Author Archives: Mark

Chocolate Mousse

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Mark

From Recipe: Top-Secret Mousse Makes 4 servings 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 3 large eggs, separated, at room temperature Pinch of salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar Whipped cream or creme fraiche, for serving (optional) Gently melt the chocolate … Continue reading →

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Pot Sticker

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Mark

Pot sticker recipe from Buddha 1 lb ground pork two lup chong (Chinese sausage) 1 can water chestnut 1/2 inch ginger 2 stalks green onion dash salt dash white pepper 1 tbl shoyu 3 stalk cilentro dash sugar dash sesame … Continue reading →

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Pastrami

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Mark

I made some cheater pastrami.  Real recipe at http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/pastrami.html but I used a variation of quick Pastrami using corned beef (recipe at http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/cornedbeef.html). 

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Sticky Buns

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Mark

Mom’s Sticky Buns Made a batch for New Years.  My first memory of sticky buns was getting one from Vertin’s restaurant in Ely Minnesota as a special treat when we drove to Ely for Christmas.  At some point growing up … Continue reading →

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Pecan Pie Squares

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mark

Another christmas cookie recipe, this one is from my sister Ellen.

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Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mark

Another recipe from Mom, don’t know where she got it originally.

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Peanut Blossoms

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mark

Another christmas cookie recipe from my childhood.  Peanut cookie dough with a hershey’s kiss on top. Takes about 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes to cook.

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Magic Cookie Bars

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mark

This is a cookie that I made a long time ago with my Mom and family growing up.  Later on I learned that the recipe actually came from a Land O Lakes butter package.  Recently I’ve seen the same recipe … Continue reading →

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Dr. Pepper Marinated Brisket

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Mark

I’ve had a Traeger smoker for a couple of years now and done a bunch of pulled pork, ribs, pork chops and some steaks but hadn’t done any brisket yet. A couple of friends recommended doing a Dr. Pepper marinade … Continue reading →

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Singapore Oyster Omelette

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Mark

After visiting Singapore I was tasked with learning how to make Oyster Omelette as good as the hawker stands (we had it at Chomp Chomp).

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