Oly Kraut! Plus Ruben Making

Oly Kraut! Plus Ruben Making

This past weekend, I spent with friends I’ve known a long, long time. One from college days and another from young adulthood. We met in Olympia, the Capitol of Washington State. Under the flying pig, the Olympia Farmers Market was abloom with crowds.  Everything...
Panko Crusted Salmon with Cumin Mayonnaise

Panko Crusted Salmon with Cumin Mayonnaise

PANKO CRUSTED SALMON WITH CUMIN MAYONNAISE  Four six ounce salmon filets, cut into strips about one inch wide 1/2 C. flour 1 C. panko 2 egg whites thinned with 1/4 C. water, whisked to blend 3 Tbsp. olive oil Place the flour, panko, and egg whites in three separate...

Chicken and Green Beans with Black Bean Garlic Sauce Over Rice

2 Chicken thighs, remove bones and skins, save 1/2 Lb.Fresh green beens, preferably Haricot Verre or Vortex 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 1 Tbsp Sesame oil 1 Tbsp. Chinese oyster sauce 2 tsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp. corn starch 1/4 tsp ground coriander One can black beans drained...
Oysters PM2

Oysters PM2

One dozen oysters in the shell, scrubbed, top shell shucked, bottom jewel laid upright on a sheet pan.½ C. Asiago cheese, grated fine½ C. bread crumbs1/3 C. butter, softened1/3 C. finely chopped sweet red peppers¼ C. finely chopped purple onion2 cloves garlic, finely...
Asiago Dijon Chicken

Asiago Dijon Chicken

375º F3 Lbs. Chicken cut into drumsticks, thighs, breast quarters, and wings1 C. Dijon mustard2-4 Tbsp. of white wine or 2 Tbsp. lemon juice with 2 tsp. water1 C. breadcrumbs1 C. Asiago cheese, grated fineDry chicken parts. Mix Dijon and wine or lemon water together...
Raspberry Glazed Pork Chops

Raspberry Glazed Pork Chops

1 T olive oil8 pork chops¾ C. seedless raspberry jam4 T Dijon mustard3 T raspberry or balsamic vinegar1 ½ tsp. crushed thyme1 ½ tsp. orange zestCombine all ingredients, but olive oil and chops, in a pan. Cook down until reduced to a thick glaze consistency.Fry chops...