Missed this article in the Globe while I was in Kenya. Congratulations Naomi!!! Eastern Standard’s Naomi Levy looked to her family history as well as Bacardi’s to dream up a classic cocktail influenced by the Middle East and Cuba. The result is the Guayaba Arabica. 1½ ounces Bacardi Superior 1 ounce Boiron Guava Puree (a … Read more
King Cake Source: Paul Harsha Ingredients Cake 1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees) 2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 31/2 to 41/2 cups unsifted flour 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup warm milk 5 egg yolks 1 stick butter cut in slices … Read more
My two favorite of the non-BBQ sauces I made for the 4th. The Fake Shack is amazing, but I think the Harissa Mayo is going to be hanging around. Fake Shack Sauce ——————————————————————————– Recipe By: Kenji@Serious Eats Yield: 3/4 cup Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 4 slices kosher dill … Read more
Recipe By: Paul Harsha (adapted from package) Ingredients: 1 ham bone 1/2 pound ham, chopped (if not enough on bone) 1 lb. dry split peas 1/2 cup frozen peas 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablepsoon butter 2 quarts water 2 bay leaves 1 lb. baby carrots, cut in thirds 1 can … Read more
Chili Watermelon Gin (and Tonic) ——————————————————————————– Recipe By: Paul Harsha Serving Size: 8 Ingredients: Watermelon Syrup 16 ounces seedless watermelon, cubed 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 serrano chiles, seeded Pinch of salt Gin & Tonic 1 ounce watermelon syrup 2 ounces gin 3 ounces tonic (Fever tree) or club soda Lime slice … Read more
Ingredients: 1 bottle Rosé or White Zin, 750 mil 1/4 cup orange or peach flavored liqueur (Grand Marnier or Mathilde) 1/4 cup cachaça 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1 orange, sliced 1/2 lemon, sliced 1 peach, pitted, sliced 12 white grapes 1/2 cup lime flavored … Read more
It almost seems like a dream…
Ingredients: 2 peaches 2 plums 1 small onion 3 tablespoons cilantro 1 clove garlic 2 serrano peppers 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil salt white pepper Tabasco Directions: 1. Put lime juice in a cuisinart. Add the seeded peppers and garlic, process until very fine. Move to medium bowl. 2. Use cusinart to chop onion, … Read more
The latest Dizzy Pig newsletter contains this little bit of heresy: Using wet wood is the easiest way to over smoke your food. There is almost nothing good about the smell of wood that is trying to burn, but can’t. The smoke is brown and thick, it burns your eyes, and your meat only needs … Read more
Paul’s Smoked Pork Ribs Ingredients: 2 to 3 racks of fresh pork spare ribs 1 cup yellow mustard Heavy duty grade aluminum foil Pork Rib Rub (I use Dizzy Dust) Apple Juice Apple Cider Vinegar Honey Directions: 1. Rinse ribs in cold water and pat dry. Use a table knife and a paper towel to … Read more