Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Steamed Clams In Wine and Chorizo

Steamed Clams In Wine and Chorizo

Ingredients:1/4 pound Spanish chorizo (spicy cured pork sausages) cut to ¼” di1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds3/4 cup Dry white wine (I increased to 1 cup with a little more salt)2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (coriander)1 Garlic clove, minced2 pounds little neck Clams (1 kg)2 tablespoons Olive oil1 medium Onion,chopped (100 g)1/4 teaspoon Salt1 yellow Bell pepper, chopped…

Rice Noodles With Wonton/chinese Ravioli In Mushroom Sauce

Rice Noodles With Wonton/chinese Ravioli In Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients:half carrot, finely chopped2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 tbsp water3 shiitake dried mushrooms, thinly sliced (note:soak the mushr1 clove of garlic, finely chopped1 1/2 tablespoons oyster saucedash of white pepper100 grams pork, minced150 grams prawns, mincedsome rice noodles (slightly less than half packet)1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon dark soya sauce1 inch stalk of spring onions,…

Butternut Squash Pasta

Butternut Squash Pasta

Ingredients:4 slices bacon2 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 (1-1/2 lb) butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and diced into cubes (about 3 cups)1/4 c heavy cream1 c pasta water1/2 c Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated1 box (16-oz) fettuccini1/2 tsp ground nutmegSalt and freshly ground pepperCourse: side dish,antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre

Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops

Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients:2 tablespoons bourbon1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar4 thick cut pork chops1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard4 cloves garlic, lightly roasted in tinfoil with oil1 cup heavy cream1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups diced peeled potatoesSalt and freshly ground1 tablespoon soy sauce3 cups water1/2 teaspoon white pepperCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

Braised Pork: Filipino Humba

Braised Pork: Filipino Humba

Ingredients:1/2 gram kg or 500 pork belly cut into large cubes1/2 gram kg or 500 pork butt shoulder cut into large cubes1 whole head garlic crushed1/2 cup vinegar4 tablespoons brown sugar4 tablespoons soy sauce2 pieces bay leaf1 tablespoon rice wine2 pieces star anise1/2 teaspoon oregano3 tablespoons tausi or fermented black beans1 cup whole peanuts1/2 cup…

Cornmeal and Green Peppercorn Crusted Spareribs

Cornmeal and Green Peppercorn Crusted Spareribs

Ingredients:1 tablespoon bourbon3/4 pound (2 cups) medium-grind yellow cornmeal2 ounces (¾ cup) dried green peppercorns1 ounce kosher salt (¼ cup if using Diamond Crystal; 2 tablespoons if using Morton)1/2 cup pure maple syrup2 racks St. Louis-style pork spareribs (5 to 6 pounds)cup vegetable oilCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

My “Secret” Bolognese Sauce

My “Secret” Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ground veal1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork1 lb sweet italian sausage, casing removed2 medium Vidalia onions or other sweet onion, diced1 cup of finely diced carrots5 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano1 cup red wine (I used DaVinci Chianti)2 28 ounce cans fire roasted crushed tomatoes (You can…