Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Cheng Can Cook: Creamy Pesto Pasta Reimagined ★★★

Reimagined Pesto without Food Processor. Nice and not too oily, similar to Alfredo sauce. Add topping of your choice: Chicken, Oven Roasted Eggplant, Sausage, Bacon, etc. Grocery at Trader Joe's has better pricing. Recipe below.


Recipe based on: thekitchn.com
Ingredients:
1/3 cup raw Pine Nuts
2/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 bunches Basil
2 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Dry Pasta (about 1 lb.)

Directions:
1. Toss Pine Nuts in frying pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until brown.
2. Coarsely chop Pine Nuts. Finely chop Basil and Garlic.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Pine Nuts, Parmesan Cheese, Basil, Garlic, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Heavy Cream.
3. Cook Pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta & return to pot. Add in Pesto sauce. Toss to combine until pasta is coated with sauce.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Xi'an@Beverly Hills

Decent Chinese Food in Beverly Hills. Love the Brussels Sprouts. Crispy Shrimp was nice. Large variety of food. Selection of sake available. Server John from Hong Kong was nice. White rice $2/bowl. Metered street parking or free 2 hours parking at lot next to Wally's if entering before 6pm.

Kung Pao Chicken $26

Crispy Brussels Sprouts $12
almonds, cilantro, citrus vinaigrette

Toasted Shrimp & Leek Wrap $13

Szechuan Wontons $14
steamed chicken wontons in a fiery Szechuan sauce

Royal Crispy Shrimp $31
lightly battered in creamy glaze w/ glazed walnuts on a bed of crispy spinach

Pineapple Sorbet $9

Xi'an Beverly Hills
362 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 275-3345
http://xianbeverlyhills.com