Bacon Wrapped Salmon

ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened 1  minced shallot 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tablespoon whole leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper two skinless salmon fillets 1/2 tsp dry thyme 6 slices bacon 10 pearl onions, unpeeled 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 head escarole, large leaves… Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Champagne Sabayon

ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped 325 ml brut Champagne or sparkling wine 6 large egg yolks 1 cups heavy cream directions In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar and vanilla bean and seeds to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderately high and cook, without stirring, to a light golden… Continue reading Champagne Sabayon

Lamb Stew

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds lean, boneless leg of lamb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 1 large rosemary sprig 3 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 3 tablespoons… Continue reading Lamb Stew

Soft Pretzels

1/2 cup light brown sugar Water 2 envelopes active dry yeast 1/4 cup vegetable oil About 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading 3/4 cup baking soda 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water Flaky salt, such as Maldon In a large bowl, stir the brown sugar into 2 cups of… Continue reading Soft Pretzels

Peach Tatin

1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon light corn syrup 3 medium freestone peaches—peeled, halved and pitted 5-ounce sheet of frozen all-butter puff pastry, thawed but very cold Vanilla ice cream, for serving  Preheat the oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup and bring to a simmer… Continue reading Peach Tatin

Pina Colada

2 cups pineapple juice 1 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 8 ice cubes rum Combine the juice, milk, cream and ice in a blender and blitz until smooth. Stir in rum to taste. Serve over more ice.

Pineapple Lassi

2 cups pineapple juice 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated a pinch of ground cardamom a pinch of salt 3 tbsp sugar 8 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth. Serve.

Hot Lemonade with Honey

juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup honey 4 cups boiling water Combine the lemon and the honey in a tea pot.  Pour the water over the mixture and stir to combine. Serve.

Banana Cardamom Shake

1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 ripe banana a pinch of ground ginger 2 tbsp lime juice 3 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 5 ice cubes 1/2 cup milk Combine the yogurt, banana, ginger, lime, honey, and cardamom together in a blender. Puree until smooth. Add the ice cubes and the milk and blend again until… Continue reading Banana Cardamom Shake