Posts by moulton
Lemony Spot Prawn Risotto with Asparagus
Serves 6 For the stock: 1 pound prawn heads and shells (about 8 cups), rinsed 4 quarts of cold water ½ medium onion, sliced 1 rib celery, cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 carrot, roughly chopped Kosher salt For the risotto 7-8 cups prawn stock 1 ½ -2 pounds…
Camarones Enchilados
4 servings 1/2 cup olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 large green pepper, sliced 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 roasted jarred red peppers, lightly chopped 15 oz can plain tomato sauce 1 cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf Salt Red pepper flakes 2 pounds shelled and deveined shrimp…
Polenta Lasagne
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 35 minutes Total Preparation Time: 50 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments arugula and cherry tomato salad 1 medium onion 3 T extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage 2 garlic cloves One 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes (preferably fire roasted) Kosher salt…
Speedy Pizza Dough
Makes about 4 servings Hands-on time: 10 minutes Total preparation time: 45 minutes 2 to 2 1/2 cups unsifted, unbleached all-purpose flour One 1/4-ounce package quick-rising yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon table salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Combine 1 3/4 cups of the flour, the…
Wonton Ravioli Stuffed with Three Cheeses
Makes 4 servings 3 cups Quick Tomato Sauce (recipe below) or your favorite store bought brand ½ cup defrosted frozen peas ½ cup coarsely grated mozzarella ½ cup ricotta (whole milk or low fat) ½ cup freshly microplane grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus extra for sprinkling ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Kosher…
Butternut Squash Farrotto
Roasted Butternut Squash Farrotto with Prunes and Fried Sage Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes Hands-on time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 to 6 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise or 2 cups frozen defrosted squash puree (available in the frozen food section of many supermarkets) Vegetable…
Sauteed Baby Egg Rolls
Makes 30 egg rolls For the Egg Rolls: 1/4 cup olive oil One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 garlic clove, minced One 1/2-pound boneless pork chop, cut into thin strips 2 scallions, white and 1 inch of the green parts, thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 large…
Bulgogi Dumplings
Note: We made an half recipe on the show, the following amounts are for the full recipe Makes 30 to 40 dumplings Prep time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes For the filling: 1 pound ground beef ½ onion, finely chopped 4 green onions, finely chopped 5 garlic…
Yunnan Tea Eggs
Makes: 6 to 8 eggs 6 cups water 3 pieces star anise 3 bay leaves 3 garlic cloves 1 cinnamon stalk 1 cup regular soy sauce 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce ½ tablespoon citron peppercorn 1 ½ teaspoons five spice powder ¼ cup Yunnan Mountain Black tea 3 pieces dried…
Smoked Tofu Topped with Wakame Salad
1 package extra firm tofu 3 tablespoons Lapsang souchong black tea 1 cup water 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon uncooked rice Wakame salad, shredded nori, kimchee and black sesame seeds for garnish Slice tofu into quarter thick slices. Rinse 1 tablespoon of the tea. Bring the water…