Fruits & Vegetables

Avocado Grapefruit Onion Salad with Creamy Onion Dressing

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Avocado Grapefruit Onion Salad with Creamy Onion Dressing Makes about 6 servings For the pickled red onions: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed to cover the onions 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons kosher salt For the sweet creamy onion dressing: 1/3 cup honey […]

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Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt Makes about 4 servings For the roasted parsnips: 1 1/2 pounds parsnips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the curry salt: 2 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1. Preheat the […]

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Japanese Chicken Curry Rice

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Japanese Chicken Curry Rice Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs with skin on, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large yellow onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 4 teaspoons curry powder (I use S&B) 2 teaspoons kosher salt […]

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Desperation Dinners: Salad Soup (i.e., Creamy Spinach Soup)

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Salad Soup, aka Creamy Spinach Soup Makes about 6 to 8 servings 6 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 pounds spinach, roughly chopped 8 ounces peeled pearl onions 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons dried Italian herbs 1 tablespoon dried crushed basil 2 teaspoons dried crushed rosemary 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 […]

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Takikomi Gohan, Japanese Mixed Rice

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Takikomi Gohan Makes about 5 servings 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms 1 6 square-inch piece kombu 2 cups warm water 4 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced 3-inch piece carrot, peeled and cut into thin rectangles 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon mirin 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce “Caviar”

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce “Caviar” Recipe from Executive Chef Nick Weber, Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar Makes 4 servings (as an appetizer) For the Soy Sauce “Caviar”: 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil 8 ounces soy sauce 1 teaspoon agar agar For the Avocado Crab Roll: 4 ounces fresh […]

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Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese Mousse

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Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese Mousse Makes approximately 6 servings Fresh apricots, sliced in half and pitted 5 ounces mild, creamy goat cheese 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure almond extract Pinch of salt 3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream Honey, for drizzling 1. Beat together the goat cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and […]

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Dau Miu Na Meshi, aka “Leafy Rice”

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Dau Miu Na Meshi Recipe inspired by Na Meshi recipe in KANSHA, by Elizabeth Andoh Makes 3 cups of rice 5 ounces dau miu 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons toasted black or white sesame seeds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups steamed white rice, freshly made and still warm 1. Dry […]

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Mango Sushi Rolls & Fuji Mango Madness

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Mango Sushi Roll Makes 1 roll 2 cups freshly steamed Japanese rice (white or brown) 3 tablespoons coconut milk 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeeze lime juice pinch of salt 1 mango, sliced 1 soy wrapper sheet (or 1 sheet of nori) 1. Place the hot rice in a large bowl or dish. […]

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Green Grape Spritzer

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Green Grape Spritzer Makes 4 servings 2 1/2 cups fresh green grapes, plus more for garnish 4 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for garnish 24 ounces (3 cups) seltzer 6 ounces (3/4 cup) simple syrup ice cubes 1. Puree the grapes in a blender. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer set over a […]

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