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Steak au Poivre - The Showstopper. I have a comment on this comment, then I have a comment for the OP.

Steak au Poivre - The Showstopper

To Amy: Removing to foil is simply a way to keep the steaks warm whilst resting (FOR 5 MINUTES AT LEAST… ALWAYYYS!). When the OP says remove to foil, he/she doesn’t mean to wrap them tightly. They mean to place them in a plate, and form a loose ‘covering’ of foil. This will simply trap some of the heat and allow it to remain warm, without trapping too much moisture. To the OP and to anyone else who decides to try ‘flambe’: It is important to note: When you add cognac or any other high proof liquour to a hot pan, then ignite, you are not burning the alcohol itself, per se.

. - Never light alcohol while there is an open flame/heat source. . - Notice how in the OP, they remove the pan from the stove and then light. . - Keep a heavy lidded pan nearby, just in case things Do go awry (if you follow the first 2 tips, they won’t) Jerk Chicken Recipe : Mexican Bake. If you've been a long time reader of Finding Joy in My Kitchen, you know that we don't eat very many Mexican recipes.

Mexican Bake

I love south-of-the-boarder dishes, but, Frog prince isn't a big fan. I decided to give this dish a try because it was covered in cheese. Frog Prince can't resist cheese! The original recipe is freezer-friendly and can easily be made in bulk. I paired down the recipe to serve two, and also reduced the amount of meat in the dish. Mexican Bake - Adapted from Ecomomical Me 1/2 pound ground beef 1 T minced onion 1 (15-16 oz) tomato sauce 1 (16 oz) jar of salsa {spiciness of your choosing} 1 (14.5 oz) whole wheat rotini pasta 6 oz. cheddar jack cheese ~1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. cumin 1/8 tsp. coriander 1/4 tsp. oregano salt, to taste Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rotini until done.

Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet; as you do - season with salt, pepper and minced onion. Add in the seasoning, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Tempura Chicken with your Favorite Spice Blend. What is a wet kitchen? A leaky pipe under the sink? Beer spilled on the counters after a party? Orange juice sticking to the floor tiles after my nephew dropped the carton? I had never heard of the term ‘wet kitchen’ before I moved to Malaysia. But my guesses of a messy kitchen were not far off. A wet kitchen is where the cooking is done. That may have been a slight exaggeration, but you get the point. While I’m in Malaysia with a wet kitchen, I’m taking advantage of it by starting today with an easy recipe that is perfect for experimenting with spices. Just remember that if you get any funny stares at the dinner table, it’s not the delicious Chicken Katsu, it’s the oil splattered on your shirt. Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Green Chile Sauce. I've been wanting to make this dish for several months now...well, ever since this dish was brought to my attention through a phone conversation that I had with my brother.

We chatted about this and that... and then he mentioned how he was looking forward to having some classic Peruvian rotisserie-style chicken that's quite flavorful. But I had never heard of this dish before... The rotisserie-style chicken has become quite popular here in the states. And you'll probably find lots more restaurants that serve Pollo a la Brasa... either on the west coast and/or the east coast...but not so much in Montana:). Kafta-style meatball salad with yogurt tahini dressing. Nyonya Fried Chicken. This is a Nyonya version of fried chicken. The nyonyas and babas are indigenous to the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore and have their own cuisine which is mix of Chinese and Malay.

Inchi Kabin is all know as Encik Cabin Chicken. And how does this dish have its unique name? The story goes like this. This dish was popularly cooked on the ship for sailors. Ingredients: Lazy Day Chicken. Indonesian Fried Chicken. Chili-Lime Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Pepper Sauce. ~ Chil-Lime Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Pepper Sauce ~ A pedicure was the inspiration for this recipe. I rarely sit and thumb through a stack of fashion and lifestyle magazines – except when I am captive in a chair for a pedicure. As I picked up a well-read issue of O, I did what I always to with a magazine: I began at the back in search of recipes. And there I spied an article with a recipe by Cat Cora for chicken kebabs. Since my next stop was at the market to buy ingredients for a dinner, I immediately knew what I would make. Chili-Lime Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Sauce There is big flavor and little effort in this recipe for Chili-Lime Chicken Skewers, which makes it a perfect weeknight meal.

Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together. Spicy Green Pepper Sauce The beauty of this sauce is that you may use whatever fresh green herbs you have on hand and tinker with the flavor. Pollo en Fricase, the Fresh Way.