Februari 2014 ~ Super Food Notes

Trout Caviar “Fish & Chips” – And the Oscar for Best Hors d'Oeuvre Goes to…

By JOKO Februari 27, 2014

Sure, you could serve some high-end Beluga or Ossetra caviar at your Oscars viewing party, but the problem with that plan is you’d have to get rich first. I’m not saying you won’t eventually be rolling in it, but the Academy Awards are Sunday, and we don’t want to rush you. Instead, you can go with a more affordable option like the gorgeous trout roe seen glistening herein....

Next Up: Oscar Night "Caviar" Special

By JOKO Februari 26, 2014

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Pancetta-Wrapped Leek Gratin – Simply Amazing

By JOKO Februari 25, 2014

I’m all about simply prepared vegetables, but every once in a while I need to cover them in caramelized pork and cheese, and this stunningly delicious pancetta-wrapped leek gratin was one of those times. I love those times.This “umami bomb” is so flavorful and satisfying, it almost seems disrespectful to serve it as a side dish. Pair this with a slice of buttered bread, hedge...

Next Up: Leek Gratin

By JOKO Februari 24, 2014

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How Not to Make Roasted Pork Loin with Grapes and Rosemary Cream Sauce

By JOKO Februari 22, 2014

Well, you can’t win them all. This perfectly fine looking pork roast was the victim of a few easy-to-make mistakes, and hopefully by watching this you’ll avoid such mishaps in the future. In exchange, you’ll have to promise not to make fun of me. The first, and most obvious error was way too much freshly minced rosemary. I always tell people to be super-careful about adding...

Next Up: Pork Recipe Fail

By JOKO Februari 20, 2014

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Duck Fat Steak Fries – There’s a New Fat in Town

By JOKO Februari 20, 2014

You know a potato side dish is going to be good when 75% of the name refers to fat or meat. These super-crusty, oven-fried potato wedges, or “steak fries” as they call them where I’m from, are done with rendered duck fat, and while I’m a big fan of ones done with olive oil and/or butter, these really are better. Not only does this fat help create a great texture, but it also...

Chicken Kiev – A High Degree of Difficulty Always Scores Extra Points

By JOKO Februari 18, 2014

Unlike virtually every other recipe featured here, I’m not going to say this chicken Kiev is “easy to make.” It’s really not. You could follow this exactly as shown, and still have undercooked meat, or leaking butter, or any number of other tragedies. So, why try? Because, if and when you pull this off, you’ll be enjoying one of the greatest chicken experiences of your life....

Next Up: Chicken Kiev

By JOKO Februari 17, 2014

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Happy National Almond Day Eve!

By JOKO Februari 15, 2014

I'm not sure if you've finalized menu plans for tomorrow's big National Almond Day celebration, but just in case you haven't, I hope you'll consider this beautiful almond arugula pesto! I know pesto is something that's generally served in the summer, but since arugula is so (too?) easy to find year-round, there's really no need to wait. I hope you give this delicious,...

Happy National Almond Day Eve!

By JOKO Februari 15, 2014

Apple berry salad

By JOKO Februari 14, 2014

This is a very nutritious and yummy salad that you can make with any kind of berries and apples at home. It is my own creation. Last time I used blue berries instead of strawberries and red baby romaine leaves and it was as good as this one. You may also add dried cranberries if you wish. As for the nuts I used almonds and I don't think any other nuts would go well with this...

Salmon Cutlets

By JOKO Februari 14, 2014

Ingredients:Fresh Salmon/Trout de-boned and minced - 1lbPotato boiled and mashed - 1 medium sizeOnion chopped -1smallGreen chilly or Jalepeno - 1 small or halfGarlic clove - 1 smallSalt and PepperTurmeric - 1 tspParsley chopped - a few leavesCorn flour - 1 tbsOlive oil - 1 tbsA dash of lemon juice.Method: 1.Mix together, minced salmon, chopped onion, fresh green chilly...

Orange Duck – Orange You Glad I Didn’t Call It Duck a l'Orange?

By JOKO Februari 13, 2014

I don’t think I’ve made Duck “a l'Orange” since culinary school, nor tried to pronounce it, but thanks to a rather enticing photo in a friend’s cookbook, I decided to go full culinary time machine, and I’m so glad I did. That friend would be award-winning food blogger and author, Hank Shaw. He’s recently published a cookbook called Duck, Duck, Goose: The Ultimate Guide to...

Tiramisu – It Will Pick You Up and Not Let You Down

By JOKO Februari 10, 2014

In addition to being an incredible tasting dessert, Tiramisu also offers the perfect segue when you’re trying to steer the Valentine’s dinner conversation towards spicier subjects. Please feel free to embellish the following history to further enhance the version your sweetheart hears. Tiramisu was invented in an Italian brothel, where it was a popular snack with customers...

Next Up: A Valentine's Pick-Me-Up

By JOKO Februari 10, 2014

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Zafrani Falooda

By JOKO Februari 09, 2014

I have made different types of zafrani falooda many times before but this one was a big hit. I also gave it a new dimension by cutting it into different shapes with cookie cutters. The rich and creamy texture with the flavour of the saffron and the soft crunch of the slivered almonds on top is so soothing to the senses and the taste is just divine!Here's the recipe.Ingredients:Whole...

That Other Meat Sauce

By JOKO Februari 08, 2014

We did a classic Italian bolognese sauce not too long ago, which reminded me that I’ve actually never posted a basic, Italian-American meat sauce. This sauce goes by many names, including Sunday sauce, since that’s the day it’s traditionally made, but for me growing up, this was just called “sauce.” This is one of those primal recipes that always follows the same procedure,...

That Other Meat Sauce

By JOKO Februari 08, 2014

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By JOKO Februari 08, 2014

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust – Don’t Let the Name Fool You

By JOKO Februari 06, 2014

The major problem with this cauliflower pizza crust is that there’s already something called pizza. If you’d never heard about pizza before, and someone served this to you, I think you’d really enjoy it. Unfortunately, we’ve all had pizza before, and so this will invariably be compared to the awesomeness of the real thing. You know, sort of like what happens to deep-dish,...

Next Up: Cauliflower Pizza Crust

By JOKO Februari 05, 2014

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Pan-Roasted Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms & Lemon Butter Sauce – Long in Name, Short in Shopping List

By JOKO Februari 04, 2014

Above and beyond keeping things simple, and pardon the cliché, letting the natural goodness of the ingredients shine through, the beauty of a recipe like this pan-roasted halibut with clamshell mushrooms, is that there are just less things to possibly screw up. That should be great news to people terrified of making fish recipes. Brown some mushrooms, sear some fish,...

Pan-Roasted Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms & Lemon Butter Sauce – Long in Name, Short in Shopping List

By JOKO Februari 04, 2014

Next Up: Pan-Roasted Halibut

By JOKO Februari 03, 2014

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You’re Welcome, America!

By JOKO Februari 02, 2014

Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks, and to everyone who won money betting on them using our never-fail chicken wing bone prediction! Incredibly, that makes 48 Super Bowls in a row that the bones have been correct! I realize that’s very hard to believe, but in fairness, lots of things are very hard to believe. Anyway, you’re more than welcome, and if you did win big,...

You’re Welcome, America!

By JOKO Februari 02, 2014

The Food Wishes' Chicken Wing Collection

By JOKO Februari 01, 2014

Just in case you haven't decided on a chicken wing for tomorrow's Super Bowl party, maybe this will help. Here, for the first time, we've pulled together every single Food Wishes' chicken wing recipe into one, convenient post. Enjoy! Jerk Chicken WingsIn the spirit of full disclosure, these will be the wings I'll be enjoying for the game. Garlic Parm Hot WingsIf casual...