Author Archives: kaydub
Grilled Cheese ala Pelly
My friend Sean (aka Pelly) causally posted a picture of a “mini grilled cheese” some time ago. I couldn’t get the idea out of my head. I love grilled cheese sandwiches, but let’s face it, butter, cheese, bread. You gotta … Continue reading
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Crab Von Helsing
Crab in garlic sauce. Not some wimpy garlic sauce, mind you, but one suitable to ward off creatures of the night. And, as an experiment, I made this with no butter, and no oil. A low calorie, low-fat sauce, if … Continue reading
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Chicken Piccata
Chicken, lemon, butter and olive oil. Come on, you know you want it. Who knew it was so easy? Well, I guess a lot of people, but I just figured it out. Ingredients: 2 whole or 4 half bonless, skinless … Continue reading
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No sweat stir fry
Hard to tie down to any set of ingredients, you can make this with lots of different toss-ins. Generally, I like crispy veggies (in the picture are baby bok choy, celery, broccoli). Some onions, garlic, optionally meat if … Continue reading
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Pepper Encrusted Seared Ahi
A fairly easy entree, and one of the most delicious ways to enjoy ahi. Measurements are for one 8-12 ounce, 1″ thick steak. Adjust as necessary for a thicker or thinner cut. Ingredients: 1 fresh ahi steak, sushi-grade 2 Tbsp … Continue reading
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Instant marinara sauce
OK, not quite instant, but if you want some marinara sauce for a quick meal, and you don’t have time to peel and cut tomatoes, cut up veggies, and reduce the sauce all day or buy overpriced pre-made marinara sauce, … Continue reading
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Atomic Pickles
I love pickles. I’m not much of a sweets person (aside from good chocolate), sour and salty and spicy are my thing. I’ve been enjoying store-bought pickles, and will continue to do so. But, there are only a couple types … Continue reading
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Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice I Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 small small onion, diced 2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3 ounces canned diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water … Continue reading
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Cast Iron Steak
I’ve made a version of this with Rib Eye, and with a NY Steak, both were 1-1/2 inch thick USDA Prime cuts, so a really nice cut of meat. Still haven’t gotten it fully reproducible, and one method I’ve used … Continue reading
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Ceviche
The national dish of both Peru and Ecuador, Ceviche can be made with a wide variety of ingredients, depending on your preference. If using fish, it works well with a fish with firm meat, Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Sea Bass. Also … Continue reading
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