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Garlic Chive & Ginger Pork Dumplings

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:19:43 +0100

1. Mix all the filling ingredients.
2. To assemble a dumpling, place a wonton wrapper in your left palm. Spoon about 1/2 a spoonful of filling into the center. Using a pastry brush, wipe egg all around the filling, to the edges of the dumpling. Fold dumpling into a half…

Halo-Halo (Shaved iced dessert)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:44:29 +0100

Halo-halo directly translates into "mix-mix" in Tagalog. It's a traditional ice dessert in the Philippines, similar to a sundae. While the original version includes palm fruit and condensed/evaporated milk, I kept this version simple and added some fresh seasonal berries.

The directions are pretty simple: take all the…

Bittersweet Chocolate Cake Brownies

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:09:43 +0100

1. In a double-boiler (or using the ghetto pot-within-a-pot method), melt chocolate and butter.

2. When completely melted, remove from heat and pour in the sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Incorporate well.

3. Slowly fold in eggs while whisking chocolate mixture. Do the same with flour.

4.…

Fettucine Alfredo w/ Shrimp, Asparagus and Grapes

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:18:35 +0100

I had this dish at a lovely Italian restaurant in the East Village called Paprika. I was a little iffy at first on the grapes, but they really brighten up and lighten the dish. Here's my take:

Pasta
Cook in boiling salted water until al dente.

New England Clam Chowder

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:30:27 +0100

I made this for Father's Day since my Dad is obsessed with clam chowder. It's great to serve right away but I found it to be a lot thicker and more flavorful the second day. Hope you guys like it :)

1. In a pan on high heat, place…

Couscous Tabbouleh Salad

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:06:32 +0100

I love tabouleh but I hate it when you get it ready made and it's just sitting in all this random juice. This version is a little lighter and uses couscous in place of bulgur. I also didn't bother adding scallions because I think the flavor from the red onion…

Apple and Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:39:57 +0100

Sprinkle flatbread with olive oil, then begin layering:

tomatoes
garlic slivers
black pepper
mozzarella slices
apple
onion
prosciutto

Place in a 350 degree F oven on a parchment paper lined baking sheet until cheese has melted and crust is crisp, about 15-20 minutes.

1…

Fideos with Manila Clams and Scallops

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:50:30 +0100

1. Prepare the fideos by lightly frying them in olive oil. When browned, set aside.

2. Into same pan, heat a little more olive oil and fry garlic and onion until fragrant. Add about 1/3 cup of white wine, 1/2 cup of chicken stock, tomatoes, bay leaves and…

Chicken Tikka Masala with Brown Basmati Rice

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:13:17 +0100

This is my spin on chicken tikka masala. Hope you all enjoy.

1. In a mortar and pestle or food processor incorporate all ingredients in the spice mixture, slowly drizzling in enough oil to create a paste. Add lemon juice to add a slight acidity.

2.…

Summer Garlic Squash-ta with Grape Tomatoes

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:13:24 +0100

1. In a non-stick, oven-safe dish or pan, sprinkle about a tablespoon of olive oil and some salt onto the grape tomatoes. Place in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until tomatoes are super tender or have burst. Set aside and keep warm.

2. In a…

Fuji Apple and Pear Pie

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:07:50 +0100

1. Combine first three dough ingredients. Add cold water gradually until a ball forms.

2. Bring dough together, separate in two (one dough ball will be rolled out for the bottom of the pan, the other for the top). Roll out into flat circles, about one inch larger…

Lazy Girl's Goat Cheese and Mozzarella Pizza

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:34:30 +0100

No dough? No problem! Use toast! lol

For cheese mix:
1. Fry onion in oil until completely tender and slightly browned. Set aside

2. Wilt spinach in the same pan. Remove and drain excess liquid. Bring mushrooms to the same pan and add salt. Cook until tender,…

Seafood Udon

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:36:43 +0100

1. Fry half of the minced garlic until fragrant in hot oil and add shrimp and scallops. Salt lightly. Add a dollop of water and cover immediately to steam. Do not toss around too much or scallops will break. When opaque, remove shrimp and scallops. Set aside.
2. In same…

Creamy Parmesan Spinach

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:09:46 +0100

1. Lightly fry garlic in olive oil. When fragrant (do not let brown or burn), add onion.
2. When onion is tender, add the spinach leaves and cover pot to steam. Do not add water.
3. Stir until spinach is completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove spinach, place in colander…

Lemon, Garlic & Dill Flounder on a Bed of Spinach

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:41:51 +0100

For a clean-flavored, quick and healthy lunch or dinner, the flounder can be prepared on its own. For a little more decadence, serve with creamy spinach.

1. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil in an oven-safe casserole. Place 3 flounder fillets into the casserole and season with salt…

Fuji Apple Crisp w Vanilla Ice Cream

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:03:17 +0100

If I could eat something for the rest of my life, this would be it. Remember to serve this hot with a generous helping of vanilla ice cream. There's something about that contrast of hot and cold. 1. Place apple slices in a greased pie pan and sprinkle lightly with…

Creamed Leeks and Artichokes with Garlic and Parmesan

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:06:04 +0100

I made this as a side for Thanksgiving in place of the usual green beans. 1. Slice the cleaned leeks into generous strips. 2. In a large pan, heat olive oil. Sweat leeks in hot oil with a pinch of salt. 3. When leaks are wilted, add artichokes. 4. Add…

Creamy Arroz Con Pollo with Chorizo

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:59:24 +0100

Arroz con pollo isn't usually on the creamy side, but I wanted something that reminded me of risotto, so I just left a little more water in the pot. String beans were substituted for peas and chorizo was included for its smokiness. Enjoy! 1. In a large pot, heat oil…

Sweet Tomato, Basil and Spinach Ziti

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:37:36 +0100

This recipe was inspired by something Rachel Ray prepared on her show. Instead of spinach, she used arugula and instead of mushrooms, she used shrimp. This is a light alternative. Hope you enjoy! 1. Place tomatoes in a roasting pan and sprinkle with a generous amount of olive oil, garlic,…

Spicy Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew)

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:36:50 +0100

Cioppino, an italian seafood stew traditionally contains, in addition to mussels and shrimp, clams, fish, scallops and sometimes, squid. For this recipe, I wanted something summery, light, not too fishy, with a slight heat. 1. In a large pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, oregano…