by Admin | Oct 19, 2022 | Sides and Sauces
Makes 20 poppers Ingredients 12oz chorizo10 jalapeño peppers5 dates, pit removed and quartered3–4 chicken tenders (or breast)red pepper flakes, to taste10 slices of bacon Instructions Remove chorizo from casings and add meat to a 10-inch skillet over medium heat....
by Admin | Oct 12, 2022 | Sides and Sauces
Ghee, or clarified butter, is butter that has had the milk solids removed. This allows you to heat the oil that is left over to higher temperatures without burning it. Ghee is one of my favorite cooking fats—it has a nutty, buttery flavor, and is great for sautéing,...
by Admin | Oct 11, 2022 | Sides and Sauces
Homemade mayonnaise is a game changer for me. I was never a fan of commercial mayo, and the homemade kind has a mild flavor that’s perfect for making aioli and also adds a creaminess to many recipes. Prep time 10 minutes Makes about 1 cup (225 g) 2 egg yolks (from...
by Admin | Oct 10, 2022 | Sides and Sauces
I bought a Thai spice blend once and was hooked! It was a rather expensive blend, so I decided to re-create it at home, and I love the way it turned out. Prep time 10 minutes Makes about 1/2 cup (50 g) 2 tablespoons (14 g) paprika 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon...
by Admin | Oct 8, 2022 | Sides and Sauces
This is one of the first seasonings I started making from scratch. I was trying to wean myself off of those little green packets, and although it doesn’t taste exactly the same (it’s hard to compete with MSG), it still hits the spot and adds that familiar creamy,...