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Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

Oyster & Roasted Eggplant

Hello! :)
My first cooking video. I was nervous and fidgeting a lot :P
This is a baked oyster dish.

Oyster & Roasted Eggplant: 2 Servings

  • Eggplant     ——     1 (about 1.5lbs)
  • Onions (1/2 inch dice)    ——   2 cups
  • Unsalted Butter   ——-  3 oz.    or   6 TBSP
  • Bacon (1/2 inch dice)   ——– 4 oz     or   113 grams
  • Bread Crumbs  —–  1/4 cup plus 2 TBSP (extra separated)
  • Oysters   —–  12 oz
  • Salt   —– to your taste
  • Black Pepper  —- to your taste

PROCEDURE:

1) Preheat oven to 425F. Rub eggplant with very little oil and pierce the it with a fork several times.

2) Place eggplant on a baking sheet and bake it for 30 mins or until very tender. Test it with skewer to test if the center is done. Let it cool when done

3) In a hot skillet; add in bacon & saut until its crispy and brown

4) Add in the onion and saute until golden brown.

5) Cut off the stem of the eggplant and peel all the skin off. Cut it into small pieces

6) In a mixing bowl add the bacon-onion mixture and the eggplant pieces. Sprinkle black pepper

7) Pat dry the oysters and add it into the bowl. Mix it all really well.

8 ) Add in the 1/4 cup bread crumbs and mix well. Place the mixture into small individual baking dishes.

9) Melt the butter and drizzle onto top. And sprinkle the 2 TBSP breadcrumbs onto the tops. Bake them for 20mins or until the mixture start bubbling and top is well browned.


Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Roasted Quail with Mushroom Stuffing

Roasted Quail with Mushroom Stuffing: Serves: 4 Quails

  • Quails   —-  4
  • Mushrooms, sliced   —-  10
  • Coarse Bread Crumbs  —  half cup

Quail Marinade:

  • Honey  – 2 Tablespoons
  • Basil  – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt  – to your taste
  • Balsamic Vinegar  — 2 Tablespoons
  • Olive Oil  — 1 Tablespoon

PROCEDURE:

1) Prepare the marinade and rub all over inside and outside of the quails. Refrigerate for one hour.

2) Saute the sliced mushrooms until done. Turn off heat. Fold the breadcrumbs in with the cooked mushrooms. Set the mixture aside.

3) Preheat oven to 350F. Save the marinade.

4) Place them on a rack in a roasting or shallow pan.  Brush them with olive oil.

5) Roast them for about 10minutes and then brush them with the marinade mixture. Roast for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat is firm when pressed with finger.

6) Set the cooked quails aside and make the stuffing.

7) Take the juices left from the baking and strain into a pan. Heat it up to simmer and add the mushroom mixture.

8 ) Cook medium-high heat stirring constantly until all water evaporates. Just use that mixture to stuff the quails. And its done.



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