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Basil Pesto

Posted by Lincoln June 28th, 2006

Basil leaves, the freshest you can find. Lots of them.
Garlic, same as above.
Extra Virgin Oilve Oil. If you don’t have any, *DO NOT* substitute canola. Go buy some oilve. Trust me.
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Yes it’s expensive. Shut up and get some, in a block, not that pre-grated shite.
Pine nuts.
Honey.
White wine.
Sea salt.
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper.
Put the pine [...]

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Salty’s Peanutbutter Pie

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

I know people who have begged, threatened, promised large sums of money, or offered sexual favors in exchange for this recipe with no luck. Here it is for free. Unless of course you want to send me money or sexual favors. I wouldn’t complain.
Salty’s Peanut Butter Pie
Crust:
1 cup graham crumbs
3/8 cup (100ml) melted butter
1/4 cup [...]

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Fasoulatha

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

Saute in olive oil:
Carrots
Celery
Onion
Green pepper
Bacon
Add in your chicken or vegetable stock, raw beans, some tomato paste for color and texture, and some bay leaves.
Add some Cavenders greek seasonaing (my favorite, very tasty), and salt & pepper if desired once the beans are cooked.
Before serving bake some feta cheese on top. Serve with pita bread if [...]

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Thai style peanut sauce

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

2 cups peanut butter
4 cups water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup soya sauce
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 tsp crushed chillis
2 tsp garlic powder
Mix thouroughly.
Ok, honestly, I don’t remember what I used this for. But I wrote it down and saved it over 6 months and two cities, so it must have been good. I seem to remember [...]

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Crab Cakes

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

1lb shelled shredded crab
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup butter
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
1 tsp mustard powder or 1 tsp prepared/dijon mustard
1.5 tsp tabasco
10 green onion finely chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp honey
3 cloved garlic, minced
Mix all ingredients together, form into 1-2oz ‘hockey pucks.’ Pan fry in butter until crispy on both sides, finish in 375 degree oven for about [...]

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Tequila Salsa

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

3 medium white onions, brunoise
3 medium red onions, brunoise
3 medium red peppers, brunoise
3 medium green peppers, brunoise
4 large tomatoes, brunoise
1 large jalapeno, brunoise
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cayenne powder
3tbsp crushed chillis
6oz (or more!) gold tequila
Mix all ingredients together, allow to marinate for at least 12+ hours before serving.
Makes a wonderful dip for sweet potato fries [...]

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Tomato Bruschetta

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

24 roma tomatoes
1 medium red onion, brunoise
3oz balsamic vinegar
1oz red wine vinegar
4oz extra virgin oilve oil
8 cloves garlic, slivered
20 big basil leaves, chiffonade
Cut romas in half, remove seeds with a teaspoon. Discard. Brunoise the flesh of the tomatoes. Mix everything together, let sit for at least 12 hours before service.
To serve, cut some crostinis from [...]

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Bourbon Chicken

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

4oz soya sauce
4oz bourbon
4-8 cloves garlic (minced)
2 medium pieces ginger (minced)
6oz olive oil
1/4c brown sugar
1 tbsp crushed chilis
Mix all ingredients together. Pour over cubes/strips of raw chicken, allow to marinate for at least 24 hours. Remove chicken from marinade, portion onto skewers. Reduce sauce over low heat until thick. Cook skewers on a broiler/grill or [...]

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Phad Thai

Posted by Lincoln June 27th, 2006

Phad Thai Sauce
100oz ketchup
16oz lee kum kee brand Oyster Sauce
8oz Sambal Olek chili garlic
Mix well.
Phad thai preperation
1oz canola or oilve oil
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp crushed unsalted peanuts
4oz diced extra firm tofu
4oz cooked baby shrimp and or 4oz thinly slivered raw chicken breast
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp brunoise red onion
2.5oz phad thai sauce
8oz rice noodles [...]

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Ginger Snap Cookies

Posted by Lincoln March 27th, 2006

2c Brown Sugar
1 1/2c Shortening
1 1/2c Molasses
2 Eggs
4c Flour
4tsp Baking Soda
1tsp Salt
2tsp Ginger
2tsp Cinammon
1tsp Cloves
Preheat oven to 300°F. Cream first four ingredients together. Mix remaining ingredients together. Roll into balls, roll in sugar. Press onto cookie sheet, bake 6-10 minutes.

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