Recipes 05.19.16
Mediterranean Lemon and Herb Marinade
This versatile marinade from “Plated” would be good with meat, chicken, fish, shellfish, and vegetables. I think it would be especially good on grilled shrimp.
Makes half a cup.
Leaves from 4 sprigs fresh oregano, finely chopped
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Combine. Done!
Szechuan-style Green Beans
This recipe is from “It’s All Easy.” I would recommend against using olive oil for Asian-style dishes. The flavor is wasted and neutral oils such as peanut can withstand higher heat.
Serves four, but not really. I suggest using 12 ounces green beans and increasing the sauce accordingly.
Salt
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
2 tsp. sambal oelek
1 Tbsp. tamari
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 lb. green beans
3 Tbsp. olive oil or peanut oil (Please use peanut.)
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional.
Bring large pot of salted water to boil for green beans.
In a small bowl, combine next five ingredients to make sauce.
Add green beans to boiling water and cook just until water comes back to a boil, about three minutes. Drain well and dry on kitchen towel.
Heat oil in large sauté pan or wok over high heat. When oil is very hot but not smoking, add green beans and cook until sizzling and beginning to blister, about three minutes. Add sauce. Turn off heat, and let sit for two minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Lynn’s Lemonade
This is a base recipe from which many other cocktails at Lynn’s Hula Hut are made.
Makes one gallon.
1 gallon non-carbonated spring water, warmed slightly
1/2 to 1 cup agave nectar, to taste
6 lemons
Pour spring water into large glass pitcher, making sure to leave enough room for lemons and nectar. Add agave nectar and stir till dissolved.
Roll lemons on a hard surface to release juice from the fruit pulp. Slice them in half and strain the juice using a mini strainer or citrus press. Add to pitcher and stir well. Chill.