6 Basic Sous Vide Recipes For Home Cooks
Sous vide is an less common approach to cooking and it can seem confusing at first. But, it doesn’t have to be. Instead, the process can be extremely simple once you get the hang of it.
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Archives for February 2017
My 5 Picks For Best Immersion Circulators For Home Use
One of the most important decisions that you have to make for sous vide cooking is which immersion circulator to get. Now, for the most part, any immersion circulator will perform the same role. This …
Slow Cooker Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Roulade
Here's a classic – pork roulade. While not that too simple to prepare, this dish tastes so rich it's all worth the effort. Basically, a roulade is a dish of whatever meat, seasoned to your …
Slow Cooker Duck in Red Curry
This recipe easily belongs to my list of favorites. Aside from the fact that I do love duck meat with all of its flavor and fatty goodness, look at how I've managed to pull this one off to a …
Slow Cooker Pho Ga
Certainly amongst, if not the most popular of Vietnamese specialties, this dish, locally known as the Pho Ga indeed deserves all of the fame that it gets. It is a perfectly-poached chicken noodle …
Slow Cooker Chicken Makhani
Not too much into Indian food? This dish might actually change the way you see curry dishes. Well, it technically is still a curry, but the addition of butter and cream in this recipe perfectly …
Razor Clams in Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Razor clams do have a more intense ‘clam flavor' compared to other varieties. This makes it perfect for the strong Asian-inspired flavors in this recipe. I just like leaving those more …
Slow Cooker Pineapple-Ginger Poached Milkfish
This is definitely on the top ten list of my all-time favorite dishes. Aside from the uniquely rich yet delicate flavor of milkfish, I just love how the lemony hint of ginger, the pungency of garlic, …
Slow Cooker Braised Pork Hocks
Here's a dish you'll most likely find in any Chinese restaurant's menu – pork hocks braised in a sweet soy glaze. Aside from the vegetable components which may vary from one preparation to …
Slow Cooker Prawns in Crabfat Cream
This prawn dish is really delicious! Well, with coconut cream and crabfat, yes crabfat, in the mix how can't it be? Sinful, definitely. But every bite worth cheating on your diet for. Start by …
Slow Cooker Mutton Curry
This mutton curry dish is an explosion of beautiful spices and flavors. Well, most Indian dishes typically are. Not a fan of mutton? Keep reading. I'll try to discuss this post as a curry in general …
Slow Cooker Mussel and Potato Rice
Came across this Italian crockpot dish of mussels, rice, and potatoes a long time ago. They locally call the dish Tiella Pugliese in some provinces of Italy. Nothing too fancy really. It's essentially …
Slow Cooker Braised Beef Shanks in Mushroom-Espresso Cream
This dish will surely be a hit! Perfectly melt-in-your-mouth tender beef shanks, rich mushroom cream gravy, and the slightly bitter espresso balances out all those flavors. Start by a good seasoning …
Slow Cooker Tom Yum Goong
Who doesn't love Tom Yum Goong? It's a world-famous Thai classic for a reason. Spicy, very aromatic, flavorful, but I'll have to say fresh would best describe its flavor. Sounds complicated? Not at …
Slow Cooker Seabass in Coconut Cream Sauce
Again, let me confess my addiction over any dish with coconut cream. My taste buds just get too excited with all the rich and nutty flavors you can't get from any other ingredient. Honestly, I try to …
Slow Cooker Beef and Lentil Stew
Another excellent all-in-one-pot meal for the whole family. Go home to this rich and nourishing stew after a long day at work. Having a hard time thinking of a hearty dinner recipe for the whole …
Slow Cooker Vietnamese Braised Catfish
This is the best way to prepare catfish, hands down! Well, at least for me and a few friends who happened to drop by in time as I cooked this Vietnamese braised fish for dinner. They call the dish Ca …
Slow Cooker Chili Prawns
These chili prawns are just one of those spicy dishes that showcase chili more for its flavor rather than its heat. It's sweet, its a bit tangy, it carries that fresh seafood taste of prawns. . . it …
Slow Cooker Clam Puttanesca
I love clams. And the Italian Puttanesca is one of, if not my favorite pasta dish. I really loved this dish. I knew I would. The simple fresh flavors in this dish are what won me over. Beginning …
Slow Cooker Fish Curry
I really enjoy cooking up curry dishes. Contrary to how complicated some may see it, it actually is a freestyle dish. All you'll need is a key component, a flavor base, and of course, a lovely blend …
Slow Cooker Bulgarian Kavarma
This definitely belongs among my top all-in-one-pot meat stew recipes. It's so simple – from the choice of ingredients, choice of seasoning, and to the cooking method involved. …
Slow Cooker Tuna Salpicao
This is definitely one of the best ways to enjoy your tuna. No wonder I can no longer remember how many times I've prepared this dish for family and friends. This would be the first time …
Slow Cooker Miso-Poached Salmon
We've got a winner salmon recipe here. It's rich, fresh, comforting. . . the harmony of flavors in each bowl just couldn't be more perfect. Who doesn't love salmon? Perfectly flaky, moist in …
Slow Cooker Soy-Ginger Braised Squid
This slow cooker braised squid turned out excellently flavorful and tender. I know, I may get some eyebrows raising by now, as most say that squid should be cooked for a minute or less to keep it from …