Cilantro

by Chef Al Levinsohn Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Ingredients 2, 19 oz. cans of coconut milk 2 t ginger, peeled and sliced 4 stalks lemon grass, cut 1-inch and crushed 8 lime leaves, torn in half – cup fish sauce 2 t sugar – t...

Serves 4-6. Adapted from The Produce Bible by Leanne Kitchen Ingredients: 1 ½ cups brown lentils 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 2 tomatoes 1 pound 5 ounces firm winter squash or butternut squash ¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ...

Pear Apple Chutney Serves 8 1 cup of peeled pears, diced – inch 1 cup of peeled apples, diced – inch – tablespoon of...

Braised Short Ribs Serves 4 2 - Boneless Beef Short ribs ¼ Cup - Clarified Butter 1 Ea - Onion Diced 2 Cups - Mixed Fire Roasted Chilies Chopped (Anaheim, Pasilla) 1 Cup - Red Chili Paste* 1 Qt - Beef or Chicken Broth Salt and Pepper to Taste Procedure: Heat a Large cast iron pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Brown in butter or oil until we caramelized. Add onions and cook until translucent and tender.

by Chef Al Levinsohn Tuesday, May 26, 2009 (Serves 2 to 4) Ingredients: 4 quarts cool water 2 teaspoons fine salt 4 ounces Chinese egg noodles (or spaghetti) 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 clove garlic, minced – teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar – cup plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cornstarch – pound fresh broccoli florets, cut in half if large 3 tablespoons water 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1– to 2 limes)

Ingredients: 1 braised pork shank, shredded 1 whole package of won ton wrappers (20 individual pieces) 1 cup of jalapeno jack cheese, shredded 1 whole avocado, sliced 1 small jar of plum sauce 1 bunch of cilantro 1 medium peeled yellow onion 1 cup of sour cream Procedure: 1. After braising pork shank for your entrA?e, remove the extra shank and shred meat off bone with two forks, reserve. 2. Place oil into a deep frying pan, add oil and heat to 350 degrees, fry won ton wrapper until it turns golden brown.

Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ C. diced smoked ham (¼-inch cubes) 8 U-12 shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1 Tbsp. garlic ¼ C. diced Roma tomato ½ C. wild mushrooms ¼ C. white wine 2 oz. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce 2 oz. chicken stock ¼ C. cream 2 Tbsp. soft butter 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp. minced green onions 1 C. prepared grits, with addition of grated white cheddar and corn kernels to taste; keep warm   Procedure: 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet; sear ham until lightly caramelized.

Stir Fry Ingredients: 2 tablespoons                                    olive oil ½ cup                                               white onion (julienned) ½ cup                                               celery (bias cut) ½ cup                                               carrot (flowers or bias cut)

Ingredients: 2 oz. - olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp. - red chili flakes 32 oz. - rinsed canned great northern beans 4 C. - low sodium chicken broth 1 tomato, seeded and diced 2 C. - cooked chicken meat 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 ½ tsp. - chili powder 1 ½ tsp. - cumin kosher salt to taste white pepper to taste ¼ C. - thai basil ¼...

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef, cooked, excess fat drained off 1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup toasted ground jasmine rice 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup minced scallions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Ground Thai red chili powder or flakes to taste Napa cabbage leaves Cilantro and mint sprig garnish Procedure:...