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Daily Archives: January 27, 2012

27/01/12 Pan Fried Artichoke Hearts


RECIPE

Serves 2

A CookTale

The Artichokes came from the salad bar at Adam’s FairAcre Farm. Large, tender hearts that had no seasonings, just water. Salt and Pepper and simply pan frying them is all it took to achieve a delicious side dish.

INGREDIENTS

12 oz of Artichoke Hearts
2 TB of EVOO
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper

METHOD

1. Toss the Artichoke Hearts with the EVOO & Salt & Pepper in a large bowl until well coated.

2. Heat a large deep-sided frying pan to medium high. Add the Artichoke Hearts, turning occasionally until they have become golden brown & tender. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes.

27/01/12 A Great Rib Steak With Pan Fried Potato Golden Coins


RECIPE
Serves 2

A CookTale

I still haven’t quite figured out what I enjoy most. Is it creating and preparing the food, or seeing the photos the following morning. First thing in the morning, I transfer photos of last evening’s dinner from my Nikon to my Mac. Then sit back and appreciate how much I enjoy cooking and equally enjoy sharing it by daily postings. It also made me realize that simple recipes with whatever taste and flair I can add are where my cooking is at.

INGREDIENTS For the Rib Steak
1 14 oz to 1-1/4″ Rib Steak
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
1 TB of EVOO

METHOD

1. Highly season the Steak & add the EVOO.

2. Heat a cast iron grill pan to smoking hot. Add the Steak & grill for 2 minutes. Turn the Steak diagonally & grill for another 2 minutes. (The crosshatch grill marks are attractive.) Turn & repeat. The internal temperature should be 120 degrees for rare.

3. Remove the Steak to a cutting board & allow it to rest. While resting it will continue to cook & add another 5 degrees.

INGREDIENTS For the Golden Coin Potatoes

3/4 pound or Baby Yellow Potatoes (cut into 1/4″ slices).
2 TB of EVOO
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper

METHOD

1. Toss the sliced Potatoes with the EVOO & Salt & Pepper in a large bowl until well coated.

2. Heat a large deep-sided frying pan to medium-high. Add the Potatoes, turning occasionally until they have become golden brown & tender. This should take about 20 to 30 minutes.