Author: Hans Susser

Germany/USA

Easy Does it # 8 – Sauteed Spinach With Garlic, Bacon, Onion And Parmesan

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Dear  Friend’s,
Although most of my followers are culinary professionals, there is also a large segment of followers who are just starting to enjoy cooking on a slightly higher than basic level. I have therefore decided to publish, under the moniker “Easy Does It“,  from time to time some very basic recipe variations of dishes which otherwise might seem complicated to some folks. I will break them down to the easiest, most simple instructions, so that those of you who are intimidated by elaborate recipes will be able to prepare these dishes properly, adjusted to your taste and liking, right from the get-go.
Enjoy :-)
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While  I am a big fan of creamed spinach, sauted spinach is one of my other favorite vegetables. Usually when I buy spinach, I buy a big bag which is about enough for a family of four. Since I live alone with Bella, I blanch the spinach and freeze what I don’t use emidiately. So, for this recipe you can either use fresh or blanched spinach, the result is the same. Also, I cut the onions and bacon in a rustic fashion fitting for this dish. If you prefer, dice the onions fine and slice the bacon fine.

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !
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Sauteed Spinach With Garlic, Bacon, Onion And Parmesan

Sauteed Spinach With Garlic, Bacon, Onion And Parmesan



Preparation :


blanch spinach in salted boiling water

blanch spinach in salted boiling water



shock in ice water, drain, squeeze dry

shock in ice water, drain, squeeze dry



saute bacon until fat is rendered and bacon crispy

saute bacon until fat is rendered and bacon crispy



remove, reserve

remove, reserve bacon



saute onions and garlic paste in bacon fat

saute onions and garlic paste in bacon fat



add spinach, heat trough, season with kosher salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper

add spinach, heat trough, season with kosher salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper



return bacon, mix

return bacon, mix



put into oven proof dish

put spinach into oven proof dish



sprinkle with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, gratinate until golden

sprinkle with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, gratinate until golden



Sauteed Spinach With Garlic, Bacon, Onion And Parmesan

Sauteed Spinach With Garlic, Bacon, Onion And Parmesan







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Rib Eye With Himalayan Pink Salt (Bife Ancho)



This large chunk of rib eye (bife ancho in Argentinian Spanish) cost me $40.00 at my Argentinian butcher.
I bet at Whole Foods or Publix  that same piece would ring up for at least $70.00 to $80.00, and the quality of beef would not be as good.
Just goes to show…….

Rib Eye With Himalayan Pink Salt

Rib Eye With Himalayan Pink Salt






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Calamare E Bucatini



I love  calamari, but I hate to clean them at home and it is hard to find good quality cleaned ones around here. But, yesterday I got lucky. I drove around a bit with Bella to see what’s out there and low and behold, I found a fishmonger I had not noticed before, even though I drove by there many times over the year’s. To my surprise, they have a great selection of fresh, quality seafood. I had to control myself not to go crazy and buy too much (I did anyway).
So, one of the first things on my list today were the calamari, simply prepared and served over Bucatini.

Bon Apetit !   Life is Good !

Calamare E Bucatini

Calamare E Bucatini

mise en place

mise en place

season with kosher salt, cayenne pepper and granulated garlic, dredge in corn starch. Cook bucatini until al dente, drain, reserve some of the cooking liquid

season with kosher salt, cayenne pepper and granulated garlic, dredge in corn starch. Cook bucatini until al dente, drain, reserve some of the cooking liquid

saute in VERY hot peanut oil for less then a minute

saute in VERY hot peanut oil for less then a minute

remove to absorbent paper

remove to absorbent paper

add herb butter, chilies, scallion, garlic paste, small amount of grated parmesan, kosher salt, chili sauce and small amount of cooking liquid, mix well until pasta is coated

add herb butter, chilies, scallion, garlic paste, small amount of grated parmesan, kosher salt, chili sauce and small amount of cooking liquid, mix well until pasta is coated

bucatini

bucatini

Calamare E Bucatini

Calamare E Bucatini

Calamare E Bucatini

Calamare E Bucatini

Calamare E Bucatini

Calamare E Bucatini



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Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤

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Spicy lunch (I made it VERY spicy), washed down with lemon ice tea while
watching “The Great Gatsby”.
Perfect Saturday so far 🙂

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !

 

Saute shrimp, dried shrimp, squid, garlic paste and grated ginger in peanut oil for one minute. Add chicken stock, salt, chili sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer, add sliced water chestnuts, soaked and cooked wood ears and small amount of cornstarch slurry. Add whisked eggs, stir slowly  in one direction only. As soon as eggs have set into long, thin strands, remove soup from fire. Check/adjust seasoning. Add cubed tofu. To serve, sprinkle with sliced scallions and fried onion julienne.
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Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup  酸辣汤

Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤


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Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup  酸辣汤

Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤


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Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup  酸辣汤

Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤


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Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup  酸辣汤

Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤


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Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup  酸辣汤

Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤


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Jägerschnitzel Mit Nudeln Und Romaine (Hunter’s Schnitzel With Noodles And Romaine)


Today  was the first time in four year’s that something actually went my way, unconditionally and perfect. A feeling of relief not experienced for such a long time.
To celebrate, I prepped for myself this comforting, traditional Swabian dish of Jägerschnitzel, something I grew up with and although simple and down to earth, still gives me great pleasure and culinary satisfaction 🙂

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !

Jägerschnitzel Mit Nudeln Und Romaine  (Hunter's Schnitzel With oodles And Romaine)

Jägerschnitzel Mit Nudeln Und Romaine (Hunter’s Schnitzel With Noodles And Romaine)




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Cowboy Steak & Fried Onions

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This  evening, only a great steak would do the trick.
Charred on the outside, rare on the inside.
No sides, the steak alone was big enough.
(At least until midnight, when my stomach will surely beckon for a snack) 🙂

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !
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Cowboy Steak & Fried Onions

Cowboy Steak & Fried Onions

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slice onions into very fine julienne, fry in peanut oil until crispy, remove to absorbent paper, season with salt and cayenne pepper

slice onions into very fine julienne, fry in peanut oil until crispy, remove to absorbent paper, season with salt and cayenne pepper

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season steak with salt and cayenne pepper, saute until done to your preference

season steak with salt and cayenne pepper, saute until done to your preference

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let steak rest in warm place for ten minutes

let steak rest in warm place for ten minutes

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top with freshly grated horseradish

top with freshly grated horseradish

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top with fried onions and sliced scallions

top with fried onions and sliced scallions

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Cowboy Steak & Fried Onions

Cowboy Steak & Fried Onions

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Firebird

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Firebird  with chili noodles? Chicken on fire? Spicy chicken stir fry? Hot chicken?
Pick one, but I think firebird is the best name for this dish. Drowsed in chili oil, served over chili/garlic noodles, this dish is neither subtle nor understated. It will require a certain immunity from burning heat. However, after a few mouthfuls, the burning sensation will make space for a enlightening flavor high and you will have to make yourself slow down eating because you can’t wait for the next bite 🙂

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !

Notes:
– Most folks would use skin less chicken breast for this dish. I personally prefer the legs, I feel it gives me a better texture. I remove the skin and cut it to the same size as the meat and cook it together making sure the skin renders and get’s crispy.

– The noodles will make a perfect snack if served by them self. In that case, you want to add a bit more soy sauce.
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Firebird

Firebird

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Chili / Garlic, Sesame Noodles

Chili / Garlic/ Sesame Noodles

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How Every day Should Start – Good Stuff By The Lake

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This  is what we call in Germany a “Bauernfrühstück”, a farmers Breakfast, usually taken around 11.00am.
Cold cuts and/or cheeses, rustic bread and a glass of red vine.

I had this at 10.00am today – Life is Good 🙂

Bon Appetit !   An Guate !
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Gorgonzola, Brie, Salame,  Asiago, Parmigiano Regiano, Aostino, Sour Dough Bread, Malbec Red

Gorgonzola, Brie, Salame, Asiago, Parmigiano Regiano, Aostino, Sour Dough Bread, Malbec Red

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Bauernfrühstück

Bauernfrühstück

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Gorgonzola, Brie, Salame,  Asiago, Parmigiano Regiano, Aostino, Sour Dough Bread, Malbec Red

Gorgonzola, Brie, Salame, Asiago, Parmigiano Regiano, Aostino, Sour Dough Bread, Malbec Red

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Farmers Breakfast

Farmers Breakfast

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Breakfast Of Champions # 34 – Fruits & Dairy

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This  morning I did not feel like cooking, so I prepared myself this simple but delicious breakfast:
Blackberries, banana, strawberries, raspberry yogurt and whipped cream , accompanied by my usual breakfast beverage of choice, peppermint tea.

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !
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Breakfast Of Champions # 34 – Fruits , Yogurt & Cream

Breakfast Of Champions # 34 – Fruits , Yogurt & Cream

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Breakfast Of Champions # 34 – Fruits , Yogurt & Cream

Breakfast Of Champions # 34 – Fruits , Yogurt & Cream

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Breakfast Of Champions # 34 – Fruits , Yogurt & Cream

Breakfast Of Champions # 34 – Fruits , Yogurt & Cream

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Easy Does It # 7 – Mac & Cheese (Mac & Cheese Recipe # 3784)

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Dear  Friend’s,
Although most of my followers are culinary professionals, there is also a large segment of followers who are just starting to enjoy cooking on a slightly higher than basic level. I have therefore decided to publish, under the moniker “Easy Does It“,  from time to time some very basic recipe variations of dishes which otherwise might seem complicated to some folks. I will break them down to the easiest, most simple instructions, so that those of you who are intimidated by elaborate recipes will be able to prepare these dishes properly, adjusted to your taste and liking, right from the get-go.
Enjoy :-)
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In  anticipation of my splendid dinner to come (you’ll see), I decided to have a very simple late lunch. Before I came to the USA I had never seen or eaten mac & cheese and for the first few years I was not interested in it either, always having been served the packaged version and never been able to understand its appeal. However, when I started to make my own, using quality ingredients, good seasoning and pasta cooked al dente, I changed my opinion and became a fan like millions of others :-).
I have used all kind of different cheeses and added many other ingredients, such as mushrooms, vegetables, protein etc.
Here now is what I consider to be a basic version. Just make sure you season properly, don’t overcook the pasta and most of all, use the best quality sharp cheddar you can find.

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !

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Mac & Cheese. Recipe # 4794

Mac & Cheese. Recipe # 4794

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