3 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate,chopped 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled vanilla ice cream Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour six ramekins. In a double boiler, melt chocolate… Continue reading Malibu Cakes
Chocolate Souffles
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 tablespoons butter 6 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into 8 pieces total mint ice cream Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour eight 3/4-cup soufflé dishes. Stir 8 ounces chopped chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat… Continue reading Chocolate Souffles
Lavender Tea Cakes
3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup almonds 1 1/2 cups sugar Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons (1/3 to 1/2 cup juice) 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 6 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and… Continue reading Lavender Tea Cakes
Banana Tartlets
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces and chilled 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water FILLING 4 tablespoons butter 8 bananas, 4 mashed 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Pinch nutmeg 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar 1/2 cup… Continue reading Banana Tartlets
Collard Greens
2 oz. bacon, diced 1/4 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lb collard greens, washed, ribs and stems removed, sliced 1/2 tsp cracked pepper pinch red chili flakes 3/4 tsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lager beer 1 tsp molasses pinch of salt Cook the bacon until crisp in a… Continue reading Collard Greens
Lemon Meringue Pie
Crust: 1 1/4 cups flour 1 tbsp sugar pinch of salt 6 tbsp butter, cut into pieces 2 tbsp vegetable shortening ice water as needed Filling: 1 1/4 cups sugar 5 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cold water a pinch of salt 6 large egg yolks 2/3 cup lemon juice 2 tbsp lemon zest… Continue reading Lemon Meringue Pie
Eggless Chocolate Cookies
3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons oats 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl.… Continue reading Eggless Chocolate Cookies
Braised Pork with Bacon
2 slices bacon cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips 2 pork tenderloins Salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon wine vinegar 3 cloves 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled 1. In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon… Continue reading Braised Pork with Bacon
Ziti with Pork and Sausage Ragu
4 ounces thinly sliced bacon, chopped 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 pound Italian hot sausages, casings removed 1 onion, minced 2 carrots, peeled, diced 1 celery stalk, minced 1 tsp dry thyme 6 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes 2 cups dry red wine 1 28-ounce… Continue reading Ziti with Pork and Sausage Ragu
Cilantro Pesto Spaghetti
1/2 cup pine nuts 3 garlic cloves, minced salt cracked pepper 1 cup parmesan, grated 1 cup cilantro, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lb spaghetti, uncooked Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Put the pine nuts in a food processor with the garlic,… Continue reading Cilantro Pesto Spaghetti