Spitzesque Fry Sauce

I think this fry sauce tastes more like the Spitz fry sauce than traditional fry sauce. ¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise ⅓ cup ketchup ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for a bit of kick ½ tablespoon Apple cider vinegar substitute for any pickle brine […]

Oven Baked Fries

    Total Time: about 45 minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided 1 ½ pounds golden yellow potatoes Yukon Gold or similar, about 4 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dill weed (I left this out) ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Place […]

Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowls

Chicken 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 large chicken breasts, diced 2 Tbsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 Tbsp. dried oregano salt and pepper to taste 4 garlic cloves Zest and juice of 1 orange Zest and juice of 1 lime Black Beans 2 tsp. vegetable oil ½ yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, […]

Fried Plantains

Vegetable oil, as needed 4 to 6 large ripe plantains (see note) Salt, to taste 1. Heat the oil to 375°F (191°C) in a large pot. 2. While the oil is heating, cut off both ends of the plantains with a sharp knife. Make a shallow incision down the long seams of the plantains. This […]

Mango Salsa

3 cups mango finely diced 1/3 cup red onion minced 1 jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, then minced 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice salt to taste 1. Place the mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro in a bowl. 2. Stir in the lime juice and salt. 3. Serve immediately or cover […]

Christmas Braid (Pineapple Bread) from Ginny

  For the Bread: Ingredients: 2 packages yeast 1/2 C warm water 1 C warm milk 2 C flour 1 C butter 1/2 C sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cardamom 3 1/2 C flour 1 egg yolk 2 Tbsp milk Dissolve yeast in a large mixing bowl.  Add milk.  […]

Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplant)

2 medium onions, chopped 1⁄2 – 3⁄4 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 4 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled salt and pepper 2 medium eggplants 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Saute the onions in a […]

Monster Brookies

      Really rich, but good For the Brownie Layer 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (88.5 g) good quality dark chocolate cocoa powder 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter 1 cup (180 g) bittersweet chocolate chips 2 cups (440 g) light brown sugar, packed 4 […]

Fresh Peach Cobbler

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar, divided 1 Tbsp. baking powder Pinch of salt 1 cup milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 4 cups fresh peach slices (from about 6-8 peaches) 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional) Directions Prepare oven and ingredients: Preheat oven to 375°F. Gather your ingredients. Mix […]

Banh Mi Bowls with Sticky Tofu

Sticky tofu: 2 pack tofu 4 tbsp avocado oil (or other high heating oil) 2 tbsp soy sauce (regular or gluten-free) 4 tbsp hoisin sauce (regular or gluten-free) 2 tsp Sriracha Bowls: 1 pack rice noodles 2 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup thinly sliced or shredded carrots 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers 1 cup shredded […]