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Wine Pairings from Vine Sleuth Uncorked May 21 2013

  We've partnered with Vine Sleuth Uncorked blog to help our members discover the best wines to enjoy with the sometimes difficult to pair meals we feature each month. The key characteristics in these dishes are the soy marinade (providing a savory/umami flavor), the dry rub (spice), spicy curry, sweet pineapple and tart cranberry from the rice.   I chose wines that would balance out umami, spice, and sweetness.  These would...

Lomo Saltado/Vegetarian “Tofu” Saltado April 24 2013

Lomo Saltado is a traditional Peruvian dish made by stir-frying sirloin or other beef that has been cut into strips. Here we substitute tofu for the beef to create a vegetarian alternative to a classic dish.  (Of course, you can make it with steak too).   Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Serves: 4   Ingredients 1 pound firm Tofu 1 Red bell pepper 1 Green bell pepper...

Inca Trail Tastes Dinner GROCERY LIST AND PREP TIPS (1 OF 3) April 23 2013

GROCERY LIST AND PREP TIPS ©2013                                         

Inca Trail Tastes Dinner (1 OF 3)               

Peruvian Roast Chicken with Spiced Kaniwa   

Inca Trail Tastes Dinner Peruvian Roast Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) (2 OF 3) April 23 2013

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 limes (3 for marinade and 1 for serving)

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1 tbsp. Spicely Organic Oregano

 

Inca Trail Tastes Dinner Cumin-Spiced Kaniwa (3 OF 3) April 23 2013

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 1 cup kaniwa

• 1/2 tsp. cumin

 

Inca Trail Tastes Dinner Aji Mayo (Optional Sauce) April 23 2013

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp. Zocalo Aji Amarillo

• •1 tbsp. finally chopped parsley leaves

• 3 tbsp. mayonnaise

• Salt and pepper

 

Tuscan Sun Dinner - Grocery List and Prep Tips [1 of 3] March 20 2013

GROCERY LIST • 1 1/2 cups of club soda • 4 pounds steak (we recommend Porterhouse or T-bone for the most authentic Florentine cut), but chicken breasts or pork chops could be substituted • 1 quart homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken or vegetable stock (water could be substituted) • Olive oil • Salt and pepper   In addition to the Hungry Globetrotter Tuscan Sun dinner box: MEAL PREP STRATEGY...

Tuscan Sun Dinner - Tuscan Foccacia [2 of 3] March 20 2013

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 cups of club soda • 1/3 cup of olive oil, plus more for oiling the baking pan • Sabrosa Salt Co. Italian Seasoning Salt    DIRECTIONS You, yes, you can bake bread! 1. Several hours before dinner mix club soda with contents of focaccia package. 2. Allow dough to rise 3-10 hours. 3. Preheat oven according to package directions and oil baking pan. 4....

Tuscan Sun Dinner - Tuscan Steak [3 of 3] March 20 2013

Tuscan Sun Dinner - Tuscan Steak By Hungry Globetrotter Published: March 20, 2013 This is a delicious recipe for cooking a mouth-watering Tuscan-style steak. Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 30 min Yield: 4 16oz. Steaks (4 servings) Ingredients: Porterhouse or T-Bone Steak: 4lbs Olive Oil: 2tbsp Grey Sea Salt or Herb Salt Blend: 2tsp Black Pepper: 1tsp Directions: 1. Light a grill or heat a...

Azalina's Orange Lavender Tea-Infused Cocktails March 05 2013

Azalina shows us how to use her special tea blend to creat unique cocktails   How to make tea-infused alcohol... 1. Pour alcohol of choice into a clean mason jar   2. Add two tea bags or loose leaf tea in a tea ball or infuser (any tea will do, but Azalina's Malaysian Lavender Orange is extraordinary)   3. Let sit for 15–30 minutes, depending on how strong you like...

Azalina's Orange Lavender Spice Tea Mix March 05 2013

Azalina, our master chef of all delicious things about Malaysian food shows you how to enjoy her beautiful tea in a cookie!   Ingredients   2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons loose Azalina’s Orange Lavendar tea leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature   Directions   In a food processor, pulse together the flour, tea, and salt,...

Penang Tripping Dinner GROCERY LIST AND PREP TIPS (1 OF 4) February 22 2013

 Peanut Satay, Noodles, and Banana with Kaya                                     GROCERY LIST • 6 boneless chicken thighs or 2 whole boneless breasts (or 1 lb. firm tofu) • 2 carrots • 1 large or 2 small limes • Small bunch cilantro • 2 inches fresh ginger • 1 small cucumber (optional) • 1 small red onion...
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