Short Rib or Vegan Bolognese
It has been for a while since the last Tatekitchen. I always cook for myself and family, but not Tatekitchen style for everyday meal scenes. A dinner hang at home can be way more satisfying than a night out at a restaurant, but serving a specific diet in one's home takes effort. I invited my very close friend a couple, and one of them is a vegetarian. Even though she is ok with eggs and dairy, I made vegan dishes.
The holiday season is upon us, which means plenty of gatherings that revolve around food. This can create anxiety for hosts and attendees alike, as food sensitivities and special diets seem to be more prevalent than ever. As a health consultant, coach, nutritionist (you name it! BTW when I am not a fighter), I could be an individual who can understand one's diet philosophy and lifestyle because of my educational background. Also, many of my friends know professional fighters are very particular about what they eat during a fight camp, so I totally understand people's food preferences/sensitivities besides allergies. With food sensitivities, mild intolerances, preferences, or personal choices, things could get murkier between hosts and guests. A good rule of thumb is the closer the relationship and the smaller the gathering, the more appropriate it is to bring up food preferences that aren't allergies or otherwise essential.
We started with a salad dish. I made weekly, bi-weekly homemade sauerkraut. Red cabbage, which has a bright color, are known to be rich in nutrients. Having a red pigment, for example, indicates that red cabbage is high in two substances called lycopene and anthocyanins. Together, these powerful antioxidants help keep the heart healthy and prevent prostate cancer. Red cabbage also contains a number of other healthy nutrients, making this a must-have vegetable in your diet. Make sure to add lots of EVOO, which boost lycopene absorption.
You know I like cheap cuts because I know how to cook and make them tasty. Did you know that short rib ragù is so good? This day was a regular day, so I was busy and didn't have time to stay in front of my kitchen for a long time. Ragù is the classic Italian meat sauce and, while there are many different regional versions. All I did was a little bit of preparation and left ingredients in a slow cooker. Done!
As with most good Italian sauces, this one starts with an Italian soffritto, sauté the onion, carrot, and celery in the olive oil in a slow cooker over medium-low heat until softened, reduced, and the onions are slightly caramelized for about 20 minutes. After removing soffritto, cook beef short ribs and make the brown color on the meat surface, and add the red wine and stir until most of the alcohol aroma evaporates, stirring to loosen and dissolve any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Finally, add the chopped porcini and tomato purée and stir well to a slow cooker. Then left home, work, taught, trained, and came back home. Ragù was ready! I did the same process for the vegan version by switching from short ribs to soy meat. Taste like a regular rag!! Put this on anything such as rice, potatoes, polenta, pappardelle, and rigatoni.
For the main dish, I did lamb chops. Garlic and herb-crusted lamb chops are a classic combo. This will be your go-to for years to come. Seasonal vegetables are all from Sowa weekend open market. Sadly, it was the last one for this season. I miss their seasonal, nutritious, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Simple garnishes are gourmet mushroom sautéed with butter and truffle salt, ginger carrot puree, and cooked green beans. Substitute for vegan, I made an eggplant steak served with vegan cheese. Who doesn't like steak and cheese in general? I will post a vegan cheese recipe soon, but this was also a fantastic dish.
We finished our dinner with a healthy dessert. I make almond milk every week, so I have lots of almond pulp in my fridge. baking needs flour… end of the story. However, I substitute almond pulp and other gluten-free flour, such as coconut and cassava. Once eliminate conventional sugar from your diet, natural sweetness, and better substitute from raw honey, stevia, and maple syrup satisfy my sweet teeth, and I don't need a large serving anymore. It was a nice and quick Tatekitchen.
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2023
- May 14, 2023 Biceps Rissoto
- Feb 14, 2023 Chicken Confit
- Jan 31, 2023 Wild Boar with Wagyu Ragù
- Jan 8, 2023 Lobster and Salmon Roe Pasta
- Jan 7, 2023 “Okuizome” (first meal) for Lui
- Jan 1, 2023 Osechi 2023
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2022
- Dec 25, 2022 French Cassoulet 2022
- Dec 24, 2022 Duck breast marmalade
- Nov 24, 2022 Thanksgiving 2022
- Nov 19, 2022 Buffalo Testicle
- Nov 6, 2022 Meal Prep for my Family
- Aug 21, 2022 Pescatore Boston
- Aug 14, 2022 Mussels Italian Style
- Aug 12, 2022 Steak with foie gras
- Jan 31, 2022 Capon Covered with Caul Fat
- Jan 1, 2022 Osechi 2022
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2021
- Dec 25, 2021 French Cassoulet 2021
- Dec 24, 2021 Duck breast Balsamic vinegar glaze
- Nov 25, 2021 Thanksgiving 2021
- Sep 18, 2021 Pigeonneau (squab)
- Sep 12, 2021 Summer Salad
- Jul 25, 2021 Bison Bulgogi
- Jul 18, 2021 Bison Bolognese
- Jul 4, 2021 Epic Surf & Turf
- Jun 26, 2021 OMAD
- May 7, 2021 Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Apr 25, 2021 Rice malt marinated NY strip steak
- Apr 17, 2021 Pasta & Salad
- Mar 6, 2021 Lamb Ribs with Blackcurrant sauce
- Mar 3, 2021 Chicken with Mustard Butter Sauce
- Feb 26, 2021 Joi's Ginisang Pechay with Ground Pork and Shrimp
- Feb 14, 2021 “Okuizome” (first meal) for Lumi
- Jan 31, 2021 Slow Braised Wild Bore
- Jan 1, 2021 Osechi 2021
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2020
- Dec 25, 2020 French Cassoulet 2020
- Dec 24, 2020 Sauteed Duck breast with Foie Gras
- Nov 26, 2020 Thanksgiving 2020
- Sep 20, 2020 Buffalo Testicles Stew
- Aug 16, 2020 Beef Tongue Stew
- Jun 16, 2020 Kitchari Cleanse
- May 9, 2020 Tagliatelle con Gamberi e Melanzane
- Feb 15, 2020 Pasta Negra con Langostinos
- Feb 14, 2020 Salted Cod on Carrot Purée
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2019
- Dec 28, 2019 New England Favorite
- Nov 28, 2019 Thanksgiving 2019
- Aug 4, 2019 Buffalo Spleen
- May 12, 2019 Pichania
- Mar 29, 2019 Probiotic Sour Soup
- Feb 14, 2019 Uni carbonara
- Jan 31, 2019 Faisan rôti
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2018
- Nov 23, 2018 Thanksgiving 2018
- Oct 22, 2018 Short Rib or Vegan Bolognese
- Jun 18, 2018 Meatless Monday
- May 5, 2018 Venison Medley
- Jan 31, 2018 Beef tongue
- Jan 1, 2018 New year 2018
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2017
- Dec 25, 2017 Cassoulet
- Nov 20, 2017 Fermented Foods
- Sep 2, 2017 Crépinette
- Jul 16, 2017 Sourdough Bread
- May 7, 2017 Kombucha Challenge
- Apr 28, 2017 Keto Meal Ideas
- Apr 3, 2017 Miracle Noodles
- Jan 31, 2017 Braised lamb belly
- Jan 7, 2017 Venison Steak
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2016
- Dec 9, 2016 Beaujolais nouveau & Venison
- Oct 16, 2016 Gibier and Bordeaux
- Sep 20, 2016 Lapin Braisé à la Bière
- Jul 16, 2016 Opus One 2008
- Jul 3, 2016 Meatless Meatball
- Jul 1, 2016 Paleo Friendly Plate
- May 22, 2016 Le Fromage de Tête
- May 6, 2016 Gluten Free Challenge 4
- Apr 28, 2016 Spaghetti Squash
- Apr 21, 2016 Intermittent Fasting
- Apr 16, 2016 Potée
- Apr 14, 2016 Sauerkraut
- Mar 27, 2016 Gluten Free Challenge 3
- Mar 18, 2016 Detox Pasta
- Feb 24, 2016 COTELETTES D'AGNEAU
- Feb 21, 2016 Ratatouille
- Feb 9, 2016 Atelierkitchen Zen 3
- Jan 21, 2016 Galette for Cheat Meal
- Jan 14, 2016 Zucchini Pasta
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2015
- Nov 30, 2015 Filet de Canard à la grenade
- May 24, 2015 Osso Bucco lamb shank
- May 7, 2015 Paella de Quinoa
- Apr 7, 2015 Gluten Free Challenge 2
- Mar 31, 2015 Gluten Free Challenge
- Mar 17, 2015 Atelierkitchen Zen 2
- Mar 11, 2015 Fegatto di Vittello al burro all'aglio
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2014
- Oct 17, 2014 Atelierkitchen Zen
- Sep 15, 2014 Duck Again!
- Aug 18, 2014 Duck is the best
- Jun 16, 2014 Caramelized Pork belly
- Jun 9, 2014 Monkfish Risotto
- May 27, 2014 Summer Vegetables Curry
- May 15, 2014 Beef achilles
- May 8, 2014 Crystal Clear Ramen
- Feb 3, 2014 Choux farci au Saumon (Salmon stuffed Cabbage)
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2013
- Jun 13, 2013 Chicken with Avocado Pesto
- Apr 1, 2013 Manitas de cerdo guisadas
- Mar 20, 2013 Fiber Madness Marinara Sauce
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2012
- Nov 11, 2012 Pumpkin Carbonara
- Sep 22, 2012 Pate de Fois
- Sep 12, 2012 Pulpo a la Gallega
- Sep 7, 2012 Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken, Red and Green
- Sep 6, 2012 Shrimp and Eggplant with Spicy tomato
- Jul 26, 2012 Black ink Pasta with Shrimp and Scallop
- Jul 19, 2012 Lobster Pasta with Tomato Cream Pasta
- Jun 16, 2012 Ragu alla Bolognese
- Jun 16, 2012 Bolognese with Eggplant
- Jun 6, 2012 Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
- Jun 4, 2012 Homemade Sangria
- May 20, 2012 Spring Vegetable with Cream sauce Pasta
- May 15, 2012 Carbonara
- May 9, 2012 Risotto di Vongole e Fungi
- Mar 28, 2012 Squid and Sea Urchin with Lemon Pasta
- Mar 28, 2012 Luxury Seafood with Tomato Cream Pasta
- Mar 19, 2012 Linguine alle Vongole Rosso
- Mar 18, 2012 Linguine alle Vongole Bianco