| | Balsamic Marinade with Roasted Vegetables | DIRECTIONS:
1. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt on both sides. Place in colander and let stand for 30 minutes. Remove and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Pla... |
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| | Classic Pesto Sauce | DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend above ingredients in food processor (minus the olive oil).
Makes 2 cups
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| | Simple Chicken Stock | DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook 2 hours on medium heat uncovered after bringing to a boil.
2. Sieve well, discard solid matter, and chill overnight. Freeze what you do not use.
Serves 6-8 cups
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| | Simple Japanese Soup Stock | DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring the water and kombu to a boil and remove kombu (save for next time).
2. Remove from heat. Add the bonito, stir well. Strain.
Serves 5 cups
NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS
Stays 4 or 5 days chilled. Does not freeze well. Kombu a... |
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| | Garlic Stock | DIRECTIONS:
1. A day in advance thinly slice one of the garlic bulbs (3 oz or so peeled) and add to the 4 oz extra virgin olive oil. Marinate overnight.
2. The next day in a medium skillet bring 1 cup Amish chicken broth to a slow boil (always low... |
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| | Marinara Sauce | DIRECTIONS:
1. In sauce pot, add all ingredients together and simmer for 1 hour stirring frequently to prevent burning.
2. Serve over your favorite pasta.
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| | Quick Summer Sauce Base | DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring half the broth or stock to a slow boil with all other liquids except the fish sauce. Add the garlic and chives and simmer a few minutes on low heat.
2. Add the balance of herbs and simmer a few more minutes.
3. Add the balanc... |
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| | Simple Spinach Pasta Sauce | DIRECTIONS:
1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil a few minutes. Add chicken stock and vinegar and baring back to a boil.
2. Add the spinach and sauté a short couple of minutes. Add the cream, hot pepper, and half of the romano. Bring b... |
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| | Tamarai Ginger Sauce | DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine ingredients 30 minutes in advance. A delicious all purpose condiment.
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| | White Clam Sauce | DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook garlic in the olive oil over a low heat a few minutes.
2. Add the herbs and sauté another minute or so.
3. Add the calm juice and white wine and simmer for 10/15 minutes. Add clams and heat through.
4. Serve over pasta in sh... |
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