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Eggplant Parmesan
By taochavez
I thought I knew how to make eggplant Parmesan (or ParmiGIANa if you're feeling especially Italian)
- Ingredients:
- 8 eggplants (long, thin and firm, such as Japanese eggplants)
- Sea salt
- 1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano/Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 lb smoked Provolone cheese (or any similar smoked cheese such as gouda)
- 1 3/4 oz 00 farina flour (or white pastry flour) to coat the eggplant
- 20 basil leaves
- 1 quart peanut or vegetable oil for frying (NOTE: Do not use olive oil)
- 1 cup of Mamma Agataâs Tomato Sauce (recipe below), or any tomato sauce you like
- Mamma Agataâs Tomato Sauce
- 1 quart of vine-ripened Roma tomatoes (pureed)
- 10 fresh cherry tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 3 fresh basil leaves
Grilled Skirt Steak with Creamy Citrus Sauce
By taochavez
Instructions Combine orange juice, cilantro and Mexican seasoning in small bowl
- 1 beef skirt steak (1 to 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 4 to 6-inch portions
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons dried Mexican seasoning, crushed
- 3/4 cup dairy sour cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- Salt and pepper
Souvlaki
By taochavez
Directions In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic; add pork, o...
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
- skewers
CURRY DIP
By taochavez
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise (or half mayo + half plain yogurt)
- 1/2 tsp curry powder, mild or hot
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Miso Soup Recipe
By taochavez
Boil Dashi. Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes and add to Dashi
- 4 cups Dashi (fish broth)(960ml)
- 1 package tofu
- 4-5 Tbsp miso paste
- 2 green onions (chopped fine)
Grilled Salmon Steaks
By taochavez
Directions Prepare grill by lighting 4 quarts of charcoal (1 starter chimney's worth), or turning gas grill to med...
- 4 salmon steaks 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
- 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon dry green peppercorns
- Sea salt or kosher salt
- Canola or olive oil to coat steaks
Curry Sauce
By taochavez
Directions Place onions and garlic into a large saucepan, add water to cover
- 2 pounds onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon curry paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes