Recipes
Kimchi
Kimchi Makes 3 - 4 Cups 1 Large Napa cabbage (about 2 pounds) 2 Tbsp. Coarse Salt (Kosher Salt is a good choice) 1/3 Cup White Rice Vinegar (Not Seasoned) 2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic 1/2-4 Tsp. Cayenne (Depending on how hot you want your kimchi) 4 Tbsp....
Khatte Chicken
Khatte Chicken Serves 6 2 Lbs. Boneless Chicken 3 Tbsp. Ground Almonds 1 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Tsp. Sea Salt 1 Tsp. Cumin Seeds 1 1/2 Tbsp. Minced or Crushed Garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp. Grated Ginger 3 Green Chiles (Serrano) ~ Sliced into 1/8” or less rings Juice...
Gypsy Eggs (Huevos a la Flamenca)
Gypsy Eggs (Huevos a la Flamenca) Serves 4 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 4 Slices of Ham ~ Cut Into Strips 1 Chorizo Sausage ~ Thinly sliced (Portuguese Chorizo if Possible) 1 Medium Onion ~ Chopped 2 Large Garlic Cloves ~ Finely Chopped 1 Can Diced Tomatoes ~ 28 Oz. 1 Cup...
Gluhwein
Gluhwein 1 Bottle 750 ml. Dry Red Wine ~ Zinfandel, Merlot, Burgundy, Cabernet 1/4 Pint brandy (Optional) 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1-2 Tbsp. Silk Road Mulling Spices ~ Place in Muslin Bag or Infuser 1 Orange ~Halved and Sliced with Peel on 1 Lemon ~ Halved and Sliced with...
Foghorn’s Brining Blend
Foghorn’s Brining Blend 1 Jar Foghorn’s Brining Blend 1 Medium Sized Turkey or Large Chicken 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 3 Quarts Water 1 Quart Orange Juice or Cider Directions: Heat 1 quart of water, add salt and brown sugar. Stir until dissolved....
Cucumber & Tomato Chaat Salad
Cucumber & Tomato Chaat Salad Serves 4 An ideal accompaniment to curry dishes, it also pairs well with roast poultry, barbecued pork, and grilled beef. 1 Medium Cucumber 1 Large Tomato 1/2 Small Red Onion 1 Tbsp. Cilantro ~ Minced 1/2 Tsp. Fresh Ginger ~ Minced...
Cool Cucumber Soup
Cool Cucumber Soup Makes 1 Quart 4 Medium Cucumbers ~ Peeled, De-seeded & Chopped 1 Clove Garlic ~ Minced 1/2 Small Jalapeno ~ Roasted, Peeled, De-seeded & Chopped (More if you like) Juice of 1/2 Lemon Juice of 1/2 Lime 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Water 1...
Chana Masala
Chana Masala Serves 4 1 Lb. Chana Dal Cooked (Chickpeas can be substituted) 1 Tbsp. Cumin seeds 2 Tsp. Coriander seeds 2 Tbsp. Peanut/Vegetable oil 1/2 Medium Onion ~ Diced 1/4 Tsp. Asafoetida 1 1/2 Tbsp. Ginger ~ Minced 1 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic ~ Minced 1 Green Chile (or...
Apple Cider Caramels
Apple Cider Caramels 4 Cups Apple Cider 1 1/3 Cup of Heavy Cream 12 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1/2 Tsp. Saigon Cinnamon 3 Cups Sugar 1/2 Cup Corn Syrup 1/2 Cup Water Sel Gris or Favorite Sea Salt 9 x 9 Baking Pan Candy Thermometer Parchment Paper Line the bottom and sides...
Braised Pork with Spinach & Chickpeas
Braised Pork with Spinach & Chickpeas Serves 4 4 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 Large Onion ~ Chopped 4-5 Cloves of Garlic ~ Crushed & Chopped 1 lb. Boneless Pork ~ Cubed 1 28 Oz. Can Diced Tomatoes or 6 Fresh Tomatoes (Peel, De-seed & Dice) 2 Tbsp. Smoked Hot Paprika...
Hummus
Hummus Hummus is an excellent medium for subtle flavors. This version showcases Ras el Hanout but you may substitute the spices of your choice. 2 Cans Garbanzo Beans/Chick Peas (15 oz. each) 5 Tbsp. Tahini (Sesame Paste) 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 1/2 Tsp. Ras el Hanout 1...
Kharcho
Kharcho (Georgian Soup with Herbs & Walnuts) Serves 6 - 8 2 Lbs. of lean Beef or Lamb ~ Cut into 1/2 -inch cubes 2 Quarts of Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable Stock 2 Tsp. Khmeli Suneli 2 Bay leaves 2 Sprigs of parsley 1/4 Tsp. of Black Peppercorns 3 Large Onions ~...