Adapted from chinesefood.about.com Ingredients:winter melon, green skin, seeds and pulp removed, cut into smaller pieceschicken broth3 slices of ginger1 scallion greens, choppedhandful of spinachrice noodlesfish saucelemon juicesalt and pepper 1. Place winter melon in a pot of chicken broth, bring to a boil and simmer until winter melon is tender, about 15 minutes.2. Add ginger…

Adapted from bbc.co.uk Ingredients:1 pound beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1 onion, chopped3 cloves of garlic, minced1 small fresh ginger, grated1 stalk of lemon grass1 tsp turmeric1 tsp coriander1 tsp cumin1 can of coconut milk2 tbsps of soy sauce2 dried red chiles, torn into piecessalt 1. Process the shallots, garlic, ginger and turmeric to a smooth…

Adapted from Wolfgang Puck Ingredients:2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts1 1/2 tsps curry powder1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp coriander2 tbsps peanut oilfresh lemon juicea pinch of cilantro leaves, finely choppedolive oil, salt and pepper 1. To prepare the marinade, in a small bowl combine the spices. Spoon the oil over the chicken, turning to coat them…

Adapted from the Food Network Kitchens Ingredients:3 tbsps ginger and garlic paste, created using a mortar and pestle3 tbsps unsalted butter1 cinnamon stick, broken in half1 medium yellow onion, diced2 tsps curry powder1 tomato, roughly chopped1 cup whole milk yogurt1 medium-sized turnip, peeled and quartered1 medium-sized carrot, cut into 2-inch chunks1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded…

Adapted from Mario Batali’s Scaloppine alla Marsala using veal Ingredients:boneless chicken thighsporcini mushrooms1 cup sweet Marsala wine2 tbsps fresh thyme leavesbuttersalt and pepper 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until almost smoking. Brown the chicken pieces on both sides. Remove to a platter.2. Add the mushrooms to the pan and sauté until…

Adapted from a Modern Indian Cooking kharu gos recipe using lamb Ingredients:1 pound beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes4 small potatoes, quartered1 cinnamon stick3 green or black cardamom pods3 garlic cloves2 dried red chiles, torn into pieces1 onion, roughly chopped1 medium-sized tomato, chopped1 tbsp ground cumin1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste, created…

Adapted from Mario Batali’s Saltimbocca alla Romana Ingredients:4 veal cutlets4 fresh sage leaves4 slices of prosciuttoflour for dusting3/4 cup dry white winelemon wedgessalt and pepper 1. Lay 1 sage leaf lengthwise on each veal cutlet, then wrap a prosciutto slice around each cutlet, encasing the sage. Set aside.2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt…

Adapted from a Bobby Flay recipe using prime rib Ingredients:1 1-pound sirloin steak 4 cloves garlic, crushed, thinly sliced 1 cup red wine 2 sprigs of fresh thyme leavessalt, pepper, olive oil 1. Thirty minutes before roasting the steak, remove from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350º.2. Make small…

Sauce adapted from a fisherman in Panama Ingredients:4 semi-boneless quails, butterflied1 red bell pepper, julienned1 red onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 plum tomato, roughly chopped1/4 cup of red wine1/4 cup of chicken brothsalt, pepper and oil 1. Rub quails inside out with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat enough oil to submerge…

Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:1/2 cup ditalini, or any short tubular pasta1 large can of stewed tomatoes in juice1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 garlic clove, minced1/2 tsp dried thymesalt, pepper and oil 1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Sauté garlic until brown and then add tomatoes with juice and 2 cups of…

Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:1 salmon steak1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/2 pint cherry tomatoesa handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped1 scallion, finely chopped1/2 tsp dried thyme1 garlic clove, mincedsalt, pepper and oil 1. Preheat oven to 425º. Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil.2. Make the rub. Combine garlic, mint and thyme…

Adapted from Mario Batali’s Quaglie con Carciofi Ingredients:8 semi-boneless quails8 slices prosciutto8 medium artichokes, trimmed, choke removed, cut into wedges, held in a bowl of lemon water8 cloves of garlic, crushed2 tbsps tomato paste1 cup dry white wine1/4 cup flat parsley leavessalt, pepper, olive oil 1. Season each quail with salt and pepper. Wrap each…