Chocolate Mousse Tart

1 egg yolk 2 tbsp ice water 2 tsp vanilla 1 2/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup icing sugar 6 tbsp butter 9 oz. dark chocolate 2 cups heavy cream Combine the flour with the granulated sugar.  Cut in the butter until it has a crumb like texture.  Add the egg yolk and water. … Continue reading Chocolate Mousse Tart

Manchego Mashed Potatoes

1 head of garlic, top third cut off extra-virgin olive oil 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks Water Salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, heated 1/4 pound young Manchego cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice Preheat the oven to 350°. Stand the garlic on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil and… Continue reading Manchego Mashed Potatoes

Deep Chocolate Pudding

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 2/3 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee heavy cream, whipped Microwave the chocolate and butter until melted. Let… Continue reading Deep Chocolate Pudding

Champagne Cod

2 fillets of cod 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup dry champagne salt and pepper 1/3 cup heavy cream Heat the oil in a large saucepan.  Add the shallots and saute them until tender. Add the champagne and season it with salt and pepper.  Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat… Continue reading Champagne Cod

Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee

9 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons bourbon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons golden brown sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans Preheat oven to 350°F. Place six ramekins in large roasting pan. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, bourbon and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Bring … Continue reading Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee

Bread Pudding with Bailey’s

3 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons Bailey's liqueur 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon water 14 cups 3/4-inch cubes French bread with crust (about 12 ounces) 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped 4 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup  milk Nonstick vegetable oil spray For sauce: Bring… Continue reading Bread Pudding with Bailey’s