Strawberry Sorbet 2 cups water1 cup sugar1 quart fresh strawberries (hulled)1/3 cup fresh orange juice1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until sugar dissolves to create a sugar syrup.Boil 5 minutes.Puree strawberries in food processor until smooth.Add strawberry puree, orange, and lemon juices to sugar syrup; [...]
Spicy Green Beans 1 tsp vegetable oil½ lb green beans (ends trimmed, chopped into bite-size pieces)2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)1 tsp soy sauce2 tsp chili flakesLemon zest (if desired) Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the green beans and set aside.Add the vegetable [...]
Salt and Pepper Steak This recipe is from BA June 2014 and it is more about technique than really being a recipe. This is a very simple dish and when the steak is cut well, it is amazing. 1 lb. skirt steakSaltPepper Cut skirt steak into 1/4 lb. pieces.Season with salt and pepper.Grill over medium [...]
Grilled herb potatoes wrapped in foil 16 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter, halved)3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil4 unpeeled large garlic cloves (smashed)1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.Sprinkle with [...]
Tomatillo Salsa Verde This recipe is inspired by a BA recipe from July 2014. 1 lb. husked tomatillos1/2 coarsely chopped medium onion2 smashed garlic cloves1 coarsely chopped serrano chile1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems Puree all ingredients in a blender, adding water as needed, until smooth.Season with salt. Makes about 2 cups.
Grilled Salt and Vinegar Potatoes 1 pound russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds)2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for the grill)Kosher salt and black pepper1 large red onion (sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings) Heat grill to medium-high.Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch thick rounds.Cut the onion into 1/2 inch thick rings.Toss potatoes [...]
Garlic Grilled Tilapia 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic (chopped)Kosher salt and black pepper4 6- ounce tilapia fillets (split lengthwise) In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.Add the tilapia and toss to coat.Let marinate for 10 minutes.Heat [...]
Sun tea 1 ounce tea (bagged or loose (approximately 14 Lipton individual tea bags))1 gallon water1 sunny dayFresh mint sprigs or citrus slices (for garnish) Place the tea in a lidded jar that will hold at least one gallon.Fill the jar with a gallon of water, and tighten the lid.Place the jar in a sunny [...]
Sarma 1 head cabbage (4 to 5 lbs.)2 lbs. ground beef1 lb. ground pork2/3 cup uncooked rice5 onions (chopped)4 cloves garlic1/2 lb. bacon1 No. 2 1/2 can kraut (32 oz.)1 can tomato sauce with bits1 small can Hunt's tomato sauce2 lb. smoked ribs or smoked shanks or baconSalt and Pepper to taste1 Tbsp. paprika Carefully [...]
Basic Buttermilk Crepes 3/4 cup flourpinch salt4 Tbsp SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend (dry buttermilk)1 cup water3 eggs1 egg yolk3 Tbsp butter (melted) Whisk together all ingredients in large mixing bowl.Grease medium-size round skillet (or use non-stick) and pour about 3 Tbsp. crepe batter in to bottom.Lift up pan immediately, and turn pan as needed [...]