Monthly Archives: February 2005

Mongolian Beef

1 lb beef (Tri-Tip Sirloin, Eye of round or Flank Steak works best) 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp cornstarch 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp peanut oil 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp sesame seed … Continue reading

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Basil Pesto

2 cups fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp Parmigiano Regiano 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste (roughly 1/4 tsp) lemon juice, dash Toast the pine nuts over Medium-Low heat … Continue reading

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Balsamic-Mustard Chicken

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp brown mustard 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp honey 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 2-3 tsp various dry herbs (oregano, thyme) 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 … Continue reading

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Steak Fajitas

1/4 cup lime juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp liquid smoke 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 lb flank steak OR boneless, skinless chicken breast … Continue reading

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Sesame-Grilled Asparagus

1 lb of asparagus 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp sesame seeds Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic, then stir and brush the … Continue reading

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Chicken Under a Brick

2 Large boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts 1 tsp coarse salt 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp chopped Rosemary 1 large lemon, juiced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 … Continue reading

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Mike's Chili

1.25 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1 Tbsp jalapeno, seeded and diced 1 15-oz can kidney beans, drained 1 15-oz can peeled diced tomatoes 1 8-oz can tomato sauce 1 cup water 1 Tbsp vinegar … Continue reading

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