3 T butter, unsalted
1 shallot, minced
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1/2 t roasted garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 T flour
1/2 cup evaporated milk, 2%
1/2 cup chicken stock, unsalted
1 t onion powder
1/2 t ground garlic
1/4 t black pepper
Tiny pinch of salt Read More
Crispy Pork and Eggplant Stir-Fry
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 T soy sauce
1 1/2 T aged balsamic vinegar
1 T dark sesame oil
1 t hot chili oil
2 T dark brown sugar
4 scallions, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 t ginger, minced
2 T peanut oil
1 lb lean ground pork
1 lb Chinese Eggplants, 1-2 eggplants
1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice
Garnish: crushed red pepper flakes and 2 scallions, chopped Read More
Cuban Black Beans and Sausage
Ingredients:
1 T olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 large red pepper, diced
2 stalks celery (including the leaves), diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
14 oz smoked pork sausage, sliced lengthwise in half and then cut into chunks
1 T cumin
1/4 t ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 Serrano pepper, minced
1 (15 oz) can tomatoes, diced
3 cups chicken stock, unsalted
4 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cilantro stems, chopped
2 oz pimentos, diced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish) Read More
Thai Marinated and Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts or 8 thighs
Marinade Ingredients:
1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium
1/4 cup cilantro stems or roots* (do not use the leaves)
2 T garlic, minced
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 T ginger, sliced and smashed Read More
Thai Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 T plus 1 t sugar
1 hot pepper, minced (red jalapeno, serrano, cayenne, or Thai chile)
1 T cilantro leaves, minced
Spoon Mage™ Note:
Be careful while mincing the pepper. If you have sensitive skin, put the hand that holds the pepper inside Read More
Italian-American Carbonara with Peas
Ingredients:
2 cups peas, thawed if from frozen
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, shredded
4 eggs, gently whisked with a fork
1/2 cup cream
1 1/4 t dried garlic
1/2 t dried Mediterranean oregano
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1 lb spaghetti
1/2 lb thick cut applewood smoked bacon
1/2 onion, chopped
2 T olive oil
2 T fresh flat Italian parsley, chopped Read More
Roasted Chicken with Tarragon and White Pepper
Ingredients:
1 whole Sunday Roaster – these birds are usually between 6-7 lbs
1 t dried tarragon
1/2 t white pepper
1 onion, cut into large pieces
2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 2-4 inch slices, or use whole baby cut carrots
1 T vegetable oil
1 cup chicken stock, low sodium Read More
Pan Sautéed Chicken with Shallot Wine Sauce
Ingredients:
6 pieces (2 ½ – 3 lbs) bone-in chicken
2 T butter
1 T olive oil
1/4 t ground white pepper
1/8 t dried tarragon
Pinch of salt
1 recipe Braised Pearl Onions and Carrots
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 T cold unsalted butter Read More
Braised Pearl Onions and Carrots
2 c pearl onions, from frozen or peeled if fresh
1 c carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced into 1 inch pieces
1/2 c chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
1 T butter
1 bay leaf
1/8 t ground white pepper
Pinch of salt Read More
Classic Apple Pie
A beautiful pie just like Grandma used to make.
Crust Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1 t salt
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 t white vinegar
5 T cold water Read More










