Pork Dim Sum

Pork Dim Sum

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons red curry paste
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water as needed
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• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine pork, onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes, red curry paste, garam masala, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well, then set aside. Place flour into a separate bowl. Slowly stir in the water as needed until a soft dough is achieved. There may be some water left over. Roll out walnut-sized balls of dough into thin circles.
2. Fill each of the wrappers with about 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture. Moisten the edges of the wrapper, then fold in half, sealing to create a half moon shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Place the dumplings in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam until the dough becomes glossy, about 10 minutes.
3. To make sauce: Combine peanut butter, cayenne pepper, sugar, and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Cook in the microwave on High for 30 seconds and stir. Serve with the dumplings.

Athens Market Taverna

Athens Market Taverna
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Say Hello to Mary Pappas the Owner
Tell her the couple @ table 15 from NJ sent you!!!
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George's at the Cove

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Great dinner last night, at The Cove food was fantastic!
Holy Spirit Margaritas
Fried Calamari
Kathy had Grilled Salmon with farro salad, shaved radish, cucumber, carrots & asparagus in a vinaigrette 
Me- Grilled Shrimp on top of risotto with andouille sausage,and braised fennel
And of course killer dessert - Warm Chocolate Cake, with cinnamon caramel sauce, topped with dolce de leche!!
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The Americana Restaurant Del Mar, CA

The Americana Restaurant
 Del Mar, CA
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Great spot, great food...
Met with the Chef/Owner Randy Gruber, who is from NY!! Graduate of The French Culinary Institute
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Garlic Cheddar Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup butter
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• TT grated Parmesan cheese
• TT shredded Cheddar cheese
• TT  parsley
• TT oregano
• TT ground black pepper
• TT sea salt
• 1 4 oz boneless chix breast split & pounded (to make 2 pcs) if you like

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. In a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
4. Dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in baking oval. Drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
5. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Serve with pasta, potatoes, risotto or rice!

Turkey Rice Balls

Turkey Rice Balls

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup  rice

Pinch saffron, optional

1/3 cup dry white wine

Salt and pepper

TT grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish

5 large eggs

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, chopped

4 oz ground lean turkey

TT basil leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 ounces tomato sauce

2 1/2 cups boiling water, for rice, plus 1/2 cup water, for sauce

1/4 teaspoons sugar

1/4 cup frozen or fresh peas

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot, pour in uncooked rice and cook for 2 minutes. Add saffron, if using and pour in wine until wine evaporates. Begin stirring in boiling water until rice is tender. Cook rice uncovered. Add salt and pepper, to taste. When rice is cooked take off heat, mix in cheese and 2 eggs. Place in refrigerator, covered, for 10-15 min in freezer. Rice must be chilled.    In a large frying pan over medium heat add oil, sauté onions and the chopped garlic for 2 minutes; add in the meat, and brown. Remove excess grease. Add in basil, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, and sugar until it all becomes thick in texture. Add peas while still warm take off heat and set aside. Add salt and pepper, to taste.  Take 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture, place in hand and form a small cup.  Place 1/2 teaspoon of the meat mixture to center of the rice cup, add 1 teaspoon of the rice over the meat mixture and roll in a ball. Roll the rice ball in the remaining eggs and then roll that into the bread crumbs. Heat vegetable oil to 360 degrees F. Deep-fry rice balls until browned, place on a paper towel lined plate or dish.  At service garnish with cheese and marinara sauce.

Sloppied Flank Steak Sandwiches

Sloppied Flank Steak Sandwiches

Ingredients:

4 oz sliced beef flank steak

TT steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning® see below)

TT olive oil

1/8 cup brown sugar

¼ cup onion, chopped

¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped

TT apple cider vinegar

TT Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cups marinara sauce

1 tablespoons tomato paste

1hamburger bun, split and toasted

Procedure:

Sprinkle the beef flank steak with steak seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, sear flank steak into the hot oil. Quickly brown the steak on both sides, set the beef aside.

Stir brown sugar, onion, red bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and tomato paste together and cook until the brown sugar dissolves. Place seared meat in the sauce. Cook about 5-10 mins.  Toast buns, and serve the sloppied steak on the toasted buns.  Great with French fries or French fried sweet potatoes!

*Montreal Steak Seasoning

2 Garlic powder

4 teaspoons coarsely ground coriander seeds

2 tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea)

4 teaspoons dill weed

4 teaspoons paprika

4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

Directions: Mix all& store in a container