2 oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 quart milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tbsp sugar pinch of salt pinch of nutmeg pinch of cinnamon 1/4 cup kahlua 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup heavy cream Whip the cream and then chill. Combine the chocolate, milk, cocoa, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large… Continue reading Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Escargot in Garlic Beurre
16 large canned snails 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup butter 2 tbsp parsley, minced juice of half a lemon salt and pepper 16 mushrooms, stems removed Preheat the oven to 400 F. Simmer the shallots and garlic in the wine until it has evaporated. Beat the… Continue reading Escargot in Garlic Beurre
Apricot Shake
2 cups apricot nectar or juice 2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream 2 tbsp apricot brandy Combine the ingredients in a blender and blitz until light and frothy. Pour into 4 glasses with ice in them and serve.
Steak with Red Wine Sauce
2 steaks coarse salt and cracked pepper 2 tbsp butter olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 tsp dry thyme 2/3 cup boiling water 1 beef oxo cube 1/2 cup dry red wine Combine the boiling water with the beef oxo cube. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a non-stick skillet over… Continue reading Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Mushroom Burgers
1 lb lean ground beef dijon 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 scallion, minced 1/2 cup milk 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 ciabatta buns, sliced lengthwise lettuce 1 tomato, sliced Combine the ground beef with 1 tsp dijon, salt, pepper, the scallion, and the milk. Shape into 4 patties. Heat a large… Continue reading Mushroom Burgers
Bean Sprout Salad
1/2 lb bean sprouts peanut oil 1 egg, beaten 1 cup daikon, julienned 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp tamari 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp sesame seed oil Place the beansprouts in a colander and run boiling water over them for 2 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Heat 1 tsp of peanut oil in a… Continue reading Bean Sprout Salad
Frankfurters with Cheese Fondue
1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour salt and cracked pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 1 tsp dijon 3/4 cup light beer 3 frankfurters Grill the frankfurters. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour. Whisk in the salt, cayenne, pepper, and cheese. Keep stirring and add… Continue reading Frankfurters with Cheese Fondue
Chocolate Chip Cake
1/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 cup flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup milk 1/2 lb chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease a 9 by 9 inch cake pan. Cream the butter with the sugar. Mix in the eggs and… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cake
Bass Parmesan
2 sea bass fillets, washed and patted dry 1/4 cup creme fraiche 2 tbsp parmesan, grated 1 scallion, minced 1/4 tsp tabasco sea salt cracked pepper olive oil lemon juice Combine the creme fraiche, parmesan, scallion, and tabasco. Season lightly with sea salt and cracked pepper. Chill. Brush the fish with olive oil and then… Continue reading Bass Parmesan
Medieval Rice
1 cup raw rice 2 1/2 cups stock 3 tbsp almonds 1/2 tsp salt a pinch of saffron Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes and then turn off the heat and let rest with the lid on for 5 minutes. Serve.