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The use of Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa produced a truly dark brownie with a soft, cake-y texture that had a touch of chew to it. Compared to the smudge of nutella on the plate (above), it’s easy to see just how dark. Loaded with bittersweet chocolate flavor and extremely buttery […]
We love the good color and char this marinade provides. It’s quick, simple and almost no fail, if you know how to use a propane grill. (Yes, we grilled steaks tonight. It was a lovely (frigid) 33 degrees. My honey did a lovely sprint for the door to keep our […]
The dark roasted peanuts give this soup incredible rich, dense flavor that rounds out with the sweetness of the coconut milk and sweet potatoes. A squeeze of lime adds a much needed burst of fresh flavor to brighten up the richness. Sweet Potato Soup makes 10 cups
This vanilla porter adds a tiny hint of sweetness to the shrimp, while the crushed red pepper adds heat. A splash of sweet & spicy Tiger Sauce makes the perfect condiment. Or, a simple dip can be made with sour cream, mayo, Tiger Sauce, sriracha hot sauce, black pepper, and […]
Salmon roe, wasabi flying fish roe, Korean salt-cured seaweed, & Japanese seaweed salad (deli/market variety), pictured above, are a small sampling of the deluge of snacks we indulged upon for the two day eating extravaganza that is the New Year holiday. It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. […]
Traditionally, blini require a yeasted dough. So, this is a buckwheat pancake with wasabi flying fish roe. This batter was so lovely to work with… gorgeous density, texture, and a nice puff when cooked. The perfect, nutty flavor makes them edible straight off the griddle (no gilding required), if you […]
Dark Roasted Peanuts Peanuts, fresh & raw (approx. 1-1 1/2 lbs) sugar salt black pepper, ground cayenne, ground Tightly pack one layer of peanuts into a cookie sheet with raised sides. Roast in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove a portion of the […]
A mysterious and unusual smell surrounds these wok-roasted nuts. I seem to be more sensitive to the aroma than my hon. He eagerly ate his small serving of nuts. I was done after one. I doubt I’ll be rushing to buy these nuts anytime soon. It’s amazing that such a […]
Roast Chicken 1 small young roasting chicken 1 lemon, halved black pepper, ground salt, finely ground basil, powdered garlic powder Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the chicken down one side of the spine and press it flat into a roasting pan with the skin […] The Feast of the Seven Fishes For our family, a traditional feast starts with a cold course including vegetables, cheeses, salads & bread baskets overflowing with an assortment of breads. This portion of the meal usually decorates a buffet table (or bar area) for nibbling as guests arrive and mingle. After […] |
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