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Salsa Verde de Lupita

by Lupita M

Tart tomatillos and fresh avocados make this mild salsa a wonderful companion to almost any dish.

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 8
Total Time: 30 minsViews: 3783
Success Rating: 97% (3 ratings)

Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajita

by Dawn T

This fajita recipe starts with lime-chipotle shrimp, which are then mixed with sautéed onions and corn and served with fresh avocado and corn torti...

Active Time: 20 minsComments: 4
Total Time: 30 minsViews: 668
Success Rating: 99% (21 ratings)

Panang Curry with Pork

by Dawn T

This seemingly difficult recipe is actually very easy. Once you have all of your ingredients prepared, this beautiful Panang curry comes together i...

Active Time: 1 hr 30 minsComments: 22
Total Time: 1 hr 30 minsViews: 3829
Success Rating: 93% (6 ratings)

Chicken Vesuvio

by Dawn T

Braised chicken with herbs, wine, garlic, potatoes, mushroom and peas. This Italian-American dish is a specialty of Chicago.

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 7
Total Time: 1 hrViews: 1803
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Tzatziki | Greek Yogurt Dip

by Dawn T

Tzatziki is a Greek dip that is a creamy combination of cucumber, garlic, fresh herbs and yogurt.

Active Time: 10 minsComments: 5
Total Time: 10 minsViews: 3335
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Hummus bi Tahini (Hummus with Sesame Paste)

by Dawn T

Traditional Greek and Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, garlic, lemon, tahini and olive oil.

Active Time: 10 minsComments: 14
Total Time: 10 minsViews: 3304
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Greek Chicken

by Dawn T

Chicken breasts baked in a lemon garlic Greek dressing.

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 30
Total Time: 45 minsViews: 5505
Success Rating: 95% (26 ratings)

Strawberry Pineapple Banana Smoothie

by Joe G

This smoothie with strawberry, pineapple and banana is the perfect way to start your morning.

Active Time: 5 minsComments: 2
Total Time: 5 minsViews: 1669
Success Rating: 93% (35 ratings)

Seafood Tower

by Paul M

Layers of fresh crab, shrimp, avocado, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes. Finished with chive oil and a dill dressing.

Active Time: 45 minsComments: 12
Total Time: 1 hr 15 minsViews: 2164
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Smashed Sweet Potatoes

by Dawn T

Rustic roasted sweet potatoes with green onions.

Active Time: 10 minsComments: 8
Total Time: 45 minsViews: 1939
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Pan-Fried Tilapia with a Cilantro Orange Cumin Vinaigrette

by Dawn T

Tilapia, served with a cilantro and orange cumin dressing, garnished with crispy fried capers!

Active Time: 20 minsComments: 13
Total Time: 30 minsViews: 4354
Success Rating: 94% (52 ratings)

Almond Coriander Chicken

by Dawn T

This mild and delicious Indian-influenced chicken dish is finished with ground almonds, thick cream and fresh cilantro.

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 48
Total Time: 1 hrViews: 25638
Success Rating: 97% (81 ratings)

Thai Coconut Prawns

by Dawn T

Combine the exotic flavors of lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves and coconut milk with prawns… delicious!

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 26
Total Time: 30 minsViews: 4959
Success Rating: 97% (126 ratings)

Tortilla de Patatas

by Dawn T

Tapas from Spain at it's best and most simple…onions, potatoes and eggs are all that you need to make this famous tortilla.

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 40
Total Time: 45 minsViews: 5454
Success Rating: 96% (62 ratings)

Frittata | Bacon, Potato, Mushroom & Cheese

by Kimberley S

For a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner, learn how to easily assemble this delicious Italian omelette.

Active Time: 35 minsComments: 9
Total Time: 50 minsViews: 5247
Success Rating: 95% (33 ratings)

Pad Thai

by Dawn T

Almost all of the work that goes into making Pad Thai is done in advance, which is why it’s a great dish to make when having friends over for dinne...

Active Time: 45 minsComments: 25
Total Time: 1 hr 15 minsViews: 6041
Success Rating: 97% (33 ratings)

Lomo Saltado

by Kimberley S

Lomo Saltado is a popular Peruvian dish that contains simple but delicious ingredients.

Active Time: 35 minsComments: 30
Total Time: 1 hrViews: 4455
Success Rating: 93% (12 ratings)

Thai Coconut Squash Soup

by Joe G

This exotic vegetable soup, is made with squash, chickpeas, and cauliflower and just a hint of Panang paste.

Active Time: 45 minsComments: 7
Total Time: 1 hrViews: 2750
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Tacos de Pescado (Fish Tacos)

by Dawn T

Pieces of golden-fried halibut are wrapped in warm corn tortillas and smothered with fresh salsa verde.

Active Time: 45 minsComments: 9
Total Time: 45 minsViews: 2687
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Thai Green Curry with Chicken

by Dawn T

This fragrant and colorful Thai green curry with chicken is so simple to prepare. It makes a great dish to serve family-style.

Active Time: 1 hr 30 minsComments: 6
Total Time: 1 hr 30 minsViews: 3206
Success Rating: 95% (22 ratings)

Chicken Marsala

by Dawn T

Italian Chicken Marsala is simple, flavorful and quick to prepare. Golden, pan-fried chicken breasts are smothered in a delicious pan sauce made wi...

Active Time: 20 minsComments: 52
Total Time: 20 minsViews: 10439
Success Rating: 95% (75 ratings)

Chicken Cashew Video Recipe

by Dawn T

Delicious moist chicken with cashews, peppers, onions, garlic and a rich Asian-inspired sauce.

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 25
Total Time: 35 minsViews: 6589
Ah ha

Guess I should have been more thorough. Google has made me lazy. I did a quick search for "devein shrimp" that did not return what I was looking for. Unfortunately, I'm all too knowledgeable about the limitations of the internal search in most content management systems.

For those of you in Chicago, I was able to find the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce at The Spice House on Wells in Old Town. It can be hard to come by, especially in the food challenged Midwest.

by Tyler L | March 11, 2010 | Permalink
Simple & Delicious

I just finished this dish and it was a resounding success. My favorite part (aside from eating it!) was deveining the shrimp. For some reason I thought deveining would be a much more difficult process, though I'm sure I could improve my technique to make this go quicker. I looked for a deveining lesson in the 'tips and techniques' but I could not find one. Any tips?

by Tyler L | March 11, 2010 | Permalink
Cooking School

Good point...maybe I should finish all the lessons before barraging you with questions :)

Thanks for taking the time out of your weekend to indulge my whims!

by Tyler L | January 25, 2009 | Permalink
Essential vs. Non-Essential

I'll give it a shot. Thanks Joe.

I guess a broader question I have regarding substituting ingredients is how to tell if an ingredient is essential for its chemical nature ala mustard in a vinaigrette acting as an emulsifier or whether it is simply included to add an element of flavor that meshes well with the dish.

The problem I have with most cookbooks is they don't point this out.

Sometimes I want to modify a recipe to make it less complex, less time consuming, and less expensive knowing full well that it will not taste as good, but I find myself wondering if my changes will fundamentally ruin a meal.

by Tyler L | January 25, 2009 | Permalink
At Ease

Thanks Joe. You really put my mind at ease and I can now enjoy my new knives without worry.

I'm a little unclear about the distinction between honing and sharpening, though, as it seems to be purely semantic.

Also, the advice in the video is for the home chef to hone once a day. That seems excessive and contrary to what you suggest ("every once and a while"). I guess what I need to know is how long is too long to go without honing.

Measuring in days does not make much sense unless the knife naturally loses its edge (doubtful) as some of us will not use a knife every day. Perhaps measuring on a per-use basis makes more sense.

Any advice?

by Tyler L | January 25, 2009 | Permalink
Lasting Damage?

How worried should I be about honing my knife with a steel? I just received a nice set of chef's knives for Christmas and have never used a steel before. I'm worried about doing lasting damage by using an improper angle. Are mistakes easily undone or should a novice really be careful before attempting to hone a knife?

by Tyler L | January 25, 2009 | Permalink
Soy Sauce Substitute

Can wheat-free tamari be substituted for the soy sauce? I'm gluten-sensitive, but I'm not always sure if substituting something like this will totally ruin the dish or just slightly change the flavor. Your advice is appreciated!

by Tyler L | January 24, 2009 | Permalink
No MSG Oyster Sauce

Dawn, can you recommend a good oyster sauce without MSG? If you have tips on where to purchase that would also be helpful as these specialty items can be hard to find even at "health food" stores.

Thanks.

by Tyler L | January 24, 2009 | Permalink
Thanks!

Thanks, Tony. That is very helpful.

by Tyler L | December 08, 2008 | Permalink
How long will it last?

How long will a vinaigrette keep after being mixed? Can I make enough ahead of time to eat salads for a week? What about refrigeration? How does the presence of egg change how long a vinaigrette will keep?

by Tyler L | December 07, 2008 | Permalink