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Brown Sugar and Orange-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
By KimChi381
Have lots of napkins handy for these sticky treats, and lots of beer to wash them down!
- 1 tbsp (15mL) fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15mL) garlic, finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 large navel orange; peel zest into strips while trying to avoid white pith
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) chili flakes
- 1/4 cup (50mL) soya sauce
- 1/4 cup (50mL) dark brown sugar
- 1 cup (250mL) dark ale
- 3 racks baby back pork ribs, cut into double ribs, about 4 lbs (2kg)
Peanut-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
By KimChi381
A coating of crunchy peanut butter with a touch of Dijon creates flavour in no time
- 2 tsp (10mL) Compliments Original Dijon Prepared Mustard
- 1/3 cup (75mL) Compliments Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 1 lb (500g) pork tenderloin
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1mL) pepper
- 2 tsp (10mL) canola oil
- 1/3 cup (75mL) chopped Sensations by Compliments Lime & Chili Ketlle Cooked Peanuts
- Finely sliced green onions for garnish
Boston Clam Chowder
By KimChi381
I prefer the small pasta clams for this soup but use the large if that is all that is available
- 3 lbs (1.5kg) clams, rinsed well
- 2 cups (500mL) water or fish broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
- 4 slices diced bacon
- 1 cup (250mL) finely chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cups (500mL) diced red potatoes, 3/4 inch pieces
- 1 cup (250mL) whipping cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp (15mL) butter, room temp
- 2 tbsp (25mL) chopped parsley
Firecracker Fish Sandwiches with Green Mango Salsa & Greens with Blueberry Vinaigrette
By KimChi381
This spicy rub is delicious on a variety of white fish and will also ramp up the taste of skinless boneless chicken...
- RUB
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) salt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) each of granulated sugar, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, cayenne, dried thyme and dried oregano
- 2 tsp (10 mL) each of chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder and onion powder
- SALAD
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) blueberries, divided
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) granulated sugar
- Pinches of salt
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
- 1 small head radicchio, torn
- 7 cups (1.75 L) torn romaine lettuce
- 3 to 4 oz (90 to 125 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- SALSA
- 1 medium to large underripe mango, peeled and julienned
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) julienned red onion
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) seeded and diced tomato, about 1 large plum tomato
- 1/2 large lime, juice and zest
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) peanut or other vegetable oil
- FISH
- 4 tilapia fi llets or 1 1/2 to 2 lbs (750 g to 1 kg) other white fish fillets
- 3 to 4 tbsp (45 to 60 mL) peanut or other vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
- 4 Italian rolls, each about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) long
- 3 to 4 leaves romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped coriander
Crisp-Skinned Maple Salmon with Fava Bean, Red Potato and Mushroom Compote
By KimChi381
This is the time of year when maple trees are being tapped and sap is flowing
- 4 pieces salmon, 6 oz (175 g) each, skin on
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp (10 mL) cracked peppercorns
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
- SABAYON
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) lightly whipped cream
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped chives
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked peppercorns
Kung Pao Chicken
By KimChi381
This dish is frequently made with shrimp and always includes nuts, either cashews or peanuts depending on the area ...
- 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
- 2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) vegetable oil
- SAUCE
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken stock
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) sherry
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
- 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil
- 4 to 8 small dried red chilies
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) roasted unsalted cashew nuts
- TO FINISH
- 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch mixed with
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) water
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) slivered green onion
Brie-Stuffed Chicken with Honey and Thyme
By KimChi381
This easy main course is classy enough to serve to company
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey
- 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 oz (90 g) brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) dry white wine
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Vindaloo Meatballs
By KimChi381
These spicy but not super-hot meatballs are a great change from ordinary supermarket fare
- 1/2 lb (250g) ground lamb
- 2 tbsp (25mL) dried unseasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp (25mL) store-bought or homemade raita or plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp (25mL) finely chopped coriander
- 4 tsp (20mL) Indian curry paste, preferably vindaloo
- 1 green onion, finely minced
- 1 tbsp (15mL) finely minced ginger
- 1/4 tsp (1mL) salt
- Raita and sweet mango chutney
Backyard Hot Smoked Salmon
By KimChi381
1. Soak the wood chips overnight, or at the very least, for an hour
- Ingredients
- 1 bag of your favourite hard wood chips: hickory, maple, apple or mesquite, soaked in water for one hour or overnight
- 1 gallon or 4 L of fresh, pure, cold tap water
- 1 cup fine sea salt
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 sides fresh salmon, ask your fish monger to leave the skin on, remove the pin bones and trim the belly
- Tools
- 1 picnic cooler, scrubbed cleaned and sanitized
- 1 BBQ Grill
- 1 roll of heavy duty foil
- 1 water mister
- 1 insert thermometer preferably with a remote
Savoury French Toast with Sheep in the Meadow Cheese
By KimChi381
This comforting sandwich is a take on the French Croque Monsieur and Italian Mozzarella in Carrozza, but by using a...
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 loaf good-quality raisin bread, unsliced
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey mustard
- 8 oz (250 g) smoked ham, shaved
- 5 oz (150 g) Sheep in the Meadow cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter