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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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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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Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

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While  driving home today I started to feel this craving for potato soup, so I stopped at the grocer to get me some potatoes and cream.
While not the most elegant or pretty of soups, when done right it is a great dish, either as a snack, appetizer or, as in this case, a great main course all by itself.

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !
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Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

saute onions in duck fat

saute onions in duck fat

add a good amount of garlic paste

add a good amount of garlic paste

add potatoes, chicken stock, kosher salt and cayenne pepper, simmer until potatoes are tender

add potatoes, chicken stock, kosher salt and cayenne pepper, simmer until potatoes are tender

meanwhile, saute diced, skin on apples, chorizo and mushrooms in butter

meanwhile, saute diced, skin on apples, chorizo and mushrooms in butter

blend soup until smooth

blend soup until smooth

 

add heavy cream, check / adjust seasoning. To serve, top with sauteed garnish and scallions

add heavy cream, check / adjust seasoning. To serve, top with sauteed garnish and scallions

Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

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Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom

Potato Cream Soup With Apple, Chorizo And Mushroom






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Duck “Oscar”



I figure  that since this was my dinner last night during the Oscar’s and it was my own concoction, I might as well name this dish  Duck “Oscar”.
(Otherwise known as “Hoisin And Honey Glazed Duck) 🙂
You might wonder why there are no side dishes in the pictures? – because there were none.  I ate the whole duck by myself, so nothing else was needed. The duck was absolutely delicious, spicy and sweet at the same time, tender and succulent.

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !


remove the duck, let rest for 20 minutes, strain liquid from pan, cut duck, serve with pan sauce

baste duck every ten minutes for another half hour

baste the duck every ten minutes for another half hour




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Easy Does It # 6 – Express Ramen

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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  the foodie world everybody act’s as if  ramen  has been invented yesterday morning. In reality, it has been around forever, being a very special and revered dish in it’s original form. However, since the instant variety has been invented, it has been the stable of millions of students and other young folks around the world. It is simple to prepare, costs only pennies and is filling and tasty.
I have made many different types of  ramen soups over the past few decades, starting out with the instant form as a young kid. Gradually I started adding “stuff” to my soups, roast pork, chicken, beef, any kind of seafood, herbs, vegetables, cooked eggs, whisked eggs, poached eggs, you name it, it has found its way into my ramen. But even when I make it from scratch, I still use store bought ramen noodles. Some Asian specialty shops have good quality ramen, so if you can, splurge a little  on quality. In a pinch, angel hair pasta cooked  al dente,  with a bit of baking soda added to the water, is a reasonable fine substitute.
However, today I want to show you how to make a simple ramen from the instant variety. Discard the seasoning packages that comes in the packs. Use a good home made pork stock (substitute with chicken stock if you prefer), season with  miso,  grated ginger, garlic paste, sea salt, soy sauce, sesame oil and sake.

Bon Appetit !    どうぞめしあがれ  (Douzo Meshiagare)
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to serve, add egg yolk to the soup (substitute with cooked egg if you prefer)

to serve, add egg yolk to the soup (substitute with cooked egg if you prefer)

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Express Ramen

Express Ramen

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