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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I hear this one is inspired by my favorite test kitchen recipe but haven't seen the original yet, but here is a version of it that I have made. It is important to note from a technique perspective that keeping a lid over the omelet helps to maintain the heat, continuing the cooking, without drying [...]
Greek Turkey Meatballs 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey1 cup zucchini (grated and liquid squeezed out)2 sliced whole wheat bread (I used Weight Watchers)1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs1 large egg4 cloves garlic (grated)1/4 red onion (grated)2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped (less if using dry))1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)2 tbsp chopped fresh spearmint (chopped)kosher salt [...]
Beef Vegetable Soup A recipe inspired by my favorite Test Kitchen. 1 to 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tip steaks (trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (If sirloin tip steaks are unavailable, substitute blade or flank steak, removing any hard gristle or excess fat))2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon vegetable oil1/2 pound cremini (mini [...]
Chicken, Shiitake, and Wild Rice Soup 1 tbsp butter1 small onion1 tbsp flour6 cups less-sodium chicken broth (Swanson)3 cups water2/3 cup chopped carrots3 garlic cloves2 celery stalks14 oz boneless (skinless chicken thighs)4.5 oz long grain rice & wild rice combo (I used Carolina)1/2 cup brown rice4 oz shiitake mushrooms (sliced)2 tbsp light sour creamsalt and [...]
Greek Baked Fish 4 pieces white fish (such as cod, haddock or pollack)Salt and pepper2 cups loosely packed (coarsely torn breadcrumbs or chopped peasant-style bread)4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)1 teaspoon dried oreganoA generous handful of flat leaf parsley (chopped)1 roasted red pepper (patted dry and chopped)1 small fresh chili pepper (seeded and very finely chopped)A [...]
Beef Stew in slowcooker 1.25 lbs stewing beef (trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes)1 Tbsp olive oil1 15 oz can no salt added diced tomatoes1 yellow onion (chopped into large pieces)2 garlic cloves (minced)1 rib celery (chopped)2 carrots (peeled and chopped)10 small potatoes (~1.5 lbs, halved)1 tsp Italian seasoning2 cups low sodium beef broth2 [...]