Bamboo Steamer Set Up

SO, for those that have asked for instructions on setting up the Bamboo Steamer, here you go. And for those that want to discuss the virtues of the alternatives available I won't debate; I'll just say that this wo'r'ks REALLY well for me and I don't care about saving lump or owing a ring or wok with no handle, et al.  Keep On Eggin'

Paella

I wanted to try something different so a couple weeks back I queried the forum for recipes. This version is a mix of things I found on the internet and those I got back from the eggheadforum.com group.   I ordered this pan off of eBay and thought it would be here in time for Mothers Day...however it arrived a day late so had to wait until this weekend to prepare this dish. It turned out fantastic. If you cut the ingredients in half it would feed two VERY hungry people well as an option. ENJOY!

Paella; a yummy Spanish dish with its classic saffron-yellow rice, brightly colored veggies and combination of seafood and meats. For this recipe I even purchased a vintage Dansk paella pan for preparation (go to have all the right tools (or toys)). Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS
1 ½ Lb. Boneless, Skinless Thighs or Breasts (Organic preferred) chopped into bite size pieces
1 Tsp. Turmeric
1 Tsp. - Pimentón
¼ Tsp. Oregano
1 Tsp. Parsley (dried, chopped)
1 Tsp. Sea Salt, fresh ground)
¼ Tsp. Black Pepper (fresh ground peppercorns)
EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

2 links – Spicy Italian Sausage (Sub: Chorizo), sliced thin

1 Large Sweet or Vidalia onion, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Cups Rice Options: Medium Grain Rice + 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed OR Yellow Saffron pre-spiced Medium Rick
1 Cup Diced Plum Tomato
¼ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Garlic to taste 2-4 Garlic Cloves (Sub: Garlic Onion in season)

4 Cups – Chicken Broth, low sodium
1 Lb. Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Cup - Asparagus, cut diagonally
½ Cup – Frozen Peas, thawed

DIRECTIONS
1.Preheat Big Green Egg to 400 degrees. If you can’t swing grilling this recipe you can start it on the cook top and finish it in the oven (sacrilegious of course).

2.Add Turmeric, Pimentón, Oregano, salt and pepper to chicken stock and set aside.
3.Heat oil in Pan of Choice (Paella, Iron Skillet, Terracotta, etc) and precook the chicken and sausage then remove from heat and set aside.
4.Sauté the onions and garlic, asparagus and peppers and set aside.
5.Change from direct to indirect setting and add the stock and rice, Paprika, Saffron (if applicable).
6.Stir ONCE and close the lid and sauté for 15 minutes checking the rice for tenderness before adding the remaining ingredients.
7.Add the shrimp, sausage, chicken and sautéed veggies, peas and stir well and close the lid again for 10 minutes of simmering.

Three Bean Bake

This recipe can be done on the Egg or on the stove and microwave. You pick and prepare accordingly. Ingredients do not change…only some preparation.

Ingredients
6 slices – Bacon
2 Medium – Sweet Onions
1 Can – 16 oz. Baked Beans
1 Can – 16 oz. Butter Beans, drained
1 Can – 8 oz. Lima Beans, drained
¼ Cup – Brown Sugar
¼ Cup – Chili Sauce
1 Tbsp. prepared Mustard
3 Tbsp. Vinegar

Preparation
1. Slice and separate onions into rings.
2. Cook bacon and reserve the bacon grease.
3. Add onions to bacon grease in casserole dish and cook until onion is tender (transparent).
4. Combine all ingredients and cook in Microwave or Egg until done (boil).
5. Cover and let set before serving; makes 6 Servings.

Cast Iron Chicken and Rice

Super Bowl Dinner was unbelievable!!!! 

Stuffed Beef Kabob Rolls

Fresh Organic Brocolli and Steak

Wok-ed up some fresh organic broccoli and T-Rexed some steaks last night.   Thumbing through the cookbooks for something to make tonight and/or tomorrow...tired of the same 'ol things on the grill.  Weather is grey and gloomy, need to get out of the house and do something constructive. 

Skirt Steak Stir Fry on New Years!

Skirt Steak (I recommend marinading first), baby corn, green pepper, yellow (orange) pepper, 1 entire bulb of garlic (diced), 1 TBS miced fresh ginger, snap peas, sliced white mushrooms, sweet and sour sauce, 1 medium sweet peru onion, 1 roma tomato diced.    No Black Eyed Peas and Cabbage for this crew...Happy New Year!

Chicken and Shrimp Kiao Man (a variation of Thai Wonton Soup)

A variation on a more traditional Kiao Man (Wonton soup) this recipe substitutes green onions for scallions, Sake for Rice Wine and chicken for pork. The preparation to eating time about one hour and this recipe feeds 4 as a meal or 6-8 single servings as a Soup or Appetizer


Ingredients

8 cups – Chicken Broth
9 Oz. – Cooked Chicken Breast meat
1 Cup – Chopped Fresh Bok Choy
12-18 Medium/Large – Cooked, peeled shrimp
24-28 Wonton Wrappers
1 cup – Diced Baby Mushrooms

Note: The next four ingredients are split ½ for Soup and ½ for Wontons
2 TBS – Sake
2 TBS – Soy Sauce
2 Tsp – Brown Sugar
5 Large- Green Onions
6 Tsp. – Fresh Ground Ginger Root

Preparation of the Wontons

1. In a chopper or food processor place the chicken, shrimp and remaining ingredients.
2. Chop fine and set aside for 15 minutes.
3. Place one teaspoon of mixture onto a wonton noodle, wet the edges, fold into a triangle, wet edges again and fold one more time.
4. Place wontons in large pot of boiling water and boil until they float to the top.

Preparing the Soup
1. Bring chicken broth to a rolling boil
2. Add ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add Wontons and simmer for 10 more minutes (very low temperature) and serve.

Tonights veggies

Doin some spatchcock chicken too. Trying to post from my phone too!

Corn and Texas Toast Salad - Organic Veggies

Dinner Salad with some Flair
(Okay, I am copying by taste and trial a salad I had at a local restaurant...but it WAS THAT GOOD!)
1/2 head Organic Lettuce -Chilled and chopped with knife (you want finer than hand torn)
1 Med-Large Organic Tomato (or a small Big Boy), Chopped
2 (or more) Green Onions (organic)
3 Oz. Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
3 Oz. Garlic Ranch Dressing (not organic)
3 Oz. Texas toast croutons (not organic)
1 Ear Sweet Corn (sliced off the husk of course) (organic)