| Sweet & Sour Brisket You can serve this immediatly, but it is much better to prepare a day ahead and chilled as in this recipe. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Have ready; 3 1/2 pounds trimmed first or thin cut brisket and spread with 3 cloves of garlic minced , ground black pepper to taste. Heat in flame proof roasting pan over medium high heat 1 tablespoon of vegtable oil. Brown the brisket about 3 minutes on each side. While its searing , add to pan; 2 large onions, sliced When browned on both sides, remove brisket. Reduce heat to medium and cook the onions until very brown about 4 minutes more, Add 1.2 cup of red wine 1/2 cup of beef stock cook for one minute, scrapping up browned bits. Stir in 1 cup of chilli sauce 1/2 cup of apple cider vineger 1.2 cup of brown sugar 1 bay leaf Taste sauce and adjust the seasoning . Return meat to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast until the brisket is fork tender, 2-3 hours. Remove the pan from the oven, uncover, and let coolin pan . Refrigerate overnight. Slice the meat and return to the sauce. Reheat at 350 degrees for about 20 minute. Suggestions to serve with potatoe pan cakes or smashed, baked or sliced potatoes. |
| Mini Chilli Bowls first of all yo will need a serving of chilli. I have a good variety of chilli recipes to referre to. If you choose not to make chilli, canned chilli is fine. Now you will need a dozen or so sourdough roles. Cut the top out carefully with a small knife. Now dig out the inside dough with your fingers. You have your bowls. Don't fill them till you are ready to serve the chilli. Great with shredded cheder cheese on top. Good to entertain family/friends. |
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| Fish steaks/whole fish steamed chinese style suggested fish sea bass or small fish combine 2 cloves of garlic, thinly slivered one inch of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly slivered 2 scallions , minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon of dry sherry rub this mixture all over 2 halibut or other steaks about 1 lb each, well rinsed and pat dryed; or 2 whole fish (1 1/2 - 2 lbs each), cleaned or scaled, 2 or 3 slashes cut in each side Place fish on plate and pour over any remaining mixture over it. If you like let marinade of about 2 hours. When ready to cook place the fish on a heatproof plate set on a rack over gently simmering water ( or use a bamboo steamer, still keeping the fish on a plate) and steam until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes for the steak, 15 minutes longer for whole fish. Serve the fish with accumulated juices, serves 4 |
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| Oven-fried Chicken with parmesan cheese Position rach in the center of the oven . Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet, Rinse and pat dry; 12 pieces of chicken (drums , thighs, breasts) mix in medium bowl; 1 cup of whole milk or low fat yogurt 1 cup of sour cream 1/2 cup dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of minced garlic combine in a wide shallow bowl; 3 cups dry unseasoned breadcrumbs 1 cup of grated pameasan cheese 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon of salt black pepper dashed Coat each piece of chicken with the yogurt mixture then roll in the crumb mixture patting with your fingers to make the crumbs adhere. Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet. Bake untill the coating is nicely browned and the dark pieces exude clear juiced with pricked with a fork, about 45 minutes. Serve immediatly or at room temperature. |
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