This Weeknight Summer Cassoulet takes inspiration from a date night at Passerelle Bistro in Greenville, SC. By swapping duck confit for pulled pork or rotisserie chicken and adding peak-season vegetables, it’s a lighter, fresher spin on the French classic, easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough to impress.
Tag: Garlic
Bacon Bliss Pizza (copycat from Sidewall Pizza Co)
Greenville locals know the Bacon Bliss is a must-order at Sidewall Pizza Company. While nothing beats grabbing the real thing at the Travelers Rest OG, here’s my at-home version for when you can’t make it there.
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.
Air Fried Korean Chicken Thighs, Steamed Bok Choy and Kimchi Carolina Gold Fried Rice
This recipe for Air Fried Korean Chicken Thighs and Kimchi Carolina Gold Fried Rice, featuring gochujang and veg from the fridge inspired by a closed restaurant, is quick and tasty.
Carolina Red Snapper, Sea Island Red Peas, Charred Lunchbox Peppers, Fennel, Herb Pistou and Pea Shoots
This recipe was inspired by a Mr. Crisp dish. I substituted tilefish with local red snapper and used Sea Island Red Peas instead of White Acres. My version includes herb pistou, fennel, carrot and charred peppers.
Easy Air Fried Salmon with Caesar Salad
This recipe emphasizes shortcuts for a quick yet delicious Caesar salad featuring air-fried salmon. Utilizing store-bought ingredients and simplifying the dressing, it focuses on key elements like crisp greens and quality dressing. The suggested preparation saves time while maintaining flavor.
Adobo Carolina Shrimp, Green Banana Mofongo, Cilantro, Garlic, Coconut Broth, Greek Olive Oil
This recipe is a copycat version of a dish from a local restaurant, Mr. Crisp. The dish includes Adobo Shrimp with Green Banana Mofongo, Cilantro, Garlic, Coconut Broth, and Olive Oil. The recipe is shared, including the instructions for the Coconut Broth, Green Banana Mofongo, and Adobo Shrimp. Ingredients and cooking steps are provided in detail.
Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle
The area of town around Trader Joe’s became too busy, so we stopped going, but now my wife’s hairdresser moved nearby, so we go back when she gets her hair done. I wanted creamy mushrooms, so I made Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle with ingredients from Trader Joe’s. The recipe turned out great!
Classic French Beef Stew
This beef stew (Boeuf Bourguignon) is the best when the weather dips down. Not only is it hearty and filling you also have the oven running for over two hours. I love the beautiful simplicity of dishes like these. The flavors are pure and so satisfying. My wife thought I should add mushrooms. Yes, that…
Local Grass Fed NY Strip Steak, Roasted Fennel and Asparagus, Whipped Garlic Potatoes and Crispy Potato Skins
I saw a picture on Google images that inspired this one. It was really good but how do you go wrong with steak especially when it’s local and grass-fed. if you’re not a fennel fan you may still like this. When roasted with olive oil and salt and pepper the fennel becomes almost sweet and…
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