How (and Why) to Roast Garlic Roasted garlic is utterly delicious and has myriad uses: use it to make the best garlic bread of your life; combine it with raw grated garlic in salad dressings to tease out more depth of flavor, add it to an Umami Bomb when making sauces and stews… or just eat it with some Brie cheese or in an olive oil dip. Best part is that it keeps in the freezer, and all you have to do to restore it to it’s pre-frozen glory is nuke it in the microwave on the lowest setting for a couple of minutes. Here’s how to do it: Continue reading “How (and Why) to Roast Garlic” →
Rice Pilaf Sure, you can use Near East or even the Riceroni version – which are surprisingly good – but here’s how to make you own authentic Rice Pilaf. Continue reading “Rice Pilaf” →
Hummus This version of hummus uses both roasted garlic and grated raw garlic – the former for background and the latter for bite. Continue reading “Hummus” →
Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory and tangy pan sauce over angel hair pasta. Continue reading “Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata” →
Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce Traditionally made with pork (in Japanese Tonkatsu) – this quick and easy version is made using chicken cutlets. Less than an hour start to finish, it makes for a great weeknight meal. Best of all, the cutlets keep well for a few days and can be reheated in the oven (or air-fryer) for additional meals later on in the week. Serve with steamed rice and Katsu Sauce (which is like Japanese BBQ Sauce – recipe included in this post!) Continue reading “Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce” →