INGREDIENTS 10 oz. semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped 7 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces 5 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup of sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder Dash of cayenne pepper Pinch of salt PROCEDURE Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9″ springform pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Melt the […]
Makes: 6 to 8 servings If making soup in advance, cool to room termperature, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days,or freeze for up to 1 month. INGREDIENTS 4 pounds whole butternut squash (about 2 medium), halved lengthwise and seeds removed 2 TBS unsalted butter 1 tart apple 1/2 medium onion 8 fresh sage […]
1 clove garlic, roasted and minced 1 can black beans, drained 2 TBS reserved fluid 2 TBS lemon juice 1-1/2 TBS tahini 3/4 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp paprika (garnish) Process ingredients and top with garnish.
1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 pinch salt Combine all ingredients and freeze in ice cream maker.
Slice a twelve-inch loaf of Cuban bread partway through lengthwise and fold flat. Drizzle olive oil on outside and slather yellow mustard inside. Layer glazed ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and thinly sliced pickles. Close and press for ten minutes in a panini maker. Cut in thirds on the diagonal.
Yield: 2 servings 4 garlic cloves 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil preferably Spanish 2 large eggs 2 thin slices, or about 1 ounce, jamon lbérico de Bellota Sea salt to taste 1. Split open and peel garlic cloves by pressing down on them with the flat side of a kitchen knife. Heat 1 tablespoon […]
TIME: 20 MINUTES, PLUS SOAKING AND COOKING TIME IF USING DRIED BEANS YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15- ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans Salt 2 bay leaves, if using dried beans 1 pound asparagus 1/2 cup tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest 2 garlic […]
Regular Loaf 1/2 cup water 2 cups white wheat flour 1 TBS dry milk 1 TBS sugar 1 tsp salt 1 TBS butter 1/4 cup cottage cheese 1/2 TBS dry onion 1/2 TBS dill seed 1/2 TBS dill weed 1 tsp yeast Large Loaf 3/4 cup water 3 cups white wheat flour 1-1/2 TBS dry […]
2 oz bittersweet chocolate 4-1/2 TBS unsalted butter 2 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup sifted flour Preheat oven to 450F. Melt chocolate and butter. Blend eggs and sugar, then chocolate and butter, then flour. Pour into individual ramekins and bake 10-12 minutes.
Roasted red peppers in a jar mean instant impromptu entertaining. I found this little relish sauce — a variation on romesco — paired with goat cheese for an appetize rin a Spanishrestaurant. It is as beautiful as it is delicious — a little wonder to stir into last minute spaghetti, or to use as a […]
INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 small tart apple, cored, sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 pound capensis, Antarctic queen or similar fish filets INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°. Choose a casserole dish just large enough to hold the fish fillets in 1 […]
INGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 4 pounds of chicken parts (thighs and legs or any favorite parts) INSTRUCTIONS: Position rack in middle of oven; preheat oven to 400°. Mix together the yogurt and mustard, salt and pepper. Spoon into a 7 x 11-inch glass baking […]
Lightly brown 1 tablespoon grated onion and 1pinch sugar in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Deglaze pan with 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon each, brown mustard and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil; season to taste with hot pepper sauce. Return cooked food to pan and coat with sauce before serving.
1 Tbsp minced shallot 2 tsp of dried tarragon, basil, chervil or dill 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp tarragon vinegar 4 Tbsp butter 1 tsp of minced fresh parsley Over high heat, reduce minced shallot, tarragon, white wine and tarragon vinegar. Reduce the heat to low and swirl in the butter and parsley.
This simple Chinese treatment can be used with either sea or “bay” scallops. In either case, don’t overcook them; they only need to be heated through. INGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 tablespoons Chinese fermented black beans 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1/2 pound broccoli 12 tablespoons peanut or other vegetable oil 1/2 pound scallops, any […]
’l’his is not only good on white fish but on darker fish such as mackerel, tuna and bluefish. Use red bell peppers or one of the longer sweet roasting peppers such as Corno di Toro. INGREDIENTS: 1 medium sweet, red pepper, roasted and peeled 3 tablespoons mild olive oil 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red […]
Cook 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon green peppercorns and 2 crushed juniper berries in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup gin and flame. Stir in 1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream.
Saute 1 tablespoon minced onion or shallot in 2 tablespoons butter until browned. Add 2 tablespoons capers and 2 more tablespoons butter. Cook another minute and add the juice of 1/2 lemon.
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon of mashed green peppercorns 1 tablespoon of crushed black peppercorns 1 tablespoon of crushed white peppercorns 1 tablespoon of crushed pink peppercorns 2 shallots, minced 1 cup demi-giaze 1-1/2 cups of heavy cream Salt to taste Sautee the peppercorns and shallots in the butter for three or four […]
4 veal medallions (6-7 oz) 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon crushed green peppercoms 1/4 cup Calvados 1/4 cup heavy cream Season the veal medallions with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large heavy […]