Tag: INFRA

  • Scissor-Cut Tofu Pasta

    Scissor-Cut Tofu Pasta

    Scissor-Cut Tofu Pasta

    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 14 ounces silken tofu
    • 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅓-½ cup olive oil
    • 2 cups wild assorted mushrooms trimmed
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red chilis
    • 4 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
    • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
    • ½ cup frozen or fresh sweet peas
    • ½ cup shaved aged sheep's cheese optional

    Method
     

    1. Drain liquid from the tofu. In a food processor or blender, process the silken tofu until smooth.
    2. Make the pasta dough: Combine flour, blended tofu, and salt in a medium size bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a dough. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, using small amounts of flour to prevent sticking. Cover with a damp towel and rest for 15-20 minutes.
    3. Fill a large pot of water with salt and set over medium-high heat to bring to a boil. 
    4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and crushed red chiles. Sauté for 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned. Turn turn off heat. 
    5. Using scissors, cut small pieces of dough, approximately 1-inch by ¼” in size and drop into boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes or until pasta floats then add in peas and asparagus. Cook for an additional minute.
    6. Immediately strain and add pasta to the skillet. Toss pasta to coat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with an aged sheep cheese grated on top. Enjoy!
  • Cabbage and Apple Sauté

    Cabbage and Apple Sauté

    Cabbage and Apple Sauté

    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 ½ pounds green cabbage 1" chop
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 large Gala apple sliced
    • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon agave

    Method
     

    1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and sauté for 5-8 minutes.
    2. Add curry powder and salt and continue to cook for another minute.
    3. Add sliced apple, vinegar, and agave and cook to desired tenderness.
  • Kimchi Fried Rice with Shrimp

    Kimchi Fried Rice with Shrimp

    Kimchi Fried Rice with Shrimp

    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons tamari
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • ½ teaspoon ground black or white pepper
    • cup avocado oil divided
    • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 4 ounces white mushrooms sliced
    • 1 cup drained kimchi (reserve liquid)
    • 4 cups cooked basmati rice cold
    • 3 large eggs beaten
    • ¾ cup frozen peas thawed
    • Cilantro or green onion for garnish

    Method
     

    1. In a small bowl, whisk tamari, sugar, sesame oil, and pepper to combine.
    2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat with a little oil.
    3. Separately sauté the shrimp until opaque and pink, the mushrooms until browned, and the kimchi until dry. Add oil as needed between batches.
    4. Coat rice with 2 tablespoons of oil then add to the wok. Cook until the rice starts to crackle and brown, about 3-5 minutes.
    5. Make a well in the rice and add the beaten egg and cook through. Stir in tamari, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
    6. Fold in cooked ingredients with peas and heat through. Season to taste with reserved kimchi liquid, and additional tamari. Garnish with chopped cilantro or sliced green onion and serve promptly.
  • Spring Dumpling Soup

    Spring Dumpling Soup

    Spring Dumpling Soup

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 quarts vegetable or chicken broth
    • 1 small onion quartered
    • 2 inch piece of ginger sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves halved
    • 1 small cinnamon stick
    • ½ tablespoon coriander seeds
    • 2 whole star anise
    • 1 cardamom pod
    • 3 whole cloves
    • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
    • 16-20 dumplings
    • 1 pound zucchini spirals (aka zoodles) about 4 cups
    • Cilantro leaves for garnish

    Method
     

    1. In a large pot, combine broth, aromatics, and spices (all recipe ingredients up to and including fish sauce). Bring to a gentle simmer for 25 minutes to infuse. Strain broth and return to the pot.
    2. Add dumplings to the pot and cook based on the package instructions.
    3. To serve, place zucchini spirals into serving bowls and ladle hot broth over. Place dumplings on top of broth and garnish with cilantro.

    Notes

    3 hours (if making broth from scratch) OR 40 minutes (if using store bought)
  • Chicken Wing Sauces

    Chicken Wing Sauces

    Gochujang Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce

    Total Time 10 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup gochujang paste
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • cup light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Method
     

    1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat.
    2. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

    Notes

    Makes 1 1/2 cups

    Red Curry Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce

    Total Time 5 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon cane sugar

    Method
     

    1. Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.

    Notes

    Makes 1 1/4 cups

    Truffle Buffalo Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce

    Total Time 5 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • cup TRUFF Signature Black Truffle Hot Sauce
    • ¼ cup buttermilk
    • cup blue cheese crumbles
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

    Method
     

    1. Whisk all ingredients together and adjust seasoning to taste.

    Notes

    Makes 1 1/2 cups
  • Spicy Charred Spaghetti

    Spicy Charred Spaghetti

    Spicy Charred Spaghetti

    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups water
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
    • 2 large garlic cloves
    • 16 ounces tomato sauce
    • 1 cup water
    • 16 ounces spaghetti pasta
    • Shaved parmesan optional
    • Fresh basil optional

    Method
     

    1. Bring water and tomato paste to a simmer in small saucepan over medium-low heat to create a tomato broth.
    2. In a large skillet or cast iron pan, wide enough to hold spaghetti flat on the bottom, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crushed chilies and garlic, cook until fragrant.
    3. Stir in tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and salt.Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
    4. Place spaghetti flat in the pan, spooning sauce over the top of the spaghetti until coated. Simmer undisturbed for 3-5 minutes. While continuing to cook, add a ladle of tomato broth when the pasta looks dry. Repeat until half of the broth has been used, turn pasta over and continue adding the remaining broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen the pasta and any stuck bits.
    5. Serve promptly, garnished with optional shaved parmesan and fresh basil.
  • Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

    Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

    Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

    Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter softened
    • 1 ½ cups cane sugar
    • 3 egg whites
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons
    • 1 pound unsalted butter softened
    • 2 cups confectioner's sugar sifted
    • ¾ cup strawberry jam divided
    • 10 ripe strawberries halved

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    2. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and cane sugar together until pale in color. Whisk in egg whites until batter is smooth.
    3. Fold in half the dry ingredients, then half the buttermilk and repeat. Fold in lemon zest and juice.
    4. Line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners and fill ⅔ full of batter. Bake for 20 minutes (rotating pans halfway through baking) or until a toothpick inserted in the centers come out clean. Set aside to cool completely.
    5. Cream butter and add sifted confectioner's sugar. Beat frosting until smooth then mix in ½ cup of strawberry jam. Place in a piping bag fitted with a star piping tip.
    6. To decorate cupcakes, pipe frosting in a circular pattern over the top of the cupcake leaving a well in the center. Place a teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center of the frosting. Top cupcakes with a strawberry half.

    Notes

    Makes 18-20 cupcakes
     
    Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before serving, allow cupcakes to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Potato Curry

    Potato Curry

    Potato Curry

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound creamer or fingerling potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 small yellow onion minced
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 2 cardamom pods
    • ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
    • 1 large tomato diced
    • 2 large garlic cloves minced
    • ½ inch fresh ginger minced
    • 1 teaspoon fenugreek
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¾ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 ½ cups water or broth
    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 cup cilantro leaves
    • cup roasted cashews

    Method
     

    1. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces if large. Place potatoes in a saucepan with salted water, bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
    2. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-low heat.Add onion and whole spices. Sauté until onions are translucent and starting to brown.
    3. Stir in diced tomato, garlic, ginger, ground spices, salt, and water/broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until tomatoes break down.
    4. Add yogurt and stir until smooth then add in cooked potatoes. Heat through and serve garnished with cilantro and cashews.

    Notes

    • Pairs well with steamed rice, chicken skewers, or garlicky naan bread
    • Can be made dairy free by substituting Greek yogurt with a plant-based version
  • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    Servings: 2

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup milk (whole, almond, oat, etc.)
    • ½ cup plain yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 2-4 tablespoons agave syrup
    • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder sifted
    • 1 teaspoon mushroom powder
    • Pinch of salt
    • Shaved chocolate for garnish
    • Sliced almonds for garnish

    Method
     

    1. Whisk together all ingredients through salt in a mixing bowl until smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste and place in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours to thicken.
    2. Spoon pudding into serving dishes and garnish with shaved chocolate and sliced almonds.
  • Blood Orange Granita

    Blood Orange Granita

    Blood Orange Granita

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup dry rosé wine or water
    • ¼ cup cane sugar
    • 2 cups fresh blood orange juice from about 8-10 medium oranges
    • Mint for garnish

    Method
     

    1. In a small saucepan, combine the wine or water and sugar.Heat on low until sugar has dissolved. Pour into a shallow pan and let cool.
    2. Add blood orange juice to the sugar syrup and mix to combine.Place in the freezer. After 1 hour, break up ice crystals by stirring with a fork. Continue to check every hour until all the mixture crystalized, approximately 3 hours.
    3. To serve, scoop into chilled serving dishes, garnish with mint and serve immediately.