3 lb beef short ribs, cut in short sections sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp canola oil 1 onion, mnced 2 carrots, peeled, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 bay leaves 2 cups beef stock 1 cup red wine Preheat the oven to 325 F. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper. Heat… Continue reading Red Wine Short Ribs
Creamy Grits
2 cups chicken stock sea salt and cracked pepper 1/2 cup quick grits 1/4 cup heavy cream Bring the chicken stock to a boil and stir in the grits. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to very low, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, stir well, and then pour in the cream.… Continue reading Creamy Grits
Orange Blossom Rice Pudding
1/2 cup arborio rice 1 cup water 3 cups milk 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp orange blossom water chopped almonds In a medium saucepan bring the the water to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to very low. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the water… Continue reading Orange Blossom Rice Pudding
Olive Bruschetta
3 ripe roma tomatoes, diced 2 tbsp good extra virgin olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 9 spicy green olives, sliced Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, and olives. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a warm baguette.
Banana Bread
1 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 2 large, very ripe, mashed bananas Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan. Combine the flour, soda, and salt. Stir in the sugar, eggs, canola oil, and bananas… Continue reading Banana Bread
Peach Cream Pie
1 unbaked pie crust, rolled out and placed in a 9" pie plate 4 peaches, pitted, sliced thin 2/3 cup sugar a pinch of nutmeg 1/4 cup flour 1 cup heavy cream blanched sliced almonds vanilla ice cream Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the flour, sugar, and nutmeg. Stir in the peaches until… Continue reading Peach Cream Pie
Escargot
14 canned snails, drained 1 large garlic clove, cut in very thin slivers 1/4 cup butter, cold, sliced thin the juice of half a lemon 1/4 cup parsley, minced sea salt and cracked pepper 14 medium sized mushrooms, stems removed Preheat the oven to 400 F. Rub a baking dish with olive oil and the… Continue reading Escargot
Thai Beef Noodle Bowl
dried rice vermicelli lettuce, sliced in a chiffonade bean sprouts 3/4 lb beef, thinly sliced 3 lemongrass stalks, minced garlic 1 shallot, minced fish sauce sugar 1 thai red chile, minced sea salt and cracked pepper 1 lime Combine the beef, lemongrass, 6 cloves garlic, sliced, 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, and… Continue reading Thai Beef Noodle Bowl
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup oats 3/4 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a muffin tray with muffin cups and spray them… Continue reading Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
Potato Gratin
3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 onion 1 clove garlic a pinch of ground cloves a pinch of ground mace 1 tsp sea salt cracked pepper 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1/2 cup grated gruyere Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a saucepan combine the milk… Continue reading Potato Gratin