Serves 8 Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 tsp. sugar Kosher salt 1 small bulb fennel, tough outer layer discarded and coarsely chopped 12 ounces full-fat Greek yogurt 3 TBSP. coarsely chopped dill 2 TBSP. fresh lemon juice. Sliced lemon thinly for garnish as well 1 TBSP. white […]
Mother’s Day is a great time to bring out delicious sauce recipes. While this classic method works beautifully you can make it more simple by melting unsalted butter and placing in a cup. Break egg yolks into blender. Slowly with bender on mix begin to drizzle butter (not too hot or the eggs will curdle.) […]
Ingredients 1 whole roasting Chicken 2 lemons fresh rosemary sprigs fresh thyme sprigs 3 Tablespoons truffle butter (The Fresh Market) truffle salt and garlic salt poultry seasoning ( I prefer Bells) 2 leeks, tops discarded, washed well Directions Season cavity of chicken well, stuff loosely with cut lemons and leeks. Season chicken on all sides and […]
Ingredients: (Yields: 20 portions) 1 head Napa Cabbage for shell Filling: 4 Idaho Potatoes 1 Large Butternut Squash 2lbs. Cremini Mushrooms Salt to taste Mole Rojo Sauce: 14 Dried Juagillo Chilies 5 Dried Puyol Chilies 5 Cloves of Garlic ½ Cup Grapeseed Oil 1 Medium Onion 4 Red Heirloom Tomatoes 8 Cups Fresh Yellow […]
Pepperonata pasta is a favorite stop for ravioli. (Especially the butternut squash ravioli.) Serve it plain with brown butter and sage or go the extra step and make hazelnut butter with caramelized leeks. Ingredients 1 pack butternut squash or pumpkin ravioli 5 pieces fresh sage minced. 4 TBSP French or Irish butter softened 1 cup […]
Ingredients 1 pound eggplant 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, diced (bottled is fine) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar Directions Make Eggplant Marmalade: Roast eggplant whole at 350° until collapsed. Remove skin, and […]
Ingredients 6 large boneless duck breasts- I buy them frozen from Gieres sausage kitchen and have them whenever I crave this dish.) Kosher salt and black pepper to taste 2 TBSP. oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar ½ cup red wine 1 cup chicken stock 2 star anise 2 cups fresh Strawberries (Yoder’s produce market) ½ […]
A quick trip to Butcher’s Block on 17th street and I found the boneless chicken thighs on sale. I often suggest substituting boneless chicken thighs for duck breasts if you want to save a lot of money. Ingredients 10 boneless chicken breasts Olive oil Smoked salt and fresh ground black pepper 15 ounces of cherry […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 4 cups assorted mushrooms- (shitake, button and oyster) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 package demi-glace- read directions to hydrate 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and fresh ground black pepper Six 1-inch-thick rib eye steaks 2 tablespoons olive oil Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish, optional […]
While the Chicken Kelaguen — a dish from Guam — is traditionally made with a fresh coconut, I substituted shaved or shredded coconut and some pure coconut water with the same results. Ingredients: Finadene Sauce: 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup lemon juice 1 large onion, finely chopped 5 hot peppers, finely chopped (wear gloves […]