Fried Whole Snapper with Corn Mélange
A light meal of fried whole snapper, perched atop a bed of shiitake mushrooms, local summery vegetables (several homegrown!), and rich broth flavored with saffron and ginger.
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Enter the Samosa
Our first try making samosas was a rousing success---beef, potato and peas in a crispy shell, served with homemade apple chutney.
When the Frost is on the Punkin
The October 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was making doughnuts! Since I've made several types of doughnuts in the past, I selected the new-to-me pumpkin cake doughnut recipe, a perfect snack for a very rainy afternoon.
Fried Flowers
Stuffed and fried pumpkin blossoms make the perfect garnish for a hearty meal of pork chops over couscous with a sauce of roasted tomatoes and Brussels sprout leaves.
Cooking a Craving
Baja-style fish tacos with crispy rockfish and a side of fragrant black beans laced with onion, peppers, and blackberry compote (of all things!).
Taking the Cure
Home-cured salmon isn't nearly as scary or complicated as I thought it would be! We loved this gravlax with scrambled eggs, in corn soup with okra croutons, and straight off the board.
Peas and Carrots
Your standard peas and carrots are transformed into basil-scented pillowy pea gnocchi garnished with crispy shoestring carrots.
Now That’s a Mouthful
Loukoumathes are tasty little Greek doughnuts drenched in honey and cinnamon, and much easier to make than one might think.
Clucks and Tostones
A meal inspired by Puerto Rico: simply stewed chicken, yellow rice and beans, and the pièce de résistance, crisp salty tostones (fried plantains).
Presto Change-o
This Asian-inspired sweet and salty grilled beef took an unexpected turn when my rice wasn't ready in time; I turned fried mai fun noodles into a nest for the meat instead.
Fried Onion Heaven
Fried onions are yummy, no matter how you make them! Included are simple recipes for french-fried or haystack onions---perfect for all garnishing all sorts of foods---and crisp buttermilk-dredged onion rings with a dipper of homemade…
Sopapillas
Who knew sopapillas were so easy to make at home? These tender-crisp pockets of fried dough can be served in sweet or savory variations.
Filling in the Gaps
This is a summary post overviewing the meals and baked goods I made over the holidays, concluding with the highlight of my father making ebelskivers.
Cannelloni and Cannoli
The November 2009 Daring Bakers challenge featured a classic Italian dessert, cannoli. I dipped the edges of my crisp cannoli shells in chocolate and coconut, and filled them with vanilla, chocolate and banana cream made…
Crispy Orange Chicken
I've been trying to emulate the orange chicken from Panda Express at home for quite a while, and this recipe is the first one that really gets close. Orange juice concentrate gives a big punch…
Eggplant Fritters
These crisp fritters transform eggplant into a vehicle for dipping in spicy muhammara; Moroccan chicken skewers round out the meal.
Paul’s Party, Part 1: Bits and Bobs
An overview of some of the food I prepared for a friend's going-away party: Spreads with fresh bread, roasted chickpeas, fried zucchini roll-ups, and watermelonade.
Gnawing the Bones
Pork ribs with an Asian flair, first blanched, then fried, and finally braised, creating plates of sticky, chewy, aromatic goodness that made me a rib convert.
Crispy/Sesame/Mandarin/Orange Beef and/or Chicken
Thinly sliced beef, fried for crunch and then tossed with snow peas and a sticky orange sauce.
Time to Make the Long Johns
My attempt to tackle both chocolate-glazed yeasted doughnuts and the elusive creme-filled long john.