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CRAB AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH JAPANESE DRESSING
By polloazul
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- 2 tbsps mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- few drops sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes or 1/4 tsp pouring salt OR 1/4 tsp pouring salt
- 1 long red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 lb crabmeat
- approx. 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 x 5 oz packet (or 5 cups) arugula
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 –2 tsps chopped chives
Barbacoa
By polloazul
1. Puree vinegar, salt, Oregano, cinnamon, chiles, garlic, cloves, allspice, and onion in a blender
- FOR THE TOMATILLO SALSA:
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp. dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 6 dried guajillo or chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 whole allspice berries
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 8-10-lb. square-cut, bone-in lamb shoulder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 lb. tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 medium yellow onions, quartered
- 2 jalapeños, stemmed
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 bunch cilantro, stemmed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Carrot Kari (Indian-Style Carrots With Mustard Seeds)
By polloazul
1. Heat oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 tsp. brown mustard seeds
- 2 tsp. yellow split peas, lightly crushed
- 1 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 24 fresh or dried curry leaves
- 2 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed and torn into small pieces
- 1 1/4 lb. small to medium carrots, thinly sliced crosswise
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooked basmati rice, for serving
CREAMED BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN
By polloazul
Peel broccoli stems, then coarsely chop stems and florets
- 1 bunch broccoli (1 1/4 lb)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Roquamole
By polloazul
Although I have called this incredible dip roquamole, I think it may be better made with a less illustrious bleu
- 125 g Roquefort or St Agur
- 60 ml sour cream
- 2 ripe avocados
- 35 g sliced pickled green jalapeno chilli peppers from a jar
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 packet blue corn tortilla chips
Slow-Cooker Chicken Gumbo
By polloazul
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 4 large tomatoes
- 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium Spanish onions, chopped
- 1 small head garlic, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, minced, seeds to taste (optional)
- 8 ounces Andouille sausage or kielbasa, cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon dried rolled sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 2 cups diced celery
- 2 cups diced bell peppers
- 2 cups sliced okra
- 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
- 1 tablespoon Gumbo File powder
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
GRILLED CLAMS
By polloazul
Light a fire well over to one side of your grill, using enough coals to fill a shoebox
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon pimentón de la Vera or other smoked paprika
- 32 small hard-shelled clams (about 2 inches across), scrubbed
- 4 slices good French bread (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
- Kosher salt to taste
Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pears
By polloazul
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed, silver skin removed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 4 large, firm but ripe pears- peeled, cored, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup shallots-chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme ( I used french thyme )
- 1/4 cup pear schnapps
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/3 cup pear nectar
Shrimp with Spicy Garlic Sauce
By polloazul
Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail segments intact
- 1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped
- 1 pinch freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
Kimchi Bacon Deviled Eggs
By polloazul
1. Hard boil the eggs using your favourite method
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped napa cabbage kimchi
- 1 bacon rasher fried until crisp and chopped up
- 2 mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise