap both sweet and savoury meals with it and get creative with it by sculpting it. This here is just a basic savoury fish pocket with a yummy cream. What you need: 4 tbsp butter2 tsp olive oil1 yellow onion, (diced)1 carrot, (diced)1 cup cream1/2 cup cheddar cheese,… Continue reading Salmon stuffed pockets
Sunday night chili with Madeira
You can make this chili any day or any time you want. I just tend to make it on Sundays to have leftovers to freeze (freezes well up to 3 months). You can also make it vegan without the ground beef or a ground beef substitute and the beef broth with veggie broth. 1 and… Continue reading Sunday night chili with Madeira
Colcannon – Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!
Happy St. Paddy's day to all that celebrate! Today I have plans, and they also included cooking, of course! This is my third time making colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes). It's such a simple recipe too!For my version, I used: Nappa (Chinese) cabbage (1/2 of the cabbage shredded), 1/2 cup of whole milk, 9 potatoes (you… Continue reading Colcannon – Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!
Dutch baby. Dutch baby.
Today's title is paraphrasing Corky And The Juice Pigs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnQqOn20t84 Because I've always wanted to make a Dutch baby, but it looked like a soufflé (something I've attempted and failed as a cook), but I know it's not now. EITHER WAY, I made Dutch babies today for my kids thanks to my cast iron. It's… Continue reading Dutch baby. Dutch baby.
Hungarian Noodles with Sausage
There's always noodles of various kinds in the pantry (and homemade broth in the freezer). It's habit now since the first lockdown of 2020, and a handy one at that. Almost everything goes with noodles and it doesn't take long to make a family or solo meal out of all or part of a package… Continue reading Hungarian Noodles with Sausage
Slow-cooker Classic Beef Stew
Last year I made Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon from Mastering The Art Of French Cookinghttps://www.facebook.com/jacquvalencia/posts/pfbid02eP8rjbfxPuuR7aXQwbExZNea9kkB4yva25ui6ovhc6tJNHdtTYAwiReD4iY2gKugl I made it in the Dutch oven.Today I wanted another crockpot recipe and after an early run, dumped a bunch of things into the crockpot via this recipe: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/slow-cooker-classic-beef-stewI substituted the pearl onions with shallots (I have a bunch I… Continue reading Slow-cooker Classic Beef Stew
Anthony Bourdain’s Gigot de Sept Heures
It's my son's birthday and he's requested his favourite dish by me, Anthony Bourdain's Gigot de Sept Heures aka Seven Hour Lamb Leg. This is a recipe from Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook https://www.maclellanbooks.com/shop/anthony-bourdains-les-halles-cookbookWent for an early morning run and set to work on today's meal.I've linked here a variation of it that someone made just… Continue reading Anthony Bourdain’s Gigot de Sept Heures
Cacio e Pepe Risotto
I watch a lot Chef's Table , it indirectly does what the process of cooking does to my brain, it quiets it. there's something about gathering ingredients, setting the mise en place, and creating a meal that brings me joy. In watching this show and profiles of cooks and chefs, it's been interesting to see… Continue reading Cacio e Pepe Risotto
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