1 Tbsp butter 1 minced shallot 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 Tbsp apricot preserves 1 Tbsp orange juice 1/3 cup dry sherry Saute shallot and ginger in butter for 30 seconds. Add apricot preserves and stir until melted. Deglaze with orange juice and dry sherry. Flame.
1/4 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp low-salt soy sauce 1/3 cup chicken stock a pinch of sugar Saute garlic and ginger in sesame oil for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with soy sauce, chicken stock and a pinch of sugar. Simmer for 1 minute.
1 Tbsp chopped onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 Tbsp brown mustard Lightly brown onion in olive oil. Deglaze the pan with Worcestershire sauce. Add chicken stock. Boil for 1 full minute, and mix in brown mustard.
1 lb dry beans Ham, ham hocks or ring of smoked sausages, chopped 1 Large onion, chopped 1 Large can tomatoes Red pepper (optional) or 1 tsp of chili powder Juice of 1 lemon 1 Clove minced garlic (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Wash beans thoroughly. Bring large pot of water to boil, add […]
This recipe celebrates the first oil from the mill, which is best used as drizzling oil. Although bitter and pungent, it is tamed when paired with food. 2 Fuyu persimmons 4 slices rustic bread, about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick, lightly grilled or toasted 4 slices of prosciutto 2 to 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olio nuovo, to […]
Serve fresh fruit and juice with this make-ahead casserole for a hearty breakfast or brunch. For 8: 1 (12 ounces) package link sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 8 slices sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 1/2 cups milk, divided 6 large egg, lightly beaten 3/4 tsp […]
6 cups water salt 1/2 cup barley 1/2 cup short grain white rice 3 Tbsp butter 1/2 pound mushrooms, wiped clean, sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth pepper Bring the water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a large (at least 2-quart) pot. Add the barley and rice and let simmer for 25 minutes, […]
1 can (15 oz. black beans , rinsed, drained 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 cups cooked rice 1 pkg. (4 oz) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese 1/2 cup each chopped celery and green onion 1/2 cup Italian dressing 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate Makes 5 servings. Variation: Substitute […]
1 red and 1 green pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 or 2 tsp hot pepper oil 1 pound cooked pasta 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley Char the skins of pepper over a high […]
This sauce – a creative cross between French aioli and Greek skordalia – is divine on just about anything; poached or grilled chicken, hard-cooked eggs, tomato wedges, steamed seafood, roasted artichokes or asparagus, and specially on boiled potatoes. One of my favorite ways to serve it is with dark blue potatoes, steamed in their jackets […]
7 cups fresh prepared fruit 3/4 cup sugar (depending on sweetness of fruit) 2 Tbsp lemon juice 4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick or 1/4 cup) 1 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 4 Tbsp butter, chilled 6 Tbsp milk Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the prepared fruit in […]
5 cups prepared fresh fruit 3/4 cup flour 1 cup sugar (about, depending on sweetness of fruit) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Spread the fruit in the baking dish. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. […]
According to great-great-great-great-grandson of the Connecticut Revolutionary war patriot, the descendants of Israel Putnam have been eating this version of apple pandowdy for more than 200 tears. 4 cups apples 1/2 cup cider 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cloves 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 cup brown sugar butter biscuit dough thick cream, unpasteurized maple sugar Arrange apples […]
This tapa is marvelous eaten with crisp toasts to support the silken pepper, and drizzle with lots of the garlicky pepper juices. For a more rambunctious starter, rub the toasts with raw garlic first. A plate of serrano ham and green olives would not be remiss with these peppers, nor with a glass of chilled […]
Hot and flaky outside, creamy inside – the secret of this pastry appetizer begins with the brie. It must be firm and very cold or frozen when baked. Brie Pastry Package: 1 sheet (8-oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 round (8-oz) cold, firm brie 1 egg, beaten mushroom filling Cut 1/3 off 1 side of […]
1 pound Kirby cucumbers 2 Tbsp kosher salt 3 large sprigs fresh dill 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1/4 tsp allspice berries Trim ends from cucumbers and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In colander set over a plate, toss them with sea salt. […]
2 cups cider vinegar 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup non-iodized salt or canning salt 1/2 cup (packed) fresh dill 3 white onions, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 3 1/2 to 4 pounds small Kirby cucumbers, well scrubbed (to fill 1-gallon jar) 1 tsp mustard or celery seed Sterilize 1-gallon glass […]
1/2 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and 1 Tbsp of the oil 1 small (about 1/4 lb.) chopped red onion 1/2 cup canned roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips 2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro (coriander) fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges, and sour […]
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed For the marinade: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp cracked black pepper Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and pour over the mushrooms and let stand for at least 30 minutes. For the vinaigrette: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup […]
For cooks in a hurry, pre-washed, ready-to-use fresh spinach is probably the best idea since Mr. Birdseye thought of shelling and freezing peas, Spinach is triple-washed, dried and packed in plastic sacks immediately after picking, and will last for several days. At my local Safeway, bagged baby spinach costs $2.99 for 6 ounces; bagged mature […]