Stuffed Baby Eggplants in a Dirty Rice Pilaf

Stuffed Baby Eggplants in a Dirty Rice Pilaf

Stuffed Baby Eggplants in a Dirty Rice Pilaf 2 tbsp bacon fat1/2 onion (chopped)2 celery stalks (chopped)1/2 green bell pepper (chopped)2 cloves of garlic (crushed)1/4 pound ground pork1/2 cup chicken livers and/or hearts (chopped fine)7 oz can of diced tomatoessalt...

Classic Chocolate Nut Brownies

Classic Chocolate Nut Brownies 4 squares (each 1 oz [28 g] unsweetened chocolate 4)3/4 cup butter or margarine 175 mL2 cups granulated sugar 500 mL3 eggs 31 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL1 cup all-purpose flour 250 mL1 1/4 cups chopped nuts 300 mLFrosting (optional) Preheat...

Pickled Ginger (Gari)

Pickled Ginger (Gari) 6 inches of ginger root (peeled)1 teaspoon salt1 beet slice1 tablespoon sugar/honey/agave nectarRice wine vinegarVinegar (any kind) Once the ginger is peeled, continue using the peeler to skim very thin pieces off of the root. Collect all of your...

Bloody Mary Popsicles

Bloody Mary Popsicles 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes (about six 2 1/2 inch diameter in size)1 celery stalkJuice of half a lemon4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon of chili powder1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepperPinch of salt1/2 cup vodka...
Spinach Salad with Blackberry Dressing

Spinach Salad with Blackberry Dressing

Spinach Salad with Blackberry Dressing 3/4 cup fresh blackberries1/2 cup chopped peanuts3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons grapeseed oila good grind of pepper8 cups baby spinach Mash well 1/4 cup blackberries and 1/4 cup of...
Blackberry and Cheese Pizza

Blackberry and Cheese Pizza

Blackberry and Cheese Pizza 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)a handful of fresh basil leavesSharp white cheddar1/4 cup ricotta cheeseBlackberriesa good grind of pepperPinch of Salt2 teaspoon honey Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold the puff pastry and lay it...

Basic Mayonnaise: Food Processor Method

Basic Mayonnaise: Food Processor Method 2 pasteurized egg yolks1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon mustard powder1 cup vegetable or corn oil1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more as needed)2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (or more as needed) In the bowl of a...

Geitost Pate with Apricots and Pistachios

Geitost Pate with Apricots and Pistachios 5 slices of Geitost (about 5 mm (3/16″) thick)8 dried apricotsa handful of shelled roasted salted pistachiosAluminium foil Preheat oven to 190 C (350 F).Slice the apricots in half vertically so one side is without peel....