Making this basic, homemade granola is extremely simple and economical. You can easily vary the ingredients to suit your own taste. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups organic quick-cooking oatmeal 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup hulled sesame seeds 1/3 cup butter or vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 dash...Read More
The humble sweet potato is often forgotten until the winter holidays, but it pairs well as a side dish for many fall dishes like roast pork, pork chops or roasted chicken. INGREDIENTS: 6 sweet potatoes 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 4 tablespoons butter Zest of 1 orange, grated METHOD: Preheat oven to...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 6-ounce pieces of salmon fillet per person 2 tablespoons Dijon or honey mustard 8 tablespoons breadcrumbs or Panko 2 teaspoons each of minced thyme and marjoram (fresh tarragon or dill works well also) Salt and pepper to taste 4-6 tablespoons cooking oil METHOD: Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove skin from salmon fillets, if...Read More
Much like a Tom Kha soup, this dish is a great way to cook mussels in a wok and take them to your backyard table for a crowd to share. Great with pilsner-style beer or crisp white wines, this is a great appetizer for a casual crowd to share right out of the wok, soaking...Read More
Green Papaya Salad is a national dish of Thailand but green papaya can be difficult to find here. The essence of the dish is the crunchy vegetables and the classic Thai flavors of fish sauce, garlic, and chilies. The classic version has very few ingredients, but using it as a base you can add many...Read More
Thai hot and sour coconut milk soup can be made very quickly in a good wok and adds a depth of flavor as a stir fry. The classic version has only chicken in the aromatic soup with chilies and herbs, or perhaps mushrooms, but it is wonderful with a few other market veggies and can...Read More
