Passion for food

Teriyaki steak tips &  easy cheesy potato gratin is a lot quicker and easier than you might think! If you're looking for tips, on your Steak Tips look no further than the video blow! No Mirin? Try other sweet liquids like fruit juices, wines, or even cola! Teriyaki Sauce: 1/3 cup mirin 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 cloves crushed garlic 2-3 dashes cayenne pepper Easy cheesy potato gratin:  2-3 lbs of sliced potatoes  1 large sliced onion ~4 oz cheese (Velveeta style  for best results) ~1 cup of milk Salt & Pepper to taste Enjoy!

Today on Passion for Food, I show you how to make AWESOME beef barbacoa at home! The flavors are amazing and your whole house will smell just as amazing as this barbacoa tastes. And best of all it's surprisingly easy to do and can even be made ahead in a crock pot! Beef Barbacoa - Barbacoa De Res Recipe: ~3 lbs beef chuck roast Adobo Sauce: 2 large dry guajillo peppers 5-6 dry ancho peppers 1 cup of boiling water (To soak) 1 head of garlic 1/4th cup of lime juice 1/4th cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon cumin 1/4th teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon of salt per lb of beef & pepper to taste

I really love Chinese takeout Cashew chicken, especially when we are making it at home! It's all about getting the right balance of salty sweet and tangy, and in this recipe we are going to cheat a little and use Japanese Mirin! I know its a "Chinese" recipe, but hey thats OKAY we can be as multi-cultural as we want here on Passion for Food! Chinese Cashew Chicken Recipe: (for about 2 lbs of chicken) 2 tablespoons oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Mirin 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon toasted seseme oil 3-4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch 1 large bell pepper 1 large onion ~4 oz sliced water chestnuts 1 cup toasted cashews 1 cup chicken stock

This was a Passion for Food experiment that really turned out great! It's one of the only pizza's I've ever made with NO cheese, and it's one of my all time favorite pizzas with just the right touch of Cajun spice! Pizza Dough Recipe: 2 cups bread flour ~2/3 cups hot water (110F) 1.5 teaspoons of fast rise (instant) yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 teaspoons sugar Kickin' Cajun Seasoning Recipe: 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. oregano 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt 1/2 tbsp. onion powder 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. cayenne Enjoy!

Today's Passion for Food we meet the Greek! With this wonderful classic Greek dessert, Galaktoboureko!  The names not the easiest in the world to say, but the it's actually quite easy to make and is truly an egggggcellent recipe to add to any collection! Galaktoboureko - Easy Greek Custard Pie Recipe:  For the custard: 1/2 gallon (~2L) milk 1 cup fine semolina flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 butter 6 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla  1/2 teaspoon of salt (if unsalted butter)   For the syrup: 2 cups sugar 2 cups water zest of 1 lemon Plus one pack of Philo/Phyllo pastry and 1/2 cup melted butter for basting Bake @350 for 45 minutes.  Enjoy!