tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29651665108146660622024-03-14T03:45:07.793-04:00The Owl with the GobletHeather Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369531148594607414noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965166510814666062.post-74861112868958883062017-08-30T18:58:00.000-04:002017-08-31T09:31:49.809-04:00Truffle Honey Roasted Carrots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you can't tell, <b>truffle oil</b> is easily one of my favorite things in the entire world. As evidenced by <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2014/01/crispy-chicken-bites-with-truffle.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a>. And <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2016/10/braised-short-rib-and-truffle.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a>. AND <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2014/01/scrambled-eggs-with-wilted-arugula.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a>. OH, AND <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/03/truffled-mushroom-deviled-eggs.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a>! I put that sh^! on everthing.<br />
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At first, my husband was all like "Truffle oil is too strong!" Now, his favorite dishes when we go out to eat include massive amounts of this <b>liquid gold</b>. When I bought these gorgeous carrots from the market, I knew <i>exactly</i> how I wanted to prepare them.<br />
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The funny thing is I am not a huge carrot fan. Sure, an occasional carrot in veggie dip is OK. I hate baby carrots- mine have to be the real deal. And don't get me started on those little square ones you find in fried rice! Ugh, those are <i>the worst</i>. <b>Remember my version</b> of homemade <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/10/homemade-fried-rice.html" target="_blank">fried rice</a>? That recipe, although the pictures make me cringe, is one <b>you need to try right now</b> if you have a box of white rice sitting in your fridge!<br />
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Ok Heather, reel it in and bring it back to these carrots. I promise you, even you are not a carrot fan, you will find when prepared this way, they are delightful little veggies. And since we are talking about carrots, I will leave you with some lyrics from a little ditty that came to mind as I was writing this...<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">"My mouth piece simply certified a total package </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Open up my mouth and you see more carrots than a salad </i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">My teeth are mind blowing giving everybody chills </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Call me George Foreman cause I'm selling everybody grillz"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Smile for me daddy... :) </i> </span></div>
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<b><i><u>Truffle Honey Roasted Carrots</u></i></b><br />
1 pound of carrots<br />
4 tablespoons butter<br />
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper<br />
3 tablespoons honey<br />
1/2 teaspoon truffle oil<br />
Fresh parsley for garnish<br />
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Preheat over to 375 degrees<br />
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In a large baking dish, scatter carrots in a single layer. Dot the top with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, pulling them out of the oven at least twice and flipping them around to coat in butter.<br />
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Remove from oven and drizzle with honey and truffle oil. Put back in oven and roast for another 10 minutes. If you want them really brown, you can flip on the broiler and toast those babies up!<br />
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Remove from oven and try a carrot. Adjust with more salt, pepper, honey or truffle oil as you see fit and then top with some bright green parsley!<br />
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<i>**Note**</i><br />
My carrots were very thin. If you have thicker carrots, you might want to slice them into thinner sticks. If you prefer them large and in charge, you might want to boil them for a few minutes or bake them longer to achieve a softer consistency.<br />
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<br />Heather Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369531148594607414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965166510814666062.post-69821363533663833192017-07-18T09:45:00.000-04:002017-07-18T09:46:40.353-04:00Beer Batter Fried Cheese Curds + Harissa Ranch Dipping Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Tuesday! Hope you all are enjoying the grind. July 5th was our 9-year wedding anniversary. Yay for us winning at the marriage game! Unfortunately, I ruined our long holiday/anniversary weekend by crashing our car. All jokes aside, it was pretty terrifying. I'll spare you all most the details, but I was at fault because I ran a red light (that I did not even see until the moment of impact). My airbags deployed when the other car hit my driver's side and my car spun out a few times. Thank the good lord above that we all walked away free of severe injuries.<br />
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Have you ever been in a collision? This was my first accident, other than a few minor fender benders. That smell when the airbags go off! I feel like it was burnt into my nose and throat. It didn't help that it was about 100 degrees that day and we were all stuck on hot asphalt for about an hour. I got pretty scratched/bruised up and the day after came the aches.<br />
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But I feel like I was more shaken up mentally. My mistake could have led to something much worse. Alternate endings kept running through my head. Thankfully, my husband has been so amazing throughout the ordeal. Taking care of me, the car and insurance. I don't want to get too sappy, but he truly is my rock. My love. We have been through hell and high water, but we get through it together. Happy 9 years baby... here's to 90 more :)<br />
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Now that Debbie Downer has left the room, let's talk about this recipe! I hope the pictures above have you salivating over some fried cheese curds. Isn't <i>curd</i> such an ugly word? What is a cheese curd you may ask? Well, they are basically cheddar cheese babies. Before the cheddar cheese goes and grows up on us, this little curdies are a byproduct of the cheese making process. Salty, firm and a bit squeaky when you eat them raw. They are delicious, but even more so when you coat them in a beer batter and fry them until they are golden brown beauties.<br />
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<b><i>Beer Batter Fried Cheese Curds + Harissa Ranch Dipping Sauce</i></b><br />
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<i>For the curds:</i><br />
1/2 cup corn starch<br />
1/2 cup flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
1 cup beer ( I used Rolling Rock)<br />
16 ounces cheese curds, unflavored<br />
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1/4 cup of your favorite ranch dressing<br />
2 tablespoons harissa paste (or any other spicy sauce, like sriracha)<br />
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<i>Instructions</i><br />
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients; cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder. Next, whisk in the beer until a thin batter forms.<br />
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Fill a deep pot halfway up with an unflavored oil, such as peanut, vegetable, or canola. Heat over high heat until a thermometer reads 375 degrees.<br />
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With a slotted spoon, coat about 6-10 curds at a time and let most of the batter drip off before adding to oil. Fry for 2-4 minutes until the curds are golden brown. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined sheet pan.<br />
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Serve when hot with the dipping sauce.<br />
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I made this the day after I made homemade <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/12/oven-roasted-ribs-homemade-rub.html" target="_blank">ribs</a>, <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/09/the-most-delicious-and-moist-cornbread.html" target="_blank">cornbread</a>, <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/11/day-after-thanksgiving-sandwich.html" target="_blank">coleslaw</a>, and baked beans. We had leftovers, but my body was shouting at me that I needed to digest something fresh and clean. Boy did this little number do the trick. <br />
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Not all shrimpies are created equal. We have been addicted to these shrimp we get from our local farmer's market. These little babies here are royal red shrimp. They are so sweet and almost taste like lobster! <br />
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This is not a traditional ceviche, in the sense that I cooked my shrimp first. We are not big fans of under cooked shrimp; in fact we prefer them on the tougher side. Also, the veggies remain crisp and fresh by not having to soak them in the marinade all night to "cook" the shrimp.<br />
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I could have had this for lunch all week if I had made more! With the hot summer days fast approaching, put this recipe in your back pocket for a refreshing, yet filling meal! <br />
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<b><i>Shrimp Ceviche</i></b><br />
<i>makes about 2 servings for two hungry humans</i><br />
10 jumbo shrimp (Royal Reds!)<br />
1/2 English cucumber; halved, seeded, and diced<br />
2 tablespoons red onion, minced<br />
8 cherry tomatoes, halved<br />
1 chili or jalepeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced<br />
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped<br />
1 tablespoon chives, chopped<br />
1/2 avocado, sliced<br />
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<i>Marinade:</i><br />
1 garlic clove, smashed and minced<br />
1 lime, juiced<br />
1 tablespoon avocado oil<br />
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika<br />
heavy pinch of salt and fresh black pepper<br />
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Saute the shrimp in a pan with a little bit of oil (I used avocado) and salt & pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, flipping once. Remove from pan, place on a plate throw them in the fridge to cool down.<br />
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In a large bowl, mix cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and chives. Set aside.<br />
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In a smaller bowl, mix together the garlic, lime juice, oil, paprika, salt & pepper. <br />
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Remove shrimp from the fridge and shop into bite sized pieces. Peel and pit avocado and dice (or slice like I did!). Gently toss the veggies, marinade, shrimp and avocado together. You can serve this immediately or place in the fridge for a few hours to eat later.<br />
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<b>Aren't meatballs the best?</b> As you can tell by my <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/03/spaghetti-and-meatballs-two-ways.html" target="_blank"><b>Italian style</b></a>, <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2014/04/asian-chicken-meatball-lettuce-wraps.html" target="_blank"><b>Asian style</b></a>, & <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/07/homemade-pappardelle-with-swedish.html" target="_blank"><b>Swedish style</b></a> meatballs on the blog, we just can't get enough of them! That is why I am so excited to share this recipe with you. These are unlike any other meatballs you have ever tried. </div>
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Credit for this recipe is entirely due to Mandy over at<b> <a href="http://ladyandpups.com/" target="_blank">Lady & Pups</a></b>, which is perhaps the most innovative and beautiful food blog out there. Gahhhh, I just get lost in her site! Most of her recipes are not for the faint of heart, as <b>she embraces highly skilled cooking techniques</b> to deliver recipes I would never dream of on my own. Go over to her site and I dare you not to spend at least an hour perusing her posts. </div>
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These meatballs have <b>4 types of meat in them</b>! Beef, pork, chicken & prosciutto. If you are a vegetarian, you should probably click that tiny little X at the top right of your screen now! After you mix all the goodness together for the balls, you then braise the baseball size meatballs in a deeply flavored broth. Holy cannoli these were so good!</div>
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<b><i>Giant Meatballs in White Wine Broth</i></b></div>
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<i>Recipe adapted almost exactly from</i> <a href="http://ladyandpups.com/2013/01/28/white-wine-meatball-to-the-rescue-eng/" target="_blank">Lady & Pups</a></div>
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1 pound ground beef (high fat content)</div>
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1 pound ground pork</div>
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1/2 pound ground chicken</div>
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1/3 cup grated Parmigiano cheese</div>
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1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs</div>
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1/2 onion, grated</div>
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4 bay leaves</div>
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2 leeks, washed and thinly sliced</div>
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2 tablespoons butter</div>
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Crispy onions (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lars-Own-Crispy-4-Ounce-Containers/dp/B0017OE5XQ" target="_blank">these</a> are my favorite)</div>
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Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients for the meatballs together by hand and form into large meatballs, about the size of baseballs. This should make 8 meatballs, or 10 smaller sized ones. Place on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until browned. </div>
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1.) It was <b>my birthday</b> this past weekend! My sweet hubby bought me a new (old) record player. I've been collecting records for a a few years , but only had one of those cheapo Crosely record players. DO NOT ever use those. They are shit and ruin your records + the sound is awful. </div>
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2.) I <b>joined a spinning studio and</b> love it. <a href="http://centralcycling.com/" target="_blank">Central Cycling</a> is my new place. For me, I have to pay for my exercise because I feel much more accountable if I do so. This place it great. Totally dark, except for some rad black lights and motivational sayings in neon paint on the walls. When I look up, all that I see is phrases like "SWEAT IS FAT DYING" or "DO IT FOR THE <i>HOLY SHIT, YOU GOT HOT</i>" or "YOU DON'T GET THE ASS YOU WANT BY SITTING ON IT", and it motivates the hell outta me! </div>
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3.) We got our flights to <b>Merida, Mexico</b> for November! My baby brother is getting married to the most lovely lady from Merida. They have been together for a while and I've heard so many great things about this city. So excited to finally visit. On the invite, it says the reception goes from 7:00pm until 6:00am! I guess they even serve breakfast at Mexican weddings. My 9:30pm bedtime ass better figure out how to make it through the night :) </div>
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Now onto this recipe. Can you believe that I made these about 5 months ago and am now just getting around to writing it? Sheesh, it is a shame because they are so good. My timing is probably better because summer gardens are in full swing and your garden should be runneth over with some zucchini soon. </div>
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They are basically crispy, GBD (golden brown delicious) pancakes... with some zucchini in them. That makes them totally healthy :) The recipe is super easy, very forgiving and you can whip these up on a whim very quickly. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did! </div>
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2 medium zucchini, grated<br />
1/2 onion, grated<br />
1/2 cup bread crumbs<br />
3 tablespoons flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon pepper<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/4 cup parmesan, grated<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
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Sour cream mixed with lemon zest, salt & pepper for garnish<br />
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Grate the zucchini and onion. Place in a kitchen towel and squeeze until you have extracted most of the water. In a large bowl, add zucchini, onion, and the remainder of the ingredients. Mix until a thick batter forms.<br />
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In a heavy skillet, fill up with about a 1/2 an inch with oil. Heat over medium high heat (about 350-375) and drop large spoonfuls into hot oil. Cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown and then flip. Remove when the opposite side is brown and cool on a paper towel lined cookie sheet.<br />
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Sharing a super quick appetizer recipe with you. A few reasons why this is the most perfect crowd pleaser: </div>
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- CHEESE! Ooey, gooey, melty cheese! </div>
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- Bread. Hello gluten! </div>
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- Garlic, because face it, if they don't love your garlic breath, they can go pound sand.</div>
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- Rosemary, so we can be sure to get our daily dose of greens :) </div>
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<b>Baked Camembert</b><br />
1 wheel Camembert cheese<br />
1 baguette<br />
1 bunch rosemary<br />
4 cloves garlic, sliced into thin chips (madolin works best to get paper thin slices)<br />
2 tablespoon good olive oil<br />
salt & pepper to taste<br />
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Chop up a baguette and toast or grill until charred. If you are feeling really randy, you can use the rosemary to skewer the chunks of bread. <br />
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Remove cheese from wrapper and slice the rind off the top. Place the wheel of cheese back in the wooden container (I obviously did not do this) and cook on a sheet plan in the oven for about 10 minutes.<br />
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Preheat olive oil over medium and add garlic chips. Cook until brown and crispy. Don't let the garlic burn! Chop up some rosemary (about a teaspoon). <br />
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Remove cheese from oven and drizzle with garlic oil, garlic chips, chopped rosemary, and salt & pepper. Dip the bread into cheese and experience pure nirvana! <br />
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OK. I know this looks like a big pile of cheese. Or even a casserole. Funny story... my husband LOATHES casseroles. Being from the Ohio, I have had my fair share of creamy, cheesy, crunchy, one (9x11, of course) pan dishes. He always jokes and says people from the Midwest always cook shit with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions on top. He is not completely wrong. </div>
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<b>Well, THIS IS NOT A CASSEROLE! </b> It's not even remotely close to one. I actually would not even have come up with this recipe without the help of my other half. We like to go to <a href="http://www.localegourmetmarket.com/about/" target="_blank"><b>Locale Market</b></a>, AKA heaven on earth, for the good meats. They have this Tuscan ham that will make you want to curse regular deli meats to hell. This. Ham. Is. EXCEPTIONAL! </div>
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When he was purchasing the ham, the french butcher/cheese monger, said to him (I'm imagining this exchange in his beautiful French accent): </div>
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<i>"You know what ai do wiv zis 'am? Ai tak zé 'am, wrap eet around braized endive, top wiv bechamel et gruyaire and broil eet. Zo delicious!"</i> </div>
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He got home and told me this= Mind. Blown. Of course I was going to take our French friend's recommendation and turn that ham into a delightful meal. </div>
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<b>This is super simple and rustically delicious.</b> You are taking seemingly ordinary ingredients and turning them into pure decadence! </div>
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<b>Ham Wrapped Braised Endive + Bechamel & Gruyere</b><br />
6 whole endives<br />
1/2 pound good ham (you could also use prosciutto or serrano)<br />
1/2 cup white wine<br />
4 bay leaves<br />
1 teaspoon fennel seeds<br />
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns<br />
1 tablespoon salt<br />
6 cups water<br />
bechamel (as much as you like)<br />
1 cup grated gruyere cheese<br />
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In a deep skillet or small pot, add wine, bay leaves, fennel seeds, peppercorns, salt and water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Add endives and cook in water for about 20 minutes, or until tender enough for a knife to be inserted and pulled out with no resistance. <br />
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Wrap endives with one slice of ham and place in a sprayed glass dish. Top with bechamel and gruyere. Broil under high for for about 5 minutes, and remove when cheese is brown and bubbly. <br />
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<b><i>Bechamel Sauce</i></b><br />
4 tablespoons butter<br />
1/4 cup flour<br />
2 cups whole milk<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon black pepper<br />
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard<br />
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
a touch of fresh grated nutmeg (<i>or a pinch of dry</i>)<br />
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk in until smooth. Continue to cook for another two minutes to cook out the raw flavor of the flour. Gradually add 1 cup of milk while whisking to eliminate any lumps. Increase the heat just a touch to bring sauce to a low boil. Gradually add the rest of the milk while whisking the entire time.<br />
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Once the sauce has come up to a boil, this will thicken the sauce. Now is the time to add the salt, pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Continue whisking and reduce the heat to low until sauce has thickened. <br />
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Hey you guys! Long time no speak. Once again, I am here to apologize for my long hiatus. There really is only one reason for it. <b> I am sick of screens!</b> I work remotely and am mostly on my computer all day. By the time quittin' time rolls around, I can barely look at a computer screen for another minute! </div>
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I even did something crazy. Like REALLY CRAZY. <b>I deactivated my personal Facebook profile</b> and I want to shout form the mountain tops how liberating it feels! For a long time, I kept thinking about getting off the Book, but couldn't bring myself to pull the plug. I had about 700 "friends", but in reality, I only speak to about 20 of them in "real life". </div>
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After being on Facebook since it's inception, I wonder how many hours I spent scrolling, and scrolling, and SCROLLING though my feed absorbing mind numbing information. So, one day I did it. I clicked the deactivate button. Now don't get me wrong, I still have <b>Instagram and Snapchat</b>, but I prefer those social media platforms infinitely more than Facebook. Don't worry, my Owl with the Goblet Facebook page is still alive and well and I hope to be more active on that, now that I am <b>cooking up a storm again.</b> </div>
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Now on to these <b>cutie-pa-tooty shishito peppers</b>. ERMAHGERD they are sooooo good! I got the idea from our local ramen place, <a href="https://www.buyaramen.com/" target="_blank"><b>Buya Ramen</b></a>. Yes, Florida has ramen restaurants. I was just as surprised as you, since May through October, I pretty much sweat even thinking about downing a bowl of soup or hot beverage in Florida. But Buya is so good, I might just make an exception for them during the summer. In addition to bomb-ass-ramen, their blistered shishitos with brown sugar are the perfect appetizer. </div>
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After I had their peppers, I was determined to make them at home. I even put my husband on <b>"shishito pepper watch"</b> at every grocery store he frequented, but sadly, he was not successful in this quest. Yesterday, I had a leisurely trip to <b><a href="http://www.localegourmetmarket.com/" target="_blank">Locale Market</a>,</b> AKA heaven on earth, and they had a whole basket of shishito peppers. I basically took the entire basket and poured it into a produce bag. Two pounds of peppers later, I am finally sharing this recipe with you. </div>
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Moral of the story; if you see shishito peppers at your market, <b>buy them all</b> and cook them like this! </div>
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<b><u>Blistered Shishito Peppers + Sesame + Sriracha + Brown Sugar</u></b><br />
1 pound shishito peppers<br />
1 tablespoon oil (best to use an unflavored one like canola or avocado)<br />
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
3 tablespoons brown sugar<br />
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil<br />
Sriracha to taste<br />
Salt to taste<br />
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In a bowl, toss peppers with oil and salt. Heat up a heavy skillet (cast iron works best) over high heat. You want it to be barely smoking. While the pan is heating up, turn your broiler on high.<br />
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Once broiler is hot and pan is smoking, add peppers and place in oven under the broiler. Leave them there for about 5 minutes, or until skin is blistered and peppers have softened. <br />
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with brown sugar, drizzle sesame oil, then salt & sriracha to taste. You can eat the entire pepper. Except the stem. Don't eat the stem. <br />
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Now... "ALLEZ CUISINE"- <i>in my best <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKmTy8nrIHk" target="_blank">Iron Chef</a> </b>voice</i><br />
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<br />Heather Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369531148594607414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965166510814666062.post-40517929512671610692016-10-22T16:15:00.001-04:002017-05-02T21:08:36.571-04:00Arugula & Roasted Beet Salad + Fried Goat Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today has been the best day. Not for any reason in particular, rather because I am just enjoying the small things in life. Leisurely bicycle ride. Farmers market. Strong iced coffee. Cooler weather (<i>finally</i>). Adorable doggies. Good music. All too often, I find myself stressing about life. It's days like these that make me stop, count my blessings, and appreciate the meaningful simplicities that can bring the unexpected contentedness. <br />
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Oh and how can I forget??? <b>The Cleveland Indians are headed to the WORLD SERIES! </b> I don't know what is in the water there, but Cleveland sports are a force to be reckoned with. Except the Browns. I'm pretty sure that a high school football team would give them a run for their money this year. I was doubtful I would ever see a title in my lifetime... and now there is the possibility I might see two in one year. Go Tribe!<br />
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Even looking at these pictures of this salad are making me so happy. That color! I had so much fun making this salad. Beets have really grown on me through the years and I find myself making them much more frequently. And <i>fried goat cheese</i>... what is not to love! </div>
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This rainbow beauty served me well for lunch all week. I just kept the breaded goat cheese discs in the freezer and fried them up each time I was ready for a salad. This would also be a terrific salad to bring on a large platter to serve many at a party. I promise you will turn those beet skeptics out there into beet lovers!</div>
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2 red beets</div>
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the red beets and yellow beets each on their own piece of foil. Drizzle each with olive oil and salt & pepper. Close foil pouch tight and roast in oven for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Once cooled, use hands to peel the skins right off. Cut off root and tip, cut in half and then slice beets to bite sized pieces for salad. Place in separate bowls and keep in fridge until ready to use. </div>
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Enchante my favorite followers! It is Saturday night and the hubs is glued to the tube, flipping back and forth between about a million college football and MLB payoff games. I'm cuddled up on the couch with a crisp glass of sauvignon blanc and two sleepy dogs by my side. Perfect kind of night if you ask me :)<br />
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I just finished writing this recipe and am hoping that after you see the long paragraphs written below, you don't immediately write this off as too labor intensive. This is a show-stopper meal through and through. <br />
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Last weekend, we were at our local farmers market and one of my favorite vendors, <a href="http://casatruffle.com/" target="_blank">Casa Truffle</a>, had some fresh truffles on hand. He lifted the the lid of that container and I was destined for a date with these beautifully aromatic gems. It's funny how one ingredient can get those wheels turning in your head. As soon as I got my grubby little paws on those fresh truffles, I remembered the gorgeous short ribs that I saw at our local Fresh Market and I knew <i>it was on</i>. <br />
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At the market, I also found these peppery little radish sprouts that I have been using on everything all week. I ended up buying one ounce of fresh truffles and in addition to showering this dish with them, I have also been topping my scrambled eggs with them each morning. I even managed to make a pound of truffle butter with the remainder. Let's just say I have been in truffle heaven all week. <br />
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So, back to this recipe. This is definitely a weekend recipe. You can even break it up into two days, braising the short ribs on day one and finishing the sauce on day two. Before you make this, please read the recipe from start to finish so you can better understand what goes into all of the steps. Here are a few tips:<br />
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For me, this is was a tough recipe to document because it truly embodies what "cooking" really is. This is a dish that I would normally "wing-it", but for you, I have documented the entire process. And even though it seems like a long process, I assure you the end result is worth its weight in gold. This is restaurant quality food in the comfort of your own home. <br />
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Please leave me comments if you have any questions at all. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and cheers to good food! <br />
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4 pounds short ribs, seasoned with salt and pepper</div>
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2 tablespoons olive oil</div>
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3 carrots</div>
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3 ribs celery</div>
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4 cups beef broth</div>
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3 bay leaves</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">fresh shaved truffles and/or truffle oil</span></span></div>
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Place a large dutch oven with olive oil on the stovetop and preheat to medium-high. Season short ribs liberally with salt & pepper. Once pan is HOT, add short ribs to the pan. Do not add more than 4 or 5 short ribs at a time to make sure they have enough room to brown. Sear on both sides for 2-4 minutes, until short ribs develop a brown crust. Place the short ribs on a plate while you brown the rest. </div>
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In same pot, add carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Saute over medium heat until vegetables are caramelized and soft; about 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and mix until vegetables are coated. Turn heat up to high and add entire bottle of wine. Cook over high heat until wine has reduced by almost 1/2; about 10 minutes. Add beef broth, bay leaves, rosemary, and parsley. Add browned short ribs and any juices on plate back to the pot. Cover with lid and place in the oven. Cook at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. </div>
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Remove pot from oven, Short ribs should be soft and falling apart. Remove short ribs from pot and place them on a large plate to cool. </div>
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While short ribs are cooling, place pot back on the stovetop over high heat and bring liquid to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until sauce has reduced by almost half. Strain vegetables and solids from from the broth and place the liquid back on the stove to continue reducing for another 10-15 minutes. You are aiming to end up with 3-4 cups of liquid. </div>
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While you are reducing the stock, remove bones from short ribs and shred the meat, picking out any large fatty/gristle parts. Shred the meat into bite sized pieces and arrange in a single layer onto a cookie sheet. Just prior to serving, place meat under broiler for 3-5 minutes to slightly brown and caramelize the meat. </div>
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<li>In the middle of the noodles, place a single serving of shredded short rib meat</li>
<li>Top meat with a few spoonfuls of reduced sauce</li>
<li>Drizzle entire plate with crème fraîche and a little truffle oil</li>
<li>Finish with fresh shaved truffles and a small pinch of radish sprouts</li>
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Hey hey my fellow foodies! Can you feel it? The weekend? It is almost here! This week I was in Baltimore for work and got a taste of the lovely {cooler} fall weather up north. I forgot how charming the Inner Harbor is there. My trip was both bitter-sweet. Meeting with our team is always amazing, but I also had to say goodbye to my dear friend/colleague Michelle who is moving to Africa. Jeez it was a tough goodbye, but thank the lord for social media to keep in touch! </div>
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I am so excited to share this recipe with you. I made <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/08/caramelized-onion-and-roasted-garlic.html" target="_blank">this hummus</a> early on in my blog. Loved it, but in my opinion it wasn't creamy enough. I found a recipe on Food 52 that incorporated the baking soda. Bingo! I think it helps break down the chickpeas for the creamiest hummus known to man. Boiling the chickpeas until they are basically falling apart helps as well. </div>
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This hummus is nuts! I have been making this just about every other week and keep it around for snacking during the day. There is something so comforting about classic hummus that is done right. No need for any other flavorings. You have to try this silky smooth hummus... mmmmmmm. </div>
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<b><u><i>Classic Creamy Hummus</i></u></b></div>
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1 cup dried chickpeas</div>
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2 teaspoons baking soda, divided</div>
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5 garlic cloves</div>
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1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice</div>
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1 teaspoon kosher salt</div>
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1/4 cup ice cold water</div>
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2/3 cup tahini </div>
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1/4 teaspoon cumin</div>
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<i>for garnish:</i> olive oil, paprika, chives and/or parsley</div>
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Place the chickpeas and 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a large bowl and cover with water. Mix to dissolve the baking soda. Let sit overnight. The chickpeas will double in size, so be sure to use a very large bowl to allow them to soak. Skim any skins off the top, drain and rinse chickpeas. </div>
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Place chickpeas and remaining 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a large pot and cover with cold water. Place pot on stove top over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for at least an hour, skimming off any white foam that rises to the top. You want the chickpeas to be very soft, mushy and almost falling apart. </div>
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While the chickpeas are boiling, peel the garlic and squeeze and strain the lemon juice. Add garlic, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of salt to blender or food processor and buzz until blended and liquefied. Let the garlic mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to mellow out the flavor. Add tahini and 1/4 cup of water and buzz until ingredients are blended, smooth and pale. </div>
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Drain chickpeas and add to blender with cumin. Blend until hummus is smooth and creamy. You may need to lift the lid and push down the sides a few times. Taste the hummus and add more salt, lemon juice or tahini to taste. </div>
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Serve in a bowl and drizzle with lots of olive oil, paprika and chives or fresh parsley. Serve with veggies, pita or any other fixing of your choice! </div>
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There is a new drink in town and its name is Cold Brew Iced Tea! <i>This drink is life changing.</i> I have always loved iced tea and I used to make it they way everyone else does. Throwing some tea packets in hot water and then chilling in the fridge. This method is sub-par, at best, creating some bitter and dull tea. </div>
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Enter the cold brew method. I cannot stress how easy this is, producing a smooth, flavorful, and refreshing end result. You know I love my water with a lemon, but sometimes you need something more, right? My apologies for throwing this on you and the end of the sweltering summer, but once you adopt this method, I assure you that a pitcher of this will <i>always</i> be in your fridge. </div>
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This is Coconut-Pineapple Black tea. How I wish you could smell this through your screen. It is delightful! Same with the Cherry Rose Green Tea below. Yum!<br />
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This first step is to start off with some high quality tea leaves. I prefer to buy loose leaf tea. There is a great store down the road from us that carries hundreds of tea varieties. <a href="http://theteaspot.com/loose-leaf-tea" target="_blank">The Tea Spot</a> is a terrific place online to purchase some lovely little leaves. <br />
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Fill with water. For optimal flavor, use filtered water.<br />
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This is the most difficult step in the process, if you want to call straining difficult! Pour the tea through a strainer and serve. Throw the leaves back into the pitcher and refill with water. The best part about this tea is the the leaves will continue to steep for up to three days after! </div>
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Serve with a lemon wedge or fruit of your choice and you have the most refreshing beverage known to man! You can sweeten it if you like (with a simple syrup, because the sugar won't dissolve in the cold tea), but if you use good tea, the flavor is so smooth and out of this world that you should tell that sweetener to take a hike!</div>
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<b><i>Cold Brew Iced Tea</i></b><br />
1/4 cup loose leaf tea<br />
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After this weekend we will officially be in August and the end of summer is fast approaching. When we lived up north. I would be crestfallen, but in Florida, I welcome the end of summer with open arms. It is intensely HOT down here now. </div>
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Even though I haven't been hitting the markets, I was still able to find these lovely bing cherries at our local grocery store. I bought a huge bag and after we could not finish them, I decided to make this cobbler cake on a hot summer night. </div>
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The beauty of this recipe is that you can make it with whatever fruit you have on hand. Have some raspberries or blueberries on their last breath? Whip this up and you have an incredible summer dessert. Odds are you have the rest of the ingredients in your pantry. </div>
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I wish I would have taken a picture of the texture of the cake with ice cream slowly meting over it. The crispy browned butter edges are divine and the tart fruit marries so well with the sweet vanilla-y cake. I love this recipe and hope you do too! </div>
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<b><i>Cherry Cobbler Cake</i></b><br />
4 tablespoons butter<br />
1/2 cup flour<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 cup whole milk<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1 cup berries ( I used cherries, but you can use whatever berry you like!)<br />
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In a small saute pan, melt butter over medium heat and continue to cook until butter becomes brown and nutty. Remove from heat and pour into a 8 or 9 inch pie plate.<br />
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla. A smooth batter should form. Pour the batter directly over the browned butter in the pie plate. Scatter the berries over the top of the batter and bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.<br />
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Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar. Edges should be brown and crispy and center should be cooker through; not wobbly. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream.<br />
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Holy moly hallelujah .... I'M BACK!!!! It feels so surreal to be writing this right now. I can't even begin to tell you how much has happened since the last time I posted on my blog. Through careful thought and consideration, the hubs and I have made our way down to St. Petersburg, Florida, </div>
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In all honesty, I knew we would probably have to move back to Florida at some point for his career. For a long time, I did not wholeheartedly embrace the idea. I am a four-seasons type of girl. I go gaga for Fall, foliage, snow, non-flat topography, sweaters, layers and the absence of most bugs, but the time for us to make a decision came and I'm thrilled to report that we could not be happier. </div>
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The option was open to move anywhere in Florida. Being that we met and lived here for many years, we had an idea of the places in which we would like to call home. Ultimately, we chose St. Pete because we have many friends in the Tampa area and having that support system nearby is important to us. </div>
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I am incredibly fortunate to work on a team and for a company that allowed this move, so I am still in the same position and working remote. I miss the perks of an office setting, but still travel and see my colleagues quite frequently. </div>
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Can we talk about how amazing St. Petersburg is for a minute? The downtown area is filled with so many local restaurants, boutiques and markets. Within two miles of us we have <a href="http://www.localegourmetmarket.com/" target="_blank">Locale Market</a> and <a href="http://www.mazzarosmarket.com/" target="_blank">Mazzaro's Italian Market</a>, which are both basically little slices of heaven on earth! Being a fifteen minute drive to the beach is pretty rad as well. </div>
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Ok, now on to what you really want to know about... this AMAZING Spicy Tuna Salad. Because I am home most of the day, I have been incorporating some healthy and quick lunches into my rotation and this has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. </div>
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The secret ingredient in this recipe is the masago/smelt roe/tobiko. If you are not a huge fan or don't have a nearby sushi restaurant, you can omit it and the salad will still be <i>rockin</i>, but I highly suggest that you add these little orange pearls of goodness. </div>
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Well my friends, I <i>can not wait </i>to share so much more of our food, lives and new adventures with you! I have a running list of recipes to blog and they are not going to cook themselves :) Let's do this! </div>
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<i>Oh look at that little, lonely, empty sushi roll... what to do? </i></div>
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<i>Make two bonus spicy tuna rolls, of course! </i></div>
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<b><i>Spicy Tuna Sashimi Salad</i></b><br />
1 8 ounce ahi tuna filet<br />
1/4 cup mayo<br />
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil<br />
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce<br />
2 teaspoons sriracha<br />
2 teaspoons hot chili oil<br />
2 tablespoons masago/smelt roe/tobiko (<i>I just order 2 rolls from my local sushi place for about $4</i>)<br />
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds<br />
1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds<br />
2 scallions, chopped (<i>reserving a few for garnish</i>)<br />
1/2 English cucumber, seeded, halved and sliced<br />
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Slice the tuna filet into very small cubes. If the tuna steak is thicker, slice it in half (like you are butterflying it, but go all the way through), and then in to thin strips, and then into small cubes. I like my tuna cubes very small and sometimes, if the fish is slightly frozen it helps for a more precise cut. <br />
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In a separate bowl, mix together the mayo, sesame oil, fish sauce, sriracha and hot chili oil. In a larger bowl, combine the tuna, spicy mayo mixture, masago, sesame seeds and scallions. Gently fold all ingredients together until combined. <br />
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Seed, half and slice the cucumber into thin half-moon slices. On a plate or in a bowl, place some of the spicy tuna and cucumber and garnish with reserved scallions. Enjoy with some chopsticks! <br />
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Heather Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369531148594607414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965166510814666062.post-29995529017069034812015-09-03T20:52:00.000-04:002017-05-02T21:09:55.195-04:00Ups and DownsWe are back from Cleveland and Allison and Mark's wedding was unbelievable. The bride was absolutely stunning and it was such a happy and celebratory day. All of the bridesmaids wore gold dresses (all different) and we always have the best time ever when we are together! It was so special on so many levels, especially to spend time with long time friends and family. Mark and Allison are both such wonderful people and I was honored to be a part of their wedding.<br />
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Unfortunately, I only have these few cell phone pictures to post. It's a long story, but this has been one hell of a shitty week. On Sunday after the wedding, we went down to the hotel to grab my stuff out of the bridal suite. I packed up my bag with my camera, all of my lenses, clothes, and my entire "tackle box" of makeup, cremes, perfumes and brushes. Matt decided to go and put it in the car, which was parked right outside of the Hyatt Regency in Cleveland and then ran back up to get me. </div>
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No more than 20 minutes passed as we said our goodbyes and headed back down to the car. As we approached, my heart stopped. Someone had smashed his back window and had stolen the entire bag with all of its contents. </div>
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This is my first time that I have had such valuable and sentimental things stolen from me. I can tell you it is one of the worst feelings in the world. All week, I've had this pit of sadness and a feeling of violation that I just can't shake. </div>
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And I know make-up sounds like a trivial thing, but I have built up quite a collection through the years and ALL of it was in that box. YSL, Dior, Chanel, MAC, Sigma brushes...I don't mean to come off as pretentious, but that shit is expensive! </div>
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I know it can be replaced, but all of the stuff that was stolen added up to thousands of dollars... And the worst part is my husband ALWAYS puts our stuff in the trunk and the one time he didn't, (because it was broad daylight, on a busy street and we were only gone for 20 minutes), we get robbed. </div>
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On top of everything else, due to external factors out of my control, today I found out that I lost a HUGE piece of business that I have been working on for almost a year. FML. </div>
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When I think about it, I have been trying to put things in perspective. We have our health. Our dogs weren't in the car. Our families are healthy. We sure have a lot to be thankful for, but it doesn't make what happened easier. </div>
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So, I guess the reason I am telling you this is for a few reasons. Until I get a new camera, my posts will be more sparse. Also, if you ever have anything of value, don't leave it in your car and if you have to, always put it in the trunk. </div>
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Sorry for the sob story. My brother Kevan and his wife Lauren jokingly told me to start a Go Fund Me page to get my stuff back. It resulted in one of the few laughs I've had all week, picturing my story, begging to replace my expensive make-up collection and DSLR camera, next to the pages of people who really need help. Talk about perspective...</div>
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Let's hope, the only place to go from here is UP! </div>
Heather Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369531148594607414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965166510814666062.post-16006602262318244602015-08-26T21:46:00.000-04:002015-08-26T21:46:54.332-04:00Homemade Peanut Butter Cups with Flake Salt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend, our chocolate cravings kicked in and I started raiding the cabinet to see what I could whip up. Chocolate chips. Peanut Butter. Sea Salt. You only need three ingredients to make this outrageously easy and chocolate-y snack! </div>
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I'm going to cut this post short because I am in the middle of packing. I can barely sit still because we are headed to Cleveland for my friend Allison's wedding (remember her <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2015/06/atlantic-city-bachelorette-party.html" target="_blank">bachelorette party</a> a few months back)! All of the girls in the wedding are not only best friends, but we have basically considered ourselves sisters for more years than I can count. It is going to be an un-fricking-believable weekend celebrating Ally and Mark! </div>
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Hopefully the next time I check back in with you will be with a few snaps of the lovely day, but if you can't wait that long, you can always find my latest happenings on <a href="https://instagram.com/hmpal/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Have a great weekend everyone!~!~!</div>
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1 pound chocolate (dark or milk)</div>
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Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 second increments, stirring after each. Once it has mostly melted and there are just a few lumps remaining, just take it out and keep stirring to melt the rest of the chips. Chocolate can burn very easily so you want to play it safe. It also helps if you have a large Pryex glass cup with a spout because that will make it easier to pour in the cups. </div>
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Once the chocolate has melted, spoon 1-2 tablespoons of chocolate into the bottom of each cup. Be conservative with this because you don't want super thick cups (or maybe you do?). Now place all of the cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the chocolate to harden. </div>
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This week, I was in rural Pennsylvania for work. On my way back to D.C., Amish farm stands kept popping up, so I had to stop. I spent $7.00 and came home with about three bags full of fresh produce! Quite a different number compared to my local Whole Foods trips! </div>
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Crab boils and clam bakes are my favorite; the epitome of summer. I call these Foil Boil Packets, because that is essentially what they are. No need to bust out the huge pots and outdoor flames. These are your answer to have individual servings without all of the work! Plus, the butter and steaming adds a ton of flavor to all of the ingredients. </div>
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<b><i>Foil Boil Packets</i></b><br />
2 pounds smoked sausage (such as kielbasa, andouille, etc.)<br />
1/2 pound of raw, peeled and deveined shrimp<br />
4 small red skin potatoes, quartered<br />
1/2 onion, diced<br />
1 bell pepper, diced<br />
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes<br />
1/4 pound fresh green beans<br />
2 ears sweet corn, each cut in half<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Chop all ingredients up into large chunks and evenly distribute in the middle of two large sheets of heavy duty foil. Top with 2-3 tablespoons of the butter sauce. Wrap tightly to ensure no steam or liquid gets out. <br />
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This should make at least 4 large packets. Place packets on sheet pan and bake for 1 hour. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes. <br />
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<b><i>Butter Sauce</i></b><br />
12 tablespoons room temperature butter<br />
2 teaspoons Old Bay<br />
1 teaspoon ground coriander<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
2 tablespoons basil, chopped<br />
2 tablespoons white wine<br />
1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />
2 teaspoons sugar<br />
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Make sure butter is at room temperature and mix all ingredients together. <br />
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Have you ever seen a picture of a dish online and you absolutely had to find a way to make it? Well, that is what inspired me to make this outrageously decadent and delicious masterpiece! </div>
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One of my coworkers recently had twins and we were all throwing around ideas of what to get for her. After determining that she probably has a TON of baby stuff, we thought it would be nice to get a gift certificate to a nice restaurant for her and her husband. They live in Savannah so I started to search for places online and came across the website for <a href="http://www.plantersinnsavannah.com/the-olde-pink-house/" target="_blank">The Olde Pink House</a> and instantly got lost in all of the photos on their Yelp page. </div>
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After seeing a few pictures of their version of Shrimp and Grits, the food addict lobe in my brain (there is one of those, right??) was on fire and I convinced myself that I needed this meal... now! Since traveling down to Savannah was not an option, I decided to roll up my sleeves and conquer this on my own! </div>
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Now I've never had the original, so I do not have a basis to compare, but I must say that this was CRAZY GOOD! The polenta was super crispy and cheesy. With perfectly cooked shrimp and a creamy and salty ham gravy, this version of shrimp and grits is a true show stopper! I'm not even from the south, but I guarantee you that by the taste of this, you'd never know! </div>
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Now.... who's watching Bachelor in Paradise tonight??? Have a great week my friends! </div>
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<b><i>Crispy Polenta</i></b><br />
3 cups water<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 cup polenta<br />
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<br />
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded<br />
2 tablespoons butter<br />
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1/2 cup flour<br />
canola oil fry polenta<br />
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Spray a 9x9 or 8x8 square pan with non-stick spray. In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add polenta and cook over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly. Once polenta is cooked and soft, add both cheeses and butter. <br />
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Spread polenta in prepared pan and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours for it to set and firm up. Remove from fridge and cut into equal triangles or squares. In a medium saute pan, heat 2-4 tablespoons of canola oil over medium heat. <br />
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Lightly coat the polenta wedges with flour and saute in hot oil until crispy and brown, adding more oil as needed. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined sheet pan to drain oil. Once all wedges have been fried, place pan in a 200 degree oven to keep warm. <br />
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<b><i>Sauteed Shrimp</i></b><br />
1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
salt, pepper, and garlic powder<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
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Coat shrimp in olive oil and lightly season with salt, pepper, and garlic. In a small saute pan, cook shrimp until pink and firm. Remove from pan and set in oven to stay warm. <br />
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<b><i>Country Ham Gravy</i></b><br />
3 tablespoons butter<br />
3 cloves of garlic, smashed<br />
1 tablespoon flour<br />
1/2 pound ham, diced into small cubes<br />
1 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
2-4 tablespoons milk<br />
salt and pepper for taste<br />
chives or scallions for garnish<br />
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In the same pan used for the shrimp, melt the butter and garlic over medium heat. Add diced ham and cook for 3-4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cream and whisk to combine. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened. If sauce gets too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you get your desired thickness. Salt and pepper sauce to taste. Remove garlic cloves. <br />
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To assemble, plate in this order: spoon ham gravy over the crispy polenta and top with sauteed shrimp and chives or scallions. <br />
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I feel like every time I write a new post, I am all like "Jeez, it has been FOREVER since I've posted and I'm so so so sorry!". It is true; I have been a very bad blogger. I simply have not have had as much time lately.</div>
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Reason 1: I joined <a href="http://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/" target="_blank">Orangetheory Fitness</a>. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I like this workout. I'm the type of person that needs to be pushed, and boy do they push me! </div>
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Reason 2: Being an adult is kind of sucky sometimes. Working full time AND working out after work leaves me with about 12 minutes total to throw together some sort of edible dinner. So my meals have been pretty boring and simple lately. </div>
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The good news is that I did manage to throw together this wholesome breakfast two weeks ago and it was AWESOME! I had just returned back from the gym and was starving. After a quick survey of our kitchen, I determined that I had all of the ingredients to whip up a kick ass hash. Voila! The most flavorful and satisfying breakfast was born. This hash has a bit of a spice to it, but in a good way. The homemade jerk seasoning packs a TON of flavor. </div>
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Who needs a fancy brunch out when you can make something this good at home??? Try it, I dare ya :) </div>
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<b>Hash</b><br />
1 large sweet potato, cut in small cubes (about 2 cups chopped)<br />
1/2 large sweet onion, diced (about 1 cup)<br />
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1/2 pound chicken chorizo sausage<br />
2-4 eggs<br />
cilantro<br />
olive oil<br />
salt & pepper<br />
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Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the sweet potatoes on the sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes until slightly softened and browned. Remove from oven and let cool. <br />
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In a large saute pan over medium heat, brown the chicken sausage. Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil if it is dry. To the sausage, add 2 teaspoons of the jerk seasoning. Once cooked, remove from pan and set aside. To the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1-2 teaspoons of jerk seasoning, onion, red peppers, and garlic. Cook until translucent and caramelized. <br />
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Add chicken and sweet potatoes back to the the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes until all ingredients are incorporated and warmed through. Keep heat on low while you fry up some eggs. Serve with a fried egg and garnish with cilantro. <br />
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(<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/03/perfect-sunny-side-up-eggs/" target="_blank">Here</a> is my go-to method for the perfect sunny side up egg)<br />
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<b>Jerk Seasoning</b><br />
1 tablespoon ground coriander<br />
1 tablespoon ground ginger<br />
1 tablespoon brown sugar<br />
1 tablespoon garlic powder<br />
1 tablespoon onion powder<br />
1 tablespoon kosher salt<br />
2 teaspoons chipotle powder<br />
2 teaspoons dry thyme<br />
1/2 teaspoon allspice<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper<br />
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Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Use as a rub or seasoning to jazz up meat or seafood. <br />
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Adapted from <a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/bobby-flay/jerk-pork-belly-and-sweet-potato-hash-with-fried-eggs.html" target="_blank">Bobby Flay</a><br />
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The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. First, because of the three day weekend, but secondly, because it is our wedding anniversary. We were married on July 5, 2008 and it was the most perfect weekend ( you can see an read a little more about that <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2013/07/five-years.html" target="_blank">here</a>). Last year, we were in the process of moving and spent the holiday with <a href="http://www.theowlwiththegoblet.com/2014/07/fourth-of-july.html" target="_blank">friends</a>. This year, we decided to stay here in D.C. for the weekend and are looking forward to some much needed FUN!<br />
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I actually made this quiche the weekend after Memorial Day for friends that were visiting from Jersey (Hi Megan, Jeff, Jen and Danny!). Clearly, I have not been the best at staying on top of posting regularly. Our friends were actually guinea pigs for this quiche, as I was assigned to making many quiches for a wedding shower and I wanted to make sure this was a solid recipe before I served it to 40+ women. I am proud to report that this quiche passed with flying colors. <br />
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This crust is un-freaking-believable! It is so flaky and buttery. Plus, using a spring form pan to make this deep dish is simply a show stopper. The best part is that you can make it ahead of time and just warm it up in the over before your guests arrive.<br />
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For the shower, I took the shortcut and went with premade pie crusts. I just didn't have the time, energy or enough spring form pans! However, I did make a vegetarian version with roasted butternut squash, kale and goat cheese (inspired by this lovely bakery in SOHO, <a href="http://www.mamannyc.com/" target="_blank">Maman</a>). <br />
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I hope this recipe inspires you to make your own version and may all your quiche dreams come true :) Happy Fourth everyone! <br />
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<b><i>Deep Dish Quiche Crust</i></b><br />
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, cubed<br />
10 ounces cream cheese<br />
heavy pinch of salt<br />
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour<br />
pie weights or uncooked beans (for baking)<br />
non-stick cooking spray<div>10" spring form pan <br />
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In a mixer with a paddle attachment, add the butter, cream cheese and salt and mix lightly. Slowly add the flour, about 1/2 cup at a time. Once the dough comes together in a ball, turn out onto a floured surface and pat until all loose bit form a ball. You want to see clumps of the butter/cream cheese mixture in the dough because that is what makes it flaky! You can also do this in a food processor or by hand. <br />
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Once the dough has chilled, remove dough and place on a heavily floured surface. Roll out the dough until it is about a 1/4 inch thick circle. You want the circle to be big so it can fit in the spring form pan. <br />
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Spray the spring form pay with a non-stick spray and carefully place the dough in. Working it carefully, form the dough in the pan going all the way up the sides. You want some overhang around the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze in the pan for at least 2 hours to overnight.<br />
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When you are ready to assemble the quiche, remove pan from freezer and place a large piece of parchment in the well. Fill with pie weights or beans (you can save these beans for other baking adventures!) and partially bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. The overhang will most likely fall off during this time, so best to bake it on a cookie sheet. If it doesn't fall off, press on the edges to remove the overhanging crust. <br />
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Remove from oven, let cool and prepare the filling. <br />
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<b><i>Ham + Leek + Gruyere Filling</i></b><br />
2 tablespoons fat (I used 1T. butter and 1T. bacon grease..mmmmm)<br />
1 pound ham, cubed<br />
2 cups chopped leeks<br />
8 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded<br />
8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded<br />
2 cups sour cream<br />
8 large eggs<br />
1 1/2 cups whole milk<br />
1/2 cup heavy cream<br />
1/2 teaspoon black pepper<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
touch of fresh grated nutmeg<br />
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Chop up the ham in small cubes and set aside. Shred both cheeses and set aside. <br />
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In a large sauté pan, heat the fat over medium heat. Add the chopped leeks and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the ham to partially brown and heat through. <br />
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, milk, cream pepper, salt, and nutmeg. In the cooled, partially baked crust, layer the ham and leek mixture and cheese. Slowly pour the custard mixture over the ham/leek/cheese, gently tapping the pan on the counter to make sure it permeates through the filling. Be sure that the custard fills the pan all of the way to the top. <br />
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Place the quiche in the oven and bake at 325 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours, until the quiche is slightly browned on the top and the center is no longer "jiggly". <br />
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I actually baked the quiche the day before and then refrigerated after it was done. To reheat, carefully remove the side of the spring form pan while the quiche is cold and place in a 300 degree oven for about 30-45 minutes to warm all of the way through.<br />
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Slice and serve this masterpiece!<br />
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<i>Adapted from <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2015/03/spinach-leek-and-bacon-quiche/" target="_blank">Foodie Crush</a> </i><br />
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It is now officially peach season so pick 'em up while they are still sweet and juicy. Fresh peaches are easily one of my favorite fruits. I eat them like an apple all of the time. Whole Foods had these lovely white peaches on sale today and they were the inspiration for this salad. </div>
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<i>Peppery bite from the arugula, radishes and pepper. </i></div>
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<i>Saltiness from the crispy prosciutto and flaked sea salt. </i></div>
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<i>Creaminess from the fresh mozzarella. </i></div>
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<i>Crunchy bite from the toasted walnuts. </i> </div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lay the prosciutto on a sheet pan covered in parchment. Bake for 5-10 minutes until crispy. Let cool. Do the same with the walnuts (same time and temperature).</div>
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Arrange all of the ingredients on a plate to your liking. Top with small amounts of sea salt and pepper, oil and vinegar along with the toasted walnuts and crumbled, crispy prosciutto. </div>
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So last weekend, me and 15 other girls made our way to Atlantic City to celebrate our dear friend Allison's upcoming marriage. Yes, I said 16 girls and we had the most fantastic time. Ever. </div>
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Most of us have been friends for 20+ years. Throughout college, living across the country and many ups and downs, we have all remained incredibly close and I feel so lucky to have all of these girls as my extended family. </div>
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We found a GORGEOUS shore house to rent and it was absolutely perfect for our group (In case you are interested, here is the <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/594441" target="_blank">link</a> for the rental). It ended up raining most of the weekend, but this group can have the best time together even if we were in a cardboard box, so it didn't matter. </div>
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We grilled out, went to Harrah's pool party and even went to see a show called Savage Men... and I bet you can guess what that was all about! </div>
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August cannot get here soon enough so we can do it all over again with Allison & Mark on their big day! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And some <i>very</i> appropriately themed gifts</td></tr>
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Hey guys! I am totally rushed for time, but I wanted to get this recipe up for you since it has been in draft for over a week. We have friends coming to town tomorrow so there is a lot to be done. Just a few things I want to share with you before I sign off:</div>
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<li>Memorial Day in D.C. was AWESOME! We went on long walks through Arlington National Cemetery. Our place is just a short walk from there and each time we go visit, it is so humbling and moving. Rolling Thunder (named for the sound that comes from the roar of thousands of engines) is the largest 1-day motorcycle event in the country, with over 40,000 bikes in the capital. We were fortunate to catch glimpse of this must-see event. Oh... and I also saw the President's motorcade up close and personal for the first time which was nuts!</li>
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<li>This recipe was inspired by Gabi who is my work/life buddy. She makes a lot of things in muffin cups and every so often brings in baked egg cups. I don't know about you, but I love eggs in the morning, I am always too rushed during the work week to make anything that requires more than 5 minutes of time, so I made these on Sunday and they were good all week. Just pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds and you have a quick breakfast to-go! </li>
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<li>June is going to be the best month EVER. This weekend, we have friends from New Jersey coming down (Hi Megs, Jeff, Jen & Danny!). Next week is one of my BFF's bachelorette party in Atlantic City. Sixteen of my best girlfriends and I rented out a house on the shore and it is going to be quite the spectacle. To finish off the month, we head back to Cleveland for Allison's wedding shower and visiting family. </li>
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<b><i>Baked Vegetable Egg Muffins </i></b></div>
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1 cup chopped mushrooms</div>
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1 cup shredded zucchini</div>
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1/4 cup minced onions</div>
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1/2 cup chopped spinach or arugula</div>
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3 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions</div>
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1/2 teaspoon herbs de provence</div>
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salt and pepper to taste</div>
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1 tablespoon butter</div>
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7 eggs</div>
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1 teaspoon hot sauce</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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1/4 teaspoon pepper</div>
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Prep the veggeis by chopping them. Place the butter and olive oil in a large saute pan and turn it up to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, and onions to the pan and saute for about 5-7 minutes until soft. Add the herbs de provence and salt & pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and add the arugula and chives (or green onions). <br />
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, hot sauce, dry mustard, salt and pepper. <br />
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Equally divide the sauteed vegetables in the muffin tins. This recipe made about 9 egg cups for me. Pour the egg mixture over each muffin cup and fill about 2/3 the way up the sides. Top each cup with a sprinkle of parmsan cheese and a few pieces of chopped mozzarella. <br />
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<br />Heather Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369531148594607414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965166510814666062.post-88271985902325669462015-05-10T19:53:00.004-04:002015-05-16T15:50:02.170-04:00Cherry Blossoms + Boston <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since this was our first spring in D.C., coincidentally it was also our first time seeing the the cherry blossoms! In the early 1900's, the mayor of Tokyo gifted our capital with over 3,000 cherry trees. Each year, tons (an I mean MILLIONS) of people head into our Nation's Capital to see this lovely sight. <br />
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Now these pictures may look very peaceful and beautiful, but I had to maneuver myself like a magician in order to get shots that did not include the MASSES of people. We literally could not move because the entire mall and tidal basin were filled with a sea of tourists. After living here, I am slowly learning (the hard way) that there are many times to avoid the city. This being one of them. <br />
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I'm not saying it wasn't a gorgeous sight to see. The sheer impact of all of these pink and white blossoms is breathtaking. I just learned that next year, I am going to go see them on a weekday around 5:30 in the morning. <br />
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A few weeks back I made a quick trip up to Boston to visit some clients. It was my first time there and I fell head over heels in love with this city. If I had a few extra million dollars, I would buy an apartment right off Newbury Street and spend as much time as possible in this extraordinary city. A girl can dream, right?!<br />
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Here are just a few pictures that I snapped. My meetings ended a bit early and my flight didn't take off until later that evening. So, what do you do when you only have a few hours of free time to see as much of a city as possible? Well... you hop on a double decker tour bus of course! This was my first time doing that and I am sold. The bus took me all over Boston, and Cambridge as well. I hopped off and walked around the Harvard campus, which was such an idyllic little town. <br />
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Here are a few pictures and cell phone snaps that cover most of my Boston trip. My time there was way too short and I hope to go back many more times in years to come!<br />
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Now, let's get to the good stuff... food! Here are a few places that I ate and what I had. <br />
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+ <a href="http://no9park.com/" target="_blank">No. 9 Park</a><br />
This restaurant was on the fancier end, but it was crazy good. Since cooking is my thing, I love restaurants that wow me with technique and have me wondering, <i>"How the hell did they make this?!?!"</i>. This is one of those places. <br />
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I was a single diner and sat at the bar by myself. Most restaurants will send over something extra for us single diners (they feel bad for us, lol) and No. 9 Park made me feel wonderfully welcome. In this instance, they sent over a small sashimi appetizer which was delightful. For my main course, I had the chicken. This is not your normal piece of chicken. It was perfectly tender with the crispiest skin ever. Served over wild mushrooms, topped with a castelvetrano olive relish, along with a side of creamy polenta and poached egg, this was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. <br />
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I passed on dessert, but they still gave me a tiny trio of miniature confections. <br />
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+ <a href="http://stoddardsfoodandale.com/" target="_blank">Stoddard's Food and Ale</a><br />
It is so fun when I am traveling and find out that a good friend is also in the same city. To my surprise, a good friend of ours from Florida was also in Boston as well! We decided to meet a Stoddard's Food and Ale since it was conveniently located in between our hotels. <br />
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This place is really charming and featured a huge list of unique beers and gastropub-esque food. Plus, I was <i>finally</i> able to try my first Scotch Egg! A Scotch Egg is a soft boiled egg, wrapped in a thin layer of sausage, breaded, then fried to a crisp and served with a side of mustard. It was everything I hoped it would be! <br />
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I then finished out the meal with some chicken pot pie and you want to know what they served as a garnish on top? Fried. Chicken. Skin. I kid you not. Sorry to you vegetarians out there, but it was awesome. <br />
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+ <a href="http://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/boston-legal-crossing" target="_blank">Legal Sea Foods</a><br />
For lunch, I took some clients out to Legal Sea Foods. Their office was right around the corned and it was their recommendation.... and what a great one it was! The inside was very stylishly designed and the food & service were great! <br />
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I had the Korean Rice Bowl, which was filled with sauteed shitake mushrooms, carrots, seaweed cucumbers, kimchi, tuna, and an egg yolk. I want to try to recreate this dish because it was crazy good! <br />
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<br />Heather Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369531148594607414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965166510814666062.post-48500705069169307152015-05-06T11:45:00.001-04:002015-05-06T11:45:46.197-04:00Pork Belly Steam Buns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always thought that Asian steam buns were like this mystical food. These prefect little white pillow-like-buns are my favorite! Throw in some crispy pork belly with a killer sauce and you will be amazed at how unbelievably good these little babies are.<br />
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In fact, they were so good that I am almost compelled to start my own Asian food truck as a side job and only serve pork belly steam buns. Just kidding (sort of), but I just want to show you how legit this recipe is. <br />
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I am here to tell you that you too can make pork belly buns at home! I hope I didn't scare you away with all of the steps. Here is my advice for a timeline on how to prepare each component:<br />
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- Cook the pork belly in the oven and refrigerate overnight<br />
- The next day, make the dough. <br />
- While the dough is resting, make the sauce, prep the aromatics, cut up the pork, make dressing and cut up veggies for slaw<br />
- Cook the pork and let rest<br />
- Make the slaw<br />
- Roll out the buns and steam them<br />
- Finish the pork in the pan with aromatics and sauce<br />
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It is quite the process, but I assure you that it is TOTALLY worth it! <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Pork Belly</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 pounds slab pork belly</span><br />
salt + pepper<br />
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Preheat over to 275 degrees. Liberally season all sides of the pork belly with salt and pepper. Place skin side up on 2 sheets of foil and double wrap that belly nice and tight. <br />
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Cook in oven for 2.5 hours and remove to let cool. Once cooled, place in the refrigerator and let it sit for at least 3 hours, but better over night. <br />
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Remove from the fridge and slice into bite sized pieces. Preheat a pan over medium heat and cook a single layer of pork, in batches, until each side is brown in crispy. The pork has a lot of fat, so be sure to use a splatter screen because that sh*$ will POP! Cooking it in a single later helps because you can monitor it and make sure both sides brown. No one likes chewy, fatty pork! Drain some of the pork fat if it begins to cover the pork. <br />
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Once all of the pork has been browned, remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate. Let cool and reserve for later. Remove all but 3 tablespoons of fat from pan and set aside. <br />
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To finish the pork, heat up the fat and browned bits over medium low heat. Add the scallions, garlic and ginger and cook for 2-4 minutes until slightly softened. Add pork belly to heat it up again and get crispy. Add sauce and cook for another 3 minutes until pork is coated and sauce has slightly thickened. <br />
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Serve pork in steam buns, top with slaw and stuff you face with the most delicious pork belly steam buns ever! <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Sauce</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon hoisin sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon fish sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoons chili garlic paste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons shaoxing wine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons mirin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>and</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup chopped scallion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon minced garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon minced ginger</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl (excluding the scallion, garlic & ginger) and set aside. Prepare the scallion, garlic and ginger by chopping and mincing. Set aside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Dressing + Slaw</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup rice wine vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon canola oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">dash of toasted sesame oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">heave pinch of each salt and black pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup </span>julienned carrots<br />
3 scallions, chopped<br />
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro<br />
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds<br />
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds<br />
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Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together and season with salt & pepper to taste. Slice up slaw ingredients. 30 minutes prior to serving the pork buns, add dressing to slaw and place in fridge to marinate.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Steam Buns</b></i></span><br />
<i>(makes 16 steam buns)</i><br />
<span class="ingredient" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount">1 1/2 cup</span> <span class="name">bột bánh bao flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="name">3 tablespoons sugar</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup</span> <span class="name">whole milk</span></span></span><br />
dash of toasted sesame oil<br />
juice from one lemon wedge<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 teaspoon</span> <span class="name">salt</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 teaspoons</span> <span class="name">white vinegar (for steaming water)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="name">In a measuring cup, mix together sugar, milk sesame oil, lemon juice and salt. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and form a well. Pour in the wet ingredients and slowly pull flour into the well to form a shaggy dough. Once flour has been incorporated, used your hands and begin to knead. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="name">Depending on how wet/dry dough is, add a bit more flour or a little water. Once all flour pulls away from the side of the bowl and an elastic ball is formed, continue to knead for 5 minutes. Cover dough with damp towel or plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 30 minutes to an hour. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="name">The dough will not rise like yeast dough and you will only see a slight difference. Once dough has set, form a ball and turn out onto floured surface. Slice dough like a pie into 8 slices, then cut each of those slices in half, to make 16 small wedges. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="name">Roll each wedge into a ball and cover with towel. One piece at a time, roll the balls into little oval shaped discs, keeping the surface lightly floured so the dough does not stick. Fold the discs in half and place each one on a small piece of parchment, with another piece in between the fold, so buns can easily open. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="name">Time to steam! I just used a deep pan with a flat dish in the bottom topped with a plate. Fill the pan 1/3 of the way with water and add vinegar. This helps the buns stay white. Place the dough buns and parchment on the plate and cover, with the heat on medium low. Steam for about 7-10 minutes. Remove buns from pan and continue to cook the rest of them. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="name">When ready to serve, you can either steam on plate again for 1 minute or microwave them for 15 seconds on a plate covered with plastic wrap. </span></span></span><br />
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