Author Archives: Ben Eberle

Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 lb cauliflower florets (about 5 cups) 2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth 1 tsp white truffle oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp thinly sliced chives Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, […]

Lemon Fennel Salad

Meyer lemon dressing 1/2 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp. White balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp. Kosher salt 2 Tbsp. Meyer lemon juice Grated zest of 1 Meyer lemon 3/4 cup rice bran oil or canola oil Salad 1/2 fennel bulb 2 heads butter lettuce 1/4 cup Fresh tarragon leaves 2 Tbsp. […]

Hummus

Ingredients 1 can chickpeas (16 oz) 1 garlic clove 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 lemon, juiced (3 Tbsp.) 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt parsley, chopped Preparation Toast pine nuts in a pan until brown. Remove from pan, drizzle […]

To Try: Mustard Green Salad Dressing

http://planetthrive.com/2010/05/spicy-mustard-green-miso-vinegar-free-salad-dressing/

Cacio e Pepe

aka Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper from Cook’s Illustrated, Jan & Feb 2010 Ingredients 6 ounces Pecorino Romano, 4 ounces finely grated (about 2 cups) and 2 ounces finely grated (about 1 cup) 1 pound spaghetti Table salt 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground black […]

Pad Thai Dan Dan

Ingredients Sauce 1/2 palm sugar disc (about 1 oz) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup fish sauce 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate Sriracha hot sauce Pad Thai 1/2 box pad thai noodles (about 7 oz) 1/2 package extra firm tofu, squeezed of liquid and diced 2 eggs 1 small shallot, chopped fine 1 Tbsp salted radish, shredded […]

Red Dawn

Ingredients 1 oz Toulouse Red Absinthe 1 oz coffee ½ oz half & half ½ oz Orgeat (almond) syrup Directions Allow coffee to approach room temperature or use a cold brew for optimal dillution. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Combine all ingredients and shake well. Strain mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. […]

Corn Salsa

Ingredients 4 ears sweet yellow corn, grilled or roasted 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped the juice of 2 limes Salt and pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Thai Sticks

1st place Winner! – Olympique 2013 Team Thai-Juan, representing Thailand and Mexico, took home Best Dish honors with this simple Thai street food staple. Basically, we wrapped some ground chicken and pork around lemongrass spears, threw em on the grill, and slapped on some peanut sauce before serving. Fire! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sliced shallots […]

Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients Casserole 1 cup canned fried onions 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 10 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 2 lb green beans Topping 2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into pieces 2 […]