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Pork And Noodles In Two Parts – “Part One”

: Ginger/Garlic Pork Soup With Vegetables And Yi Mein Noodles

: Crisp Yi Mein Noodle Pillow With Fiery Chile Pork

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Usually , I prepare one dish with enough ingredients to last me for two meals, then just re-heat the left-overs for the next meal, which I intended to do this time as well.
I made a large pot of soup for lunch, enjoyed two bowls of it and then proceeded to put the left-overs in separate containers and into the fridge to be re-heated for dinner.
One container for the pork, one for the noodles, then strain the vegetables and store the veggies and the broth in another two containers , put it all in the fridge, washed the dishes and sat down to watch a movie.
Halfway through the movie, it occured to me that I had only put THREE containers into the fridge, when there should have been FOUR! Low and behold, when I checked, there were only three containers in the fridge – and a sparkly-clean one in the dish rack.
Quel Gâchis !….. I had strained the delicious broth into the sink instead of into the container 😦
So later when dinnertime came around, I had to start improvising for a new dish with the left-overs which were still available.
First, I put the veggies to the side to be Eugene’s meal the next day.
This left me with just noodles and pork, from which I prepared “Crisp Yi Mein Noodle Pillow With Fiery Chile Pork”.
And wow, what a glorious dish this was !!! I could not have planned it better if I wanted to…….(Well, maybe) 🙂
More of “Crisp Yi Mein Noodle Pillow With Fiery Chile Pork” in my next post : Pork And Noodles In Two Parts – “Part Two”
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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Ginger/Garlic Pork Soup With Vegetables And Yi Mein Noodles

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Preparation :
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: cook 1 lb yi mein noodles until al dente, drain, rinse, toss with 2 tblsp sesame oil

: to 2 lbs bone-in pork neck add 4 qt water, season with 1 tblsp garlic paste, 1 tblsp grated ginger, 1 tblsp kosher salt, 1 tbslp lemon juice, 1 tblsp sugar, 1 tsp chile flakes; simmer until meat is tender, about 2,5 hours

: when meat is tender, remove from broth, remove and discard bones, cut meat into bite-size pieces, strain broth (there should be about 1,5 qt-if there is more, reduce- if there is less, add water); add 12 oz blanched bok choy, 1/2 head of napa cabbage and 6 ea sliced radishes, simmer 1 minute, remove from heat, check/adjust seasoning

: place some noodles into bowl

: add some pork, top with soup and veggies, add cilantro

: Ginger/Garlic Pork Soup With Vegetables And Yi Mein Noodles

: Ginger/Garlic Pork Soup With Vegetables And Yi Mein Noodles

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Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

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Looks like the devil is trying hard to get me off my sensible eating habits again.
Since I decided (once again) not to eat anymore sweets, (or at least just the tiniest amounts), the cravings to do so are getting stronger and stronger 😦
The only way for me to fight this is to actually prepare a sweet dish, set a tiny piece aside for Bella and I and get the rest of it off to the neighbor as quick as possible.
So far this works, hopefully for some time to come.
Yesterday, I had to fight the demons again………
I had some apples, ricotta and cashews at hand and in the back of my mind I was playing with different dessert-options, until they finally crystallized into this delicious pie/cake. And, to appease my conscience, I added some “healthy” elements by serving it with a bit of tart Greek yogurt and crunchy pomegranate seeds.
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Final Score – Myself: Happy; Bella: Happy; Neighbor: Happiest !
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !

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Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

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Preparation :
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: core, peel and finely slice 3 lbs of apples

: to the apples add 1/4 cup cashew nuts, 1 cup cottage cheese, 4 whole eggs, 3 tbls sugar, 1 tblsp grd cinnamon, 2 tblsp lemon juice, 1/2 tblsp vanilla extract

: mix all ingredients

: line a baking dish or cast iron pan with a thin sheet of pie dough

: bake at 375F for 15 minutes

: as you can see, the dough shrunk more than I anticipated, so I added a few strips of additional pie dough between the side of the pan and the crust (if you want to use less filling, you can omit this step)

: add the filling, overlap the edges with the dough

: sprinkle generously with sugar, bake at 350F until an inserted needle comes out dry and clean

: let cool to room temperature, dust with castor sugar

: to transfer to a serving dish, turn the cake/pie upside down on a plate, then turn upside down again onto a serving dish; serve with Greek yogurt and pomegranate seeds (optional)

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: Ricotta Cheese Cake With Apples And Cashews, Served With Greek Yogurt And Pomegranate Seeds

: lest you think Bella eats only steaks 🙂

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Potato And Onion Pierogi With Grape Tomatoes And Cracked Black Pepper In Beurre Noisette

: PEPPER JACK STUFFED PIEROGIES WITH CHICHARRONES CORN RADISH And PEAS

: Potato And Onion Pierogi In Brown Butter

: PIEROGI WITH ONIONS, SALAMI AND PEAS

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Pierogi or Vareniki are half circular dumplings of unleavened dough, stuffed (singularly or in various combinations) with mashed potatoes, cheese, farmer’s cheese, bryndza, cabbage, sauerkraut, meat, mushrooms, or other ingredients depending on the cook’s personal preferences. Dessert versions of the dumpling can be stuffed with a fresh fruit filling, such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, peach, or apple; stoned prunes are sometimes used.
Mashed potatoes mixed with farmer’s cheese and fried onions is a popular filling in Poland and Ukraine. In Poland this variety is called Ruskie pierogi. A popular filling for pierogi in Canada is mashed potatoes mixed with grated cheddar cheese .
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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P.S.
If the tiny black spots in the butter bother you, strain the beurre noisette after browning through a cheese cloth, then saute the veggies and the pierogies.
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Ingredients :

Potato / Cheese Filling
2 oz soft butter
medium small diced onion, sauteed
2 oz greek yoghurt
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
2 oz grated pepper jack cheese
salt & pepper to taste
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Pierogi Dough
3 large egg
6 oz sour cream or greek yoghurt
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
salt to taste

Method :

Saute onion in butter until translucent.
Stir into the mashed potatoes, add grated cheese and yogurt,
season with salt and cayenne pepper, mix well.To make the dough, beat together the eggs and sour cream until smooth.
Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the sour cream mixture,
mix well and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth.
Divide the dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut into 3 inch rounds using a cutter or drinking glass.Place a small spoonful of the mashed potato filling into the center of each round.
Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press together with a fork to seal.
Repeat procedure with the remaining dough and filling.Cook in boiling saltwater until dough is done, about 4 to 5 minutes,
depending on the thickest part of the dough. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain.
Saute in butter, duck fat, chicken or pork schmaltz to your liking – soft without color, lightly browned or browned and crisp.
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Preparation :
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: melt and brown 6 oz of unsalted butter

: almost………

: add 1 doz grape tomatoes and 2 tblsp sliced scallions to the butter

: add 1 doz pierogies (depending on size) and fresh-cracked black pepper

: add garlic paste and kosher salt to taste

: saute for 2 more minutes

: arrange on serving plate, sprinkle more sliced scallions and grated cheese of your choice (optional) serves 2

: Potato And Onion Pierogi With Grape Tomatoes And Cracked Black Pepper In Beurre Noisette

: Potato And Onion Pierogi With Grape Tomatoes And Cracked Black Pepper In Beurre Noisette

: Potato And Onion Pierogi With Grape Tomatoes And Cracked Black Pepper In Beurre Noisette

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Butter Lettuce With Chicken, Artichokes And Grape-Tomatoes In White Balsamic Vinaigrette

: Eugenia

: Eugenia

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After a heavy lunch of chile con carne, tonight I needed a light and healthy dinner. This salad not only fit the bill, but it was all I could wish for to have a great, peaceful dinner by the pool.
While I was enjoying my meal, I was watching our new “egg machine” Eugenia getting acquainted with her new surroundings 🙂
My Life lately – less hectic, more healthy, more enjoyable .
(I am not yet at the “happy” stage, but hopefully I’ll get there soon) 🙂
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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White balsamic vinaigrette :
Mix 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup EVO, 1/2 tsp grey poupon, 1/4 tsp garlic paste, kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste, whisk until emulsified, check/adjust taste.
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Butter Lettuce With Chicken, Artichokes And Grape-Tomatoes In White Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Preparation :
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: de-bone 2 chicken tighs or 2 chicken breasts

: remove skin (optional), cut meat into slices

: season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste, dust lightly with corn starch

: saute in olive oil until golden, let cool to room temperature

: to 1 large butter lettuce add the chicken, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 1 8 oz can drained artichoke hearts and vinaigrette to taste, mix

: line a serving plate with layer of butter lettuce

: add some of the chicken, grape tomatoes and artichoke hearts

: top with another layer of lettuce, then another layer of chicken, tomatoes and artichokes; serves 2

: Butter Lettuce With Chicken, Artichokes And Grape-Tomatoes In White Balsamic Vinaigrette

: Butter Lettuce With Chicken, Artichokes And Grape-Tomatoes In White Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Black Pudding And Potato Salad Turnovers…..(Schwäbishe Teigtaschen Mit Blutwurst, Kartoffelsalat Und Röstzwiebeln)

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These pretty babies are a happy concoction of some of my beloved food items :
Blutwurst ( black pudding/blood pudding/morcilla), Swabian potato salad (schwäbisher kartoffel salad), röstzwiebeln (smothered or fried onions), good quality mustard, fiery chilies, and thin sheets of dough to wrap it all and bake to crispy goodness. 🙂
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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P.S.
For this dish I have used Argentinian style morcilla, which is widely available here in South Florida. A better fit would be Schwäbishe blutwurst, which melts when heated and spreads out better within the crispy wrap. But taste-wise, the morcilla I used is about the same.
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I love to serve this with hot chilies to cut through the richness of the filling. If this is too spicy for you, serve the turnovers with a side of green salad.
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Blood Pudding And Potato Salad Turnovers…..(Schwäbishe Teigtaschen Mit Blutwurst, Kartoffelsalat Und Röstzwiebeln)

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Blood Pudding And Potato Salad Turnovers…..(Schwäbishe Teigtaschen Mit Blutwurst, Kartoffelsalat Und Röstzwiebeln)

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Preparation :
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: potato salad, scallions, whole egg, onion, pre-made turnover dough sheets

: 4 ea small morcilla, to be peeled, skin discarded

: 2 whole eggs, whisked with sriracha and kosher salt to taste

: brush 1 dough sheet generously with egg wash

: spread-out 3 oz of potato salad, top with 1/2 ea morcilla, 2 tblsp smotthered or fried onions, 1 tsp mustard and 2 tblsp sliced scallions

: top with another sheet of dough, brush generously with egg wash, crimp the edges, place on buttered baking sheet

: bake turnovers at 375F until dough is cooked through and crisp; serve with a side of marinated chilies or a green salad; serves 8 snacks or appetizers (to enjoy as main course, double the amount of filling; serves 4)

: Blood Pudding And Potato Salad Turnovers…..(Schwäbishe Teigtaschen Mit Blutwurst, Kartoffelsalat Und Röstzwiebeln)

: Blood Pudding And Potato Salad Turnovers…..(Schwäbishe Teigtaschen Mit Blutwurst, Kartoffelsalat Und Röstzwiebeln)

: Blood Pudding And Potato Salad Turnovers…..(Schwäbishe Teigtaschen Mit Blutwurst, Kartoffelsalat Und Röstzwiebeln)

: Blood Pudding And Potato Salad Turnovers…..(Schwäbishe Teigtaschen Mit Blutwurst, Kartoffelsalat Und Röstzwiebeln)

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Insalata Di Gorgonzola

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I hope that you all will recreate this wonderful salad I have prepped today for my dinner and shared with Bella (She loves gorgonzola) 🙂
The key to the success of this dish are, as usual, the best quality ingredients you can find and afford.
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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P.S.
Please don’t shy back from the whole garlic cloves confit – they are slowly cooked in duck fat until VERY mild and VERY soft.
While eating, mash them with your fork or knife into the cheese and tomatoes (a bit of interaction there) 🙂
But, if you must, puree them into the dressing 😦
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Insalata Di Gorgonzola

Jalapeno & Cheese Sour Dough Bread

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Preparation :
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: heirloom tomatoes, gorgonzola, avocados, onion, garlic confit

: saute whole garlic clove confit in it’s own oil until caramelized

: Jalapeno & Cheese Sour Dough Bread

: cut bread into slices

: brush bread with garlic paste

: grill bread until golden

: assemble salad as pictured in this and the following picture, drizzle with white balsamic vinaigrette, sprinkle with fresh-cracked black pepper

: Insalata Di Gorgonzola

: Insalata Di Gorgonzola

: Insalata Di Gorgonzola

: Insalata Di Gorgonzola

: Insalata Di Gorgonzola

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OOPS-My Doc Gave Me An A**-Whooping……….(Caramelized Apple-Cobbler With Twice baked Chocolate Cookie Crumble)

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So this morning I went to my doctor for my quarterly check-up. I knew I was in for some bad news, but boy oh boy did she let me have it. (Can you say verbal a**whooping !)
During the past couple of months, life had taken a bit of a downturn for me. Since I gave up drinking and smoking, the only way to make me feel better and help forget the daily crap has been eating – usually far too much quantities of sugar and starches.
As a result, my average sugar level has been way above my usual, decent levels. Therefore, the following dish will be the last of sugar-laden food I’ll eat. Any sweets I will prepare from here on will be strictly (mostly?) for visitors. As for starches, I will prepare and post the same as usual, although I will have to eat MUCH smaller portions again 😦 (also more salads and veggies) 🙂
And there you have it – let’s try to live a bit longer by eating healthier !
(See also ” HANS’ LIGHTER, HEALTHIER COMFORT FOOD” ).
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Bon Appétit ! Life is ~~Good~~ Tough !
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Caramelized Appe Cobbler With Twice Baked Chocolate Cookie Crumble

Caramelized Apple Cobbler With Twice Baked Chocolate Cookie Crumble

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: mix 10 med-sized, coarsely crumbled chocolate chip cookies with 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, 1/4 cup a/p flour, 1/4 cup cashew nuts, 1/4 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar

: Crumble Heaven

: core and peel 4 large firm apples, cut into slices

: saute apples with 1/4 cup sugar until lightly caramelized add 1/2 cup heavy cream

: simmer until thickened

: remove from heat, add 1/5 of the crumble, mix well

: generously butter a baking dish or cast iron pan

: add the apple mix

: cover with the remaining crumble, top with 8 oz butter flakes

: bake at 375 until top has lightly caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes, remove from oven to let cool slightly; to serve, dust with castor sugar; serve with ice cream and whipped cream; serves 10

: Caramelized Apple Cobbler With Twice Baked Chocolate Cookie Crumble

: Caramelized Apple Cobbler With Twice Baked Chocolate Cookie Crumble

: Caramelized Apple Cobbler With Twice Baked Chocolate Cookie Crumble

: Caramelized Apple Cobbler With Twice Baked Chocolate Cookie Crumble

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Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg

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This dish is one of my “go to” dishes when contemplating endlessly without resolve in my mind what I will cook for the next meal.
Although I am a sucker for real curry, pasta sautéed in curry powder and “stuff” is something I can eat happily any time of the day, as often as twice a week.
Usually the basic ingredients are items I have always stocked in my fridge, freezer or cupboard:
Pasta, beef, shrimp or chicken, any type of vegetables, curry powder, a bit of kecap manis, chili paste, soy sauce or maggi seasoning, onion or scallion, eggs and herbs.
An added bonus to this dish is that it reheat’s wonderfully. (Some say it’s even better when re-heated) 🙂
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg (Sunshine On A Plate)

Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg

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: whisk 4 ea whole eggs, season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper

: cook and drain 1 lb pasta of your choice

: saute 5 oz of mushroom in 4 tblsp clarified butter

: add 1 lb headless, tail-less, peeled and butterflied shrimp, season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste

: remove shrimp and mushroom from pan, reserve

: in the remaining butter, saute 1 lb of fresh vegetables of your choice, season with 1 tsp garlic paste, kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste, remove from pan, reserve

: add two more tblsp clarified butter, add 1 tsp garlic paste, 2 tblsp curry powder, 2 tblsp turmeric, 1 tblsp kecap manis, 1 dash of maggi seasoning, 1 tsp chili paste, kosher salt to taste, saute until fragrant

: add pasta, mix well, put pasta to one side of the pan, add the eggs, scramble until set

: mix the scrambled eggs with the pasta

: add the shrimp, mushrooms and vegetables, mix well, check/adjust the seasoning; serves 4

: (Sunshine On A Plate) Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg

: Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg

: Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg

: Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg

: Curried Pasta With Shrimp, Mushrooms, Veggies And Egg

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Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

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This morning for breakfast I had leftover pasta from last night, which required a much lighter lunch and no dinner (Maybe a bit of ice cream though 🙂
So, at around noon, off to the fishmonger down the road to get some fresh shrimp and to the supermarket to see what’s available that would be appealing to my desire for a tasty salad. Red pears, chicorée frisée (endive, curly endive, or frisée) and fresh lime for the salad and its dressing, and a small amount of sun-dried tomatoes and it was on. Twenty minutes after I got home, Bella and I were feasting on this superb creation, wrapped in flour tortillas and accompanied by peach ice tea. Bella ate about half the shrimp and a bit of the tortillas and graciously allowed me to enjoy the rest. Life is Good !
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Bon Appétit ! Thanks Bella, for your Generosity 🙂
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Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?))

Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

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Preparation :
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: pour 2 tblsp garlic oil from your homemade garlic confit into a saute pan

: peel and devein 20 oz shrimp, remove the head and tails, marinade in 3 tblsp Thai sweet chili sauce and kosher salt to taste, add 3 stalk sliced scallions

: saute the shrimp and scallions in the garlic oil

: clean and wash 1/2 head of a medium size chicorée frisée, core and slice 1 large red pear into batons, julienne 4 oz of sun dried tomatoes; dress with juice of 2 limes, 3 tblsp olive oil, kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste

: toast “a bunch” of flour tortillas, cover to keep warm

: Flour Tortillas

: place the salad on a serving dish

: top the salad with the shrimp and its juices; serves 2 main courses or 6 appetizers

: Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

: Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

: Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

: Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?))

: Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

: Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

: Salad Of Chili Shrimp, Chicorée Frisée, Pear And Sun-Dried Tomato (Or Is It A Taco ?)

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Sautierte Rinderfiletspitzen In Paprikarahm Mit Knoblauch/Kartoffel- Püree…..(Trust Me, It’s Good Stuff)

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In case you wonder, it translates to:
“Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Tips In Paprika Cream With Garlicky Potato Puree”
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The other day I saw a food show on TV with Michelle Bernstein (I actually like this show, it reviews South Floridian Restaurants)
During the show, one of the “Foodies” commented that the restaurant in question actually serves “REAL” Mashed Potatoes”, meaning mashed potatoes made from scratch, using “REAL” potatoes instead of the powdered stuff.
This is how far the quality of the majority of average restaurants has sunk to. Mind you, they were not talking about fast food, but a restaurant with an average dinner expense of $60.00 per person before drinks and tip. Very sad indeed !
So today I decided to prepare one of the best, easiest, cheapest and one of the most satisfying side dishes there is : “REAL Potato Puree”, accompanied by an equally great protein dish. While the beef tender-tips I used today are relatively expensive, they can readily substituted with a more economic protein, such as a cheaper beef cut or an altogether different protein such as chicken or pork.
I do make mashed potatoes quite often, exactly for the reasons I mentioned earlier (economic, yummy, easy), usually in a great variety. They can be mashed, pureed or whipped, they can contain additional ingredients such as cheese, sour cream, butter-milk, heavy cream or whole-milk, protein such as bacon, crab meat, or corned beef, vegetables such as caramelized onions, green peas, sautéed leeks or caramelized carrots, herbs such as chives, parsley, oregano, marjoram or cilantro, seasoning such as sriracha, garlic, black pepper, horseradish, nutmeg, butter, olive oil, etc, etc, etc ……….
Why would anybody use the powdered stuff, which tastes disgusting at best and, besides a few extra minutes to cook the potatoes, is neither easier nor much faster than the “REAL” stuff ???
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Sautierte Rinderfiletspitzen In Paprikarahm Mit Knoblauch/Kartoffel- Püree…..(Trust Me, It’s Good Stuff)

Garlicky Potato Puree With Green Peas

Sautierte Rinderfiletspitzen In Paprikarahm Mit Knoblauch/Kartoffel- Püree…..(Trust Me, It’s Good Stuff)

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: peel, dice and cook 2 lbs potatoes until soft, drain; add 8 oz fresh butter, 6 oz green peas, 1 cup heated heavy cream, 1 tblsp garlic paste, kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste

: mix well, check/adjust seasoning, cover and set aside

: cut 1 small red pepper, 1 small green pepper and i medium size white onion into julienne, set aside

: cut 2 lbs of beef tenderloin tips into thick batons, season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste, saute in VERY hot peanut oil until browned on the outside but still rare on the inside, remove from pan, reserve