Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Created on 7/20/2023

Ingredients:

  • 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
  • 5 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Instructions:

Step One: Preheat oven to 325°. With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. Combine lemon juice and oil; brush under the skin. Combine the pepper, rosemary, thyme and garlic salt; rub over turkey

Step Two: Place onion and celery in a 3-qt. baking dish. Top with turkey breast, skin side up. Pour wine into the dish

Step Three: Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving

Creamy Saffron Pasta

Created on 6/21/2023

Ingredients:

  • ¾ tsp. crushed saffron threads
  • 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 10 oz. pappardelle
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • Basil leaves (for serving)

Instructions:

Step One: Place ¾ tsp. crushed saffron threads in a small bowl. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Scoop out ¼ cup and pour over saffron; set aside. Generously season water in pot with kosher salt and keep at a boil (you’ll use it for the pasta)

Step Two: Melt 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium shallot, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Pour in ½ cup dry white wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add reserved saffron and soaking liquid, ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt; season generously with freshly ground pepper. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine. Remove skillet from heat

Step Three: Cook 10 oz. pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta cooking liquid

Step Four: Place skillet with sauce over medium-high heat. Add pappardelle, reserved pasta cooking liquid, ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan, and remaining 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter. Cook, tossing, until sauce is thickened and pasta is coated and glossy, about 2 minutes

Step Five: Divide pasta among shallow bowls. Top with more Parmesan and basil leaves

Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken Thighs

Created on 6/14/2023

Ingredients:

  • 3″ piece fresh ginger
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • ¼ cup hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill
  • 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

Step One: Prepare a grill for medium heat. Finely grate ginger and garlic into a medium bowl. Add coconut milk, chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, salt, and 2 Tbsp. oil and whisk to combine. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let sit at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours

Step Two: Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bowl, and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Pour marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2–3 minutes

Step Three: Clean and generously oil grate of grill (if there are a few flare-ups while you do so, not to worry, they will burn off). Grill chicken, turning once and basting occasionally with marinade, until you see some good grill marks and chicken is cooked through, 8–10 minutes

Step Four: Transfer chicken to a platter. Brush with remaining marinade. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside

Original Caesar Salad Dressing (No mayo)

Created on 6/8/2023

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, smashed and finely chopped
  • 2 anchovies
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 lemon zested
  • 1/2 lemon juiced (reserve the second half of the lemon)
  • 1/3 cup quality olive oil
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated with a microplane
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
  • Kosher salt

Instructions:

Step One: In a mortar and pestle, add anchovies, smashed garlic, and a pinch of kosher salt. Pound the mixture to break up the garlic a bit, then grind until a paste forms. Scrape the sides to form the mixture then add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (from the reserved lemon) this will help cut the sharpness of the garlic. Set aside for five minutes

Step Two: Transfer anchovy paste to a medium-sized bowl. Add the egg yolk, lemon zest, juice of 1/2 lemon, dijon mustard, and a generous pinch of salt. Whisk together

Step Three: Combine avocado oil and olive oil in a measuring cup. While whisking, slowly add oil until it is fully emulsified. Do not stop whisking as you add the oil. Once fully emulsified, add freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper

Caesar Salad Pasta Salad

Created on 6/1/2023

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked pasta of choice
  • 1 large chicken breast, cooked and diced
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups croutons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 3/4 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 squeeze of lemon juice
  • A couple cracks of freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

Step One: Mix everything together in a large bowl, adjust ingredients to your preference

Notes: This recipe would be equally as good with shrimp or salmon instead of chicken.

Caesar Salad Dressing

Created on 8/5/2019

Ingredients:

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 2 whole anchovies
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (the best quality may is Hellmann’s)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

Step One: Mix everything together in a bowl. Taste and adjust to your preference

Mongolian Pork Chop

Created on

Ingredients

  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (10 ounce) thick bone-in center cut pork chops

Instructions:

Step One: Make marinade: Combine hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, sherry vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, hot sauce, white pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk thoroughly until combined

Step Two: Place pork chops in a resealable plastic freezer bag; pour slightly more than 1/2 of the marinade into the freezer bag over pork chops. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Reserve remaining marinade

Step Three: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grate

Step Four: Remove pork chops from marinade; pat dry with paper towels. Discard used marinade

Step Five: Cook pork chops on the preheated grill until brown grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side

Step Six: Move pork chops to indirect medium heat and continue cooking, brushing reserved marinade on each side, until no longer pink inside, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)

Hamburger

Created on 5/29/2023

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step One: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate

Step Two: Meanwhile, combine ground beef, onion, cheese, egg, onion soup mix, minced garlic, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to form the mixture into 4 patties

Step Three: Cook patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 to 5 minutes per side

Beef Stroganoff

Created on 5/22/2023

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced into strips
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1/2 brown mushrooms, thickly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Green onion to garnish

Instructions:

Step One: Place a large deep pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil and once oil is very hot, add thinly sliced beef strips in a single layer, cooking 1 minute per side without stirring. Cook until just browned and no longer red. Sear beef in 2 batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan. Remove beef to a plate and cover to keep warm

Step Two: Add 2 Tbsp butter, chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Sautee 6-8 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and onions and mushrooms are soft and lightly browned

Step Three: Add 1 minced garlic clove and sautee 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 Tbsp flour and sautee another minute stirring constantly

Step Four: Pour in 1 cups beef broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan then add 3/4 cup whipping cream and simmer another 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened

Step Five: Stir a few Tablespoons of the sauce into 1/4 cup of sour cream to temper it so the sour cream doesn’t curdle then add it to the pan while stirring constantly

Step Six: Stir in 1 Tbsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon mustard, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, or season to taste and continue simmering until sauce is creamy. Add beef with any accumulated juices back to the pan and bring just to a simmer or until beef is heated through

Black Cod with Miso

Created on 4/23/2023

Ingredients:

  • Four 6 ounce filets of sablefish
  • 1/4 sake
  • 1/4 mirin
  • 1/4 white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:

Step One: Add sake and mirin to a small sauce pan and cook for about 5 minutes, until the alcohol has evaporated

Step Two: Turn the heat down to medium to medium low and add in the miso paste. Stir this until the miso is fully incorporated

Step Three: Add in the sugar. Mix the sugar until it is full incorporated. Let the mixture cool. Pour the mixture over the fridge and let it marinate for 24 hours – 3 days (the longer the better)

Step Four: Turn on the broiler in the oven to high. Place the fish on a baking sheet and cook under the broiler for about 5 minutes each side. You want to see the sides of the fish start to turn brown and carmelize

Notes: Serve with soba noodles and bok choy to replicate this Nobu dish.