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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…
Sauteed Sea Asparagus with Bacon and Balsamic Red Onion
Note: Various species of sea asparagus grow around the globe A succulent – its pea-green segments are plump with salt water – and it has a crisp texture and salty taste. If you want to tone down it’s salinity you can either soak it in cold water before serving raw…
Mama Pat’s Cedar Planked Salmon
Our spiritual connection to the fish of this region has sustained us for millennia. Sockeye or King salmon, with a hint of smoke, sweet and savory, honors the fish’s journey and nourishes our souls. We have countless ways to prepare our bounty, and this is one of my favorites. For…
Salmon in a Bag with Citrus, Olives and Chiles and Borscht Beets
Start to finish: 45 minutes Hand-on time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 small orange, sliced very thin plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice 1 small lemon, sliced very thin plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice 4 (4- to 5-ounce) skinless center-cut salmon fillet pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4…
Join me for Season 11 of #SarasWeeknightMeals! It started Wednesday October 5th.
The 11th, yes 11th! Season of #SarasWeeknightMeals is airing now. It started Wednesday October 5th around the country on public television. Who is ready to set sail with me with show sponsor, @OceaniaCruises?
Asparagus is tastier if you buy it locally and in season.
Even though you can buy asparagus from South America out of season, I think of this versatile vegetable as a sign of spring. Asparagus is tastier if you buy it locally and in season. All the thicknesses are fine with me – from pencil-thin spears to thick stalks. However, I…
Try my elegant Butter Lettuce Salad for your holiday dinner.
For the dressing: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 teaspoonsDijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 4 heads butter lettuce or 2 large heads Boston lettuce, separated…
A new series on Julia Child is premiering today. Learn more here.
Today on @hbomax, a new series on Julia Child is premiering! I, for one, will be curled up with a glass of wine and perhaps some French cheese in front of the screen. I hope you will all join me. Find it here.