2 steaks cracked pepper kosher salt 1 shallot, minced 2 tbsp minced fresh tarragon 1 tbsp parsley, minced 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp vermouth 3 egg yolks 1 tbsp water 1/3 cup cold butter, cut in small pieces Combine the shallot, tarragon, parsley, vinegar, 1 tsp cracked pepper, and vermouth in a double boiler.… Continue reading Steak with Bearnaise
French Dressing
1/2 tsp dijon 3 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp sea salt cracked pepper 1 tsp water 1/4 cup olive oil Combine all the ingredients well. Serve over lettuce.
Mexican Rice Pudding
4 cups milk 4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar a pinch of salt 1 cup cooked rice 1 1/2 tsp vanilla cinnamon Heat the milk. Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. Balend the egg yolks, flour, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of the hot milk. Whisk in the remaining milk. Cook,… Continue reading Mexican Rice Pudding
Baked Banana
2 bananas, peeled, halved lengthwise juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp rum brown sugar pecans, chopped vanilla ice cream Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the bananas, cut side down in a baking dish. Squeeze with the lemon juice and then drizzle on the butter. Sprinkle on the rum, brown… Continue reading Baked Banana
Butternut Bacon Soup
6 slices bacon 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp cumin 4 cups chicken stock 1 1/3 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced 1/2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup light cream salt and pepper Fry the bacon in a dutch oven until crisp. Remove from the pot and dice. Set aside. Drain half the… Continue reading Butternut Bacon Soup
Coffee Chip Muffins
2 cups flour 1/4 cup instant coffee powder 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup milk 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease a jumbo muffin tray. Combine the flour, coffee,… Continue reading Coffee Chip Muffins
Duck Breasts with Plum Persimmon Sauce
2 tbsp peanut oil 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 banana pepper, seeded, minced 1" ginger, minced 2 tsp curry powder pinch of cinnamon 1/2 tsp chinese 5 spice powder 2 purple plums, pitted, minced 2 sweet persimmons, minced (if you can't find them just use 2 more plums) 2 tbsp honey 1… Continue reading Duck Breasts with Plum Persimmon Sauce
Shawna Dip
8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 14 oz. salsa 1 green pepper, diced 1 tomato, diced 1 cup mozzarella, grated tortilla chips Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Spread onto a cookie sheet. Spread the salsa over top the cheese layer. Sprinkle on the pepper and tomato. Sprinkle… Continue reading Shawna Dip
Coconut Flans with Rum
1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons water 4 large eggs One 13-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 tablespoons aged rum 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Boiling water 1. Preheat the oven to 300°. Set eight 1/2-cup ramekins in a roasting pan. In a… Continue reading Coconut Flans with Rum
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Walnut Crust
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 cups sour cream 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 pounds cream cheese, softened 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 1/2 cup heavy cream 1. Preheat the oven to… Continue reading Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Walnut Crust