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Pistachio & Peas Arancini
Posted on December 19, 2011.
The following antipasto recipe is for arancini, which literally means "little oranges." Arancini are fried rice balls stuffed with meat ragu or, my favorite, pistachios and peas. They can be as large as oranges or as small as apricots, round or teardrop-shaped. Every Sicilian cafe serves arancini, and each one has its own version. Traditionally, they are coated in bread crumbs, but my version uses panko, as I prefer the crunchy texture. So fry up a batch and enjoy them with an aperitivo. S...
Pizza Dough
Posted on December 19, 2011.
There are not many dishes that are as fun to make and inspire creativity like making your own pizza. Believe it or not, the easiest part is making the dough. This is a very basic recipe that produces a good thin-crust pizza when rolled out on a hard surface. The best pizzas are made in wood- or charcoal-fired ovens. You can replicate this technique with a good pizza stone placed on your outdoor gas or charcoal grill. Most of the popular kitchenware stores sell them for under $50. Place the...
Pot Stickers
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Pot stickers are Chinese dumplings that consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling, wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping. They can be steamed, fried, or grilled. Pot Stickers are easy to make and present another great opportunity to flex your creativity. Try different meats and vegetables to create your own version. For the dough, you can usually find good wonton wrappers in the fresh produce section of your l...
Refried Bean Sauce
Posted on September 8, 2012.
Refried beans are the Mexican style for cooking pinto beans and are the main ingredient for a variety of Mexican dishes including nachos, burritos, and my favorite Huevos Rancheros. The beans are not actually "Refried". Refritos means "well fried", not "refried" and before "frying" them though you´ll need to cook them in water to soften them. If you are in a hurry, you can shortcut the preparation of the beans by using canned refried beans.
Roasted Cipollini Onions
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Cipollini onions (pronounced chip-oh-LEE-nee) are small, flat onions that are sweeter than garden-variety white or yellow onions. Their size and shape lends them well to roasting, and they are the perfect accompaniment to rack of lamb or a char grilled steak.
Roasted Garlic
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Roasted garlic is delicious on toasted French bread or as a side dish for most grilled meats.
Roasted Pepper Salsa
Posted on December 19, 2011.
I use this salsa on burgers, sliders and bruschetta.
Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Stuffed Mussels
Posted on December 19, 2011.
This is another simple appetizer to make that will really impress your guests. The key is to find live, fresh mussels. You should be able to tell a fresh mussel by its smell - it should smell like a clean beach. As with all shellfish, mussels should be checked to ensure they are still alive just before they are cooked. A simple test is that live mussels, when exposed to air, will shut tightly when disturbed. An open mussel that does not respond is dead, and must be discarded. Mussels quickl...
Summer Rolls
Posted on December 19, 2011.
A summer roll is a Vietnamese food that resembles an un-fried egg roll. Summer rolls are served cold, and are much healthier than their fried cousins. You will start with freshly cooked sheets of rice paper, and roll together a variety of vegetables with pork, chicken or seafood. This is another dish that lends itself to your creativity. I prefer shrimp rolls, but you can try adding fresh mint leaves, or substituting the shrimp with cooked lobster, chicken, or pork. I also add slivers of swe...
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Posted on December 19, 2011.
This is a great dish to have when you are sitting around a table with friends and family. I call it the Asian version of fajitas. I like to place the meat mix in a bowl and place a few different dips around the table for everyone to try (see the recipe for Ginger-Soy dipping sauce).
Tuna Carpacio
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Posted on December 19, 2011.
The following antipasto recipe is for arancini, which literally means "little oranges." Arancini are fried rice balls stuffed with meat ragu or, my favorite, pistachios and peas. They can be as large as oranges or as small as apricots, round or teardrop-shaped. Every Sicilian cafe serves arancini, and each one has its own version. Traditionally, they are coated in bread crumbs, but my version uses panko, as I prefer the crunchy texture. So fry up a batch and enjoy them with an aperitivo. S...
Pizza Dough
Posted on December 19, 2011.
There are not many dishes that are as fun to make and inspire creativity like making your own pizza. Believe it or not, the easiest part is making the dough. This is a very basic recipe that produces a good thin-crust pizza when rolled out on a hard surface. The best pizzas are made in wood- or charcoal-fired ovens. You can replicate this technique with a good pizza stone placed on your outdoor gas or charcoal grill. Most of the popular kitchenware stores sell them for under $50. Place the...
Pot Stickers
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Pot stickers are Chinese dumplings that consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling, wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping. They can be steamed, fried, or grilled. Pot Stickers are easy to make and present another great opportunity to flex your creativity. Try different meats and vegetables to create your own version. For the dough, you can usually find good wonton wrappers in the fresh produce section of your l...
Refried Bean Sauce
Posted on September 8, 2012.
Refried beans are the Mexican style for cooking pinto beans and are the main ingredient for a variety of Mexican dishes including nachos, burritos, and my favorite Huevos Rancheros. The beans are not actually "Refried". Refritos means "well fried", not "refried" and before "frying" them though you´ll need to cook them in water to soften them. If you are in a hurry, you can shortcut the preparation of the beans by using canned refried beans.
Roasted Cipollini Onions
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Cipollini onions (pronounced chip-oh-LEE-nee) are small, flat onions that are sweeter than garden-variety white or yellow onions. Their size and shape lends them well to roasting, and they are the perfect accompaniment to rack of lamb or a char grilled steak.
Roasted Garlic
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Roasted garlic is delicious on toasted French bread or as a side dish for most grilled meats.
Roasted Pepper Salsa
Posted on December 19, 2011.
I use this salsa on burgers, sliders and bruschetta.
Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Posted on December 19, 2011.
Stuffed Mussels
Posted on December 19, 2011.
This is another simple appetizer to make that will really impress your guests. The key is to find live, fresh mussels. You should be able to tell a fresh mussel by its smell - it should smell like a clean beach. As with all shellfish, mussels should be checked to ensure they are still alive just before they are cooked. A simple test is that live mussels, when exposed to air, will shut tightly when disturbed. An open mussel that does not respond is dead, and must be discarded. Mussels quickl...
Summer Rolls
Posted on December 19, 2011.
A summer roll is a Vietnamese food that resembles an un-fried egg roll. Summer rolls are served cold, and are much healthier than their fried cousins. You will start with freshly cooked sheets of rice paper, and roll together a variety of vegetables with pork, chicken or seafood. This is another dish that lends itself to your creativity. I prefer shrimp rolls, but you can try adding fresh mint leaves, or substituting the shrimp with cooked lobster, chicken, or pork. I also add slivers of swe...
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Posted on December 19, 2011.
This is a great dish to have when you are sitting around a table with friends and family. I call it the Asian version of fajitas. I like to place the meat mix in a bowl and place a few different dips around the table for everyone to try (see the recipe for Ginger-Soy dipping sauce).
Tuna Carpacio
Posted on December 19, 2011.
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