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Bun Thit Nuong - Beef Noodle Salad

Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by singleguychef.

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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Underground Son

Posted on 03. Oct, 2008 by singleguychef.

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Cumin Coriander Carrot Soup with Dill Pesto

Posted on 07. Nov, 2007 by singleguychef.

Tis the season for soups and all things savory. Now, I am a fan of the soups that warrant hours to pull out the savory and rich flavors that stick to your bones and protect them from the cold that’s coming down in Michigan. However, we’re all busy, there are times when something under and [...]

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Green Peppercorn Filet with Cream Sauce

Posted on 21. Oct, 2007 by singleguychef.

Along with steak au poivre, green peppercorn fillet is an absolute favorite of mine. It’s a wonderfully rich sauce that should become one of your staple recipes.
Serves: 3
Ingredients
For the fillet:
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 6- to 8-ounce filet mignon steaks
For the peppercorn cream sauce
1 3/4 cups beef stock or veal stock
1/4 cup chopped shallots
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Salmon with Mojo Sauce

Posted on 18. Jun, 2007 by singleguychef.

Serves: 2
Ingredients
For Salmon
8 oz. of Salmon fillets
3 TBs. of olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
flat leaf parsley for garnish
lemon juice for drizzling
For Mojo Sauce
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
2 tsp of Spanish paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
5 TBs. of extra virgin olive oil
2 TBs. white wine vinegar
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
1. Place the garlic, paprika [...]

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Chick Pea and Rosemary Roagout

Posted on 04. Jun, 2007 by singleguychef.

One of the laments that my friends, who don’t cook, have is, “I always have ingredients left over and I don’t know what to do with them.” So, for this dish, I wanted to make use of items that I had leftover from last weekend’s dishes and stuff I had in the pantry. Limiting [...]

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Grilled Scallops with Ginger Soy Dressing & Sea Beans

Posted on 28. May, 2007 by singleguychef.

This recipe was part of a, Food Play -1 series and is the Asian/Japanese entry. Grilling the scallops gives them a smoky, sweet flavor that contrasts nicely to the sea bean’s inherent salty sea tasting crunch.
Ingredients
Scallops:
3 large day boat Scallops
1 1/2 cups of sea beans
Sea Beans:
1 1/2 cup of sea beans
Dressing:
1 TBs. sesame oil
1 tsp. [...]

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Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Beef Fillet

Posted on 22. May, 2007 by singleguychef.

Sometimes…I just get those cravings. What I loved about this dish is the smoky, grilled flavor of the fillet and bacon contrasting against the sweetness of the mint pea puree. It’s also great that this dish comes together quickly and easily. Whenever I grill beef and don’t have pan drippings to make a sauce, I [...]

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Baked Cod with Avacado, Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Cream …oh my!

Posted on 17. May, 2007 by singleguychef.

This recipe is a lil tweak of Jamie Oliver’s. In his book, Happy Days with the Naked Chef, there’s a section of “Quick Fixes” that have a perfect collection that are quick and tasty. Served with a small side salad of mixed greens and all is good.
Ingredients
1 lb. of Cod fillet, skinned and pin-boned and [...]

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Grilled Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad with Herbed Couscous

Posted on 15. May, 2007 by singleguychef.

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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