tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42976149638889552062024-03-14T02:48:14.055-07:00Cook Like Yo MamaA Community Based Blog for People Who Like to CookCook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-10011148908120289522018-02-24T15:34:00.000-08:002018-02-24T15:35:01.450-08:00BoWorkwear WOW. I still remember this blog!<br />
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So much has happened since 2012, but one of the best things I can tell you is that I started my own line of eco-friendly aprons.<br />
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<a href="http://www.boworkwear.com/" target="_blank">BoWorkwear</a> is a design driven eco-friendly uniform company.<br />
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Uniforms w/in the hospitality industries are often made from conventional fabric, dyed with toxic dyes, stain repellents and are often cleaned with toxic solvents.<br />
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For chefs and restaurants in particular there seemed to be a disconnect between caring about the food they sourced and served (organic, local, sustainable) and the uniforms their staff wore.<br />
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We believe beautifully designed eco-friendly uniforms that are in alignment with your core beliefs presents a powerful opportunity for your brand’s story.<br />
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A behind-the-scenes video from our Vday X CNY shoot. It's year of the dog and Shy, the resident Shiba Inu knows it!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-17717041088565070742012-11-03T19:55:00.000-07:002012-11-03T19:56:48.073-07:00Beef Shanks Braised in An Onion Broth <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past week has been a devastating week for so many New Yorkers and New Jersey residents. Hurricane Sandy came and went, leaving a whole lot of damage. It broke my heart when I saw so many people without homes, and the death toll kept raising. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided I needed to do something more than donate money, so I chose to volunteer at a shelter where I could easily catch a working subway line. The only thing about volunteering is that it really saddens me and it drains me. I know this from past experiences and I want to stay strong for those in need. Today, I decided to cook. I mean really cook. It calms me, and I love the aroma of cooking that permeates throughout my apartment. It's comforting, especially when it's cold outside. I found this recipe by <a href="http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2009/09/cooking-grass-fed-beef-episode-4-beef.html#uds-search-results" target="_blank">Food Wishes</a>. Chef John is very thorough in explaining, so the cooking part was easy. I have to warn you though, it needs to sit on the stove for 3-4 hours so be prepared. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it's worth the wait. The recipe calls for very easy ingredients. He used polenta and I used homemade mashed potatoes. I also used less beef and more veggies, but that's really your call. I'm a veggie freak. Below is his recipe, or you can click on his website and check out his other great recipes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recipe from <a href="http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2009/09/cooking-grass-fed-beef-episode-4-beef.html#uds-search-results" target="_blank">Foodwishes.com </a></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-51138063171666277912012-08-26T16:31:00.002-07:002012-08-26T16:31:53.472-07:00Panko Drumsticks and Spinach & Carrot Salad I've been so busy that I haven't really been able to post, but I think this one is great. It's economical, quick and easy. I got the drumstick recipe from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/drumsticks_honey_mustard_sauce.html?section=comments" target="_blank">Eating Well </a>, except that I used Panko instead of bread crumbs. The sauce is awesome. It is Greek yogurt with honey mustard and honey. Really good.<br />
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As for the spinach salad, it was so easy. It consists of red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and olive oil. I got this recipe from <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/spinach-and-carrot-salad-388245" target="_blank">Food.com</a>. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-51182053622387020992012-05-19T18:44:00.005-07:002012-05-19T18:56:02.215-07:00Pan Fried Rib Eye Steak with Tomatoes, Red Onions, GarlicI was feeling like a good steak dinner today. When I made this I loved it so much that I thought I'd share:<br />
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Tomatoes, Red Onion, Garlic Sauce<br />
Ingredients<br />
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar<br />
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil<br />
1/2 Cup Chopped Grape Tomatoes<br />
1/4 Cup Minced Red Onion<br />
1 Clove Minced Garlic<br />
1 Teaspoon Pepper<br />
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt<br />
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Combine red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil in bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes so the onions and garlic can sit for a bit. Then add salt, pepper, tomatoes to the mix. While this is sitting...<br />
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Let's cook the steak.<br />
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Ingredients<br />
1 10 oz Rib Eye Steak<br />
1 Teaspoon Pepper<br />
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt<br />
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In a medium saucepan, preheat to medium heat. While the pan is heating, pierce the steak with a fork a few times and add salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, add the steak to the pan and let it cook on each side for 5 minutes, or until it is slightly pink on the inside. I like mine medium well, so you may want to cook each side more or less depending on how you like your steak. It also depends on how hot your range gets and what pan you use. Mine is nonstick, but I think a stainless steel pan would make the perfect consistency. Once it is done, put it on your plate and add the tomato sauce. It's that easy!<br />
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I made a side of roasted broccoli to go with my steak. I found a great recipe for this on foodnetwork. Click <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/roasted-broccoli-with-parmesan/video/index.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the recipe.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-85793462466436459982012-02-28T19:44:00.001-08:002012-02-28T19:46:10.829-08:00Healthy Lemon Chicken DishI am attempting to be healthy, and wanted to see how I could use less salt. I made this meal tonight and liked it so much I had to share.<br />
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I'm not going to get into detail about the veggies and the couscous, b/c you just steam or boil the veggies until they are soft enough but not so soft it loses its crispness.<br />
2 heads of organic broccoli (stems cut off)<br />
1 head of cauliflower (stems cut off)<br />
2 tablespoons Agave Nectar<br />
2 tablespoons cooking wine (I used the Japanese one shown in the picture)<br />
1 teaspoon of lemon juice<br />
Boil or steam your veggies, and toss it with the nectar, lemon juice and cooking wine. That's it.<br />
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1 package organic chicken breast (3-4 pcs)<br />
1tablespoon roughly chopped parsley<br />
ground pepper<br />
1 medium sized lemon<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-90894879773112008222012-01-01T08:54:00.000-08:002012-01-01T08:54:43.814-08:00Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower, Parmesan and LemonHappy New Year everyone!<br />
I am starting the new year with a good long run, kirtan, yoga and meditation. So to continue my efforts with having a fresh mind, it would be good to have some good, healthy food in the system.<br />
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Over the holidays, I made roasted broccoli from a recipe I found on <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/broccoli-parmesan-and-lemon-recipe/index.html"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">Food Network</span></b></a>. It was so good, except that I had added a little too much salt.<br />
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Recently, I was at Trader Joe's, thinking about the same dish. Instead of buying stalks of broccoli, I decided to get a bag of cauliflower and broccoli. Well, I must say it turned out well.<br />
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1 12 oz. Bag of Broccoli and Cauliflower Duet from Trader Joe's (pre-washed)<br />
1/4 Lemon<br />
1/2 Cup Parmesan Reggiano<br />
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil<br />
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper<br />
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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Add foil to the baking pan and add broccoli and cauliflower. Drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.<br />
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Try to turn over the florets, they should be a little browned which is okay. This is what brings out the roasted flavor. Keep them close together, and add a layer of cheese and slide it back into the oven. The cheese should melt nicely, adding a crisp to the top of the florets, about 10 minutes.<br />
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Drizzle with lemon and transfer to a serving dish with a spoon or spatula.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-49575667896097618962011-12-05T20:21:00.001-08:002011-12-05T20:47:57.311-08:00Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Triangoli with Sauteed MushroomsWe live in a day and age where sometimes we just don't have time to make things from scratch. I don't, at least and if I do, it takes hours of preparation.<br />
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I went to Trader Joe's and one of the items I found were these Butternut Squash Triangoli Pasta. It comes in the package pictured below. Sorry, I emptied it out already before I took the photo. I also bought a 10 oz package of sliced white mushrooms, and it was SO EASY to make and SO GOOD. I tell ya, I really liked it.<br />
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Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Triangoli<br />
10 oz Package of Sliced White Mushrooms<br />
1T Olive Oil<br />
1T White Cooking Wine<br />
2T Non Salted Butter<br />
2t Kosher Salt<br />
2-3t Ground Pepper<br />
Fresh Parmesan <br />
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For the mushrooms, turn range on to medium heat. Use a medium sized nonstick pan and add butter. When the butter melts, throw the mushrooms into the pan and stir constantly until mushrooms are evenly coated with butter. Keep stirring, then add white wine, salt and pepper. Sautee for about 5 minutes then turn stove off and move mushrooms to a plate. Do not clean the pan.<br />
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Follow the directions on the package for the Triangoli. When they are ready to go, drain then transfer Triangoli to the saucepan. Give it a good coat of the butter that is left in the pan and add the olive oil. Add parmesan and stir this in (optional). When transferring it to a serving plate, add the mushrooms on top or on the side. Add more parmesan and pepper.<br />
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<b><u>Corn With Sriracha </u></b><br />
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1/2 Cup Mayonnaise<br />
1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley<br />
16 oz Bag of Frozen Corn (Erin and Mark used fresh grilled corn)<br />
1/4 Cup Parmesan + a little more for topping<br />
1 Tablespoon Sriracha<br />
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Thaw out the corn by following the instructions on the bag. Throw it in a mixing bowl and toss it with the mayonnaise, parmesan, sriracha and lastly, the parsley. Add about a handful of parmesan on top. Finished! Yes, it's that easy.<br />
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<br />Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-29025792496634761942011-11-13T09:26:00.000-08:002011-11-26T17:28:41.187-08:00What I'm making for Sunday dinner...Braised pork shoulder with creamy polenta. Not sure how it tastes yet...it's just making my apartment smell amazing. Click on the link below for the recipe<br />
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1 8oz box quinoa-corn blend "Garden Pagodas" pasta (or replace with regular pasta such as fusilli)<br />
1.25lbs sweet Italian-style turkey sausage, casings removed<br />
2 stalks organic broccoli, cut into little pieces and stalks discarded<br />
3 teaspoons dried and crushed red pepper flakes<br />
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese<br />
2 large cloves garlic, diced<br />
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Bring a little more than 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add broccoli, and let it boil for 3 minutes. Remove broccoli and put it in a large bowl of ice water, save the water in the pot. Bring it to a boil for the pasta and follow directions on the box.<br />
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add turkey sausage. Crush the sausage with a spoon until it is broken up and no longer red. About 12 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir. Drain broccoli, add to skillet and stir. Add pasta, stir and coat with juices. Stir in parmesan and serve immediately.<br />
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Okay, I also want to add how much I spent at Associated Supermarket in Fort Greene, Brooklyn<br />
1 box 8oz quinoa-corn blend noodles - $2.50<br />
1.25lbs sweet italian sausage - $4.50<br />
2 stalks of broccoli - $2.99<br />
Fresh parmasan -$2.99<br />
Red pepper flakes - I bought this a couple of years ago<br />
Garlic - I had from other dishes<br />
Olive Oil - I had in my pantry<br />
Total: $12.98 to make about 4 servings. Maybe a little more than 4. Yup. That works for me.<br />
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1 inch piece of grated or finely minced fresh ginger</div>
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10 fresh curry leaves, crush them in your hands to release
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about 50 green beans, cut into inch pieces</div>
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<br />Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-89392894738016989152011-09-04T06:05:00.000-07:002011-09-07T04:44:36.401-07:00Shredded Pork With Snow Cabbage and Bamboo Shoot Noodle Soup<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I feel so honored to have these recipes from Nick Lee's father, who once owned Chinese restaurants in Houston before retiring. his daughter, <a href="http://www.chefsunderfire.com/chef-christina-lee-central-market-cooking-school/"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Chef Christina Lee</span></strong></a><span style="color: black;">,</span> has asked him to instruct classes at Central Market in Austin, where she teaches. Nick, the son and brother of Christina, put together the recipes, video footage (see below in Cantonese, but language of food is universal) and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bruthanick/sets/72157627524913202/"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>photos</strong></span></a>. He sent me the recipes so I can keep them forever. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am passing along the information and let me know if you try this! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8 ounce shredded pork</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8 ounce Vermicelli noodles (cook as directed per instruction on the package).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 box of 32 ounce Central Market Organic Free Range Chicken Broth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 can (14 ounce) Companion brand Snow Cabbage & Bamboo Shoot (Asian market).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bring 1 medium sauce pan, with 1 ½ quart of water to a boil. Stir in the marinated pork and shut off the heat. Poach the pork for 15 minutes and set aside.</span></div>
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<br />Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-81962000329381895852011-09-01T04:40:00.000-07:002011-09-01T04:40:04.141-07:00Stir Fried Beef With Flat Rice Noodles<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I feel so honored to have these recipes from Nick Lee's father, who once owned Chinese restaurants in Houston before retiring. He made a series of dishes for his daughter, <a href="http://www.chefsunderfire.com/chef-christina-lee-central-market-cooking-school/"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Chef Christina Lee</span></strong></a><span style="color: black;">,</span> who has asked him to instruct classes at Central Market in Austin, where she teaches. Nick, the son and brother of Christina, put together the recipes, video footage (in Cantonese, but language of food is universal) and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bruthanick/sets/72157627512130010/"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>photos</strong></span></a>. He sent me the recipes so I can keep them forever. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am passing along the information and let me know if you try this! </span></div>
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Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-70734428916234699922011-08-30T23:39:00.000-07:002011-08-30T23:42:53.873-07:00Fluffy CoucousSince I've started making tagine on a fairly regular basis, I've also started making couscous regularly. When I was in a Moroccan restaurant in Paris, the chef would bring the couscous fresh out of the kitchen and fluff it right beside your table before serving...since then, I realized that fluffiness is a sign of good couscous. I found this blog online and it's a few extra steps but it's worth it.<div>
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<br />So one of my favorite coffee shops in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn is Cafe Peddlar. Their Stumptown coffee is amazing and their olive oil cake is the perfect accompaniment. It's owned by the Frankies--of Frankie's 457--restaurant extraordinaire where my Frankie and I had our wedding reception. So without further ado, here is their lovely olive oil cake recipe. This cake is great for breakfast or a snack at tea time.
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<br />5 large eggs, at room temperature
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<br />1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
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<br />1 teaspoon fine sea salt (do not skimp on this one!)
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<br />Carolyn MacCulloughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15214255400587279450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-39687191389989533412011-08-29T18:50:00.000-07:002011-08-29T19:11:51.006-07:00Ground Beef w/ Star Anise, Carrots and Celery paired w/Brown Rice & Kale Cooked in Beef StockOkay, so I don't know what to name this so it's a loooong title.<br />
I was inspired by Katie's dishes (my neighbor's girlfriend) that she made on Sunday, so I wanted to try my own version. Her dish had spunk, so immediately I thought of Star Anise. It's usually put in Chinese dishes and soups, but I wanted to experiment. So glad I did. Makes 4 servings:<br />
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4 cups water<br />
1 cup brown rice (rinse in strainer under cold water until it is clear)<br />
4 beef bouillon cubes<br />
3 cups of chopped kale (unstemmed and dried)<br />
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In a pot, add water and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, add bouillon cubes. Let is dissolve, stir then add brown rice. Stir rice once. Bring heat to medium heat, and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 30 minutes, turn off heat and pour rice in a strainer over the sink. Let rice strain for 10 seconds. Add rice back to the pot, but not on the heat. Immediately add kale, and cover rice tightly for 10 minutes to let it steam. I had to cover with aluminum foil first before covering with the lid because it was not tight enough. After 10 minutes, remove lid and fluff. While the rice is cooking, go ahead and begin preparing the ground beef.<br />
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1 peeled and chopped carrot<br />
2 chopped celery sticks<br />
1 lb ground beef<br />
2 large garlic cloves, minced<br />
1 T brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
2 T worcestershire sauce<br />
1 star anise (I bought the organic kind)<br />
1 t olive oil<br />
2 t pepper<br />
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In a medium nonstick pan, turn heat to medium high. When pan is hot, add ground beef. Break it up with a spatula and add 1 clove of the minced garlic and 1T worcestershire sauce. Continue breaking up the beef until brown. Turn off heat. Drain beef and set it aside.<br />
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Add about a teaspoon of olive oil to the nonstick pan and turn on heat to medium. When pan is hot, add the other clove of minced garlic and stir. Once you smell the garlic, add the carrots and celery. Add 1/2 cup water and let it simmer. Add the star anise to the water so the flavor distributes throughout the water and into the vegetables. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until water is pretty much gone. Add ground beef and stir/mix for another couple of minutes. Add 1T worcestershire sauce and pepper, stir and turn off heat.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since Hurricane Irene is on her way, I also wanted to make brown rice in case our electricity went out. It's perishable, but I feel okay eating rice that's not refrigerated. Well, I'm glad I paired it with my slow cookin' spare ribs and zucchini. It balanced perfectly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the recipe from Allrecipe.com. Just add one chopped zucchini (chop it kind of thick because it becomes very soft) </span><br />
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</div>Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-10650282437921975752011-08-27T19:22:00.000-07:002011-08-27T19:22:38.232-07:00Whole Wheat Flour Banana BreadHurricane Irene is on the way, so I ended up cooking and baking since our subways and buses are shut down and it is raining.<br />
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I had the ingredients for banana bread, so I decided to bake that. It is so easy to make and it's so good. You can add chopped nuts, or chocolate chips but I didn't have those on hand so I didn't add. Also, though I used Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, you can use All Purpose White Flour and it will do its job.<br />
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1/2 Cup Brown Sugar<br />
1/2 Cup Melted Real Butter Unsalted<br />
2 Eggs<br />
3 Mashed Very Ripe Bananas<br />
Pinch of Salt<br />
1 teaspoon Baking Soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder<br />
1 3/4 Cup Flour (All Purpose or Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour)<br />
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Preheat slow oven 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mix in order given. pour into a greased baking dish (at least 4x8) with a spatula. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.<br />
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Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-56967059991365794202011-08-24T18:10:00.000-07:002011-08-24T18:24:30.261-07:00Frozen Dumplings and Taiwanese Style Baby Bok ChoyI have to admit. I bought my dumplings frozen at a restaurant in Chinatown NYC,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b> <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/super-taste-new-york"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Super Taste</span></a></b></span>. Click on the name for a Yelp review. It rocks. The only thing I don't like about it is this woman who screams in your ear in Cantonese even if there are only 2 people in the place. That's why I get them to go. Haha! They are the best frozen dumplings thus far, and for a person who doesn't have much time, it's perfect.<br />
BUT...I think that it is well worth your time if you do want to make homemade dumplings. I've been to dumpling parties, and I have helped my mom make them. It is so much fun when you do it with a significant other, a friend, or many friends. So... I don't want to discount that and found a really good recipe on <a href="http://chinesefood.about.com/od/dimsumdumplings/r/jiaozi.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>About.com</b></span></a>. Click on the name. In one of the reviews, looks like she makes a mean dipping sauce.<br />
My sauce was a little different (see below).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frozen dumplings from Super Taste in NYC Chinatown. Pan fried at home. Use the About.com recipe's cooking method</td></tr>
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Makes 1 serving<br />
<i>1/8C soy sauce</i><br />
<i>1t sesame oil</i><br />
<i>2t hot oil</i><br />
<i>3t rice vinegar</i><br />
<i>1T chopped scallions </i><br />
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The veggies, however, are my own concoction, learned from my grandmother in Taipei, Taiwan. You simply boil them. She would add a little bit of pork fat to add flavor and to make it less dry. I use sesame oil. She doesn't use hot oil and she buys veggies from the street vendor in Taipei. I get them at a grocery store like Whole Foods or Fresh Fanatic.<br />
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Makes about 4 servings (also depends on how much you like veggies)<br />
<i>6-7 small bunches or 3-4 big bunches of organic baby bok choy</i><br />
<i>1-2T sesame oil </i><br />
<i>2T soy sauce </i><br />
<i>2-3t hot oil</i><br />
<i>1t black pepper</i><br />
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Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add washed bok choy to pot and boil for 5 minutes max, or until it begins to soften. Remove from water and shake out excess water. In a bowl, mix bok choy, sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper and hot oil together. That's it. Seriously. It's that easy. My measurements may not be precise, like most people, we just throw it in. It's up to you if you want to add more sauce.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small bunches of Baby Bok Choy from Fresh Fanatic</td></tr>
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Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-56381411933870325402011-08-10T09:13:00.001-07:002011-08-10T09:30:12.547-07:00Halibut with Tomatoes and Fennel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6027861236_4c444ab926_m.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6027861236_4c444ab926_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Total cook and prep time: 25 minutes! I love fast recipes!
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<br />I got this recipe from Martha's Food Every Day. I recommend this little zine which also comes with a larger version called Whole Living. 2 years for $20 for 2 magazines!
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<br />haha... ok now that I've got my advertising out of the way I think I have to say that if I make this again i might improve on it some.
<br />I felt that it was lacking in some flavor... maybe I didn't use enough salt. But that was just me. My husband loved it.
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<br /><ul><li> cups of couscous -<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">it doesn't say what kind but if you can add some flavor to your couscous, or get a flavored couscous this would be much better</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">!</span></li></ul><ul><li>1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil + more for drizzling</li></ul><ul><li>1 large fennel bulb thinly sliced lengthwise <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-style: italic;">(I'm not sure what this meant but i basically julienned the bulb i also did some thin circle slices which i think i liked as well)</span> + some fronds for garnish</li><li>coarse salt and pepper</li><li>1 garlic clove minced -<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">I would add more garlic</span></li><li>4 large tomatoes diced large</li><li>1.5 lbs of halibut - <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">I used Tilapia b/c it has less mercury content but maybe the halibut has a better taste.</span></li></ul>Cook couscous as you normally would or according to package.
<br />In large skillet heat oil over medium, add fennel and cook until translucent ... stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
<br />Season with salt and pepper, add garlic cook until fragrant.
<br />Add tomatoes until they begin to soften and release their juices - 3-4 minutes.
<br />Nestle halibut in mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cook until fillets are opaque - about 8 minutes.
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<br />Fluff couscous with fork and serve with halibut and tomato mix... sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired.
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-style: italic;">Recipe says that you can substitute striped bass or salmon for the halibut and onions for the fennel. I think i might opt to add both onions and fennel ;) Love onions! Or maybe even use a can of diced tomatoes for more of that tomato flavor.</span>
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<br />Luhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08305450673886969336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-10806227930078467372011-08-09T20:08:00.000-07:002011-08-09T20:40:44.927-07:00Makeshift Ma Po TofuI love this dish, especially the way my mom makes it. The directions below are not the traditional way of making Ma Po Tofu, so please know that this is an alternative to the standard dish you see in restaurants. My mom doesn't like spicy but I like a little, so I added some spice to this. She also uses pork:<br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tablespoons olive oil (in place of Canola or peanut oil)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 pound ground turkey (in place of pork or beef)</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tablespoon black bean sauce</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 1/2 tablespoons tabasco sauce (in place of chili paste)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( in place of ground Sichuan pepper)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 cup chicken stock</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tablespoon rice wine </li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 teaspoons soy sauce</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon sesame oil</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 teaspoons granulated sugar</li>
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</div>Cook Like Yo Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07111231485728702685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297614963888955206.post-55284484237180285362011-08-08T19:51:00.000-07:002011-08-09T19:34:36.572-07:00Best Fruit Smoothie In The World<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My good friend Christine has been making smoothies ever since we were at UT Austin, and I gotta tell ya, it's still the best smoothie I've ever had. She makes them thick, and there is no need to add yogurt or ice. I don't have a photo but it looks just like the smoothie images you see in Google. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">16 ounces of organic orange juice (i use the organic valley brand sold</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on freshdirect)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">packages of ready-to-use frozen fruit...strawberries, peaches,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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0.70 Oz. Flank Steak<br />
Garlic<br />
Olive Oil<br />
Lemon Juice<br />
Cumin<br />
Paprika<br />
Tumeric<br />
Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
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I think that you should add however much you feel of each ingredient. If you want it more garlic-y, add more garlic. If you want more sour taste, add more lemon. I would say though that you should not go more than 1 T lemon.<br />
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2 cups arugula<br />
1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes cut in half and stems cut off<br />
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Heat frying pan on high. Add about 1T olive oil. When the pan is hot, add flank steak and cook both sides for about 3 minutes or until it is brown on each side. Remove from pan and cut into thin slices. You may want it more well done, so you should cook it longer.<br />
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Add arugula and cherry tomatoes to plate, and add steak on top. Voila! Finished.<br />
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Optional: A few thinly sliced red onion, and/or take out cherry tomatoes. This salad is already very flavorful so adding in and taking out will still make it good. Also, this salad is more on the acidic side so adding bread to absorb it would be a suggestion.<br />
-Minna<br />
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