This is a spicy curry. I was not familiar with Panang Curry paste so I used half the amount called for in the recipe. Smart call! This was a nice change from the creamy sweetish curries that I usually make. The beef was sliced really thin so it cooked quick and was tender. The peppers and onions were still a little crisp the fresh peas added a nice sweet pop to the dish.
Ah what a fresh taste. I made a mayo with cilantro, basil and gojuchang. I used sliced rotisserie chicken which I coated with a little ginger salad dressing and topped it with pickled veg and cilantro leaves. For my pickled veg I used carrots, cucumbers, radishes and red onion with some rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt.
This dish is so creamy. It really is more of a fall dish. The combination of fennel and cabbage is really nice. I cut the pork loin into smaller pieces than the recipe calls for. I topped it with the fennel fronds instead of chives. http://www.finecooking.com/recipe/milk-braised-loin-of-pork-with-fennel-cabbage
I have been craving a tamale pie. But, my sweetheart is allergic to corn, so the cornbread topping was out. So, I made an enchilada casserole.
1lb Ground beef
1/2 Onion chopped
1/2 Poblano pepper chopped
1/2 Red bell pepper chopped
1 Tsp cumin
1 Can of black beans drained and rinsed
Flour tortillas-or corn if you prefer
2 Packages of enchilada sauce-or cans I use Frontera and it comes in a pouch
2 Cups of mexican blend cheese
Preheat the oven to 350. Brown the ground beef and drain off the fat except 1 Tbls. Add the peppers and onion to the meat and cook until tender and stir in your cumin, black beans and 1/4 of a package of enchilada sauce. Spray a baking dish with non stick spray. I use and 8×8, but that will depend on how thick you want your meat layer. Pour some enchilada sauce in the bottom of the pan, enough to cover. Add in a layer of tortillas, add in half of the ground beef, top with 1/2 cup of the cheese and another layer of tortillas, pour some sauce over the tortillas and add the rest of the ground beef. Add 1/2 cup of cheese, top with a layer of tortillas and pour over the rest of the sauce and top with the last cup of cheese. Bake for 30-45 minutes.
This meal was so fresh. The marinate for the chicken is perfect. I have my own version of Thai slaw, but I do use the dressing from this recipe. I use slaw from a bag and added more match stick carrots, green onion, diced red bell pepper and cilantro. I top it with chopped cashews and rice noodles. https://www.food.com/recipe/thai-slaw-salad-115028 http://www.finecooking.com/recipe/grilled-thai-chicken-breasts-with-herb-lemongrass-crust
This pasta has so many spring elements. Asparagus, peas, lemon and basil. I used shallot instead of the green onions. I left out the heavy cream and added in some chopped burrata at the end. It was fresh, lemony and creamy. http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fettuccine-with-peas-asparagus-and-pancetta
Avocado toast the you need a fork for. When I make a croque monsieur I only need a little of the bechamel so I divide the rest into single portions and put them in ziploc bags and freeze it. It reheats beautifully. I defrosted it in a bowl of hot water and warmed it up in a sauce pan. This one is a smoked gruyere bechamel. We have a toasted slice of brioche, mashed avocado with lemon and salt, soft scrambled eggs with yogurt and chives, topped with bechamel.
This is soo good. I usually put this on half of an everything bagel. I had some brioche so that is what we have. Toasted brioche, sliced heirloom tomato, homemade chicken salad, crispy bacon and cheddar cheese. I put it under the broiler just long enough for the cheese to melt.
The ultimate Italian grilled cheese! The big flavor of the pesto really compliments the creamy cheese, sweet tomato and peppery arugula.
I have posted this before. This time I used 1/2 Cup of rice flour and a 1/2 cup of arrow root(cornstarch for those of you who don’t have a corn allergy) for a lighter breading and I air fried the chicken. This type of breading does not do well in the air fryer, it sticks to the basket. It does taste better deep fried. This sauce is the bomb. http://www.sophisticatedsoutherngirl.com/2020/04/28/chinese-orange-chicken/
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