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meatloaf for moose
This blog is a tribute to my step-father Dave Oyler, aka Moose. Cooking is love. He inspired me to cook and to be a father, by example. One of my few regrets is that I did not seek to learn how to cook with Moose. Now that I am a father, I am actively teaching my sons to cook... and all that follows.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Brussel Sprout Summer Salad
This is a riff on the classic Broccoli Salad, without the sugar and add mustard. Because mustard goes with everything Brassica.
I had a but a small quantity of Broccoli and a larger amount of Brussel Sprouts, and guests en route.
1+ LBS (500g) Brussel Sprouts
4 strips ~ 1/3 LB (150g) of thick cut American or streaky bacon, cooked and diced
1/2 C ~ 4 oz (125g) of Good Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated.
2-3 TBS (30-45ml) of mayonaise
1-2 tsp (5-10ml) of Dijon Mustard (preferred: Trader Joes)
1-2 TBS (15-30ml) of Cider vinegar (optional)
2 TBS (30 ml) Pezneys Northwoods Seasoning (subsitiute Cajun Seasoning)
2 TBS (30 ml) Olive Oil
1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder to taste
Black pepper to taste. No salt should be needed b/c Bacon+Cheddar+Seasoning)
If the Brussel Sprouts are the size of my thumb, quarter them, if they are smaller, halve them.
Toss the Sprouts in the oil and seasoning. Roast the brussel sprouts on a sheet pan for about 5-6 minutes in a convection oven at 400f (200c) until they are tender but still firm in the center. This may take a little longer in a regular oven. Test with a fork.
Once the sprouts are warm, but no longer hot, put them in a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir with a spoon until thouroughly mixed.
Serve Chilled.
Optional ingredients: Raisins; Cranberries; Nuts, Seeds.
My guests arrived, extended family, from France by way of Denver, CO. Their enthusiam for this dish was flattering. It was a delicious complement the soy bourbon marinated London Broil.
Ingredients List
Most of my cooking comes from my pantry, or a local source. But sometimes I have to resort to Amazon because my local source goes away.
I am not an Amazon affiliate so buying here doesn't do anything for me. I couldn't figure out how to get the pictures in the blog, so so these should help you find them in the grocery store or market.
Laxmi Ginger Garlic Paste... I Love this stuff, discovered it about 10 years ago as I was touristing through a Hindi grocery store. Provides mild ginger and garlic flavor to any dish, dressing or sauce. Probably available at any Indian / Pakistani grocery, and there are other brands.
I get mine in Claymont: Indian Bazaar Claymont
But you can get it on Amazon: Laxmi Traditional Indian Ginger Garlic Cooking Paste
I can find Siracha and Garlic Chili Paste in my regular grocery now, but I couldn't 20 years ago
Both can be found at Amazon too, with pictures.
We refer to this as Red Cock sauce: Huy Fong Hot Chili Sauce - Sriracha
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Asian Slaw
Just like Asian Noodle Salad, but without the peanut butter.
Asian Slaw
4 Cups of chopped Red Cabbage
1/2 Chopped Red Onion.
1/4 C Soy Sauce
4 TBS Laxmi Garlic Ginger Paste
2-4 TBS Rice Vinegar (plain or seasoned)
2 TBS+ Sesame Oil
1 TBS Canola or other light oil
1 tsp garlic powder to taste
1/2 - 1 tsp Siracha or Chili Paste to Taste
Whisk all of the above over the salad. Cover the container and shake to integrate.
Cranberries
grated carrots
sliced radishes
Sesame Sticks
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Broken ramen Noodles
Asian Noodle Salad II
Asian Noodle Salad Dressing 2023
1 LB Whole Wheat Pasta
4 TBS Laxmi Garlic Ginger Paste
Monday, April 10, 2023
Sauerkraut? Oh! No Sauerkraut and Kielbasa
Forgot to get Kraut for the Easter Kielbasa. My wife asked how to spell that and I told her it's Mexican: Qi le Basa.
2 strips of bacon or 2 cooked slices cut into 1/2 inch pieces + 1 TBS Bacon grease
1/2 tart apple sliced 1/8 inch thin
2 medium carrots diced (mainly for color)
1/2 medium onion, sliced thin
3-4 garlic cloves smashed or diced.
1/4 Cider vinegar
1 TBS Bavarian Blend (Penzy's)
1 tsp coarse ground mustard from a Hindustani grocery (NOT Colemans or powdered muster)
Gritty Cauliflower Smash
Gritty is the best mascot in the world.
Shrimp and Grits are one of my favorite foods... but not low carb. This is a sort of grits or rice substitute
1/2 Cup Chick Peas
1 Medium Carrot sliced thin
1/4 Medium Onion
Boil the above and mash manually with a slotted potaoto masher
1 TBS EVO
1 TBS Butter
1/2 - 1 tsp ground cumin
Garlic, Salt and Pepper to taste
Blend the above into the smash. Serve in lieu of rice or grits