Elevate weeknight dinner with this Sous Vide Flank Steak Frites. Tender, juicy flank steak cooked to perfection in the sous vide pairs beautifully with air-fried duck fat truffled fries and a bright, herbaceous chimichurri. Add roasted asparagus or a simple salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home that’s simple to make and impossible to resist.
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Air Fried Artic Char with an Easy Citrus Hollandaise
Years ago on Isle of Palms, SC, we had an special at The Boathouse at Breach Inlet: Arctic Char with veggies + citrus hollandaise. That memory popped up recently, so I had to try a copycat.
My version: Air-Fried Arctic Char 🐟 with sautéed local Swiss chard, roasted carrots, smashed potatoes, and citrus hollandaise. Ingredients came from a couple of favs—Broadwater Shrimp Co. + Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery.
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Grits, Broccolini, Habanero Cream with Charred Scallion and Almond Pesto
This recipe features an easier, lighter version of Soby’s Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, using sous vide cooking for precise doneness. It incorporates charred scallion and almond pesto, substituting grits for mashed potatoes, and replacing butter and cream with olive oil and almond creamer.
Sous Vide Duck Breast, Gruyère Grits, Duck Fat Charred Broccolini with a Bourbon, Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
I made this dish several years ago but never posted it. Sous vide duck breast with Gruyère grits and charred broccolini. I used a bourbon blueberry balsamic reduction to tie the meal together.
Seared Halibut, Spiced Butternut Purée, Harissa Roasted Baby Carrots with Lemon Crème Fraîche (Copycat from The Lazy Goat)
The Lazy Goat posted this and I tried to copycat it. Butternut Squash Purée, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Roasted Harissa Baby Carrots and Seared Halibut.
Easy Copycat Filet ‘O Fish Sandwich
This is a quick version of a McDonald’s Filet ‘O Fish sandwich and fries using frozen ingredients cooked in an air fryer. A customized tartar sauce adds flavor, catering to nostalgia for the wife, despite our fast food avoidance.
Air Fried, Duck Fat Skinny Fries with Truffle Sea Salt
Here is my journey of making non-fried versions of fries, evolving from baking to using an air fryer. The recipe for skinny fries with duck fat and truffle sea salt as well as an optional spicy ketchup.
Gumbo with South Carolina Shrimp, Andouille and Rice
When making a great gumbo, focus on the roux and high-quality local ingredients. The roux determines texture and color, requiring time and attention. Local ingredients like Andouille, South Carolina white shrimp, and Gold Rice add authentic flavor. The process involves slow rendering of bacon, preparing a dark roux, and adding key ingredients for a rich, flavorful result.
Top 15 Posts of 2023
The top posts of 2023 featured a variety of delectable dishes, with Publix #PubSub coming in at number one. Seafood dishes dominated the list, while copycat recipes and unique meals from various restaurants also made the cut. The list showcased an array of culinary delights, including holiday subs, succulent seafood, and flavorful chicken dishes.
