Winter warmer: cook curry like an expert May 30, 2009
750ml vegetable oil 1kg hapuka fillets, skinned, cut into 5cm pieces 6 egg whites, lightly beaten 375g rice flour 80 ml peanut oil *150g green curry paste 2 tbsp shaved palm sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 silk melon, peeled, sliced into bite-sized discs 3 tbsp lime juice 3 tbsp coconut cream 1 tbsp cucumber oil (optional) 1 cup Thai basil leaves 2 tbsp fried shallots ... Sprinkle with Thai basil leaves and fried shallots and serve ... 1 cinnamon stick, broken 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbs cumin seeds... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kitchen Call: The all-American grill May 30, 2009
Add shallots, vinegar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Gradually whisk in olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Grow an Extra Row Blog May 26, 2009
2 shallots, finely chopped ... Meanwhile, heat butter or olive oil in a large frying pan and saut shallots and garlic until just softened. (WCAX.com, VT)
Eat it: New and improved succotash from The Family Chef' May 25, 2009
1 medium onion, diced into small pieces, or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced. 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Reader Recipe Contest Winners May 24, 2009
2 tablespoons vegetable oil cup soy sauce cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon dry mustard2 cloves garlic, minced teaspoon pepper cup white wine2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon minced ginger2 shallots, finely chopped cup minced fresh parsley2 pounds flank steak (about 1 inch thick). In a large nonreactive bowl, place all ingredients except meat, and stir to combine. (Boston Globe)
Uncommon Ground May 24, 2009
Steak tartare is a French bistro classic -- pristinely fresh, top quality, finely chopped raw beef seasoned with capers, shallots, parsley, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, and enriched with egg yolk ... 3 medium shallots, finely chopped ... Add the egg yolks, capers, shallots, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper, and toss lightly with your hands to distribute the seasonings (the mixture will be very moist and sticky). (Boston Globe)
Larger than Life Comedian John Pine... May 21, 2009
The fans experienced a full spectrum of laughter from giggles over shallots to guffaws for colon health. John Pinette s real stories offer a familiarity and connection that draws his audience in and leaves them warmed and well entertained. (Suite101.com)
In the Portland area, recession fears are universal May 21, 2009
So Batiste has cut back, too, trading out shallots for less-expensive onions and disguising smaller cuts of fish with vegetables and garnish. She paid off her credit card bill and will offer a "cooking camp" for kids in her kitchen this summer. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Oregonians tell us their troubles May 21, 2009
She is making small cutbacks: using onions instead of shallots and eliminating the dinner parties with $60 bottles of wine she used to throw for friends. Thomas Dana, 66, was laid off from his job as a computer programmer at a cabinet maker's shop. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
More rhubarb recipes May 21, 2009
1/4 cup chopped shallots or red onion. 1/2 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spice Up Spring Simply With Green Beans May 21, 2009
INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed 1 cup fresh shelled peas (12 to 14 ounces in pods) 4 cups whole milk 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 3/4 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)* 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 medium) 1 1/2 cups dry white vermouth 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound assorted wild mushrooms (such as crimini, small portobello, and shiitake), stemmed, caps... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Puzzled by potato salads? Read on ... May 21, 2009
1-2 tablespoons minced shallots or green onions (optional) ... Season to taste and stir in optional shallots or onions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pan sauce captures flavor-packed drippings May 20, 2009
2 small shallots, peeled, minced ... In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive over medium heat and add the shallots. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Thrill of the hunt May 20, 2009
Add shallots and saute 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Recipe for mussels in green curry broth May 20, 2009
To begin, saute curry paste, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes ... shallots, finely chopped ... Add shallots and garlic and cook 1 minute more. (Boston Globe)
Gourmet Cherry Studded Hamburgers May 19, 2009
4 tablespoons chopped shallots ... Gently combine ground beef, cherries, garlic, shallots, basil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper, being careful not to over-handle the meat. (Suite101.com)
Now, thats hot! May 10, 2009
Other sizzling foods from Asia include the Malaysian devils pork curry, and neua pad prik from Thailand, a potent stir-fry of sliced beef, shallots, garlic, basil, and red chili peppers. Both dishes share a common ingredientbirds-eye (or Thai) chili, a small red pepper grown throughout Southeast Asia. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Crisis eating in France, land of haute cuisine May 10, 2009
British chef Seth Ward took the title, enticing the jury's appetite with his "Red Ruby" beef baguette, garnished with a celery remoulade, garlic paste, mayonnaise and fried shallots. Pourcel remained upbeat about the downturn's effects on French plates and palates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Casserole redux May 6, 2009
1 cup chopped shallots ... Stir in the shallots and brown slightly. (Montana Standard, MT)
Success with easy crops leads to experimenting May 5, 2009
"The bigger, older leaves I'll do a quick and easy preparation like sauteing with garlic and shallots in olive oil," he said. Matt Mariola, who with his wife Debora Galaz operates Hopeful Gardens in Wooster, said aside from space, a consideration for first-time gardeners should be time. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
New Old Favorite May 3, 2009
2 large shallots, finely chopped (about cup) ... When the butter stops foaming, add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes. (Boston Globe)
Vegetables and a Cancer Prevention ... May 2, 2009
The strongest flavored varieties, such as Northern Red, Western Yellow and shallots, appear to have the strongest effect, especially against liver and colon cancer. The phenolic and flavonoid compounds in onions are what give them this dramatic anti-cancer activity. (Suite101.com)
Make your own peanut sauce to avoid MSG Apr 29, 2009
2/3 cup minced shallots ... Add shallots, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook over low heat until fragrant and just beginning to color, about 3 minutes. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hog Island's toque gets his land legs Apr 20, 2009
When asked why he chose to become a chef, Ian Marks of Hog Island Oyster Co. looks up from the shallots he's chopping in the kitchen of his San Francisco home and with a smile says, "It's in the Marks blood." ... 3 shallots, finely diced ... To make the breadcrumb salsa verde: Place the shallots and red wine vinegar in a small bowl and let macerate for 10 minutes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Entertaining in a snap Apr 18, 2009
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed 2 slices onion 2 carrots, sliced 10 whole peppercorns 2 whole cloves (optional) 2 bay leaves 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon beef base powder, or beef bouillon cubes 1 1/2 cups beef broth or stock 1 cup red wine (merlot or cabernet), divided 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and saute the... (AZCentral -- Home)
In the Kitchen with Fu & Ziggy Apr 15, 2009
"Last week I made a roasted chicken in our own homemade chicken stock, with shallots and thyme," said Beran. "It was very good and simple.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tangy chicken and vegetables bake Apr 15, 2009
1 cup baby shallots, skinned and left whole ... Put this mixture into a heavy baking tray or cast iron pan with the roasted capsicum slices, artichokes, shallots, garlic cloves and green olives. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Joy Luck Shanghai's Kitchen Apr 14, 2009
80) a large bowl of ramen covered in ground pork, sesame seeds, peanut, chilli, preserved vegetables and shallots in chilli broth. The heat is a slow burn on the palate that lingers and intensifies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fresh young things Apr 13, 2009
As time goes by, sweet delicate peas and favas become starchy and hard, green garlic and green shallots develop into mature bulbs, and asparagus begins to grow into ferns and bloom ... The garlic and shallots and onions are forming bulbs, just right for pulling and grilling ... 2 tablespoons minced shallots. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chefs' talents hint at Sidebar's potential Apr 13, 2009
50) in a creamy sauce flavored with shallots and licorice-scented Pernod, with a haystack of shoestring potatoes, there's an inexplicable clunker such as the deviled eggs ($9). Three halves topped with tiny dollops of crab and a small pile of dressed lettuce on the side, isn't worth the price, and the flavor of the crab is nonexistent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What Foods are in Season in July Apr 12, 2009
Vegetables used in Italian dishes, sage, fennel, garlic, aubergines, outdoor-grown plum tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, shallots, will be in season in July. from the British coastline, cauliflower, globe artichokes and legumes French beans (also know as snake beans or fine beans), runner beans, broad beans and peas are considered as in seasonal foods for July. (Suite101.com)
Easter Feast, On A Shoestring Apr 12, 2009
Gourmet Magazine's John "Doc" Willoughby Tries To Prep One On Budget Of Just $35. NEW YORK, April 11, 2009. (CBS News)
• Mushroom panini pack a lot of flavor Apr 8, 2009
Shallots, tarragon and a bit of cognac lend lots of flavor ... 1 large or 2 medium shallots ... Mince the shallots to yield about 1/4 cup total. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Family Meals Matter: Let's do brunch Apr 6, 2009
4 shallots (produce). 1 tablespoon snipped chives (produce). (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
The kindest cut: Lamb shoulder is succulent, forgiving and inexpensive Apr 6, 2009
Spring vegetables, such as pearl onions, whole shallots, green garlic, fava beans, turnips, peas, leeks, baby carrots, artichokes or creamer potatoes, make good additions. You can cook the vegetables separately and add them at the last minute, or braise them along with the meat, adding them partway through so that they are done when the meat is. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Grand Opening Apr 6, 2009
2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about cup) ... In a medium nonreactive bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, capers, shallots, thyme, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. (Boston Globe)
Enjoy spring chicken Apr 5, 2009
Add shallots to skillet and saut 1 minute ... Add shallots and saut 1 minute. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obamas greet British queen, trade gifts Apr 3, 2009
Appetizers include baked Scottish salmon with vegetables and goat's cheese from Hertfordshire with roasted shallots. Bakewell tarts and custard is on the menu for dessert. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Cooking with a Small Hen Pheasant Apr 3, 2009
4 to 6 shallots or small organic onions ... Wash before slicing the chestnut mushrooms and then peel plus chop up the shallots ... In a deep sided pan or wok, fry the mushrooms in the olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the shallots and all of the butter to the pan. (Suite101.com)
Celebrity chef reveals menu for G-20 leaders Apr 2, 2009
Vegetarian option: Childwickbury Goat's Cheese with Roast Shallots, Seashore Vegetables, Herb Green Salad and Wild Garlic-scented Irish Soda Bread (no mayo). Slow-Roasted Shoulder of Welsh Lamb, very-first-of-the-season Jersey Royals (potatoes), first-of-the-season Asparagus and Wild St. George Mushrooms. (CNN -- International)
Pasta and Scallops Florentine Mar 27, 2009
You'll need fresh spinach, shallots, cherry tomatoes, scallops, a nice white wine and a few lemons. the other ingredients should already be in the pantry. (Suite101.com)
at Thai Smile The humble peanut makes many a meal Mar 27, 2009
The distinct flavor of Thai cooking comes from the enthusiastic use of fresh, never dried, spices and produce such as black pepper, tamarind, ginger, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric, cumin, shallots, and coconut milk. Portuguese trade introduced the Thai to chili peppers, and, boy, were they grateful. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
From market to kitchen in Bangkok Mar 25, 2009
Fiery red bird chilies, dark brown tamarind pods, tiny purple shallots, bright yellow wild ginger, and large knobs of galangal with their faded pink shoots still intact make their way into his basket before he leads the class back to the school. Like the makeshift tuk-tuks that careen through the streets of Bangkok, slapped together from an old rickshaw and a moped, Silom Cooking School has a disarming jury-rigged quality. (Boston Globe)
Family Meals Matter: Helping families eat right Mar 23, 2009
2 tablespoon finely chopped shallots (Produce). 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (Produce). (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Michael Bauer: Chinese cuisine inspires heavenly interpretation Mar 23, 2009
Diners can choose from five organic stir-fried vegetables: cauliflower spiced with chiles and beech mushrooms ($9), pea shoots with bits of shallots and ginger ($9), baby bok choy with roasted garlic ($8), kale with fermented black beans ($8), and spicy green beans ($8) with Szechuan pickles and loads of red chiles. In small plates, Phan has created an exciting interpretation of Peking duck with steamed buns. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Culinary Salute To Spring, On A Shoestring Mar 22, 2009
New York Chef Kerry Heffernan Tries To Make Seasonal, Veggie-Packed Meal On Only $35. NEW YORK, March 21, 2009. (CBS News)
* RESTAURANTS : Big Fisherman Guoyan Restaurant (jb\U) Mar 20, 2009
The township of Sanhsin (TPm) in Ilan County produces the most highly regarded shallots on the island, and this refreshing vegetable stir-fry is proof that top quality ingredients need little adornment. An attempt at a more conventional dish, a stir-fry of asparagus and mountain yam (s, NT$220), which had no particular association with the region, proved rather uninspired compared to the specialties. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shrimp and bacon on polenta Mar 19, 2009
By Alison LadmanFor The Associated Press Friday, March 20, 2009. But doctor it up a bit and it s a different story. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Doctor up instant polenta for a tasty, quick meal Mar 18, 2009
By Associated Press - 03/18/2009. FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Soft Polenta with Bacon-fried Shrimp is seen in this Sunday Jan. 18, 2009 photo. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bacon and shrimp do nicely on bed of soft polenta Mar 18, 2009
On its own, instant polenta is just a poor impostor of the real -- and more labor intensive -- thing. But doctor it up a bit and it's a different story. (Sioux City Journal)
Big, sweet scallops are delight Mar 18, 2009
MCT photo For a semi-fancy meal at a moment's notice, you can't beat this recipe of seared scallops with shallots and grapefruit sauce ... SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SHALLOTS FRUIT SAUCE ... cup finely diced shallots (2 to. (Montana Standard, MT)
Asian Alchemy Mar 15, 2009
2 large shallots, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup) ... In another small bowl, mix shallots, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper, and set aside ... Add shallot mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots soften, about 1 minutes. (Boston Globe)
From China to Italy in a single sitting Mar 15, 2009
The ancient saying ,save the best for last" spoke volumes in this case. The dessert, Coconut pudding with ice cream was the darling of the show. Served in a coconut with its flesh intact, the pudding and ice cream made a great combination to the coconut water; the aroma was fantastic. Then di Boni's turn came. His appetizers of Melenza alla parmigiana (eggplant parmigiana with roasted organic tomatos and baked buffalo mozzarella) came first. It was a totally Southern dish for it was light yet... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Eating out: Spice I Am Mar 12, 2009
Wok-fried pork belly with chilli jam and shallots ($30) might be crisp but the meat is also dry, stringy and chewy ... The largely savoury yellow-mung-bean cake sprinkled with deep-fried shallots ($16) was pleasingly textural, with a contrast of sweet and salty, but could get part-time work as a postage stamp. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Michelle Obama's agenda includes healthful eating Mar 11, 2009
" The secret to that creamless creamed spinach? Saut?ed spinach, olive oil and shallots are whipped into a pur?e that is light and delicious, according to Cristeta Comerford, the White House executive chef. Even so, Mrs. Obama conceded, the dish was not a hit with Sasha. No matter what you do, she said ruefully, "sometimes kids are like, 'It's green. " Some of those who had called on President Barack Obama to use the White House as a bully pulpit to help improve Americans' eating habits are... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Revisiting hot dish but this time for economy Mar 11, 2009
Chicken Florentine Strata starts with chopped shallots, sauteed in olive oil ... Add shallots to skillet and saute one minute. (Sioux City Journal)
Service, food fall short at Reposado Mar 9, 2009
It tasted bland, without even a whisper of the advertised serrano chiles or shallots. My expectations were dashed again by the enchiladas ($8. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eclectic small plates, wines cover all the bases at Va de Vi Mar 6, 2009
Pulido explores Chinese flavors with a Blue Lake green bean stir-fry with thin coins of carrots, a fine mince of shallots, garlic and chile flakes, all moistened with an oyster sauce ($7). Lamb meatballs ($11) are given a North African flair with a charmoula sauce. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jazz Plus locals-only tickets Mar 6, 2009
Sample roasted beets with aged goat cheese and thyme flowers; soft polenta with a braised duck leg; olive oil poached monkfish with Swiss chard and garlic confit; slow roasted sirloin of beef with shallots and watercress; and spice cake with cherry confit and vanilla whipped cream. If you find interesting bottles in your cellar to match with the food, bring them. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
The 50 best recipes ever Mar 5, 2009
Baked ham with mustard and pineapple (Joan Campbell) Betel leaves with smoked trout, galangal and trout roe (Martin Boetz) Brown sugar meringues with sugared figs (Donna Hay) Cassoulet with duck confit ( Anne Willan) Chinese eight-jewel duck (Time Life Food of China) Chocolate mousse (Patricia Wells) Crme caramel with orange and cardamom (Gay Bilson) Date and banana loaf (Michele Cranston) Fegato alla Veneziana (Gualtiero Marchese) Flourless chocolate and almond cake (Elizabeth David)... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How to Stock A Kitchen: Must-Haves For Today's Pantry Mar 4, 2009
Must Haves For The Cabinet: Onions, garlic, shallots -- Store in a cool dark place and they will last four to six weeks. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Franklin Southie is a welcome neighborhood hangout Mar 4, 2009
The tofu is as orange as lobster from the sweet spice rub; it's served on Indonesian fried rice with bits of pineapple, chopped scallions, and fried shallots, the whole thing topped by a little blob of Korean chili paste and a beautiful fried egg with a perfect golden center. I've eaten it several times and can't quite decide whether I love it or just like it, but it's a nice option for vegetarians to have. (Boston Globe)
Nine courses, no waiting Mar 3, 2009
Teh Composed Salad had a tower of deep fried Serrano ham which made it nice and crispy like bacon, but better was the little creamy soup or "cappuccino" of six onions with shaved chives and crispy shallots. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Annandale Hotel Mar 3, 2009
Chalkboard special ginger fish ($8), steamed in shallots and ginger and light soy, is another winner. The delicious scallop gow gee have big lumps of the sweet, white meat and prawns dipped in chilli and soy, it's not far short of Chinatown's best yum cha palaces. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Eating By Color Mar 2, 2009
A Rainbow of Health Benefits. The pigments contained in produce, the component that gives each item its color, actually helps the body in its own unique way. (Suite101.com)
