Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: The Redneck Within

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

A complete country breakfast in a muffin. Inspired by The Rebel Within, a much more frou-frou concoction from Craftsman and Wolves in San Francisco. Makes 6 large muffins. Ingredients: 6 soft boiled eggs, carefully peeled then thoroughly chilled (see *NOTE) … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Thai Beef Salad

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

They don’t actually eat thai beef salad in Thailand, as I understand, since it’s primarily a vegetarian country. So treat this as a starter recipe and doctor as you like. The key is the balance of salty/sour/funky/spicy/bitter from the fish sauce, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mystery Creek Ranch Dressing

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Like the best selling brand, but with 30 calories per serving compared to 140 for Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Which means you can dip veggies all day, guilt-free. Makes 1 cup (8 2-T servings). Ingredients: ½ c whole milk buttermilk* … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Red Boat Onions

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Delicious accompaniment to burgers or almost anything savory. Takes just minutes and a couple simple ingredients to add a new level of complexity and flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium onions (preferably Vidalia or other sweet variety), peeled and sliced crosswise 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Couscous Salad with Orange Juice and Fruit

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Annie Sommerville has a wonderful recipe in Fields of Greens for couscous salad with pine nuts. Here is a variation that uses ingredients I have on hand at the place I stay in San Francisco. it’s a great accompaniment, served … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

The old reliable twice-baked potato, but moved to a baking dish so you can easily serve a crowd. It will hold its heat for quite a while at grillside or on a picnic table, due to its density. From Market … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Steak with Green Chimichurri Sauce

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

John Winnek shared this refreshing Argentine steak condiment in our Market Bistro grilling class. You can use some as a marinade, but be sure to save plenty to serve on the plate with the meat. It’s great for sopping up … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

You can make caramelized Brussels sprouts on an unused corner of the grill in a cast iron pan, if you like. Another of Market Bistro Chef John Winnek’s grill accompaniments. Serves 4-6. Ingredients: 4 oz bacon, cut into small pieces 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sweet Corn Souffle

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

From Market Bistro Chef John Winnek. It’s more like a fluffy corn pudding or spoon bread than a true corn souffle, but its non-fussy nature makes this a perfect side dish for a cookout. Serves 8. Ingredients: 1 c polenta/corn … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Three-Way Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I whipped up this three-way strawberry shortcake recipe for a promotion sponsored by Driscoll’s. It features home-made buttermilk biscuits and three different preparations of strawberries: quick-pickled, macerated and fresh. 12 servings. Ingredients: For the biscuits: 2 c unbleached all purpose … Continue reading →

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