a small head of organic cauliflower, chopped coarsely 1 small onion, chopped finely in a food processor 2 tablespoons of butter 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil salt and pepper to taste Chop the cauliflower and blend in the Cusinart until pieces are the size of rice grains. Saute the onions in melted butter and coconut… Continue reading Cauliflower Rice
Month: April 2012
Slow Cooked Pork With Apples and Fennel
Serves 6-8 lard1 3-4 pound pork should roast, cut into 2″ cubes2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and eighth’ed1 fennel bulb, sliced1 medium onion, sliced1 teaspoon fennel seed, freshly ground1/2 teaspoon white pepper1 teaspoon saltkrautcreme fraiche Melt fat in a heavy bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat. Brown pork and place in bowl of slow… Continue reading Slow Cooked Pork With Apples and Fennel
Goat (or beef or lamb) Korma
Serves 4-6 3-4 tablespoons ghee2 onions, sliced1/2 cup crispy almonds or cashews2 pounds goat shoulder roast, cubed (lamb or beef would be fine, too)1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon garam marsala powder1/2 teaspoon mace powder1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups beef broth (or goat broth if you have it)2 bay leaves1 tablespoon ginger, minced1… Continue reading Goat (or beef or lamb) Korma
Ghee
Makes a bit less than 4 1/2 Pints Start with the best unsalted butter you can find. Put 4 lbs of butter in a heavy stainless steel saucepan and turn on medium-low heat. Simmer the butter, occasionally stirring gently. It will begin to make a foam on top. When parting the foam shows a clear… Continue reading Ghee
Crispy Nuts
Rinse the shelled nuts under cold water and put them in a bowl of cold filtered water. Use 1 tablespoon of sea salt for every 4 cups of nuts. Leave them soaking in a warm place for at least 7 hours. Up to 18 hours is even better. Drain the nuts, using a colander Transfer… Continue reading Crispy Nuts
Nut Butter
Makes approx. 2 cups1 C crispy almonds2 c crispy walnuts1/2 c ghee (room temp) or coconut oil (barely melted)1 T raw honey1t sea salt (finely ground Celtic or Himalayan) Grind nuts and sea salt in food processor to fine powder (like flour). Add honey and coconut oil or ghee and process until smooth. Store in… Continue reading Nut Butter