Whole trout baked with a sourdough bread stuffing of scallions, green pepper, parsley, butter, and white wine. Rustic lakeside cooking that comes together in 40 minutes.
Crisp Thai cucumber salad (taeng kwa brio wan) with paper-thin slices in a sweet-sour vinegar dressing with red onion and chile flakes. A cool, refreshing side dish for any Thai meal.
Sweet bell peppers stuffed with a scalloped corn filling of sauteed onion, green pepper, cilantro, and chili powder bound with egg whites and milk. A light vegetarian side that pairs with any summer main.
German hasenpfeffer: rabbit marinated in vinegar and wine, then braised with bacon, onions, and a touch of chocolate for a velvety sauce. Old-world hunter's stew.
Velvet corn soup is a classic Chinese egg drop soup with creamed corn, chicken broth, fresh ginger, and dry sherry, thickened with cornstarch and swirled with frothy egg whites.
Pepper poached pears simmer in white wine with black peppercorns, ginger, cinnamon and a whisper of chili heat, then chill in a syrup reduced from the poaching liquid. An elegant, lightly spiced dessert.
Chinese dumplings - jiaozi are very popular in Chinese new year!
Chilled broccoli soup pureed with potato and chicken stock, served ice cold with paper-thin raw porcini mushroom slices, chives, and ricotta toasts. A refined, restaurant-quality cold soup for summer.
Chinese pickled pigs' ears simmered with ginger and vinegar, then chilled in a sweet-sour brine with cucumber, carrot, red onion, and bell pepper. A classic Cantonese cold appetizer.
Sweet-tangy apple jelly glaze spiked with curry powder, mustard, and white wine. This 5-minute sauce adds sophisticated flavor to roasted meats or grilled vegetables.
Mushroom ketchup, a Victorian-era umami bomb of salted fresh mushrooms and dried boletus simmered with vinegar, warm spices and sherry. A shelf-stable savory condiment worth the two-day project for real depth.
Quick herbed white bean dip with cannellini beans, garlic, lemon, olive oil, cumin, and oregano. The 10-minute Mediterranean appetizer that's lighter than hummus and just as versatile.
Fresh tomatillo green sauce with jalapenos, cumin, cilantro, and garlic sauteed in vegetable stock. A low-fat, bright salsa verde for tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats.
Lemony veal piccata with capers, white wine, garlic, and butter in a classic Italian pan sauce. Thin veal cutlets sauteed golden and finished with a bright, tangy reduction. Ready in 35 minutes.
Greek marinated vegetable salad with broiled eggplant, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a lemon-herb olive oil dressing with oregano and marjoram.
Chicken breasts marinated in white wine, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, then roasted until crispy with a golden Parmesan crust. Served over spinach and rice for an Italian feast that feeds a crowd.
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