Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak
Tuna has very lean meat and also very tasty. However, grilled tuna often turns out very rough to eat. Here I develop this recipe for soft, tender and delicious tuna steak. Ingredients: 2 ( 4-oz) wild caught Ahi Tuna steak 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar/lemon juice/Chinese vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tbsp […]
Green Onion Pancake
Crispy outside, and soft inside. Whole wheat flour is healthier than white flour . This recipe provide more fiber and nutrients. If you like soft and chewy, you can make pancake a little thinner and cook a little longer and a little more oil. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup white-whole wheat Flour 1/2 cup wheat barn flakes […]
Gingseng Mushroom Chicken Soup
Chicken soup is good for health all year round. It can boost the immune system. Ginseng and mushroom are also able to boost the immune too. Ingredients: 1 whole fresh or frozen chicken 1 ginseng root 6 dry mushroom 1/4 cup goji 3 thick slice ginger Salt for taste Directions: Cut the whole chicken into […]
Fried herbed almond
These crunchy thyme-flavored nuts serve with some cheese. These crunchy thyme-flecked nuts are delicious served with sherry and slices of manchego cheese. It is sure to please even the pickest guests. Ingredients 3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 cup(s) whole almonds , blanched 2 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme leaves Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Directions Heat oil in a […]
French Bread ( home-style)
Ingredients: 2 envelopes (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F.) 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 5 cups flour 4 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water Preparations: Combine the yeast, sugar and warm water and mix for 2 minutes to […]
French Cut Green Bean with Onion and Tomato
This dish is very popular in Turkish. I had this dish at every single house I visited in Istanbul when I visited my husband’s relatives and friends. However, the taste varies a little, with the amount of tomato, onion, and sugar used. If you like tomato more, you can also add tomato paste. You can […]
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (peeled and cube) 1/2 cup diced red and green pepper 2 teaspoon garlic paste (fresh finely chopped) 4 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoon ginger paste (finely chopped) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro Directions: 1. Add salt onto eggplant cubes and rest for 30mins to drain the water […]
Crispy Anise Peanuts
This recipe is also applicable for other nut, walnut, almond, and pecan. This recipe can be varied depending on individual taste. Ingredients: 2 cups raw peanuts 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry dill 1/2 teaspoon Anise extract Directions: Add anise extract in water, soak the peanuts in water with for 15-20mins. Drain the water in a […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 10 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas or snow peas 1 1/2 cups sliced white or brown cremini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups thickly sliced carrots 2 cups shredded leftover cooked chicken 8 ounces noodles of a kind and shape that please you (I used buckwheat soba noodles because that was what […]
Camembert Crostini
This simple appetizer relies on good-quality ingredients — excellent baguette for toasting, olive oil for drizzling, and creamy camembert to top it all off. Ingredients 1 good baguette Olive oil Salt Pepper 8 ounce(s) good-quality camembert or other creamy cow’s milk cheese 1 cup(s) fig preserves or macerated fruit such as huckleberries Sea salt Directions Preheat oven to […]