I didn’t have anchovy paste (optional) but this dressing still came out perfect, even the nine year old approves! Ingredients: ½ cup Mayo 1-2 Garlic Cloves – Minced 2 tsps Lemon Juice 1 tsp Dijon Mustard ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ⅛ tsp Kosher Salt (add more to taste) ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese – Grated 1…
Author: Chef Melissa Rae
Simple Ramen
This is an evolving recipe, but here is the first iteration. We will be adding more ingredients to it as we work on it, but the simple one is great for picky eaters (i.e. my 9 year old). Ingredients: 1 tbsp garlic 1/2 tbsp butter 1/2 tbsp minced ginger 4 cups beef broth 1 cube…
Product Review: Microplane Rasp Grater
When I started making my own salad dressings (and lasagna – see chicken lasagna recipe) I realized the importance of a good microplane. I couldn’t believe how often I needed to create zest. After having a lower quality version of this one, I can tell you the one at Williams Sonoma is now my favorite….
Product Review: Chocolate Heat
There are two things that I can’t get enough of in this world: chocolate and spicy foods. This Fire Hiney Chocolate hot sauce provides the best of both. A phenomenal Belgian chocolate sauce with a spicy kick to it, this concoction will literally knock your socks off. No more boring apple slices at work! No…
Simple White Pasta Sauce
I like calling this one an emergency pasta sauce as well since I was in a pinch with no tomatoes. Here is a simple white sauce that is super easy to make. INGREDIENTS: 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 3 tsp minced garlic 1 cup chicken broth (or you can use 1 can but…
The Award Winning Burger Recipe
Behold, the award winning French Onion Soup Burger! These are cooked on the stove in a cast iron skillet. INGREDIENTS: 2 large yellow onions sliced 6 Slices Swiss cheese (my favorite was the Sargento Swiss – 2 slices per burger) 1 Ounce dry onion soup mix 1 to 2 Pounds ground beef (80% lean /20%…
A Tale of Two Desserts (a la Mode)
Peaches a la Mode OR Apples a la Mode Ingredients: French Vanilla Ice Cream 2 fresh peaches (skinned and pitted) OR 2 apples (skinned and cored) – cut in 1″ chunks 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp sherry 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp kosher salt…
Chef Simeon’s Emergency Red Sauce
In a pinch, the fam loved this simple red sauce over pasta: INGREDIENTS: Half red onion – chopped 2 scoops minced garlic 3 tbsps Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp Olive oil Large can tomato sauce Salt and pepper 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp sugar DIRECTIONS: In a saucepan cook the onions and…
Smoky Orange Vinaigrette
1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tbsp orange marmalade 1 tbsp water 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 small shallot – minced 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher Salt Freshly ground pepper I love homemade salad dressings, but some of the recipes are hit or miss. Tried this one over spinach, goat cheese, cashews and baked…
Cold Quinoa Salad
INGREDIENTS: Salad: 1 english cucumber – chopped 1 can drained garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup shelled pistachios 2 cups chilled cooked Quinoa 1/4 cup chopped basil or mint 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup diced red onion Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2…
