Orange Chicken

Ingredients: For the Marinade: 1 egg white 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (see note above) 2 tablespoons 80-proof vodka 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons corn starch 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch chunks For the Dry Coating: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Polenta

Ingredients: 1 Cup cornmeal (medium or course ground) 5 Cups water/stock/milk Salt to taste   Procedure: Bring the liquid over high heat and sprinkle in the cornmeal, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil stirring frequently and let boil until polenta thickens enough to spit. Bring it down to a simmer and cook for […]

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Fish batter

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cups beer (or substitute seltzer water) 1 cup flour 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs Procedure: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beer or seltzer, flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. The batter will […]

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Coconut Shrimp

from Ray’s Boathouse Cookbook Ingredients: 2-3 quarts canola oil for frying Seasoned Flour: 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt Batter: 1/2 cup milk 1 cup flour 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon curry powder Coating: 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut (I used sweetened, and was great) 2 cups panko bread crumbs […]

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Pulled Pork

So far, this is the best pulled pork recipe I’ve found. Like a lot of my other favorite recipes, this one comes from Alton Brown   Brine: 8 ounces or 3/4 cup molasses 12 ounces pickling salt 2 quarts bottled water 6 to 8 pound Boston butt Rub: 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed 1 teaspoon […]

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