I don’t really even know what to call these, and I’ll be the first to admit that is one sloppy plate. I was just hell-bent on trying out an idea, and since we have a new baby and aren’t getting much sleep, sometimes …
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Non-traditional vegetarian antipasto Is it hot in your house? Don't feel like cooking? How about a non-traditional, vegetarian antipasto for dinner? There is something so gracious and gratifying about a big generous …
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Iced lychee on a bed of ice, with Asian mignonette sauce Here's the last of the three lychee amuse bouche (you can see the earlier ones here and here). Sticking again with the idea that peeled and pitted lychee are …
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Lychee tempura, with spicy mayo and black sea salt This is the second in my series of amuse bouche based on fresh lychees. (Here is the first in the series). This one I fried using the small-batch tempura batter from …
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Fresh lychee smoked with genmaicha tea This is the first of three amuse bouche I have in mind based on fresh lychees. (Hey, did you know that the plural of amuse bouche is amuse bouche? Learn something every day.) You …
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Pretty much everyone loves a quesadilla. Whether you are feeding a 3-year old with mild Monterey jack, or a sophisticated foodie with taleggio and grilled figs, a tortilla and melted cheese is quick to make and …
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