2 pounds butternut squash (or 1 pound kabocha and 1 pound butternut)1 oz dried porcini2 medium bulbs fennel, diced4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups diced onions4 cloves of garlic, sliced1 twig of thyme1 arbol chili1 bay leaf3/4 cup sherry5 cups chicken or vegetable stock or watersalt and...
First a bit about using dried porcini mushrooms. To reconstitute the mushrooms: The best way to reconstitute dried mushrooms is to simply soak them in water for 30 minutes. If you want to use the mushrooms themselves, use room temperature water. If you primarily want the liquid, use boiling...
1 1/2 cup beluga lentils 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 chile de árbol 1/4 cup red wine salt and black pepper Rinse the lentils, and pick through them to remove any small stones. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat,...
2, 1 pound pieces of salmon, skin on 1/2 cup salt 1 cup brown sugar 1-2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons of spirits, like aquavit or vodka 1 bunch of fresh dill, roughly chopped, stems and all Combine the salt, brown sugar and pepper and rub this...
1-2 pounds celery root 1-2 pounds potatoes 1 cup milk and/or cream 4 oz butter Salt and pepper Most recipes for celery root-potato puree call for anywhere from equal parts (by weight) potatoes (russets or gold potatoes like the Weiser satinas) to 2 part potatoes to 1 part celery root. ...
Make your dressing first. A simple remoulade can contain just the first 4 ingredients or you can keep adding more of what’s listed below. Of course add salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup mayonnaise (homemade preferable… watch out for it getting too salty if using store bought) 2 Tablespoons of...
This is requested by my kids on a weekly basis and is an easy weeknight dinner with a pot of rice and some garlicky greens. But beware... I'm afraid it has ruined their interest in any salmon that's not sweet or smoked. 1 # salmon 4 Tbs. soy sauce3-4 Tbs....
This mild, flaky white fish can be battered and fried and served as fish and chips or in a fish taco.Here’s the beer batter recipe Mel has been using recently.You can also simply sear the fish on the stovetop. Dry the fish and season with salt and pepper. Add olive...
1/4 cup minced shallots1 1/2 tsp minced garlic1 Tbs chopped Calabrian chili2 Tbs fresh lemon juice1/3 cup olive oilsalt to taste Add olive oil to a pan on low heat. Sautee the shallots until soft and fragrant. Add the garlic and cook until soft. Add salt to season. Add Calabrian...
To pan-sear branzino: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Dry your branzino fillets. With a sharp knife, score each fillet’s skin with three shallow diagonal slits—season with salt (and pepper) on both sides.Add oil to your hot pan, then add the fillets, skin side down. Press gently on...
1 bunch curly kale 1/2 c seasoned rice wine vinegar (Mel liked Marukan brand rice vinegar) 1 Tbs. sugar 3 Tbs. sesame oil 2 cloves minced garlic pinch salt 2 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds Destem and quickly blanch kale in salted water. Rinse in cold water. Drain and squeeze dry....
I grew up helping my mom blanch and peel tomatoes for her gazpacho. I moved on to do the same thing in restaurant kitchens. But these days I simply chop everything up, toss it in a bowl to marinate for an hour or so, and then blend it in a...
