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” Asian Garlic Noodles “

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Although
when we hear  Asia  we don’t automatically think of
Parmesan Cheese  and  Maggi Seasoning, you would be surprised
how 
many of our western ingredient’s have found their way to Asia
for the asian version of fusion cooking.
Especially  Malaysia  and the  Philippines  have become culinary melting
pot’s, not only in restaurants in business and tourist areas, but also
in ordinary homes. You can omit the cheese and maggi in this dish to
be more authentic asian, but you will miss out on a lot of flavor and texture.
There are a million variations of this dish, this is one of my favorites  🙂

It’s your call, maggi & parmesan, or not   🙂
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Ingredient’s :

  • Salt
  • Chili pepper,  flakes or ground
  • Garlic  (2 heaping tablespoons)
  • Fish sauce  (1 tablespoon)
  • Maggie sauce  (1 tablespoon)
  • Oyster sauce  (1 tablespoon)
  • Sugar  (1 tablespoon)
  • Pasta,  your favorite type (20 oz)
  • Water,  reserved from cooking pasta
  • Butter,  unsalted (1 stick)
  • Parmesan cheese, grated  (1 heaping tablespoon)
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    Method :Boil pasta i salted water, strain, reserving some of the pasta water.
    Melt butter, sautee chili flakes, add pasta, add all other seasoning and cheese.
    If texture is too dry, add pasta water ’til you reach the proper consistency
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    Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !
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” The Genius Of The Spiral Cut Hot Dog “


CHOW.com’s Blake Smith shows how the simple technique of cutting
a spiral pattern into your hot dog before grilling it will not only improve
the wiener-eating experience,but will also transform the dog into
a conversation starter.

Watch Video HERE
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” Sauteed Cod Filet, Cheese & Chili Grits “

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Yesterday’s lunch. 
First time in my life I cooked grits for myself. Love it ! 
Life is Good !
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” Chinese Pepper Steak “

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A shot from my past.

(Bogota, Columbia).:-).
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Bon Appetit !   Life is Good ! 

” So, Are You A Sucker Too ? “

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Food’s Biggest Scam : The Great Kobe Beef Lie !
By Larry Olmsted on Forbes
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These are cuts of the famous Kobe beef from Hyogo prefecture in Japan.
Note the exquisite marbling of fat throughout.
To see it in person, you need to go to Japan,
because real Kobe beef cannot be found in the U.S.
Photo: Wikipedia
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Think you’ve tasted the famous Japanese Kobe beef ?   Think again !

Of course, there are a small number of you out there who have tried it –
I did, in Tokyo, and it is delicious. If you ever go to Japan I heartily recommend
you splurge, because while it is expensive, it is unique, and you cannot get it in
the United States. Not as steaks, not as burgers, certainly not as the ubiquitous
“Kobe sliders” at your trendy neighborhood “bistro.”That’s right. You heard me.
I did not misspeak. I am not confused like most of the American food media.
I will state this as clearly as possible:
You cannot buy Japanese Kobe beef in this country. Not in stores, not by mail,
and certainly not in restaurants. No matter how much you have spent, how fancy
a steakhouse you went to, or which of the many celebrity chefs who regularly
feature “Kobe beef” on their menus you believed, you were duped.
I’m really sorry to have to be the one telling you this, but no matter how much you
would like to believe you have tasted it, if it wasn’t in Asia you almost certainly
have never had Japan’s famous Kobe beef.You may have had an imitation from
the Midwest, Great Plains, South America or Australia, where they produce a
lot of what I call “Faux-be” beef.
You may have even had a Kobe imposter from Japan……….

Read the whole article HERE

 

” Pork Belly Tacos “

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Híjole ! Que sabroso !    🙂 

This is one of my versions of pork belly tacos. I like the texture and taste better
than the usual carnita preparation. Simmer the belly slowly in salted water until
tender, then saute in olive oil with garlic and onion.
When golden brown, remove from heat and add sour orange juice. I also used
sour orange juice together with olive oil and salt and pepper for the salad dressing.

Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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” Eat Your Veggies Or You’re Not Allowed To Play ! “

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Sauteed Vegetables In Cheddar Sauce “

If mom would have served the veggies like this,
there would not have been a problem in the first place    🙂
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Life is Good !  Enjoy your veggies !


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” Osso Buco “

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Poor people who go through life saying :  Food?  Yeah , whatever.  😦

Tonight’s dinner , another few ounces sticking to my rib’s.
” Osso Buco ” , this one made with beef shanks instead of veal shanks.

 Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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” Yellow “

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Had leftover pasta from yesterday and did not feel to have a big production.

This hit the spot : Pasta, butter, eggs, kosher salt, sriracha, garlic powder. 
Will call this dish officially ” Yellow ” 
(Must use yellow china, no other color or garnish unless it’s yellow :-).
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” What Would I find In My Fridge At 2.30AM? “

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Well, this morning, I found this:

Perigord pate, frozen bread roll, arugula, greek yoghurt, chili. radishes, avocado, seasoning.
Stuff to make a decent vinaigrette.     🙂

Life is good ! (More so at 2.30 am)
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