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Pumpkin Pie
Desserts

Pumpkin Pie, Old Man Chef Style

One of the quintessential holiday desserts is the pumpkin pie.  For most people, it isn’t the holidays without it.  The aroma as it’s baking in the oven brings back memories of holidays past.  This recipe is my twist on the old favorite. Ingredients 1 medium sugar pie pumpkin 2 eggs plus …

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Peri Peri Sauce
Seasonings & Marinades

Peri Peri Marinade

This marinade can be as mild or spicy as you would like.  It all depends on the type of red chili peppers you choose.  For deeper flavor, I recommend roasting the peppers and garlic.  Use this marinade for beef, pork, or any meat of your choosing. Ingredients  1 pound of …

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Croissant Frech Toast
Breakfast

Deep Fried Croissant French Toast

Facebook One Sunday morning, I had a craving for French Toast.  I got out all of the ingredients but then realized that I didn’t have any bread.  What to do??  Well, lo and behold I noticed that I had a couple of croissants, and this recipe was born.  I hope …

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Stir Fry
Main Courses

The Stir Fry

Facebook This stir fry serves 3-4 people and uses the Xinjiang spice blend.  This dish is quick and easy to make even with the busiest of weeknights. Ingredients 1 small or 1/2 large red onion, finely diced 8 oz snap peas, cut into thirds 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 2 …

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Rice Pudding
Desserts

Rice Pudding

Facebook Rice pudding is a decadent dessert that is actually quite easy to make.  It is also versatile and can be topped with whatever you like, chocolate, berries, etc.  Let you imagination go wild! Ingredients 1 cup of rum soaked white, golden raisins, soaked for at least 24 hours Nutmeg, …

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Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Jam
Main Courses

Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/Jam

Facebook Tired of the same old grilled cheese sandwich?  Looking for something different?  Well look no further.  This sandwich will blow you away.  This sandwich is very rich.  I recommend serving it with a salad with your vinaigrette dressing.  The dressing will help cut through the richness.  Ingredients Parmesan cheese, …

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Xinjiang Spice
Seasonings & Marinades

Xinjiang Spice Blend

This spice blend is perfect for just about any meat you can think of.  It does include a couple of spices (Szechuan peppercorns & Szechuan chili flakes) that may not be available in your local market.  The best place would be an Asian market but if there isn’t one near …

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Gremolata
Side Dishes

Italian Gremolata

Facebook This can be used just about anywhere.  Add it to chicken, steaks, seafood just before serving.  Toss it with potatoes, salad, pasta.  This will add flavor to any dish.    Ingredients 1 small bunch Italian parsley, washed and dried (enough to make 1 cup loosely packed) 1 clove garlic, papery …

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Bacon Therapy
Desserts

Bacon Therapy

Facebook Bacon, as they say, “Everything tastes better with bacon”.  Chocolate, the ultimate comfort food.  What happens when these two come together?  One of the best desserts/comfort food around.    Ingredients 1 pound of bacon, thick cut 1 ½ pound of chocolate, milk or dark, wafer-style  Directions In a 350-degree …

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