Yam Polamai, a Thai fruit and shrimp salad tossed in a lime-salt dressing and topped with crispy fried shallots, garlic, toasted peanuts and red chili. Bright, sweet, salty and crunchy in every bite.
Poc-Chuc, the classic Yucatan grilled pork steak marinated in sour orange and achiote paste, served with habanero-spiked pickled red onions. Traditional Maya-style barbecue straight from Merida.
Pan-seared veal cutlets with a woodsy sauce of shiitake mushrooms, spring fiddleheads, crispy pancetta, and sherry. A restaurant-style spring main that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Italian marinated eggplant sott'olio made with Japanese eggplant simmered in red wine vinegar, then layered with fresh mint, garlic, and red pepper flakes under olive oil. Marinate two days for bold antipasto flavor.
Grilled veal chops marinated 6-8 hours in balsamic vinegar, rosemary, shallots, and garlic, then finished with a balsamic reduction drizzle and basil oil. A restaurant-quality main course.
Canned garlic dill pickles with pickling spices, dill seed heads, red chili peppers, and a sweet-salty vinegar brine. Water bath processed for shelf-stable storage that improves over two months.
Nach Waxman's legendary slow-roasted beef brisket with a mountain of caramelized onions and a smear of tomato paste. Four hours in the oven, no liquid added, just pure beefy flavor.
Korean-style cucumber salad (oi-muchim) with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, cayenne, and lemon juice. Crisp, spicy, and refreshing as a banchan side dish.
Sweet zucchini relish with grated onions, red bell pepper, turmeric, and celery seed for canning. Salted overnight, then simmered in a vinegar-sugar brine.
Versatile pizza dough that doubles as Roman-style focaccia with garlic olive oil, rosemary, and kosher salt. Double-rise method for a chewy, airy crumb.
Salt-crusted rye bread studded with pecans, currants, and caraway seeds. Inspired by the Inn at Little Washington, this artisan loaf pairs with cheese and smoked salmon.
A multi-day Sichuan duck project: dry-rubbed with toasted spiced salt, air-dried overnight, steamed, battered, and deep-fried to shattering crispness. Includes a tea-smoked variation. Worth every step.
Khombi Tarkari, spicy Indian mushrooms dry-fried with ginger, green chilies, turmeric, and roasted cumin seeds. A bold vegetarian side served warm, room temperature, or cold.
Goat cheese and grilled eggplant salad layers smoky charred Japanese eggplant with creamy goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, mint, and balsamic. A vibrant Mediterranean side or light summer lunch.
Hortosoupa, a classic Greek pureed vegetable soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. Simple, velvety, and naturally vegan. Served with croutons and olive oil.
Cold dilly beans are crisp pickled green beans canned with garlic, fresh dill, and a hint of cayenne in a cider vinegar brine. A snappy, shelf-stable summer pickle ready in two weeks.
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