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Asian Coconut Curry Sauce

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Asian Coconut Curry Sauce? I just made this name   up last night. I have been making this sauce for over 15 years and have finally decided to write it down. Over the years I have made several variants and versions of this incredible sauce that include many Asian herbs, spices and veggies. The recipe that I have decided to write down is my base version. There are other herbs/spices and veggies that go great with my recipe but it's entirely up to you what you add. In fact feel free to change the amounts in the original recipe to create your own. I do this every-time I make it. ASIAN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE 1 can of coconut milk (13-15 oz) 1/2 cup of Canola oil 1/2 cup of Honey 1/3 cup of Fish sauce 1/2 cup of Curry powder 1 Tbl + 1 tsp of Coriander 1 Tbl + 1 tsp of Cumin 1 Tbl + 1 tsp of Garlic Powder (or fresh) Cayenne powder (optional for heat) Use a blender to combine everything.  The abo...

SKIRT STEAK!!!!

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The improbable yet exquisite  tasty Skirt Steak!!!!!   Why do I refer to Skirt Steak as improbable? Well the skirt steak comes from the diaphragm of the cow and it is one tough piece of meat. Skirt steak prepared without these trade secrets will have you cursing and eating shoe leather.  Handle this marvelous piece of meat properly and you will never eat a filet again.  This is where beef lovers come to get their taste buds electrified.   Read on if you want to experience great BEEF!!!! Skirt steak is a treasured piece of meat to the Asian and Mexican restaurants due to its taste and price. The price has gone up over the years due to it's popularity though.  This cut of meat has complex flavors that boasts deep rich beefy, fatty and juicy textures that is second to none except for the Rib-eye in my opinion.  It is indeed a tough cut of meat and if not prepared or sl...