Ingredients 2 large tongue about 3lbs ea. 1 whole garlic (about 12 cloves depending on the size) 3 cups fresh mushrooms sliced 1 bottle Merlot 2 large onions 1 stick of butter salt pepper olive oil sweet paprika soy sauce Preparation Preparing the tongue: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add tongue, 2 tsp salt, 2 large onions and 2 tblspn of soy sauce to boiling water. Bring back to boil, then simmer on lowest heat for 3 hours....
Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups water 8 ounce jar cheez whiz 2 10-ounce frozen chopped broccoli, cooked 3 eggs, wel-beaten 1/3 cup bread crumbs Preparation Saute onion in 4 tablepoons butter until soft; add flour and water. Blend and stir until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Blend in cheez whiz. Combine sauce and broccoli; add eggs. Mix gently until blended....
Ingredients 1 lb. linguine or spaghettini 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 lb. salted butter (1 stick) 8 oz. sliced white mushrooms 1 Tbsp. dried oregano 1 Tbsp. dried basil 1 Tbsp. Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning* (to taste) 1 lb. medium shrimp, raw and peeled 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated. *Available in most supermarkets. Preparation Cook pasta in boiling salted water, until al dente. While pasta is cooking, in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter....
Ingredients 2 lbs cooked lobster tails with shells intact 4 carrots, cut in l inch pieces (2 Cups) l/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut in l inch cubes (l l/2 cups) 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 bay leaf l/2 teaspoon peppercorns 3 cups cold fish stock or chicken stock 3 tbls unsalted butter 3 tbls flour 2 cups milk l/2 heavy cream l/4 cry sherry S & P to taste...
Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon rose water 1 large egg yolk 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup rice flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a fine sieve with four layers of cheesecloth and set over a small liquid measuring cup. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until beginning to boil....
Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons garlic salt Preparation In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in refrigerator.
Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves sliced in 1/2 inch thick slices 1 red pepper, cut into strips 1/2 large white or yellow onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cooked white rice olive oil to saute 2 T balsamic vinegar 1.5 cups spinach asiago dip Preparation Cook rice according to directions. While it’s cooking, saute chicken slices in olive oil. When barely cooked through, remove from pan and hold in warm oven....
Ingredients 2c. black raisins 2c. golden raisins 3c. currants 1c. diced citron 1 1/2c. dried figs,chopped 1 1/4c. dates, chopped 2/3c. sliced brandied cherries* 1/4c. candied chopped orange peel 1/2c.chopped, toasted blanched almonds 2c.Dark Jamaican Rum,like Myers Rum 1/4c. oranje juice 1/4c.brandy from cherries 1c. unsalted butter 2c.fully packed dark brown sugar 5 eggs 2c. flour 2t. baking powder 1/2t. each of pwdered cloves,cinnamon,nutmeg and allspice pinch of salt Note: I use died cherries that I soak in brandy...
Ingredients 1/4 c salt 2 tbsp black pepper 2 tbsp red pepper flakes 1/2 c fennel seeds 1 tbsp granulated garlic 4 lbs ground pork (trimmed pork butt) 1 lb ground beef (lean sirloin) 10 feet pork casings 2 tbsp vegetable oil Preparation PREPARE MEAT In a bowl, mix all spices together. Then add to meat and cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. To prepare pork casing, pull out 2-3ft and wash under lukewarm water....
Ingredients 1 bunch kale, cleaned and torn into 2-inch pieces 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing (optional) 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup fine cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup milk 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons honey 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels Preparation In a steamer set in a pot of boiling water, cook kale until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients ¼ cup celery finely minced (apx 2 stalks) ¼ cup green onion finely minced (apx 3-4 stalks) ¼ cup sweet red pepper finely minced ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 lg egg beated 1 tbs dry mustard 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 lb cooked king crab meat 2 ¾+ cups bread crumbs from crust less French bread or fresh baked Italian loaf of bread 2 tbs butter 2 tbs olive oil...
Ingredients 1/2 lime, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon agave syrup 1 packed tablespoon cilantro leaves 2 ounces vodka 1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Small ice cubes 1 cup club soda 1 slice each of kiwifruit and lime, for garnish Preparation In an 8-ounce glass, combine lime with agave syrup and cilantro leaves. Using a muddling tool or wooden spoon, crush mixture to release flavors. Stir in vodka, then kiwifruit pieces....
Ingredients 4 pounds beef chuck, tied Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup safflower oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped (2 cups) 6 large garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup minced ginger 1/2 cup sake 1/4 cup mirin 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean pepper paste) 4 carrots (9 ounces), cut in 2-inch pieces, halved lengthwise if large 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (3 cups) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 3/4 teaspoon fleur de sel 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico chile powder 1 1/2 pounds New York strip steak, trimmed 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil, divided 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon sake or dry Sherry 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 pounds slender asparagus spears, trimmed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus additional for brushing 6 large eggs...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon plain dried breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedge for serving 2 teaspoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 loin lamb chops (3 to 5 ounces each) 1 bunch (8 ounces) flat-leaf spinach, stems trimmed Preparation In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 lb ground lamb 1 cup green or black olive tapenade 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon Turmeric 2 good grinds of black pepper 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 egg Salt if you want it* The Sauce 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons salted butter Splash of olive oil Preparation Mix with hands. They will look a little orange because of the seasoning but don’t let it scare you....
Ingredients Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Pinch table salt 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 12 pieces Filling 4 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar Pinch table salt 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 2/3 cup juice from 4 lemons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 2 pieces 2 tablespoons heavy cream Confectioners’ sugar Preparation For the crust: Adjust rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 2 cups lentils 2 to 4 tablespoons butter 1 onion, finely diced 1 bay leaf 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock (or water) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large garlic cloves 2/3 cup lightly toasted walnuts ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche 2 tablespoons minced parsley, optional. Preparation Soak the lentils in water for 2 hours, then drain. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat....
Ingredients 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic 3 sun dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 Jar of Tomato Sauce or your favorite. 3 cans chopped clams, drained (reserve liquid) 8 ounces linguine, cooked and drained Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat Olive Oil over medium heat and cook garlic,sun dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes 30 seconds. Stir in Sauce and reserved clam liquid. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes....
Ingredients 8 ounces Cashel blue cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 3/4 cup Irish lager, preferably Kells brand 1/2 cup half-and-half Coarse salt Sliced apples, for serving Bread cubes, for serving Steamed broccoli, for serving Red and yellow peppers, for serving Preparation In a medium bowl toss blue cheese, flour, cayenne and dry mustard together; set aside. Place lager and half-and-half in a fondue pot over medium-high heat; stir to combine....
