Passion for food

Ever feel a little FRIED on a friday night? Why not make these fried green tomatoes, and make your self a Fried Green Tomato BLT! It might just be one of the best sandwiches of all time. Easy Fried Green Tomatoes: 1-2 green tomatoes 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup corn meal 2 eggs optional: Panko bread crumbs to make it extra crispy!  Salt to taste

Today we talk Beef Jerky! Well not that much talk, because I hate writing & can't stand food blogs that bury the recipe 12 feet deep! Anyway just use about 10 grams (that's slightly under two teaspoons) of salt per pound of beef and you should be fine! Did I mention we are making these easy beef jerky recipes 3 ways?! First up my non-classic Lemon pepper, then the south African classic Biltong spice and finally a classic Teriyaki! Biltong Spice Mix: 2 teaspoons salt (10 grams) 2 tablespoons ground coriander ~1 teaspoon of pepper Lemon Pepper: 2 teaspoons salt (10 grams) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce Teriyaki: 5 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams) 2 tablespoons Mirin ( OR just 1 tablespoon sugar) optional couple dashes of garlic powder Enjoy!

This was a fun experiment I tried just to see... What if?! And I really loved how it turned out. This is actually the second version, the first version I didn't add cream to the caramel and the crust wound up too chewy! But this version is absolutely a winner in my book and a wonderfully easy dessert. For the Dutch Baby Batter: ⅔ cup milk, room temperature ½ cup packed all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, room temperature ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt For the Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup heavy cream Enjoy!

Today we make a fun and easy one pot American style Goulash, only without the usual boring elbow macaroni! we'll be using spaghetti, which is superior in every way. It's no strain to say that, and I'll definitely strand by that statement! American Spaghetti Goulash Recipe With Ground Beef: 1.5 Lbs ground beef (I suggest 80/20)  1 large onion 3 ribs celery 4 cloves garlic 2 cans ~30 oz stewed tomatoes 1 tablespoon salt, pepper to taste 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon MSG optional cheese for serving Enjoy!

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