| Hearts of Palm and Spinach Salad | Christopher Ranch | Hearts of Palm and Spinach Salad is made by in a large serving bowl, toss the spinach, hearts of palm, tomatoes, avocados, mushrooms and almonds. In a jar, combine oil, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, salt, mustard and paprika. Cover jar with a tight fitting li...view more Hearts of Palm and Spinach Salad is made by in a large serving bowl, toss the spinach, hearts of palm, tomatoes, avocados, mushrooms and almonds. In a jar, combine oil, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, salt, mustard and paprika. Cover jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake vigorously, until well blended. Before serving, pour dressing over salad, and toss to coat evenly. view less | |
| Pork Meatballs | Christopher Ranch | Pork Meatballs are made by whisking together fish sauce, oil, and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in shallot and garlic, and season with pepper. Add pork and pound the meat into the marinade until evenly coated. Marinate, refrigerated,...view more Pork Meatballs are made by whisking together fish sauce, oil, and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in shallot and garlic, and season with pepper. Add pork and pound the meat into the marinade until evenly coated. Marinate, refrigerated, for 1 hour. Place pork between the palms of your hands and squeeze out excess liquid. Put drained meat in a container and place in freezer for 1 hour. Put partially frozen pork in a food processor and pulse to loosen the meat, about 2 minutes. Add potato starch and continue pulsing until mixture has firm paste-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Form into meatballs. Slide 3 to 5 meatballs onto each skewer. Grill over a barbecue or on a well oiled grill pan over medium high heat until the meatballs are cooked through, rolling them around in the pan, about 6 minutes. view less | |
| Clams with Quinoa | Christopher Ranch | Clams with Quinoa are made by washing Wash and vigorously scrubbing the littlenecks under cold running water. Place them on a tray, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside until ready to serve. Finely chop the shucked cherrystones and set them aside, refrigerate. Pour the clam liquor through a strainer lined with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth. Add enough additional clam juice or water to make the liquid up to 5 1/2 cups. Set aside, refrigerate. Place the quinoa in a bowl and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Let soak for 5 minutes, then massage the grain between the palms of your hands for a moment. Strain through a fine strainer, rinse with cold running water, and repeat the soaking and rubbing process. Set the quinoa aside to drain. In a large casserole with a cover, preferably earthenware, heat the olive oil...view more Clams with Quinoa are made by washing Wash and vigorously scrubbing the littlenecks under cold running water. Place them on a tray, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside until ready to serve. Finely chop the shucked cherrystones and set them aside, refrigerate. Pour the clam liquor through a strainer lined with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth. Add enough additional clam juice or water to make the liquid up to 5 1/2 cups. Set aside, refrigerate. Place the quinoa in a bowl and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Let soak for 5 minutes, then massage the grain between the palms of your hands for a moment. Strain through a fine strainer, rinse with cold running water, and repeat the soaking and rubbing process. Set the quinoa aside to drain. In a large casserole with a cover, preferably earthenware, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and saute until it is totally translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the garlic, chilies, bay leaf, cumin, and pepper. Stir over the heat for 2 minutes more, or until the aroma of the garlic is released. Add the tomato paste, chopped clams, and potatoes and stir together to mix. Pour in 4 1/2 cups of the reserved clam juice, bring up to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and cook for 25 minutes more, stirring occasionally. view less |
