Category Archives: California Fusion

Karl’s Asian Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping

Eilene’s friends are coming over again for Game of Thrones and this week’s theme is “marshmallows.” [Teenagers—what can I say.]  Eilene has requested sweet potato casserole.

Karl’s Asian Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping

Karl’s Asian Sweet Potato Casserole
with Marshmallow Topping

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Karl’s Deviled Eggs Sichuan

One of the benefits of Easter is leftover hard boiled eggs that must be used up quickly. By itself, a plain boiled egg is a bit dry. The solution is to “devil” the dry yoke by mixing it with a wide variety of things.

Karl’s Deviled Eggs Sichuan

Karl’s Deviled Eggs Sichuan

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Karl’s Barbequed Kefir Lamb

I have done Greek lamb for the last three Easter Sundays. While I love Greek lamb, I wanted to do something different for this year. After looking at dozens of recipes on-line I could not find any that really grabbed me.

Karl’s Barbequed Kefir Lamb

Karl’s Barbequed Kefir Lamb

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Karl’s Chowder with Crawfish and Langoustine

I made corn chowder earlier this week, but Jan suggested that crawdaddy chowder was what Miriam needed—she is feeling sick from the medicine she is taking. She needs high fat and starches to settle the nausea. A bit of spice to cover the metallic taste in her mouth would also be nice.

Karl’s Chowder with Crawfish and Langoustine

Karl’s Chowder with Crawfish and Langoustine

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Karl’s Mediterranean Wild Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Shrimp

Eilene has settled into a routine of a video night on Thursday. Three to five of her friends will show up to watch the Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones or whatever they are into that week. I, of course, am delegated to feed the masses. It is a struggle to think, “What will I feed several starving teenagers this week.”

Karl’s Mediterranean Wild Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Shrimp

Karl’s Mediterranean Wild Rice Pilaf
with Chicken and Shrimp

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Karl’s Mojo Carne Asada Tacos

As I have researched various recipes I have come across many references to Seville sour oranges. I was in Real Produce yesterday and, for the first time, there they were. I had to buy them, although I had no idea what I would do with them.

Karl’s Mojo Carne Asada Tacos

Karl’s Mojo Carne Asada Tacos

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Karl’s Fried Plantains with Seville Sour Orange Sauce

As I was scanning the recipes for Seville sour oranges I saw one for fried plantains. I thought that the plantains would do well with a sweet and sour sauce. I decided that it would make a good side for my taco dinner.

Karl’s Fried Plantains with Saville Sour Orange Sauce

Karl’s Fried Plantains
with Saville Sour Orange Sauce

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Karl’s Rotkohl II

I want to make Charlie B’s tomorrow. This is a leftover breakfast, but to make it you kind of have to have the leftovers. I already had the potatoes, but I needed the sausage. That meant bratwurst for dinner tonight.

Karl’s Rotkohl II

Karl’s Rotkohl II

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Karl’s French Chicken Salad Croisandwich

I am not sure that this even counts as a recipe.

Karl’s French Chicken Salad Croisandwich

Karl’s French Chicken Salad Croisandwich

I have leftover Karl’s French Chicken Salad from last night. I usually try to have leftovers from my meals, so that someone (or several) can have a nice lunch the next day. Jan wanted crackers with her serving of chicken salad. I decided to put mine on a croissant.

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Karl’s French Chicken Salad Wraps

I have leftover roast chicken, from last night. By itself, the chicken is moist and flavorful. The question is, “What to do I do with it?”

Karl’s French Chicken Salad Wraps

Karl’s French Chicken Salad Wraps

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