Arbuckle Creek

Author: Arbuckle Creek

  • BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Dragonfruit Slaw

    BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Dragonfruit Slaw

    Vegan recipe Ingredients2 cups jackfruit½ cup BBQ sauce1 tbsp olive oil1 cup shredded cabbage½ cup diced dragonfruit2 tbsp vegan mayo1 tbsp apple cider vinegar6 slider buns InstructionsCook jackfruit in oil 5 min.Add BBQ sauce; simmer 10 min.Mix slaw ingredients.Toast buns, fill with jackfruit + slaw.

  • Jackfruit Tacos with Finger Lime Crema & Dragonfruit Salsa

    Jackfruit Tacos with Finger Lime Crema & Dragonfruit Salsa

    Vegan recipe Ingredients (Serves 4)Jackfruit Filling2 cups canned young green jackfruit (drained, shredded)1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin½ tsp chili powder½ tsp salt½ cup vegetable broth Dragonfruit Salsa1 cup diced dragonfruit¼ cup diced red onion2 tbsp chopped cilantro1 tbsp lime juice¼ tsp salt Finger Lime Crema½ cup vegan sour cream2 finger limes…

  • Home Gardener’s Guide to Growing Longan in climates such as Central Florida

    Longan (Dimocarpus longan), sometimes called “dragon’s eye,” is a tropical fruit closely related to lychee. The fruit has a sweet, aromatic flavor and grows very well in parts of Florida with warm temperatures and mild winters. Many home gardeners in Central and South Florida successfully grow longan trees as part of backyard food forests or…

  • Ribeye Steak with Sugar Apple–Black Pepper Pan Sauce

    IngredientsRibeye steaks: 4 × 280 g (10 oz)Kosher salt: 8 gCracked black pepper: 6 gNeutral oil: 30 ml SauceShallot, minced: 40 gGarlic, minced: 8 gSugar apple purée: 160 gBeef stock: 180 mlSoy sauce: 15 mlApple cider vinegar: 15 mlUnsalted butter: 40 g MethodSeason steaks; sear in oil (3–4 min/side). Rest.Sauté shallot + garlic 1 min.Add…

  • Crispy Longan-Glazed Chicken Wings

    IngredientsChicken wings: 1.4 kgSalt: 8 gBaking powder: 10 g GlazeLongan purée: 200 gHoney: 40 gSoy sauce: 30 mlChili flakes: 3 gGarlic: 6 g MethodToss wings with salt + baking powder.Bake 220°C / 425°F for 40–45 min.Reduce glaze 6–8 min. Toss wings in glaze.

  • Pan-Seared Scallops with Longan–Lime Beurre Blanc

    IngredientsLarge sea scallops: 16 (U10)Salt: 4 gNeutral oil: 20 ml SauceShallot, minced: 30 gWhite wine: 120 mlFresh longan, finely diced: 80 gLime juice: 20 mlCold butter, cubed: 120 g MethodReduce wine + shallot by 75%.Add longan + lime.Whisk in butter off heat.Sear scallops 90 sec per side. ServiceSauce under scallops; finish with micro herbs.

  • Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Longan Tamarind Glaze

    IngredientsBoneless chicken thighs: 1.1 kgNeutral oil: 30 mlSalt: 7 g GlazeFresh longan, puréed: 180 gTamarind paste: 40 gSoy sauce: 30 mlBrown sugar: 25 gRice vinegar: 20 mlGarlic, grated: 6 gGinger, grated: 6 g MethodSimmer glaze 6–8 min until syrupy.Grill chicken until 74°C / 165°F internal.Brush glaze in final 2 minutes of grilling. ServiceTop with scallions…

  • Finger Lime Cashew “Cheesecake” (Raw, No-Bake)

    CrustDates: 120 gAlmonds: 120 gSalt: 1 g FillingSoaked cashews: 300 gCoconut cream: 120 mlMaple syrup: 80 mlLemon juice: 30 mlCoconut oil (melted): 60 mlVanilla: 5 mlFresh finger lime pearls: 25 g MethodBlend crust, press into molds.Blend filling smooth. Fold in finger lime.Freeze 2 hours, then chill. PlatingTop with extra finger lime + lime zest.

  • Finger Lime Cucumber + Mint Salad

    IngredientsPersian cucumbers, sliced: 500 gFresh mint, torn: 15 gOlive oil: 25 mlApple cider vinegar: 15 mlSalt: 4 gSugar: 4 gFresh finger lime pearls: 30 g Method Toss all ingredients. Add finger lime last. PlatingServe ice-cold in shallow bowls.

  • Crispy Jackfruit Banh Mi

    IngredientsJackfruit chunks: 900 gCornstarch: 100 gSoy sauce: 30 mlMaple syrup: 20 mlRice vinegar: 15 mlFry oil Method Coat jackfruit in cornstarch. Fry 3–4 min. Toss in glaze (soy + maple + vinegar).Serve: Pickled carrot/daikon, cucumber, hoagie roll.