CHINESE FIVE-SPICE PLUM PORK RIBS

CHINESE FIVE-SPICE PLUM PORK RIBS

SERVES 4 While no one knows its exact origins, some believe that the Chinese created five-spice powder to encompass all of the five flavors: sour, bitter, sweet, pungent and salty. These five elements combined create a powerful flavor. The five-spice brings a unique...
BRAISED GOAT SHOULDER

BRAISED GOAT SHOULDER

SERVES 8 Goat is the most widely consumed red meat in the world, a staple among many cultures but rarely eaten in the United States. I am not sure why, because it is truly delicious! Pasture-raised goat meat tastes more like beef than lamb. Because goat is very lean,...
SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE

SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE

SERVES 6 I have been perfecting the recipe for a slow-cooker chicken mole for several years. I think I finally got it right! The dark chocolate adds richness and complexity, while the peppers add a smoky flavor and the tomatoes brighten up the dish. INGREDIENTS 2...
WINE-BRAISED DUCK LEGS

WINE-BRAISED DUCK LEGS

SERVES 4 I recommend buying whole ducks for this dish. Buying a whole duck is more cost-effective and almost all of the parts can be used. Use the breasts to make my Macadamia-Crusted Duck Breast with Spicy “Soy” Ginger Sauce, the skin to render for duck fat, and the...