http://food.tedski.net a food lover's chronicle of all things culinary Fri, 21 May 2010 16:04:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This marinade was originally paired with large sea scallops, but it was so delicious we could see it going with virtually any protein of your choice. ¼ cup tequila 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ cup sugar 1 to 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped ¼ cup green ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/meats-and-poultry/tequila-lime-marinade It had been too long since I made risotto for Ellen and I. I really wish risotto could be better for you. This risotto is great on a winter night. The sweet nutty flavor of the butternut squash really pairs well with the bold flavors of the ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/pasta-and-risotto/butternut-squash-risotto This is a simple eggnog recipe. It has bourbon in it and then you add rum to taste when serving. This recipe contains raw eggs. The USDA cautions against eating raw or uncooked eggs. 4 eggs, separated 1/3 c sugar, plus 1 tbsp 2 c whole milk 1 c heavy cream 3.5 ... http://food.tedski.net/dessert/egg-nog Sauteeing shredded brussels sprouts is such a versatile way to make a quick and easy side dish. With the sprouts shredded, they cook in no more than 10 minutes. They also become so crisp and tender due to the larger amount of surface area exposed to the cooking ... http://food.tedski.net/side-dishes/vegetables/shredded-brussels-sprouts-with-pancetta I came up with this recipe the other evening when I brought home the last fluke of the season, but Ellen wanted to have Thai. The lemongrass and lime really compliment the fluke's light flavor, and the ginger gives it a slight kick. 1 lime, thinly sliced crosswise 1/2 inch finger ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/fish-and-shellfish/thai-style-poached-flounder 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 6 oz. goat cheese, softened 6 flour tortillas Heat olive oil until hot, but not smoking. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add black beans, cumin, chili ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/black-bean-goat-cheese-quesadillas Owning a mandoline is very convenient when you are presented with a recipe like this. It makes simple work of sliced cabbage. I did, however, slice the snow peas by hand. The snow peas I had found at the market were lacking the vibrant green color I ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/fish-and-shellfish/sauteed-cod-on-snow-peas-and-cabbage-with-miso-vinaigrette This recipe reminds me of a version of coq au vin that I make using red wine and chicken broth. I found this in the May 2000 issue of Bon Appetit. The sauce is a basic mire poix with some diced tomatoes and mushrooms. I used Muir ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/meats-and-poultry/chicken-with-white-wine-and-mushrooms Poached Salmon 3 c clam juice 1 750ml bottle Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine 1 half lemon, thinly sliced 4 sprigs fresh dill 4 sprigs fresh tarragon 1 dozen whole peppercorns 4 8 oz. salmon filets Combine first 6 ingredients in a deep saute pan. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 5 ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/fish-and-shellfish/poached-salmon-with-caper-dill-sauce This recipe was in Self Magazine's November 2006 issue. Another one of Ellen's great finds, we threw this together on New Years Day. We had a bit of trouble finding some of the ingredients since the market was nearly empty. We made do, and noted our substitutions ... http://food.tedski.net/main-courses/fish-and-shellfish/thai-hot-pot