In the spring of 1990 I took a workshop with the famed NYC chef Gennaro Picone, the then owner of the restaurant Malvasia. It was such a ploeasure to watch him at work. This is one of the salads he served at Malvasia. Serves4 For Beans 10 ounces of white beans 1 cup of olive [...]
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This recipie is a real treat from the Shun Lee cookbook. It is important that you use Jumbo Whole shrimp, with head and tail on. It is served with a light, slightly spicy dipping sauce Dipping sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Maggi sauce, available at Asian Markets 1 tablespoon Chicken stock, fresh or [...]
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I love bok choy as it is delicious, nutricious, and low in carbohydrate. This Malaysian spice paste can be made ahead of time and refridgerated so you can saute your favorite green vegetable any time you like. Try this with baby spinach or swiss chard. Spice paste 4 small shallots, peeled and roughly chopped 3 garlic [...]
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This popular Vietnamese dish comes from Corinne Trang. This dish is mostly prepared with whole chicken , chicken parts or quail, but the writer prefers to use baby chickens sold as Poussin. serves 4-8 1/2 cup Mushroom Soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 large garlic cloves, peeled, crushed [...]
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This Thai Hot dish is delicious with Thai Basil, sometimes called Holy Basil or Siam Basil. If Thai Basil is not available you may substitute with Half mint and half Basil.Serve this dish with a bowl steaming bowl of Jasmine rice. Serves 4 1-11/4 lbs Chicken Thighs, Washed, dried cut into bite sized pieces. Peanut [...]
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Fools are light desserts made of fruit and whipped cream. This version with White Chocolate gives this classic a contemporary twist. The presentation is beautiful as it is served in individual wine glasses, taking the guess work of portion control away from your guests. Making it ideal for casual and sit down dinners. From Bon [...]
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21/2 cups water 4 Passion Tea bags( We love Tazo Tea Bags) 2 cinnamon sticks 2 cups Apple Juice 3 tablespoons or more Honey 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon Rose Water, available in Asian stores or Whole foods Brind water to boil. Add cinnamon sticks and tea bags. Cover and turn off heat. [...]
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Quesadillas are satisfying and comforting. Their so quick to make simply with ingredients commonly founfd in your freezer or pantry, making them ideal for a quick lunch or snack, the fillings can be left to your imagination. I love Fontina because of the flawless way it melts, but any cheese of your choice will be [...]
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This recipie comes from Sheila Jacob. It is wonderfully filling and satisfying. I love to eat this with a simple bowl of garlic laced lentils and a cup of plain yoghurt. serves 6 2 cups Basmati rice, washed . (I like Lal Qilla best, but any other long grain rice is good) Soaked in water [...]
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This is a very popular item at all my dinner parties. There must be something comforting about eating Large shrimp coated in Coconut. I love to serve these as a serving of 4 on individual plates with a small wedge oflime, to be sprinkled on at the last minute. As a second accompinment I offer [...]
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