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Bun Thit Nuong - Beef Noodle Salad

Bun Thit Nuong - Beef Noodle Salad

Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by singleguychef.

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If you are unfamiliar with this beef noodle salad, you need to make it on a nice summer day served outside with a cold beer and some extra chopped Thai chilies for those who like it hot. A traditional Vietnamese salad that is unexpectedly light and bright.
Serves 4
Beef Marinade:
2 Tbsp of soy sauce
1 [...]

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Baby Green Salad with Herb, Parmesan Phyllo Crisps

Baby Green Salad with Herb, Parmesan Phyllo Crisps

Posted on 21. Oct, 2007 by singleguychef.

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The phyllo crisps are a great alternative to croutons. You can use a variety of herbs. Rosemary, oregano, parsley and chives are all great options. Stacking this salad also makes for a great presentation.
Serves: 3
Ingredients
For the herbed, Parmesan crisps:
3 sheets of phyllo dough
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of melted butter
1/2 teaspoon of freshly [...]

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Halloumi Salad

Halloumi Salad

Posted on 26. Aug, 2007 by singleguychef.

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I put this salad together a couple of weeks ago and it has become one of my favorites. Aleppo pepper is from Turkey and its flavor is smoky and similar to ancho chilis, but has a slightly sweet finish. Aleppo intensifies and gives the naturally salty and rich Halloumi cheese another layer of flavor. Match [...]

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Thai Tofu, grilled Mango, Zuchinni and Seaweed Salad Stack.

Thai Tofu, grilled Mango, Zuchinni and Seaweed Salad Stack.

Posted on 04. Jul, 2007 by singleguychef.

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I don’t know about other bloggers of my ilk, but it’s a rare occasion that I have the interest to dine out and even rarer still that I get excited to try a place. It had been a long time since I’d been out to Ann Arbor and when I heard about eve, my interest [...]

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Asian styled Crab salad with Avacado and Salsa

Asian styled Crab salad with Avacado and Salsa

Posted on 01. Jul, 2007 by singleguychef.

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Our Dojo was opening up another location and it was celebrating with a 7 hour marathon practice. Well, needless to say, I was exhausted after the full day and wanted something light and easy to make afterward.
This dish can put together quickly and be served alone as an appetizer, or if you’ve got some good [...]

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Shrimp Avacado, Pink Grapefruit and Cotton Candy Melon with Grapefruit, Jalapeno dressing

Shrimp Avacado, Pink Grapefruit and Cotton Candy Melon with Grapefruit, Jalapeno dressing

Posted on 24. Jun, 2007 by singleguychef.

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I’ve been patiently waiting to get my hands on some blood oranges so I can play around with some recipes. You know…something like a blood orange, molasses peppercorn sauce for a nice fillet. But alas, my grocer hasn’t produced and so here I am, filling my curiosities with some other fruits. I made a fruit [...]

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Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Aioli Sauce

Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Aioli Sauce

Posted on 18. Jun, 2007 by singleguychef.

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The menu
1. Roasted Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Aioli Sauce
2. Salmon with Mojo Sauce
3. Spicy Potatoes
Late one night, I was surfing through the channels and ran across a Discovery Channel, wait, maybe it was TLC…hmmm, anyway, they were covering cuisine in Spain. Settling back with a glass of cab, I was slowly starting to drool. [...]

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Roasted Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Aioli Sauce

Posted on 18. Jun, 2007 by singleguychef.

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One of my all time favorites. I had some leftover asparagus and some serrano from a paninni recipe so what better way to use them both together?
Makes 16 spears
Ingredients
8 slices of serrano ham
16 asparagus spears
coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For Aioli sauce
1 large egg yolk at room temperature
1 TBs. of white vinegar or [...]

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Grilled Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad with Herbed Couscous

Grilled Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad with Herbed Couscous

Posted on 15. May, 2007 by singleguychef.

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A wonderfully flexible salad that has a medley of flavors. I wouldn’t hesitate to switch out the tuna with beef. Fillet anyone?
Ingredients
2 cups of haricots verts cut in half
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh thyme leaves, minced
1 medium onion, peeled, trimmed, and sliced
3/4 cup Nicoise Salad Dressing, recipe follows
3 cups of [...]

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Heirloom Tomatoes with Buffalo Mozzarella and Pancetta

Heirloom Tomatoes with Buffalo Mozzarella and Pancetta

Posted on 07. May, 2007 by singleguychef.

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I’ve been trying to make it a habit of using my leftover items from other recipes. I had an extra Black Krim heirloom tomato sitting on the counter and it had me thinking of how I could use it. What I love about heirlooms is the variety of flavors they offer. I picked up 2 [...]

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