Recipes – Ger-nis

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  • Ginger-Chicken Foil Packs with Baby Bok Choy

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 chicken breasts cut into thin strips Salt & Pepper 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup tamari 3-4 baby bok choy heads, leaves 4 shitake mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped Direction Pre-heat oven to 350°F degrees. In…

  • Chicken, Peppers and Pesto Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6 chicken thighs, boneless skinless Salt Pepper 1 red pepper, sliced thin 1 yellow pepper, sliced thin 1 orange pepper, sliced thin 1 red onion, halved and sliced thin 1/2 cup freshly made pesto (recipe follows) Directions Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on…

  • Curried Apple Chicken & Parsnip Stew

    Serves 6 Ingredients Olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped medium 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 boneless and skinless chicken thighs 2 large apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped small 3 fresh curry leaves 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 cup red lentils 2…

  • Chocolate & Pumpkin Bread Pudding

    Makes 12 ramekins Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) coconut milk 1/2 cup almond milk 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon, freshly grated 2 teaspoons nutemg, freshly grated 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 teaspoon salt 8 cups day old bread, cubed about 11/2 inch thick 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped…

  • Cranberry Bulgur Stuffed Acorn Squashes with Cranberry Port Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 acorn squashes, halved and seeds removed Olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped fine 3 cups bulgar, cooked 1/2 cup vegetable stock, more as needed Salt and…

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apples & Mint

    Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pounds brussel sprouts, cleaned, trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 tart apples, cored and chopped into bite size chunks (peel on) 1 medium red onion, chopped medium 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into small pieces 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon almond oil (optional) Directions Pre-heat oven to…

  • Garlicky Herbed Mashed Potatoes

    Serves 6 Ingredients 4 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and chopped medium Salt 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon  nutritional yeast (optional) 1 cup almond or soy milk Freshly cracked black pepper Directions Bring a large pot of salted water with the…

  • Whole Wheat Cranberry Sage Rolls with Pumpkin Butter

    Makes about 24 rolls Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 teaspoon dark molasses or honey 21/2 cups unbleached white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup fresh sage, chopped fine 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped fine 2 tablespoons olive oil Pumpkin butter (recipe…

  • Herbal Pie Pockets

    Makes 12-15 pies   Ingredients Basic Pie Crust Dough Recipe (follows)4 medium pears or apples, peeled, cored and chopped fine2 tablespoons fresh herbs of choice, thyme. lemon thyme, basil, roseamry1 pinch of ground cardamom½ cup light brown sugar or sugar in the raw1 teaspoon lemon juice1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon flaked sea salt1 teaspoon turbinado sugar or sugar…

  • Winter Herbal Citrus Soda

    Makes 1 Large Pitcher Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup fresh basil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves zest of 1 lime zest of 1 lemon 1 cup turbinado sugar or white sugar 1 cup water 2 cups citrus juice: tangerines, lemons, limes, oranges Directions Combine the herbs, zest, sugar and water in a…

  • Rosemary Plum Pie Pockets

    Makes 12-15 pies Ingredients Basic Pie Crust Dough (Recipe Follows) 6 medium plums, peeled, cored and chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped fine 1 pinch of ground cardamom ½ cup light brown sugar or sugar in the raw 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar…

  • Maple Sage Crusted Pumpkin Tart with Nutmeg Cardamom Whipped Cream

    Makes 1 tart Ingredients For the tart 1½ cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped super fine 1 stick butter, cold and cubed 3 tablespoons maple syrup ¼ cup whole milk For the filling 2 eggs 1 can (12 ounces evaporated milk) ¾ cup brown sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree…

  • Old Fashioned Apple Pie with Cross Stitch Top

    Makes 1 pie Ingredients For the crust 2½ cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar or light brown sugar 2 teaspoons freshly grated cinnamon 1¼ sticks butter, cold and cubed small ½ cup ice water For the filling 6-8 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced about a ½ inch thick…

  • Cinnamon Apple Pie Prosecco

    Makes 1 drink Ingredients 2 ounces apple pie syrup (recipe follows) Prosecco Directions Place about 2 ounces of the apple pie syrup in a champagne flute (less for less sweet) and fill with Prosecco, garnish with a bit of grated fresh cinnamon, stir and enjoy! Apple Pie Syrup Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup apple…

  • Bay Leaf Créme Burlée

    Makes 6 ramekins Ingredients 2 cups of whole milk 2 cups of heavy cream 12 fresh bay leaves 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out (seeds reserved) 3 large eggs 5 large egg yolks ¾ cup of sugar (plus more) Pinch of salt Bay leaf sugar (1 cup sugar and 4-6 bay leaves in…

  • Fall Herb Cassoulet

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients Olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ tablespoon lemon zest 2 pounds heirloom beans, pre soaked and par boiled 1 cup white wine 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock ½ cup fresh thyme leaves ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves 2…

  • Herbs De Provence Crispy Baked Chicken with Lemon Olive Tapenade

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6-12 pieces of chicken (wings, legs, boneless thighs and boneless breasts) Salt & pepper 1 cup buttermilk Zest and juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons herbs of Provence 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves ½ tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves ½ tablespoon fresh savory, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine 1 tablespoon lavender…

  • Red Onion, Apple & Brie Tart

    Makes 24 small tarts Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry, rolled out on a baking sheet and cold 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups red onion, sliced 1 cup apples, sliced 1 cup brie 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves Salt/pepper Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium heat, and butter. Cook…

  • Lavender Lemon Pastis

    Makes 1 drink Ingredients 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lavender flowers 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 cup sugar 2 ounces pastis (ricard) 4 ounces cold water Directions Make the simple syrup by adding the water, lavender, lemon zest and sugar into a medium saucepan and bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for…

  • Thai Basil Chili Tofu Satay with Mild Peanut Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound firm tofu, cubed Wooden skewers, presoaked 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves of garlic, grated 2 tablespoons fresh thai basil, chopped fine Zest of 1 lime Juice of 3 limes 2 tablespoons soy sauce Mild Peanut Sauce (recipe follows) Directions Mix the ginger, garlic, thai basil, lime juice and…

  • Ginger Lime Shrimp Satay with Chili Honey Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1½ pounds medium to large sized shrimp Wooden skewers presoaked 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves of garlic, grated 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped fine Zest of 1 lime Juice of 3 limes 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon spicy sambal Chili Honey Sauce (recipe follows) Directions Mix the ginger, garlic, lime…

  • Tamarind Beef Satay with Hot & Cold Cucumber Mint Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1½ pounds beef, hanger of flank steak preffered, cut into strips and pound thin Wooden Skewers, pre-soaked 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves of garlic, grated 1 shallot, chopped fine Zest of 1 lime Juice of 3 limes 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sambal Hot &…

  • Spicy Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce & Spicy Sambal

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1½ pounds of chicken breast, cut into strips and pounded thin Wooden skewers, pre-soaked 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves of garlic, grated ½ cup red onion, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine Zest of 1 lime Juice of 3 limes 2 tablespoons…

  • Pickled Ginger Red Onion Cucumbers

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup rice wine vinegar, flavored with ginger if you can find ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 large euro cucumber washed & sliced thin (peels on) 2 cayenne or red chili peppers sliced thinly, seeds removed (Serrano chili’s can be substituted)…

  • Ginger-Lime Basil Coolers

    Makes One Pitcher Ingredients 2 chunks of fresh ginger the size of a small sized hand each 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 cup sugar 3-4 lime juiced 2 liters seltzer water 2 cups water Directions Wash and scrub ginger well, remove skin by scraping ginger with a spoon, not worrying too much about getting…

  • Ramen in Spicy Seafood Broth

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 ounces Ramen Noodles 1 head garlic, cloves separated and smashed 1 small jalapeño pepper, sliced into paper-thin rings (with its seeds) 1 small bunch cilantro, stems removed from leaves and reserved, leaves coarsely chopped (about ½ cup) 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup frozen peas 1 medium carrot, peeled, halved…

  • Ramen in Curried Coconut Broth

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 ounces Ramen Noodles 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups diced onion (about 2 medium) Coarse sea salt or kosher salt 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 cups) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground…

  • Roasted Chicken Stock

    Ingredients 4 pounds chicken wings, each chopped into 3-4 pieces 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 8 cloves garlic peeled and left whole 2 stalks of celery, chopped 6 sprigs fresh thyme Directions 1. Place oven rack in lowest position and preheat oven to 500°F. 2. Combine the…

  • Ramen Noodles in Quick Roasted Chicken Broth and Crispy Shallots

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 ounces Ramen 4 cups roasted chicken broth Crispy shallots Salt and fresh ground black pepper Chopped parsley Directions 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Cook the ramen then drain well. Divide the noodles among 4 deep bowls. 2. Heat the chicken stock…

  • Ramen Tofu and Vegetables in Dashi

    Serves 4 Ingredients For the soup 8 ounces Ramen ½ cup naturally brewed soy sauce 1⁄3 cup mirin 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 cup snow peas, stringed and halved crosswire 1 package soft tofu, cubed For the garnishes 1 romaine lettuce heart, shredded 1 cup daikon or red radish,…

  • Petit Fours

    Ingredients For the cake ½ cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 11⁄3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup milk 3 egg whites For the fruit glaze 12 ounces apricot or raspberry preserves (or heated jelly may be used instead) 3 tablespoons water For…

  • Ginger Lemon Meringue Tarts

    Ingredients 4 egg yolks (reseve whites for meringue) 1⁄3 cup cornstarch 1½ cups water 11⁄3 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 box gingersnap cookies (2 cups) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 egg whites Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons sugar Directions Pre-heat oven…

  • Earl Grey Tea Madeleines with Orange Chocolate Glaze

    Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for molds, at room temperature 2 tablespoons loose tea or tea from 2 tea bags (preferably Earl Grey) ¾ cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 1⁄3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon…

  • Rainbow Cookies

    Ingredients 8 ounces almond paste, at room temperature 8 ounces butter, softened 1 cup sugar 4 eggs, separated 2 cups all purpose flour 6 drops yellow, pink and green food coloring 1⁄3 cup raspberry preserves 1⁄3 cup orange marmalade 1 cup semisweet chocolate (melted) Directions Cream butter, almond paste and sugar until creamed. Add egg…

  • Skyr Mousse with Crowberry Sauce and Sweet Rye Bread Dust

    Serves 12 Ingredients For the Skyr Mousse 1 vanilla bean pod 18 ounces plain skyr 3 ounces granulated sugar 2 ounces heavy cream 7 ounces heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks 3 sheets gelatin, soaked in warm water until pliable, excess water squeezed out For the Crowberry Sauce 5 ounces fresh crowberries 2 ounces granulated…

  • Pine Bough Sautéed Langoustines and Crispy Shallots with Nori Salt and Shallot Mayonnaise

    Serves 12 Ingredients For the Crispy Shallots 2⁄3 cup canola oil 10 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into rings 2 sprigs finely chopped dill Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the Shallot Mayonnaise 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus ½ cup 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small leek,…

  • Icelandic Herb & Moss Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

    Serves 12 Ingredients For the dressing 2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 sprig dill, finely chopped ¼ cup grapeseed oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For serving A variety of Icelandic flowers, herbs and moss that could include purslane, wood sorrel, dill, Icelandic moss,…

  • Hay Smoked Arctic Char and Celery Root Purée with Wood Sorrel Ash and Pickled Pearl Onions

    Serves 12 Ingredients For the Pickled Pearl Onions 1¼ pounds pearl onions 3 tablespoons sugar 8 cloves 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds Eight ½-wide strips of lemon zest 1¼ cups white vinegar 1¼ cups water 2 teaspoons kosher salt For the Wood Sorrel Ash 2 ounces wood sorrel For the Celery Root Purée 1 medium…

  • Homemade Kit Kat Bars

    Ingredients 75 club crackers ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar ½ cup milk 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar 2⁄3 cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup butterscotch chips Directions Line 9-by-13-inch rectangular baking pan with one later of Club crackers…

  • Pumpkin Seed Brittle

    Ingredients 1 cup sugar ½ cup water 1⁄8 teaspoon fine sea salt ¾ cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (not toasted; 4 ounces) Directions Put a 24-by-12-inch sheet of parchment on a work surface and anchor corners with pieces of tape. Bring sugar, water, and sea salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan…

  • Maple Pecan Popcorn

    Makes about 10 cups Ingredients About 8 cups plain popcorn 1 cup pecans or any nuts on hand, coarsely chopped and toasted ¾ stick unsalted butter 1½ cups pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon salt Directions Toss popcorn and pecans in a large bowl. Line bottom of a 17-by-11-inch 4-sided sheet pan with foil, then lightly…

  • Homemade Peanut Butter & S’mores Cups

    Yields about 2 dozen mini peanut butter cups and 4-6 large s’mores. Ingredients For the candy shells Chocolate For the peanut butter filling 1 cup peanut butter ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the s’mores filling 1 cup marshmallow fluff 2 graham crackers, broken in pieces Directions Temper the chocolate and pour…

  • Old Fashion Candy Apples

    Ingredients 15 apples 2 cups white sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1½ cups water 8 drops red food coloring Directions Lightly grease cookie sheets. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154…

  • Buckwheat Crepes with Greek Yogurt and Fresh Fruit

    Makes 8 crepes Buckwheat adds a delicious sour note to crepes and breads. As a crop, buckwheat gives a boost to the environment because it suppresses weed growth and provides nectar for honeybees. It requires little to no chemical fertilization and actually adds nutrients to the depleted soil on which it’s grown. I like to…

  • Savory Millet and Hominy Cakes with Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce

    Makes 8 cakes The cakes can be seared in a pan instead of baked. For additional serving options, put a dollop of yogurt or some crumbled feta cheese on top. Or serve grilled chicken or fish on top of the cakes, and garnish with the sauce. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil for cooking,…

  • Lemony Gold Beet Barley Risotto

    Serves 6 Barley replaces the traditional Arborio rice here for a textured, nutty-tasting whole-grain risotto. Soaking the barley overnight reduces its cooking time. Gold beets have a sweet, mellow flavor. When roasted with the skin intact, their beautiful color is preserved. Wait to salt the risotto until you’ve added the ricotta salata; as the name…

  • Creamy Farro Salad with Shaved Fennel, Beets and Radishes

    Serves 4 Farro is the Tuscan name for spelt, a hard brown wheat traditionally eaten in Tuscany, Italy. Farro looks similar to short grain brown rice, and has a nutty, earthy taste. Farro’s chewy texture holds up even after long cooking. Because of its hard texture, it’s good to soak farro overnight in order to…

  • Deep Beef Stew

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1″ chunks Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup Wondra flour Grapeseed oil as needed 1 large or 2 small white onions, diced large 2 large carrots, sliced in half lengthwide and cut into ½” half-moons 2 turnips, diced medium (same size as potatoes) 2…

  • Porcini & Parmesan Farro

    Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup farro or barley, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large shallot, minced 2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms, or other dried mushrooms, such as shitake or morels 1 cup hot water ¼ cup white wine 1 cup mushrooms, vegetable or chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper to…

  • Tangy Muhammara (Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)

    Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 3 to 4 cloves garlic ¼ cup breadcrumbs 2 red peppers, roasted and pureed 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried mint (or 1…

  • Cucumber & Marmite Tea Sandwiches

    Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 English cucumber 1 jar of Marmite or Vegemite 1 stick of good, unsalted butter (such as Plugra) 1 loaf of Brioche (or any fine-crumb white) bread, thinly sliced & crusts removed Directions Slice the cucumber very thinly on a mandolin. Spread butter onto four slices of the bread. Thinly…

  • Pumpkin, Potato, Spinach Madras Curry

    Serves 4 Ingredients Canola oil (to coat bottom of the pan) 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine 1 fresh red chili, chopped fine (optional for extra heat) 2 medium yellow onions, chopped large 5-6 fresh curry leaves (optional) 2 cups pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cubed in 2 inch cubes 6-8 baby…

  • Slow Roasted Madras Leg of Lamb

    Serves 8 Ingredients Canola oil (to coat bottom of the pan) 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped fine 1 fresh red chili, chopped fine (optional for extra heat) 2 medium yellow onions, chopped large 5-6 fresh curry leaves (optional) 1 4-5 pound leg of lamb trimmed, bone in 1 teaspoon salt 1…

  • Tandoori Toasted Vegetables with Cucumber Mint Chutney

    Serves 4 Ingredients Olive oil or canola oil 6-8 baby potaotes, halved 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 medium carrots, chopped large 1 red bell pepper, chopped large 1 green bell pepper, chopped large 1 red onion, chopped large 1 medium yellow onion, chopped large Salt & pepper 1.5 ounces of Ger-Nis’ tandoori spice mix (recipe…

  • Oven Tandoori Chicken with Cucumber Mint Chutney

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 chicken pieces, thighs, breasts, wings, drumsticks etc Salt & pepper 1.5 ounces of Ger-Nis’ tandoori spice mix (recipe follows) ½ cup yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves ¼ cup lemon juice ½ tablespoon lemon zest ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Cucumber Mint…

  • Tandoori Spice Mix – BULK

    Makes about 6 cups (48 ounces) Ingredients 1 cup ground ginger 1 cup ground cumin 1 cup ground coriander 1 cup paprika ½ cup cardamom powder ½ cup ground cinnamon ½ cup ground black pepper ½ cup ground cayenne pepper ¼ cup salt 1½ cup turmeric Directions Mix together all ingredients in a small mixing…

  • Madras Curry Mix – BULK

    Makes about 6 cups (48 ounces) Ingredients ½ cup coriander, ground 2 cups cumin, ground 1 cup black mustard seeds, ground 1⁄3 cup black peppercorns, ground 1⁄3 cup cloves, ground 3 tablespoons fenugreek seeds, ground 3 tablespoons fennel seeds, ground ¼ cup salt 16 dried small red chili, ground Directions Mix together all ingredients in…

  • Spicy Beef Madras Curry Stew

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients Canola oil (to coat bottom of the pan) 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine 1 fresh red chili, chopped fine (optional for extra heat) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped large 5-6 fresh curry leaves (optional) 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1½ inch cubes 1.5 ounces Ger-Nis’…

  • Tandoori Spiced Baby Lamb Chops with Cucumber Mint Chutney

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 baby lamb chops, French cut, trimmed of fat and about ½ inch thick Salt & pepper 1.5 ounces of Ger-Nis’ tandoori spice mix (recipe follows) ½ cup yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves ¼ cup lemon juice ½ tablespoon lemon zest ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped…

  • Concord Grape Sparkling Rose

    Makes 1 sparkler Ingredients ½ ounce concord grape puree Sparkling Rose Directions Place ½ ounce of concord grape puree in a champagne class and fill with sparkling rose. Stir.

  • Apple Honey Cava

    Makes one cocktail Ingredients ½ ounce apply honey syrup Cava Directions Place the honey syrup in the bottom of a champagne glass and fill with cava. Stir and garnish with a teaspoon of apple pre soaked in honey syrup, chopped fine. **apple honey syrup: place ½ cup honey, 1 apple, chopped fine and ½ cup…

  • Ginger Pear Asian Martini Cocktail (The Gingy)

    Makes 1 cocktail Using a sweeter fuller bodied gin similar to the Old Tom style is perfect for this cocktail highlighting spicy, black pepper and vanilla note. This cocktail is delicate and complex at the same time, like a true Gingy is. Ingredients 2 ounces pear infused old tom gin 1 ounce Canton ginger liquor…

  • Rosemary Cardamom Plus Coolers

    Makes 1 cooler Ingredients 2 ounces cardamom infused bourbon 1 ounce lemon juice 2 ounces honey plum syrup Seltzer Rosemary Sugar Ice Cardamom garnish Directions Place the gin, lemon juice and plum syrup in a shaker filled with ice and shake. Pour entire contents into a tall glass rimmed with rosemary sugar and fill with…

  • Little Lemony Fried Anchovies or Bait fish with Thai Basil Pesto Cocktail Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound fresh anchovies or bait fish 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped fine 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 thai chili, sliced thin 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt Oil for frying Thai Basil Pesto Cocktail Sauce (recipe…

  • Spanish Seville Squid Cocktail

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds cleaned squid, sliced in rings 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon zest Olive oil ½ medium Spanish onion, sliced thin ½ cup red bell peppers, sliced thin ½ cup orange bell peppers, sliced thin 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (gold ones especially nice) 1 cup Spanish black olives, pitted…

  • Chili Mint Mackerel Ceviche

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds Atlantic Mackerel fillets, chopped in large flat pieces 2 teaspoons salt Juice of 2 lemons Juice of 2 lime 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 teaspoons fresh red chili, de-seeded and chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh green chili, de-seeded…

  • Dry Seared Sea Scallops with Spiced Browned Plum Butter

    Serves 6 Sea scallops are labeled two ways, wet and dry. Dry sea scallops have not been treated with the solution STP (sodium tripolyphosphate) which is added to make the scallops retain a high moisture content and ultimately helps commercial seafood counters get a longer shelf life than should be recommended. It also makes the…

  • Lobster, Tomato Corn Pies with Corn Aioli

    Makes about 15 pies Ingredients 1 medium shallot 2 cups lobster meat, cooked 2 cups fresh corn kernels 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Savory Pie Dough 1 egg beaten Coarse Salt Directions Pre-heat oven to 375°F. In a…

  • Garden Tomato Clam Fritters with Lemon Aioli

    Makes about 30 fritters Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 2 cups clams, chopped (canned) 1 egg ¼ cup milk ½ cup tomatoes, chopped fine 2 tablespoons tomato puree ¼ cup red onion, chopped fine Oil for…

  • Thai Clambake

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients Canola oil 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped superfine 2 Kaffir lime leaves, chopped superfine 2 thai chilies, deseeded and chopped superfine (add more for more heat) 2 tablespoons lemongrass bulb, outer layers removed, inner core blanched, shocked and minced ½ cup smoked sausage 1 cup clam broth or…

  • Cod en Papillote

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 ear sweet corn kernels 1 medium tomato, chopped small 2 medium carrots, chopped fine 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine Zest of 2 lemons 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup white wine 6 pieces cod, 3-4 ounces each 6 sqaure pieces…

  • Coconut Sticky Rice Mangoes (Mock Sushi)

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 cup of sweet/ glutinous or “sticky” rice 2 cups of coconut milk ¾ cup of white sugar 1 tablespoons lime zest 2 teaspoons rice flour 1 ripe mango, sliced into thin “sashimi” like pieces 1 teaspoon salt Directions Wash rice three times in cold water, draining after each wash. Then completely…

  • Vegetable Pad Thai

    Serves 6 Ingredients 12-16 ounces flat rice noodles (pad thai noodles) (pre-soaked ) 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 1 tablespoon yuzo rice vinegar ½ cup tamari Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce ¼ cup turbinado sugar ½ cup water 2-3 tablespoons peanut oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 shallot, chopped fine 1 bunch…

  • Thai Iced Tea

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup thai tea leaves 3 cups water, hot but not boiling ¼ cup turbinado sugar 2 cups sweetened condensed milk Directions Place the tea leaves and sugar in a bowl and place the 3 cups of hot water over the leaves. Let stand for about 5 minutes or until steeped. Strain…

  • Cold Garden Pad Thai Salad

    Serves 6 Ingredients 12-16 ounces flat rice noodles (pad thai noodles) (pre-soaked and cooked until soft) 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 1 tablespoon yuzo rice vinegar ½ cup tamari Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce ¼ cup turbinado sugar ½ cup water 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 shallot, chopped fine 1 bunch green…

  • Herbal Garden Summer Rolls

    Makes 12 rolls Ingredients 12 rice paper wrappers 1 head boston lettuce leaves, white parts removed 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup scallions, chopped fine ½ cup semi ripe mango, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves…

  • Thai Basil Chicken Fried Brown Rice

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil 1 small green chili, chopped fine 3 scallions, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli florets, peppers), chopped small 1 cup chicken pieces, cooked ¼ cup frozen peas, defrosted ¼…

  • Late Garden Summer Frittata

    Serves 8 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped medium 1 medium zucchini, chopped small 1 cup broccoli florets, small 1 medium carrot, chopped small 10 eggs 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved…

  • Prebuggiun per la Pasqualina (Spinach & Herb Fresh Pasta Pie)

    Serves 6-9 Ingredients Lingurian Pasta (3 cups flour, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, made into a pliable dough) Linguarian Prebuggiun Mixture 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh marjoram, chopped 4 borage leaves (optional) 3 cups spinach, chopped ¼ cup pecorino Romano, grated fine ½…

  • Pansotti with Walnut Sauce (using Prebuggiun filling)

    Serves 6-9 Ingredients 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh marjoram, chopped 4 borage leaves (optional) 3 cups spinach, chopped ¼ cup pecorino Romano, grated fine ½ cup fresh ricotta Salt/pepper 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup walnuts,…

  • Savory Herbal Curd

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon corn starch ¼ cup grated cheese, parmesan or cheese of choice ¼ cup fresh herbs of choice, chopped fine 4 large eggs, beaten Pinch of salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Directions Whisk together all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and…

  • Red Pepper, Crab & Corn Pies

    Makes 8 pie pockets Ingredients 2 roasted red peppers, deseeded and chopped 1 cup lump crab meat 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine Savory Herb Curd (recipe follows) Savory Pie Dough 1 egg beaten Coarse Salt Directions Pre-heat oven to 375 ° F .Roll…

  • Savory Black Pepper & Basil Glaze

    Makes ½ cup Ingredients 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 -2 teaspoons black peppercorns, cracked medium ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons pesto 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a low simmer for about 2-3 minutes or until mixture is loose and mixed.

  • Roasted Tomato-Basil, Zucchini, Goat Cheese Tart

    Makes one tart Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry 3 large tomatoes, chopped large and roasted 2 medium zucchini, sliced and roasted 10-12 basil leaves 8 ounces goat cheese Salt Savory Black Pepper & Basil Glaze (recipe follows) Directions Preheat oven to 375 ° F. Roll out the puff pastry and lay on a flat baking…

  • Sweet Black Pepper Cherry Glaze

    Makes ½ cup Ingredients ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried cherries, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice, chopped fine Directions Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan, mix and bring to a low simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture is loose and mixed and…

  • Herbal Honey Glaze

    Makes ½ cup Ingredients ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice, chopped fine Directions Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a low simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture is loose and mixed and herbs are infused.

  • Ginger Honey Glaze

    Makes ½ cup Ingredients ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine Directions Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a low simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture is loose and mixed and ginger is infused.

  • Honey & Herbed Ricotta

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 ¼ cup fresh ricotta ¼ cup honey 1 /2 cup of chopped herbs of choice Directions Mix together all ingredients until smooth and mixed.

  • Almond Cream

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, softened ½ cup honey 1 cup ground almonds 2 eggs ½ cup heavy cream Vanilla bean scraped, seeds reserved Directions Mix together in a large bowl the butter, honey, almonds, vanilla seeds, eggs and cream until smooth. Use in tarts that are baked for about 10 minutes…

  • Lemon Curd

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