Ingredients 6 croissants, cut in half horizontally 6 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 1 package chopped spinach, thaw and drain well 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper and nutmeg 6 ounces grated Monterey jack cheese 7 ounces crumbled feta cheese Directions Arrange croissant halves with sides overlapping in a greased 9×13 baking dish. […]
Thursday is National Pie Day While I love the sweet pies from Yoder’s, and my son’s infamous apple pie, I also love savory tarts. Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts toasted and divided 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 package pillsbury pie dough Baking spray with flour 2 […]
Chef Evan Gastman Ingredients: About 5 cups diced butternut squash (fresh not frozen) 2 cup diced tart apples 8-10 strips Bacon Thick cut 1/2 cup or more chopped green onions Coarse ground salt to taste Fresh cracked pepper to taste ½ cup Brown sugar Directions Preheat the oven to broil After prepping the ingredients, heat […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon good olive oil 8 ounces dry cured center cut applewood smoked bacon, diced 2 1/2 pounds chuck beef cut into 1-inch cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound carrots, sliced diagonally into 1-inch chunks 2 yellow onions, sliced 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves) 1/2 cup Cognac 1 (750 ml.) […]
Rib Eye Coffee Pan Blend: Ingredients 1/2 cup freshly ground coffee 1/2 cup coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 (14 to 16 ounce) rib-eye steaks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions To prepare the coffee blend, combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. […]
Ingredients 4 oz. semi-sweet dark chocolate 7 tbls. Butter ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ Tbsp. Cornstarch 2 eggs 2 egg yolks Directions In a mixing bowl combine sugar and cornstarch. Have eggs and yolks in a separate bowl. In a saucepan bring butter to a boil, and add chocolate, whisk until smooth. Continue to mix […]
Ingredients 12 eggs, separated 1 gallon cream 2 ¼ c sugar 1 c powdered sugar 1 qt brandy 1 pint rum, or brandy Nutmeg Directions Separate 12 eggs and beat 12 yolks without mercy. Add 2 1/4 c sugar, alternate shots of 1 qt . finest brandy and 1 pt Jamaican rum, rich and ripe, […]
It is holiday season and whether you are serving brunch or setting a sweet buffet, this Cooking Light Recipe has been one that I keep around for festive occasions A little lighter with 2 % milk, you may top the warm pudding with fat-free whipped topping or use Stevia instead of sugar. Serves 2 (you […]
On holiday mornings my job was to make a creative breakfast. This recipe comes from Hawaii and as a treat Christmas or New Year’s morning I will make a batch. Pancakes with Macadamia Nut Sauce Ingredients 1. c. macadamia nuts 1 T. butter 2 T. flour 1 c. whole milk c. cream 3 T. sugar […]
Poached Octopus with Yukon Gold Potatoes, Dry Cured Olives, Haricots Vert, Arugula-Parsley Salad, and Preserved Lemon-Charmoula Vinaigrette. Ingredients One 4-6 lb. octopus 2 oz red wine 2 oz red wine vinegar 3 Yukon Golds, peeled, diced and blanched. See below ¼ cup, pitted and chopped dry cured olives 8 oz haricots vert, blanched, drained […]