Food is transcendent – it transcends all barriers. Food is the commonality across cultures, countries, and even families. Through the differences, food remains constant. Even cultures hundreds of miles away have similar dishes and cuisines. Good food makes us feel better.
3 ounces small red onion, very thinly sliced (about ¼ of a small onion) 1 tablespoon + 1 pinch Dude Food Fire Mon Ami spice blend 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or other fruit vinegar of choice) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon + 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper 6 cups seedless grapes, sliced in half 8-10 leaves of fresh basil 8-10 leaves of fresh mint ¼ cup packed leaves of fresh Italian
1/8 cup shallots, sliced 1/8 cup cooking oil 3 tablespoons Dude Food Fire Southwest Spice Blend 5 cloves garlic 3 anchovies ½ cup grated pecorino cheese ¼ cup red vinegar 1/8 cup lemon juice 1/8 cup Worcestershire 4 ounces liquid egg product or 2 whole eggs 1 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Saute shallots and oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add spice blend and cook for 1 more minute. Turn off heat, set
1 pound sockeye salmon (skin on), cut into 1” strips, about 8 pieces Candy Cure: 3 ½ cups sugar 1 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon Dude Food Fire Sass Yer Maple Spice Blend 2 teaspoons + 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Candy Coating: 1 ½ tablespoons Dude Food Fire Sass Yer Maple Spice Blend ¼ cup Sassy Glaze (recipe below) Set smoker to 180-200 degrees. To cure: In small sauce pot, combine syrup and spice blend. Bring to boil. Turn off
