olive oil 3/4 lb Italian cooked ham (parmacotto), diced 1/2" sea salt and cracked pepper 1 carrot, peeled, diced 1/2 onion, minced 1 stalk celery, minced 3/4 cup dry red wine 1 cup canned tomatoes, mashed, with juice 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/4 lb ziti, uncooked 3/4 lb ricotta 8… Continue reading Baked Ricotta Ham Pasta
Fusilli with Sausage
olive oil butter 1/2 onion, minced 1/2 lb Italian pork sausage, removed from its casings 3 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup milk sea salt and cracked pepper 1/2 lb fusilli, uncooked parmesan In a dutch oven, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil with 1/2 tbsp of butter on high heat. Add… Continue reading Fusilli with Sausage
Chestnut Cheesecake
4 ounces (2 cups) Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 stick butter 1 heaped tablespoon sweetened chestnut purée 2 cups cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 3 egg yolks 3/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1–2 tablespoons rum 1 cup sweetened chestnut purée Preheat the oven to 350°F, and put the kettle on to… Continue reading Chestnut Cheesecake
Sirloin with Shallot Soy Sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground pepper 3/4 pound mixed mushrooms cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives Salt 2 boneless sirloin steaks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil In… Continue reading Sirloin with Shallot Soy Sauce
Chicken with Riesling on Noodles
5 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large shallot, minced 2 tablespoons Cognac 1 cup dry Riesling 6 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 lb egg noodles Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet. Add the… Continue reading Chicken with Riesling on Noodles
Chocolate Mousse Tart
1/3 cup blanched almonds, finely ground Sugar Kosher salt Butter 1 ¾ cups flour Ice water ½ cup toasted almonds Cocoa powder 4 ½ oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (preferably Valhrona 64 %) 2 tbsp espresso 1 cup heavy cream 3 eggs Combine the ground almonds and 3 tbsp sugar. Mix in 1 tsp… Continue reading Chocolate Mousse Tart
Mango Batidos
3 cups. mango sorbet 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream 2 ripe mangos, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped 2 ½ cups cold milk Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Puree. Serve.
Steak with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp dijon 2 tsp honey 2 tsp minced fresh thyme Sea salt and cracked pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 steaks Whisk the vinegar, disjon, honey, and thyme together. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Heat the grill. Season the steaks with salt… Continue reading Steak with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
BBQ Steak
1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ tsp chili flakes 1 cup pureed canned tomatoes ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp honey 1 tbsp minced parsley 2 tsp dry basil 2 tsp dry oregano Sea salt and cracked pepper 2 steaks Heat the oil… Continue reading BBQ Steak
Asian Spiced Duck Breasts
1 tsp paprika ½ tsp dry mustard sea salt cracked pepper 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice A pinch of allspice 1/2 tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp cayenne 1 tbsp peanut oil 1” minced ginger 3 crushed garlic cloves 2 tsp sambal oelek ¼ cup honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 skin on boneless duck breasts… Continue reading Asian Spiced Duck Breasts