Prep: 20 min Cook: 1 hour, 15 min Total: 1 hour, 35 min Serves: 8 (with lots of leftovers) Easily halved. Ingredients ±225g cheddar cheese, hand shredded (2 cups)2 ±225g Gouda cheese, hand shredded (2 cups)2 ±225g Gruyere cheese, hand shredded (2 cups)2 500g dried elbow macaroni (Valz note: cavatappi is way more fun) ½ cup panko crumbs1 1 … Continue reading Smoked Lobster Mac and Cheese
Meat
Sweet ‘n Sour Tuna
Serves 8 Valz note: This is from an old cookbook (Purity) that is really quite tasty, despite it's weirdness. It is easily halved except for the can of pineapple. 9 ounces pineapple tid-bits (Valz note: I use 1 can and have used … Continue reading Sweet ‘n Sour Tuna
Seafood Boil
Serves 6 generously. To serve up to 12, increase by half. Ingredients 4 L hot water 1 large red or yellow onion, sliced into 4 to 6 wedges 1 head garlic, halved horizontally 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning (see notes) 1 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried) 1 1/2 lbs … Continue reading Seafood Boil
Dan Dan Noodles
Yield: 8 Servings Prep Time: 10 Mins Cook Time: 20 Mins Total Time: 30 Mins Ingredients 12 ounces spaghetti noodles (Valz note: I prefer fusilli or rotini because the sauce coats better!) 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, plus more to taste, if you like things spicy 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 pounds lean ground turkey … Continue reading Dan Dan Noodles
Pasta with Lamb and Mint-Pistachio Pesto
By Jessica Rudolph Serves 4 Time: 50 minutes A pesto made with lots of cool mint, sharp Pecorino, bright lemon, and creamy pistachios balanced the pasta, lamb, and sweet peas. Valz Notes: I like this much much better with rice instead of pasta. I think ground chicken with sliced or slivered almonds would work well in … Continue reading Pasta with Lamb and Mint-Pistachio Pesto
Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken
Serves 3 Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 40 min 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup good olive oil 1 lemon, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick (see Notes) 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 (4-pound) chicken, backbone removed and … Continue reading Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken
Salmon with Sand Cherry Drizzle
Sand cherries, like many other fruits, adds a delightful sweet taste that creates a fusion of flavor with fish and meat dishes. Ingredients 3 cups of sand cherries 2 cups sugar 4 litres water salmon, cooked how you like it - grilled, fried, broiled, baked... squeeze of lemon juice Boil down cherries, sugar and water … Continue reading Salmon with Sand Cherry Drizzle
Grandma Utley’s Country Captain Chicken
This recipe has such a lovely story, I had to include it when I added this to Valz Kitchen Serves 4 to 6 Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 1 hr 25 min Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces Salt and pepper, for seasoning All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 … Continue reading Grandma Utley’s Country Captain Chicken
Clam Chowder
Serves 6 While this recipe seems simple, the sum of its parts is greater than the cook would expect! Ingredients ¼ lb. bacon, diced ¼ cup butter 2 medium onions, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced ¼ cup flour 2 cans (142g each) little neck clams and their liqueur 3 large potatoes, … Continue reading Clam Chowder
Homemade Butter Chicken
This recipe is from Pichammei Meiyyapan's (Pichu's) mom. It's authentic and so so delicious. For 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs: Make a paste using equal amounts of fresh ginger and garlic - approximately 2 inches ginger 4 to 5 cloves garlic in a Magic Bullet or equivalent. You should have at least 2 tablespoons … Continue reading Homemade Butter Chicken
Chicken Caesar Salad Burger
YIELDS: 4 servings PREP TIME: 10 min COOK TIME: 10 min This recipe turns everyone’s favourite Chicken Caesar Salad into a hearty burger. Featuring a Parmesan-infused chicken burger as the base, it’s then smothered with a creamy Caesar mayo, topped with crunchy romaine lettuce and sandwiched between … Continue reading Chicken Caesar Salad Burger
Bobotie
Pronounced ba-boor-tea, this much-loved South African dish is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka Preheat oven to 180c or 350F Ingredients 1kg ground beef or ground venison 2 medium sized onions, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 tablespoon medium strength curry … Continue reading Bobotie
Pad Thai
Serves: 2 to 3 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients 125 g / 4oz Chang's Pad Thai dried rice sticks (Note 1) Sauce: 1 1/2 tbsp tamarind puree (Note 2) 3 tbsp (packed) brown sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce (Note 3) 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce (Note 4) Stir Fry: 2 - 3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 1/2 onion , sliced … Continue reading Pad Thai
Gà Quay (Roast Chicken)
Four servings (as part of a meal, served with other dishes) This roast chicken requires a few steps, but all are easy to do, and it can be prepared over a few days. While the recipe isn’t complicated, here are a few tips that’ll help: When making the seasoning paste, the garlic and onions will … Continue reading Gà Quay (Roast Chicken)
Indian Butter Chicken Thighs
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 to 4 cups cooked rice, for serving Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Naan, if desired For the lime marinade 1 scant ounce fresh lime juice ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon Sriracha (or to taste) 1 teaspoon sea salt For the yogurt marinade ½ cup … Continue reading Indian Butter Chicken Thighs
Pasta Bolognese
4 servings Valz Notes: This is incredible and well worth simmering on a Sunday afternoon for dinner. The texture is actually silky. On Lebovitz's blog he suggests using mushrooms (I presume portabello) should you want it vegetarian. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted, plus 1 tablespoon for finishing the pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil … Continue reading Pasta Bolognese
Sicilian Pizza With Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe
J. Kenji López-Alt The Spicy Spring from Prince Street Pizza, with its thick, olive oil–infused crust; spicy tomato sauce; mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese; and crisp-edged pepperoni, is an insanely good pizza with only one real problem: It doesn't exist anywhere else. No longer. Here's how to make that pizza anywhere in the world. Why … Continue reading Sicilian Pizza With Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe
Glace de Viande (Meat glaze)
Valz Note: This takes 2 days to make and a lot of cooking time. However, it is totally worth it. You basically end up with the equivlant of home made OXO cubes that make OXO a salt block. You can through 1 little jelly square into anything you make - gravy, soup, stew, spaghetti sauce … Continue reading Glace de Viande (Meat glaze)
Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Serves 4 to 6 Time: approximate 30 minutes This recipe works equally well with jumbo (16 to 20 per pound) or extra-large (21 to 25 per pound) shrimp, but the cooking times in step 3 will vary slightly depending on which you use. Serve the shrimp with crusty bread or steamed white rice. INGREDIENTS 1 … Continue reading Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Venezuelan Liver and Onions
Serves 6 Time 1 hour 15 minutes Valz Comments - This is an amazing recipe from mommyshomecooking.com/venezuelan-liver-and-onions/. I have changed it enough that posting as that recipe doesn't seem right. The first time I made it, we immediately decided to serve it to guests the next day. I did make an … Continue reading Venezuelan Liver and Onions
Spicy Cumin Chicken Wings
Serves 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray with non-stick spray of you want to make clean-up easier. Prepare wings by separating into drumettes and winglets (discard tips or freeze to make chicken stock … Continue reading Spicy Cumin Chicken Wings
Chicken Mole
Serves: 6 (12) Prep: 2 hours Sprinkle 1.2kg (2.5kg) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Warm a large heavy ptrssure over medum-high heat. Working in batches and transferring each batch to a shallow casserole, add chicken skin side down to the large pot; sauté until lightly browned, about … Continue reading Chicken Mole
What to do with a Duck
Valz comments: There is lots and lots of information online about duck and how to cook it and not all that information is consistent. This is my compilation of what works for me. These instructions look intimidating, but once you do this once, it's really not that bad. BTW, this is for domestic birds and … Continue reading What to do with a Duck
Tuna Tataki
Serves 4 as an appie 300 to 400 g tuna loin (sushi grade) 1 tsp peanut oil (or olive oil) kosher salt pepper Gently rub the tuna with the oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place in a Ziploc bag, seal and set in fridge for minimum of 30 minutes and up to overnight. … Continue reading Tuna Tataki
Spicy Chocolate Milk–Simmered Chicken
Serves 4 Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 35 min 1 cup (240ml) full-fat chocolate milk 2 tablespoons chili powder (I prefer the one made from ancho chiles) 2 jalapeños, stemmed and split lengthwise 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds … Continue reading Spicy Chocolate Milk–Simmered Chicken