Tadka Dal – Lentils
Ingredients 125 gm moong dal (gold lentils), washed and drained 2 cups water 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp salt Pinch of asafoetida 2 cloves of garlic, minced 14 oz. can of tomatoes and chilis Add water to lentils and turmeric in sauce pan. Get it boiling, […] Read more
Stir Fry Sauce
2 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp. ginger chopped fine 2 tsp. sesame oil 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tbsp. sriracha 2 tbsp. sugar or honey 1 tbsp. cornstarch Read more
Roasted Carrots with Vinaigrette
1/4 cup Olive Oil 2 tbsp. Olive Oil 2 tbsp. Vinegar 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic Rosemary and Thyme 5 lbs. Carrots cut into sticks Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Cut the carrots into sticks. Coat with oil, then salt and pepper. Place on one or two […] Read more
Peanut Sauce
3 tbl creamy peanut butter 1 tbl soy sauce 1 tbl lime juice 2 tsp brown sugar 2 tsp chili garlic sauce 1 tsp grated ginger Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth. Can be thinned with warm water as needed. Read more
Chicken Satay
1/4 cup coconut milk 2 tbl soy sauce 2 1/2 tsp yellow curry powder 1 1/2 tsp turmeric 3 cloves minced garlic 1 tbl grated ginger 1 tbl brown sugar 1 tbl fish sauce 2 lb chicken Combine all ingredients except chicken as a marinade. Place the chicken and marinade […] Read more
Cheese Sauce
This is simple and quick to make. 1 cup milk 4 tsp flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1 1/2 oz sharp cheddar Heat 1/4 cup of milk but not to boiling. Whisk in flour gradually. Add the rest of the milk, salt and pepper. Take off heat […] Read more
Shepherd’s Pie
Mashed Potatoes 1 1/2 lb Russet potatoes 1/4 cup Cream or half and half 2 tbsp Butter 3/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp White pepper or Black 1 Egg yolk Meat Filling 2 tbsp Cooking oil 1 cup Onion chopped 2 Carrots diced small 2 Garlic cloves minced 1 1/2 lb […] Read more
Stir Fry Sauce
1/2 cup Soy Sauce 1/2 cup Chicken Stock 1 tsp Rice Vinegar 2 tsp Sesame Oil 1 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp Corn Starch Read more
Spaghetti Sauce
1 29 oz. can Tomatoes, chopped, pureed, or whole. 5 tbsp. Butter 1 Onion, chopped Add all the ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes. How hard is that? Try some spices: Oregano, bay leaves, pepper,etc. Read more