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Homemade Mayonnaise

This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo Homemade mayonnaise is one of the most versatile sauces there is. During my first book tour, a Southern grande dame exclaimed, “Southern ladies do not serve store-bought mayonnaise!” At the restaurant, we make mayo by hand with a balloon whisk and elbow grease, but the food processor does a…

Japanese Banana Rice Pudding

Slice 1/2 of 1 banana and sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over it. Chop the remaining bananas and place in a skillet over medium heat; stir and mash until bananas become heated through, are slightly browned, and hold together in 1 ball, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix milk, rice, egg yolks, 3 tablespoons…

Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue Pork)

How To Make char siu (chinese barbecue pork) 1Cut pork with the grain into thick strips, poke repeatedly with a fork to tenderize and make tiny holes, but don’t tear the meat. Put into a large zip lock bag. Refrigerate until needed. 2Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. 3Pour the marinade into the…

Homemade Strawberry Cake

Strawberry cake is sweet and tart and unmatched to other cakes. The cream cheese frosting is what really makes this cake. Making strawberry compote is easier than you’d think. All you’re doing is cooking down the fresh berries with sugar and lemon juice. We used it in the batter and frosting to make sure that the cake has the best strawberry…

Eat for Eight Bucks: Rice Bowl with Miso-Marinated Flank Steak

A well-seasoned rice bowl topped with tender strips of ribeye steak and sautéed spinach. Shredded nori and fried garlic provide interesting texture and flavor. Why It Works Browning the garlic first ensures the garlic is cooked properly and flavors the oil that’s used to cook the spinach.An optional thin coating of mayonnaise on the surface…

Habanero Tequila Recipe

How to make your own spicy pepper-infused tequila. Why It Works For this deliciously spicy home infusion, find a clean and affordable blanco tequila, but make sure it says 100% agave on the label.This infusion is perfect for adding another layer of flavor to the classic Bloody Maria. When posed with an impossible decision, I…