This healthier version of waffles can be made and enjoyed in 10 minutes.
Recipe after the jump 🙂
Portobello Mushroom and Blue Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich can be made in 10 minutes, 20 if you want caramelized onions.
Recipe after the jump 🙂
Oysters Magic Sauce
Oysters don’t have to be reserved for a special occasion or only enjoyed in a fine restaurant. They’re quite easy to prepare at home whether served raw or cooked. I’d also like to share with you a delectable, magical, fantastical sauce made from Hog Island’s hogwash recipe and my own little sumthin sumtthin on top. This preparation is absolutely the best way I’ve had oysters.
Recipe and how to shuck video after the jump. I hope I’ve demystified making oysters at home for some 🙂
Roasted Beets and Burrata Appetizer
This is my take on the classic Capresa salad. I was surprised by how well beets and olive oil go together. This is a super simple and refreshing side with just 3 main ingredients.
Recipe after the jump 🙂
The Best Way to Cook Dungeness Grab
Here on the West Coast, Dungeness crab season is well under way. The crab season peaks at the start in December and runs through June. Here are more Dungeness Crab Season Facts.
Some people lament on how dry Dungeness crab meat can be, but they may not be doing it right. I’ve experimented with cooking live crab at home and I found the perfect method to yield totally cooked but very juicy meat. I prepared crab for a picnic party of 10 and made dipping sauces. The crab meat was so good on its own that no one used the sauces!
Recipe after the jump! 🙂
Making Yuzukoshō FTW!
Yuzukoshō is most familiar as green, sublime speckles of heaven on sushi. Add a dash of ponzu sauce and hello foodgasm!
Yuzukoshō is made from the peel of Yuzu, a specific type of citrus, “koshō” (chills), and salt.
Recipe after the jump 🙂
Vegetarian Baked Mushroom Ravioli
I bought the frozen mushroom ravioli bag from Trader Joe’s. I love the ravioli but I’m not a huge fan of the sauce. Easy fix – discard the sauce and cook the ravioli in butter then baked with fresh grated parmesan cheese. I also added dry aromatics – ground sage and italian seasoning mix. The result: crispy edges, soft bits of the mushroom filling, and a subtle but nice sage and italian flavor.
Recipe after the jump 🙂
Garlic Butter Cornish Game Hens
If you haven’t roasted a whole bird before, I would highly recommend starting with cornish game hens. They’re quite small, only about 16 oz. each, they cost about the same price as cut chicken breasts, and they make a beautiful presentation. Cook time is a little under an hour but it looks like you worked on these all day. 1 cornish game hen per person is just right. Here, I served with steamed chinese broccoli for a simple, yet elegant plate.
Recipe after the jump 🙂 Continue reading
Can You Guess The Plant?
This gorgeous plant grows from very common roots that are sold at grocery stores. Can you guess?
Check out the answer after the jump! Continue reading
Oscar Nominated Cocktails
If this was a drink, what would it taste like?
Ahhh The Oscars 2014 is upon us. I present to you cocktail accompaniments to each of the nine Best Picture Nominees. In essence, these are your nominees reincarnated as alcoholic drinks. For your consideration…
Culinary Cadet 