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Three Cup Chicken Recipe

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  1. Cut the chicken into pieces and marinate them with baking soda. Set aside for 10 minutes before rinsing the chicken off with water. Make sure the baking soda is completely rinsed off. Pat dry the chicken pieces and set aside.
  2. Heat up a claypot on high heat and add the dark sesame oil. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic. Add in chicken and do a few quick stirs. Add soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, Shaoxing wine and continue to stir-fry the chicken. Cover the chicken and lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add basil leaves and stir well with the chicken, dish out and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

This recipe calls for dark sesame oil, which is different from regular sesame oil. Dark sesame oil is a lot more expensive but the flavor is more intense and with a stronger toasted sesame fragrance. You can skip the first step of tenderizing the chicken with baking soda. I personally like it because it makes the chicken so tender. If you don’t have a clay pot, you can use a regular wok to make this dish.

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Three Teacup Chicken

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  1. Make the braising liquid: In a bowl combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and Shaoxing wine together and mix well. Set aside.
  2. Place the oil in a wok or large saute pan over high heat and swirl until hot. A drop of water should evaporate within 1-2 seconds. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and Sichuan peppercorns/chili pepper if using and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken and stir-fry until no pink on the surface remains (you just want to sear the outside nicely).
  4. Add the braising liquid and star anise or anise seed if using and cook for 1 minute ensuring that the chicken is well coated in the braising liquid. Add the water and cover and cook for 4 more minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no pink remains. Serve immediately over rice with hearty amounts of the broth. Garnish with a little extra chopped scallion.
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Turkish Baklava

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  1. If clarifying your own butter, start with 1 lb of unsalted butter. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. It will separate into 3 layers: a foamy froth on top, a clear liquid in the middle and a white solid at the bottom. When the butter is heated through and no more foam is developing, remove from heat. Remove the foam with a spoon. You want to keep the yellow liquid. You can save it by decanting it from the saucepan without disturbing the milk solids, or strain it through a cheesecloth-lined strainer.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  3. To make the syrup, combine the cold water with the sugar in a medium-size saucepan. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15-30 minutes. The syrup is ready when it is light yellow, and when a small spoonful dropped onto a wooden surface is tacky when cooled. Once ready, stir in the lemon juice into the syrup and set it aside to cool.
  4. Place the nuts and sugar in a food processor and process until medium to finely ground (but not too fine!). Set aside.
  5. Brush the inside of a 14 x 18 x 1 inch baking pan (if your phyllo dough is bigger than your pan, let it hang over and trim it off at the end to fit) with a little bit of the clarified butter. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough in the pan. With a wide pastry brush or paper towel, lightly brush the dough with the clarified butter. Continue layering the dough and brushing with butter until one package of dough is used.
  6. Spread the nuts over the dough and lightly sprinkle it with water – a plant mister is best- to help the dough adhere to the nuts where the next layer is added. Using the second package of phyllo dough, layer the dough over the nuts, brushing each sheet with clarified butter. Trim the pastry edges to fit neatly within the baking pan. Brush the top layer and the edges with clarified butter.
  7. Using a sharp knife dipped in hot water, cut through the dough halfway down the height of the pan to make 48 pieces (4 lengthwise and 12 cross-wise).
  8. Bake the baklava in the centre of the oven for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to 325F and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the top is lightly golden. Remove the baklava from the oven and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Recut the pastries along the lines, all the way to the bottom of the baking pan. Pour the cold syrup evenly over the cut lines (I generally use around 2/3rd of the syrup solution). Sprinkle the baklava with chopped walnuts or pistachios, if so desired, and let it cool completely. Serve at room temperature.
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Künefe

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  1. In a medium pot, combine sugar and water and put on the stove. Let it boil and remove from heat. Let it cool.
  2. Heat the oven to 375º F.
  3. Remove phyllo dough from package.
  4. Shred it in a food processor or chop it up with a sharp knife until the shredded phyllo dough pieces are very small.
  5. Melt butter in a non-stick pan. Add the shredded phyllo and mix continuously.
  6. Add the milk and continue mixing until the butter and milk are completely incorporated into the shredded pyhllo. Remove from heat.
  7. In a round pan or a Pyrex dish, place half of the buttered phyllo dough and press with a spatula or your hands.
  8. Distribute the shredded, unsalted cheese evenly on top of the buttered phyllo dough and press with a spatula or hands.
  9. Add the rest of the buttered phyllo dough on top of the cheese and distribute and press evenly.
  10. Place the künefe pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Remove from oven and pour the cold syrup on the hot künefe. Let the künefe absorb the syrup for about 5 minutes.
  12. Serve hot immediately.
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Tahini

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  1. Toast raw sesame seeds (optional): Toasting raw sesame seeds gives the tahini a nuttier flavor. On the stovetop, place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring them frequently with a wooden spoon. Toast the seeds until they are lightly colored (not brown) and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a large plate or tray and let them cool completely. Alternatively, toast the seeds in the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the sesame seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast the seeds, stirring once or twice, until they are lightly colored (not brown) and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a large plate or tray and let them cool completely.
  2. Place the sesame seeds in a food processor: Place the sesame seeds in a food processor fitted with the S-blade. (Alternatively, you can use a mortar and pestle or a blender, although success may depend on the particular blender.)
  3. Grind the sesame seeds: Process for 2 to 3 minutes until the sesame seeds form a crumbly paste.
  4. Add oil: Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the food processor. Process for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the mixture forms a thick and fairly smooth paste.
  5. Add more oil (optional): For thinner tahini, add more oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, and process until the desired consistency is reached.
  6. Add salt (optional): Add salt to taste and process until combined.
  7. Store the tahini: Transfer the tahini to a jar or other airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for a month or longer. If the mixture separates, stir the tahini to redistribute the oil.
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Lamb Köfte with Yogurt Sauce and Muhammar

The Middle East on a flatbread: Turkish meatballs, a tahini-spiked yogurt sauce, and muhammara, a Syrian red pepper spread.

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  1. For yogurt sauce: Stir all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Cover and chill.
  2. For Köfte: Line large rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Gently mix lamb and next 8 ingredients in large bowl. Using moistened hands and scant 2 tablespoonfuls for each, roll meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange on sheet. Preheat oven to 300°F. Place large sheet of foil on work surface. Heat large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add flatbreads to skillet 1 at a time; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Enclose in foil; place in oven to keep warm. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer onions to 1 side of large rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Sauté half of meatballs until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet in oven. Repeat with remaining meatballs, adding oil to skillet if dry. Reserve skillet.
  3. For muhammara: Add roasted peppers to reserved skillet; stir 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits. Cook until reduced to 2/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Mix in parsley. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more pomegranate molasses, if desired. Transfer to small bowl. Arrange onions and meatballs on platter. Serve with warm breads, yogurt sauce, and muhammara.
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Pilav (Turkish Rice)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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  1. Heat your butter in a deep saucepan over a low heat.
  2. Now add your şehriye (orzo) to the pan and stir around for a few minutes until you see it start to change colour.
  3. As soon as you notice the orzo start to go brown, add your cup of rice and continue to stir. Remember to keep the pan over a low heat and keep stirring, otherwise your rice and orzo will burn.
  4. After 3-4 minutes, add the water or stock.
  5. There will be a big sizzle and the liquid will bubble up. Turn up the heat and bring the rice to the boil, fully.
  6. Once the rice is boiling, give it a couple of stirs around, put a lid on the pan, leaving a small gap, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  7. Leave your rice to simmer for 8-10 minutes until the water or stock has absorbed.
  8. Now remove from the heat, put the lid firmly on the pan and leave your Turkish rice to stand for 5 minutes.
  9. After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fork through your rice.
Recipe Notes

If you find the butter too rich in your Turkish rice, we sometimes just use a glug of olive oil. This is not traditional and does change the flavour slightly but it makes or an occasional, tasty variation.
Whatever size cup you use for your rice, make sure you use the same for your water or stock.
Calories are approximate and are calculated on using butter and water as opposed to stock.

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Buttermilk Brined Chicken Thighs


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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
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  1. Combine buttermilk, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Mix the salt and pepper in, then add the chicken. Seal bag or cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours to 2 days.
  2. Remove chicken from brine. It can then be roasted in the oven at 425F for ~20 minutes, or grilled, or breaded and fried. Internal temperature should be 165F.
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Cajun Quiche

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Cook Time 40 minutes
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Cook Time 40 minutes
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  1. Line a 10-inch pie plate with the crust. Crimp edges and bake for 5 minutes in a preheated 425 degree oven. Remove and cool slightly.
  2. Rinse and drain the seafood. Arrange on bottom of pie shell and sprinkle with onions. Top with cheese.
  3. Whisk the eggs with the cream and seasonings. Pour into pie shell.
  4. Place in oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees. Bake 30-40 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting.
  5. This can be served in wedges for a meal, or in small pieces for appetizers, if desired.
Recipe Notes

I'm thinking that you can use fresh, cooked shrimp and crab meat instead, or possible substitute one or both for some combination of andouille sausage, boudin, tasso, or fish.  You can put anything in a quiche, but the custard needs to be right or it just won't work out.

9.27.18:  Original recipe called for 6 oz. each canned shrimp and crab meat.

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Nutrition Facts
Cajun Quiche
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651 Calories from Fat 450
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 310mg 103%
Sodium 1001mg 42%
Potassium 189mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin A 38%
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 41%
Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Alfredo Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan with olive oil over medium/low heat.
  2. Add the garlic, cream, white pepper and bring mixture to a simmer. Stir often.
  3. Add the Parmesan cheese and simmer sauce for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened and is smooth.
  4. When sauce has thickened add the Mozzarella cheese and stir until smooth. STIR FREQUENTLY.
  5. While the sauce cooks, boil noodles for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Place pasta on serving plates and spoon sauce over pasta.
Recipe Notes

This tasted really good, but the Parmesan cheese never really melted, so it had a grainy, gritty kind of texture.  Maybe try finely shredded Parmesan cheese instead.

Nutrition Facts
Alfredo Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 Calories from Fat 459
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 647mg 27%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin A 31%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 72%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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