Notes The quality of the espresso significantly influences the flavor of the cocktail, so use freshly brewed espresso if possible. You can also adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup. Before you start, put water & ice into your glasses to chill them while you make the drink. INGREDIENTS Vodka (2 oz) … Continue reading Espresso Martini
Notes Before you start, put water & ice into your glasses to chill them while you make the drink. INGREDIENTS Vodka or Gin (2.5 oz) Olive Brine (0.5 oz. from a jar of olives) Ice Optional: Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives Equipment Cocktail Shaker Martini Glasses DIRECTIONS Fill a mixing glass or shaker with ice cubes. … Continue reading Dirty Martini
INGREDIENTS Fresh Sourdough Bread (2 slices) Peach (1, sliced) Prosciutto Cheese (I used Gouda & American – brie is also good) Cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon) Butter Sugar (2 tablespoons) Equipment Non-stick skillet DIRECTIONS Caramelize the peaches: In a skillet on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, the sliced peaches, cinnamon, and sugar. Allow to caramelize … Continue reading Caramelized Peach Prosciutto Melt
There is a wisdom in studying the one flower, for in its intricate details lies the understanding of the whole forest. One of my smartest friends is a hedge fund manager. He refuses to answer big questions like, “What do you think the stock market is going to do?” His point is that he has … Continue reading Only Answer Small Questions
Notes In practice, I estimate the ingredients below. INGREDIENTS Eggs (4-6) Tomatoes (~14 ounces, diced) Olive oil Onion (1, chopped) Garlic (2 cloves, minced) Cumin (1 teaspoon) Paprika (1 teaspoon) Cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon) Salt & Pepper Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Goat cheese (or feta) Sugar (to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes) … Continue reading Shakshuka
Copyright: 2017 Pages: 717 ex-notes Year(s) Read: 2018/2024 What I Liked In 2018, I was on a flight to Saint Kitts struggling to get through this book and I read the following: What was an unexpected pleasure yesterday is what we feel entitled to today, and what won’t be enough tomorrow. In other words, the … Continue reading Behave (Book Review & Notes)
INGREDIENTS Eggs (3) Butter (1.5 tablespoons) (cold & diced) Crème fraîche (1 tablespoon) Salt & Pepper Bread for serving Optional: Chives (1, diced) Equipment Non-stick skillet DIRECTIONS Break the eggs into a cold non-stick pan. Turn heat to low. Add half the butter. Use a spatula to stir the eggs frequently to combine the yolks … Continue reading Gordon Ramsay Scrambled Eggs
INGREDIENTS Eggplant (1 globe) EVOO (1 tablespoon) Creme Fraiche (1.5 tablespoons) Lemon Juice Garlic (3 cloves, diced) Ice cube (1) Cumin (1 teaspoon) Salt Paprika for serving Pita bread for serving (homemade preferably) EQUIPMENT Food processor Sheet pan Parchment paper DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 425°F. Cut off the top of the eggplant and cut in … Continue reading Whipped Eggplant Dip (Élephante Copy)
Notes If you are new to bread-making, the info below may look overwhelming. It is surprisingly easy once you go thru it. Just take it one step at a time. You need a Sourdough Starter (a yeast). You can make it from scratch (Google it), get it from someone who has one (what I did), … Continue reading Sourdough Bread
Notes The time to make this depends on how many things you make from scratch (queso, tortillas, etc.) and whether your protein is prepared in advance. A 12-inch tortilla is important because if it’s smaller it won’t wrap. INGREDIENTS Queso Shredded Cheese (Mexican Blend – Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero, & Quesadilla Cheese) (1 cup) Milk … Continue reading Moe’s The Stack / Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
