One of the problems a stylish earth-bound bachelor like myself has dealing with the corporate universe is coming up with lunch on a weekly basis.
Suppose you pan-seared a duck breast and made a lovely red-wine pan sauce the night before, but this morning, the leftovers have congealed into a solid mass of duck-fat. Leftovers just [...]
Mijas Texanas ( TexMex-style Eggs)
4 (6″) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups liquid egg substitute
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and black pepper
2 cups salsa
2 tbsp grated queso fresco or sharp white cheddar cheese
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Arrange the tortilla wedges in a single layer on a nonstick [...]
This is one of my brother’s favorite recipes. The wasabi mashed potatoes are particularly good with the glazed salmon.
Miso-Glazed Salmon w/Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Salmon:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste)
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped fresh [...]
Double Chocolate Cookies
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg white
1/3 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
2 1/2 tablespoons premium white chocolate chips
Cooking [...]
Olive and Mushroom Pizza
Pizza dough (or one package pre-made dough, such as Trader Joe’s)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
3 oz. sliced black olives
Preheat oven to 450°.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a [...]
Cheddar-Crusted Apple Pie
Crust:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup (3 ounces) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup ice water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
Filling:
10 cup very thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 2 3/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 [...]