octopus and eggplant CURRY

octopus and eggplant CURRY

I love braised octopus; and this recipe using BLUE ELEPHANT Red Curry sauce as a central player along with eggplant, ginger, garlic, and coconut milk will emit the most delicious and exotic fragrances of all time. Too often octopus can be tough and fishy, but this technique yields a wonderfully tender, ethereal dish that will appeal to just about everyone, including folks who generally dislike seafood.

buffalo grilled MUSHROOMS

buffalo grilled MUSHROOMS

Mushrooms when cooked properly are the epitome of umami; I love this recipe as a side dish, but it’s also killer as a vegetarian main course as the base for sliders…it’s also excellent as an accoutrement to pizza.

The high heat grill ensures a crispy mushroom, so be sure to keep the burners on high through the cooking process. Morels are a seasonal treat, but worth the addition to the mix during the Spring months if you can find them. Thump thump!

the essential RANCH CHICKEN

the essential RANCH CHICKEN

his recipe is not only a great homemade RANCH DRESSING for salads, dips, and pizza; but also one of my favorites as a marinade for seared or grilled chicken. The yogurt-based dressing is quick and easy to make, and feel free to use whatever fresh herbs you have from your garden.

The yogurt marinade ensures a super juicy, tender meat - but it’s also a great dip for the cooked chicken and fresh tomatoes we love to eat with this recipe.

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