A culinary school-style white chicken stock made from blanched bones, mirepoix, and a classic sachet of herbs and spices. Simmered for hours and strained into a clear, clean-flavored foundation for soups and sauces.
Romesco-style roasted pepper dip made with broiled red and yellow bell peppers, roasted garlic, almonds, and sherry vinegar. A low-fat vegetarian appetizer with a striking two-tone presentation.
Thai yellow curry paste from scratch with dry-roasted cumin, coriander seeds, dried chilies, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic. Pairs best with beef and pork curries.
Baked fish fillets topped with a cilantro, lime, jalapeno, and toasted almond sauce. A light Mexican-style seafood dish with bright, fresh flavor.
Crockpot lemon-garlic chicken braised all day in white wine with half a cup of crushed garlic and lemon juice. A dump-and-go slow cooker recipe served over rice.
Spicy Italian turkey patties seasoned with fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, garlic, and Italian herbs topped with warm tomato sauce. A lean, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Parmesan garlic soup simmers a whole half-head of garlic into a mellow, sweet broth, then thickens it silky with a tempered egg, parmesan, and olive oil liaison. Ladled over a crouton, it's rustic comfort in a bowl.
Fruit Cornish hens: classic Chicken Marbella scaled up for small birds. Cornish hens marinated with garlic, oregano, prunes, apricots, green olives, and capers, then roasted until golden with brown sugar glaze.
Parmesan toasts rub Italian bread with raw garlic, drizzle with olive oil, top with parmesan and fleur de sel, then oven-bake until golden. Easiest appetizer going.
Thai yellow curry paste from scratch with toasted cumin and coriander seeds, dried red chilies, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and warm spices. Pairs naturally with beef and pork.
San Antonio chili made Texas-style with coarse ground beef chuck, no beans, no tomatoes. Slow-simmered with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne, thickened with cornmeal.
Goan pork vindaloo, tender pork shoulder in a fiery, tangy brown sauce built from freshly toasted whole spices, dried red chiles, garlic, tamarind, and vinegar. The authentic Portuguese-Indian curry, hot and sour.
Creamy green olive soup with pureed olives, sauteed onion and garlic, chicken broth, sherry, and a hit of Tabasco. A briny, elegant first-course soup with garlic crouton garnish.
Oven-baked Chinese spareribs glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce of soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato puree, vinegar, and chili sauce. Great as an appetizer or main course.
Ground beef and potato stir-fry seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, and paprika in a Moroccan-inspired spice blend. A fast 30-minute one-wok weeknight dinner.
Homemade Italian cheese dressing blended with Parmesan, garlic, dry mustard, celery salt, and white pepper. A creamy vinaigrette made in the blender and chilled to serve.
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