Month: December 2023

A sandwich on a plate with tomatoes and green onions.

Steamed stuffed Hen with truffles and Madeira Sauce

12/15/2023

4 1/2-5 lb. chicken or hen is best for this recipe. Spring chicken which is defined as a 2 1/2-3 week old fryer do not have the texture, flavor and flesh that is ideal for this dish. Need to bone…

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A turkey sitting on top of a black plate.

Salt steamed chicken

12/15/2023

    This dish is delicious eaten cold as an appetizer or as an entre. For this dish you will need a hen, which normally weighs 4 ½ -5 pounds, not a spring chicken to get a robust tasting dish.…

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A table topped with lots of different types of herbs.

Newsletter Series 001 – December 12, 2023

12/15/2023

    What is Umami? The word is out, Umami in pure form is MSG (monosodium glutamate). It is now scientifically accepted as the 5th taste, evoking savory, full bodied and meaty flavor sensation. The other four known taste are…

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A plate of food with meat and green onions.

Fried boneless chicken thigh with sweet and sour sauce

12/15/2023

    Compared to the white meat of chicken, chicken thigh is more flavorful and economical. This dish is a finger food and can also be a savory meal when paired with french fries and confetti slaw. I made this…

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A plate of food with meat and vegetables on it.

Stir fry pork with bok choy and shiitake mushrooms

12/15/2023

Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest meat of the pig. It is difficult to introduce flavor to this pork membrane because the meat is dense and the fat is minimal, not marbled. A little bit of coaching is needed…

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