tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366614182024-03-12T18:01:10.215-07:00Seeking the Good LifeTammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-70772902355026735862014-05-26T12:50:00.001-07:002014-05-27T15:51:13.065-07:00Cooking Classes<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone knows that I love talking about food......think my friends and family get sick of it. So what is a better way than channeling it through teaching! Telling stories of why I chose the dish, ingredients, nutrition and inspiration behind each meal?!!! In my loft? Friends of friends? Via word of mouth and Instagram? Why not? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to put in to the test and so far it's been quite fun and successful. As of right now I buy all ingredients and people bring booze for a fun night of cooking and meeting new people. Every night there's a different theme, for instance: One Pot Meals, Winter Wonderland, Japanese Inspired, Summer Eats, etc. Everyone gets their hands dirty and is assigned a dish. I pre-write the Recipes and help on the spot! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can view all of the activity on Instagram #tammytucookingclass </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out what my students have made below. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Do you want to come to the next one? Hit me up! </span><br />
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Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-46823833645298736682013-10-19T09:15:00.003-07:002013-10-19T09:15:56.537-07:00Europe in the Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">1 cup fresh orange juice</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">⅓ cup fresh lime juice</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">4 oz. achiote paste (available at Mexican Grocery store)</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">3 (28"-long) frozen, thawed banana leaves (available at Mexican or Asian store)</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">1 (3–5-lb.) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces or assortment of thighs, breast, and drumsticks</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cilantro for garnish</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pickled Red Onions for garnished</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt to taste</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tortillas are typical but I like this dish with rice or potatoes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">1. Combine juices, achiote paste, and salt in a blender, and purée until smooth, at least 2 minutes. Pour through strainer into a bowl.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">2. Cut the banana leaves so they can fit into a pot but with excess over hang. Line the bottom of a deep pot or dutch oven with 2-3 banana leaves. Add chicken pieces to pot and pour sauce on top. Tear remaining banana leaf into small pieces, and scatter over top of chicken. Fold excess of banana leaves over top of chicken and place lid on pot.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">3. Bring sauce inside to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">3. Peel back banana leaves and discard. Serve with plenty of sauce from the pot, along with pickled onions and cilantro.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time has flown by and it's time for Spring recipes. But first I'm going to share a recipe for a dish I crave the most all year around...Bolognese. However, in this recipe I use ground Turkey and tons of Veggies, more specifically Kale. Of course you can sub in Spinach, Collards or your favorite leafy green vegetable. Here's a look at what else I've been up to..... </span></div>
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<b><u>Turkey Bolognese with Vegetables</u></b><br />
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1 lb ground Turkey<br />
1 cup yellow onion, small dice<br />
1 cup carrots, small dice<br />
1 cup celery, small dice<br />
2 cups mushrooms, sliced<br />
2 cups Kale, diced (I like Tuscan Kale)<br />
1 lb can of diced tomatoes<br />
1 cup of red wine<br />
2 T of tomato paste<br />
1/4 cup Milk or Cream (optional)<br />
2 T oregano<br />
1 T fennel (I like whole seeds but ground is fine)<br />
2 bay leaves<br />
Salt and Pepper<br />
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1. Brown/sear ground turkey over medium high heat with olive oil in (Dutch oven works best or shallow pot) <br />
2. Remove ground turkey and place aside. Add olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, and sweat until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes. <br />
3. Add tomato paste, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add red wine to de-glaze pan, then add reserved ground turkey, oregano, fennel, black pepper, bay leaves, mushrooms, Kale, and diced tomatoes. Bring to boil then simmer on low/medium low with lid for 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes. 3 hours if you can for a richer, well rounded taste. <br />
4. Season with salt. Finish with milk or cream if you'd like. <br />
5. Eat over pasta or make a lasagna! <br />
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-13551665111122756092013-02-21T16:33:00.000-08:002013-02-21T16:33:21.619-08:00The Life of a Traveler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New sights, eats, and not a care in the world. Here's where I've been and ate thus far in 2013.....</span><br />
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<b><u>Brussel Sprout, Apple, Pomegranate Salad</u></b><br />
Serves 4<br />
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16-18 Brussel Sprouts, medium sized (shaved either by hand or on a mandoline)<br />
1 Apple (Gala or Fuji, thinly sliced)<br />
1 cup Pomegranate Seeds<br />
1/2 cup Almonds (toasted and crushed)<br />
3/4 cup Lemon Vinaigrette<br />
Salt and Pepper as needed<br />
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1. Mix brussel sprouts, apples, and lemon vinaigrette. <br />
2. Salt and pepper as needed.<br />
3. Top and sprinkle with almonds and pomegranate seeds.<br />
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1 /4 cup Lemon juice<br />
1 T Honey or Agave<br />
1/2 cup Olive Oil<br />
1/2 T of Garlic (minced)<br />
1/2 T of shallots (small dice)<br />
Salt and Pepper<br />
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1. Mix lemon juice, garlic, shallots, and honey together until evenly incorporated.<br />
2. Slowly mix in olive oil. <br />
3. Salt and pepper as needed.<br />
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-77572269426731801322012-11-13T22:02:00.004-08:002013-01-12T20:00:26.359-08:00My Grandparents and the American Dream<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most recently, my Grandfather's book titled 'My Life' (soon to be available in the Library of Congress) was translated to us, Grandkids in English. In the book my Grandfather talks about his journey from childhood, my Grandmother, having 11 children, life as a Mandarin, the Vietnam War, and living in the United States. He remembered everything including what he ate and drank through his whole life in such detail, amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I was a kid, we'd have dinner every Tuesday night together. All my aunts and uncles would get together around awesome Vietnamese dishes. Those memories have made me cherish food, family, and of course is one of the reasons why I cook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, my Grandfather and Grandmother passed away without knowing how much I loved food. So it's always very special when I cook for my family. Thank you Ong and Ba for everything....which includes living the American dream. </span><br />
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-65507691771657624602012-10-14T11:27:00.001-07:002012-10-16T21:15:27.818-07:00Storytelling with Food<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every artist, every human is inspired by something. Everyone has a story to tell. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whenever I cook, it's always hard to articulate what it means. People ask me, 'how'd you come with that or why did you use those combinations?" So here are few dishes and how they come to be from my imagination to the plate.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After Culinary school, I went to Italy - from Florence, Bologna, Piedmont region, Cinque Terra, and Venice.....was enough to be the foundation of my cooking today</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>'</i>Pigs Foraging'</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This dish is dedicated to the Pig who love to eat apples and cabbage. Think that's why these ingredients go so well with Pork. Pigs hunt for truffles in the forests of Italy and France. Can't you see it??? :)</span></div>
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Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-28875579010146248432012-09-12T15:35:00.000-07:002012-09-13T09:10:17.944-07:00Vegan Curry<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the days getting shorter, weather cooler, and Football season starting people tend to slack off on their summer diets. For me, it's opposite, I get healthier cause those Holidays are coming around the corner...pass me those extra mashed potatoes and piece o' apple pie please.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Been cooking no carb meals and vegetable friendly dishes. There's nothing I like better than broccoli, kale, and wait for it....brussel sprouts...the star of Fall vegetables and what seems to be on every Restaurant menu this time of year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a Vegan Curry recipe I came up with. You can get whole cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds, lightly toast then grind...only if you have time of course! Take a gander of what else has been cooking.</span><br />
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<u><b>Recipe for Curry:</b></u><br />
Serves 4 and leftovers<br />
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1 cup of Cauliflower, small pieces<br />
1 cup of Kale, chopped<br />
1 cup of Carrots, small dice<br />
1 cup of Celery, small dice<br />
1 cup of Onion, small dice<br />
1 cup of Firm Tofu, medium squares<br />
1 t Ground Coriander<br />
2 t Ground Fennel<br />
1 t Curry Powder<br />
2 t Ground Cumin<br />
1/2 t Red Chili Powder<br />
2 T Cornstarch<br />
1 Bayleaf<br />
5 cups of Vegetable stock or Water<br />
Salt as needed<br />
Olive Oil as needed<br />
Brown Rice<br />
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1. Sweat onions, celery, and carrots until aromatic and wilted 4-5 minutes on medium low heat.<br />
2. Add tofu, cauliflower, kale and all spices, stir until well incorporated, 1-2 minutes. <br />
3. Add stock or water and bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 25-30 minutes. <br />
4. Slurry the cornstarch with a bit of water, pour into curry, bring to a boil, then simmer for another 15-20 minutes. <br />
5. Serve with rice.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span>Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-19228498510758325082012-08-06T14:16:00.000-07:002012-08-06T15:32:58.398-07:00Summer Suppers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-79966867314724689752012-07-05T21:14:00.000-07:002012-07-06T10:29:00.371-07:00Chicken Tsukune (Meatballs)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know what my deal is but I'm all over chicken lately. Recently, I've been having chicken all sorts of ways; fried, poached, grilled, on skewers, in salads; it's defintely my go-to protein. I decided to change up texture and bought some ground chicken then bought more and more and came up with 3 recipes - Japanese, Morrocan, and Italian style. For the Japanese version, I made Tsukune which are served in Izakayas all over there. Love love love the meatballs, total inspiration for a dish.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Back to Chicken Tsukune (recipe below)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adapted from and revised from: <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/japanese_meatballs.html">Eating Well</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chicken Tsukune</b></span><br />
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<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or 93%-lean ground turkey</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 large egg </span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion whites</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon minced garlic</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black Pepper</span></li>
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<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup mirin or cream sherry</span></li>
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<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons lemon juice</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons brown sugar</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water</span></li>
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<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">1. Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper all together until well incorporated.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">2. Shape into meatballs about 2 Tablespoons and skewer about 4 per stick or 1 big meatball (seen above). </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">3. For sweet soy glaze, add mirin (or sherry), soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and to pot and bring to a boil, then simmer for 4-5 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">4. Separately, mix cornstarch and water together until no lumps. Poor into pot, simmer for 2 minutes. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">5. Brush Soy glaze over Chicken skewers and set on grill or under broiler. If on grill, 4 minutes on 1 side, then flip and brush soy glaze, grill another 4 minutes. If under broiler, 5 minutes on 1 side, flip and brush soy glaze, and broil another 5 minutes on other side. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div>Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-54248161679763086732012-06-11T15:43:00.003-07:002012-06-25T19:31:19.881-07:00Gumbo - Healthy version!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">I've been wanting to make this forever...Gumbo </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">my way</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">...which means not as much fat and with turkey sausage instead of andouille and with brown rice. I know I know, horrible to the peeps of New Orleans...but it turned out really flavorful and a keeper of a recipe (to follow). I love me some shrimp head so be weary of the the pictures :) Cheers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recipe adapted from Emeril with changes:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Tammy's Healthier Gumbo</u></span><br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="line-height: 23px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon plus 2 oz olive or canola oil</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. In a dutch oven or large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until well browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausage.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Salt and pepper the chicken and sear into the pan with oil if needed. Cook over medium-high heat until well browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan, let cool, and then refrigerate until ready to use</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Combine the remaining cup oil, butter, and flour in the same Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, to make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Add back the sausage then salt, cayenne, bay leaves. Slowly add the chicken stock or water, stirring until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the chicken thigh to the pot and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, skimming off any fat that rises to the surface.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Remove the pot from the heat. Remove chicken thighs from the gumbo and place on a cutting board to cool slightly. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Pull the chicken meat from the bones and shred, discarding the bones and skin. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Return the meat to the gumbo and stir in the green onions, parsley.</span><br />
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</div>Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-11766392672286398412012-05-15T13:45:00.000-07:002012-07-24T18:16:49.460-07:00Sunday Dinner - Mother's Day<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past Sunday's dinner was dedicated to all the moms out there, new and old. And especially to the best cook I know....Mom- thank you for all your support, love and inspiration always, happy Mother's day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As promised, here are some eats from my trip to Japan. I must say the food in Japan is fantastic, incredibly fresh, healthy, and I never felt full, it was just the right amount. My favorites were always at the Izakayas which are basically Japanese pubs. Very chill and casual, just a fun environment.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Aburasoba Noodles (ramen-esque) - specialty of Tokyo</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Our friend Junko cooked breakfast, awesome - Salmon, rice, miso soup, pickled vegetables - simple, healthy, and delicious</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Junko's dinner - a spread of rice, ahi tuna salad, beef and potatoes, chicken salad, karaage chicken - all delicious!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Our friend Taka took us to a beautiful Japanese restaurant for breakfast - again simple and delicious</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">At an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izakaya">Izakaya</a> - Chicken Tsukune, Gyoza, Fried Mochi</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">More Izakaya - Bacon wrapped Pork Lemongrass Skewers and Tempura</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Octopus Lollipops - a delicacy here - Sorry folks, didn't try it</span></td></tr>
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-27428402492235331442012-04-25T10:43:00.001-07:002012-05-15T13:25:22.319-07:00Japan 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">We hit up Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto all in 2 weeks. I really love this country! Such gracious people, efficient in every manner and the place is super clean. Fashion, food, all on point and aesthetics were beautiful. I encourage everyone to put Japan on their countries to visit. Food pictures coming in next post. For now, enjoy the scenery...</span><br />
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-48737013422951934692012-03-13T15:45:00.000-07:002012-04-25T11:00:42.788-07:00the Eats of Los Angeles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Everyone always asks where my favorite places are. I try at least everything once and we all know there are a million great restaurants in LA of all ethnicity's. Lately I've been working offsite in 'the MP' and boy oh boy are the food choices stellar...asian and mexican...all very authentic. I do have a few stand-bys that I keep on going back to. Take a look....old and new....from the South Bay to Santa Monica to Monterey Park...have you tried it???</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.raffisplace.com/">Raffi's</a> in Glendale - Barg Kabob is amazing</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Red Velvet cupcake at <a href="http://www.vanillabakeshop.com/">Vanilla Bake Shop</a>- need I say more?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of my favorites in DTLA - <a href="http://thegorbalsla.com/">the Gorbals</a> - Bone Marrow</span></td></tr>
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-58914587905644021532012-02-20T09:35:00.000-08:002012-02-20T09:40:10.084-08:00What's Been Cookin' - Tofu and Bean Burger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Been cooking a lot of simple dishes that I've been craving. Lasagne Bolognese or anything Bolognese is one of my favorites. Butternut squash, sweet potatoes and Japanese yams, tis the season, along with Manila clams. Saffron Risotto with Barley, love those different grains. Tofu and Bean burgers, trying out vegetarian dishes, recipe below. What are you cooking this Winter? </div>
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<u>Pinto Bean and Tofu Buger</u><br />
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4 oz Tofu, firm<br />
1 can of Pinto or Black Beans, rinsed<br />
1 egg<br />
1 c of Panko breadcrumbs<br />
1 T of Cumin<br />
2 t of Red Chili Pepper<br />
4 oz of Mushrooms, sliced, sauteed<br />
4 oz of Onions, diced, sauteed<br />
4 oz of Green onions, sliced<br />
1 T of Dijon Mustard<br />
Salt and Pepper to taste<br />
Cheese of choice<br />
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1. Put all ingredients except for 1/2 can of beans into food processor, mix until incorporated. <br />
2. Fold in remaining 1/2 can of beans. <br />
3. Form 3' patties.<br />
4. On high heat with olive oil, sear patties for 1-2 minutes on each side, until caramelized or golden brown. <br />
5. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F, place patties in oven with cheese on top and warm for 12-14 minutes. <br />
6. Serve with or without bun, with or without tomatoes, with or without sprouts, etc!<br />
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-22743925832125665972012-01-23T09:59:00.000-08:002012-04-28T10:43:04.723-07:00Shrimp Boil Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a friend's birthday and she absolutely loves the restaurant, Boiling Crab. I, myself, have never been so did the best to create what a southern shrimp boil would be like and let me tell you it was a blast!!! How can you not like getting your hands dirty?!! <br />
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It's not corn season so I substituted in something else sweet---sweet potatoes. Dipping sauces were roasted jalapeno pesto, horseradish mustard, plenty of hot sauces, and the basic black pepper lime concoction. I cooked up a few racks of 5 Spice Ribs and a friend cooked up a batch wings. YEP-- all were thrown onto my butcher paper lined communtal table and VOILA....can you say fiinger lickin good? </div>
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I'm definetly doing this again but next time it will be summer and we are getting Blue Crabs and Crayfish. Who's in??? </div>
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Happy New Year's! Had a little dinner party of all 'good luck' foods and it was a such a fun menu to make. Check it out below. Here's wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and memorable 2012!!!</div>
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-80686336987211580122011-12-14T19:27:00.000-08:002012-07-24T18:16:49.478-07:00Ghetto Sous Vide - SteakYes, I said ghetto....this is a recipe courtesy of David Chang's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Momofuku-David-Chang/dp/030745195X">Momofuku</a> cookbook. So far I've made 2 dishes using his cooking techniques and they have both turned out amazing. For all of those who don't know what sous vide is, please read about it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide">here</a>. I used a Tri-Tip cut and marinated in a soy sesame garlic concoction and 45 minutes later, it turned out perfect! My friend did an awesome job of maintaining the water temperature at 125 degrees F.....as seen in the picture--- her handiwork with the clip paid off! <br />
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I recommend to anyone, who loves meat, to try this technique! The meat was cooked evenly and was super juicy. Also a note, I seared this to be rare but of course you can sear it longer to medium rare. After enjoying this meal, I am thinking of getting my own sous vide machine and doing it properly....but what would be the fun in that?!!!<br />
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<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-64831527279451343112011-12-06T10:10:00.000-08:002012-07-24T18:16:49.469-07:00Tis the Season for...Potlucks, Casseroles, Turkey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Can't tell you how many potlucks I've been to in the past month and more to come. I tend to make things that are weird...or let's just distinct, haha. Here's what's been cooking of late..... </div>
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</div>Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36661418.post-7935580023689928312011-11-08T12:05:00.000-08:002011-11-08T14:36:42.872-08:00Guest Post: Kerala Sambar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is one of Tammy's favorite Indian dishes I make and she wanted me to share the recipe with you. Most of the ingredients can be found at an Indian Market or Ethnic Market.<br />
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Sambar is a lentil based dished common in Kerala, South India. This is my comfort food that I will always cherish. Growing up, I remember my Mom making Sambar whenever they wanted to get rid of vegetables they had in their fridge. They added every vegetable imaginable from potatoes, plantain, okra, beans, celery to pumpkin, squash and eggplant. This was also their way to make my brothers and I eat our veggies. There is no wrong or right way to prepare Sambar, but I always favored my Mom’s Kerala Sambar because of its fresh authentic flavor. I think partly because most of the vegetables were grown in our backyard. <br />
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Enjoy! <br />
-Tini Baby<br />
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<strong>What is…..?</strong><br />
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Toor Dal – yellow pigeon peas.<br />
Curry Leaves - The fragrant leaf of the curry-leaf tree, a plant native to India, used as a seasoning in cooking.<br />
Chana Dal -. split Chickpeas without the seed coat.<br />
Urad Dal - black gram/black lentil.<br />
Asafetida - Derived from a species of giant fennel, asafetida has a unique smell and flavor.<br />
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<strong>Sambar: </strong><br />
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Toor Dal or any kind of lentil beans - 1 cup <br />
Tamarind Pulp- ¼ cup <br />
Onions 2 medium sized, chopped <br />
Tomatoes - 2 medium sized, chopped <br />
Cauliflower – 1 cup, chopped<br />
Carrots – 1 cup, sliced<br />
Potatoes – 1 medium sized, peeled and diced.<br />
Curry leaves – 5-6 individual leaves <br />
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp chopped. <br />
Salt – as desired <br />
Water - 3-4 cups.<br />
Ginger – 1 tbsp freshly chopped<br />
Garlic – 1 tbsp freshly chopped<br />
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp<br />
Mustard Seed – 1 tsp<br />
Cumin Seed – 1 tsp<br />
Sambar Powder – (see below for recipe) or you can buy packet in store<br />
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<strong>Sambar Powder</strong><br />
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Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp. <br />
Chana Dal - 1 tsp <br />
Urad Dal -1/2 tsp <br />
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp<br />
Asafetida Powder - 1/4 tsp <br />
Red chilies - 2 to 4, according to taste <br />
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp <br />
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp <br />
Methi(fenugreek) seeds - 1/4 tsp<br />
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1. Dry roast all the items separately on low flame then grind to a fine powder.<br />
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<strong>Cooking Instructions for Sambar</strong>: <br />
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1. Cook Toor Dal in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until soft, about 15 minutes.<br />
2. In another saucepan, mix together the tamarind pulp stir in 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables to the tamarind juice, and continue to boil until the vegetables are soft, and the liquid has reduced to almost half.<br />
3. In a frying pan, heat oil. Add mustard and cumin seeds. When they stop crackling, add turmeric powder, curry leaves, chopped onions, garlic and ginger. Fry until golden brown. <br />
4. Add Sambar Powder to onion mixture and mix for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir into vegetable mixture.<br />
5. Add salt to taste and boil for another 5 minutes.<br />
6. Top with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.<br />
<br />Tammy Tuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03448339008287174838noreply@blogger.com0