Candlenut = Kukui Nut
Long ago in Hawaii, the oil of the candle nut was used to make light. Also, the nuts were strung together in a way that each burning nut would measure the passing time. It would take roughly 15 minutes to burn from one nut […]
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I love all things Malaysian. And, this dish is one of my favorites. Though, it never comes close to the version at my favorite restaurant. But, when I’m trying to fill a craving, this is a decent substitute. Nasi Goreng makes 2 servings 2 cups cooked […]
Asparagus might be even tastier cold than it is hot. It makes a pretty addition to a simple salad.
Bring salted water to a boil. Then, add asparagus. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. When you start to smell asparagus, let it cook for about […]
The dry version of this dish usually includes deep fried cauliflower florets that are then tossed with the spice paste.
We turned the leftovers into a quick and easy fried rice. Manchurian Style Roasted Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower, washed, cut into […]
Feeling incredibly decadent, we were prepared for the day-after this year. We made a quick stop at Alon’s bakery on our way home from a day of holiday shopping. And, this post-shopping bakery stop is bound to be a new tradition. The resulting turkey sandwiches were incredibly rich and delicious. […]
So simple, so easy and so delicious. How hard is it to carefully brown the butter, add a squeeze of lemon and pinch of sage? Answer: It’s not hard at all. There is, however, one tricky bit. You must properly apply the sauce to your pasta. This means using a […]
We’re going to miss these Sun Gold cherry tomatoes.
Out of this mix of black cherry, black plums, Sun Gold cherry, Juliet’s, Tami G’s, and Super Sweet 100 tomatoes. The Super Sweet 100’s and the Tami G’s find their way into my recipes. The Sun […]
There’s no denying the genius of barbecue in all of its forms. But, Texas style barbecue has something special. It’s the combination of smoky meat and black pepper spice. Those two things just belong together. Texas Style BBQ Sauce makes about 4 cups 2 cups ketchup […]
Once you shuck the oysters, it’s a piece of cake. Roasted Oysters 12-16 oysters 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter, soft 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon or chive, finely minced 1-2 Tablespoon parsley, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, […]
Pesto, it’s not just for pasta! Salmon, Pesto, Red Pepper Flakes That’s really all there is to it. If you make the pesto from scratch, it’s even better. But, on a busy day, you do what you have to do. I always have homemade bread crumbs […] |
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