1/2 onion, minced 1 tbsp butter salt 1 tbsp paprika 1/2 tsp pepper 8 pieces chicken 2 cups water 1 cup sour cream 3 eggs 2 cups flour Melt the butter in a dutch oven and then saute the onion until tender. Stir in the paprika, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Add the chicken pieces… Continue reading Chicken and Dumplings
Bourbon Creme Brulee
2 1/3 cups heavy cream 2/3 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 4 egg yolks turbinado sugar Preheat the oven to 300 F. Combine the cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon and the… Continue reading Bourbon Creme Brulee
Eggs with Spicy Coconut Sauce
6 hardboiled eggs 1/2 onion, minced 2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp shredded, unsweetened coconut 1 1/2 tsp turmeric 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 lb tomatoes, peeled, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp cumin 1 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp lemon zest salt Saute the onion in the olive oil until… Continue reading Eggs with Spicy Coconut Sauce
Garlic Bread Frittata
2 tbsp olive oil 2 slices stale french bread 1 clove garlic, minced 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk salt and pepper Heat the oven to 375 F. Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet. Saute the garlic and then lay down the bread and saute until lightly coated. Beat the eggs, milk, and salt… Continue reading Garlic Bread Frittata
Poppsyseed Muffins
1/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup poppy seeds 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Preheat the oven to 425 F. Cream the oil, sugar, and eggs. Stir in the seeds. Mix in the sour cream,… Continue reading Poppsyseed Muffins
Jujube Cupcakes
1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups flour plus 1 tbsp 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup jujubes, cut smaller Line a muffing tray with baking cups. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the sugar, butter, eggs and milk. Stir… Continue reading Jujube Cupcakes
Rosemary Bread Pudding
1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 tsp dry rosemary 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 eggs 1 tsp salt cracked pepper 3/4 cup gruyere, grated 5 cups white bread, crusts removed, cubed Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium high. Saute the onion until… Continue reading Rosemary Bread Pudding
Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken
12 ounces linguine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dry thyme 1/2 teaspoon dry marjoram 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 3-by-1/2-inch strips Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 10 oz baby spinach 3 ounces Asiago cheese, coarsely shredded (1 cup) 3 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely shredded (3/4 cup) 3… Continue reading Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Salt and freshly ground pepper grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 475°. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of the mustard with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and the thyme. Season the chicken… Continue reading Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
Sweet Wine Sabayon with Berries
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup sweet wine, such as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, at room temperature 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 2 cups mixed fresh berries 1. Pour 2 inches of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Prepare an ice water bath… Continue reading Sweet Wine Sabayon with Berries