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California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

Makes one sandwich: 3 slices bacon 2 slices good-quality white bread 1 tomato, the best you can find 1/2 ripe avocado Iceberg lettuce Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows) In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Toast the bread. Slice the tomatoes and avocado.  Top with the… Read More »

Makes one sandwich: 3 slices bacon 2 slices good-quality white bread 1 tomato, the best you can find 1/2 ripe avocado Iceberg lettuce Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows) In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Toast the bread. Slice the tomatoes and avocado.  Top with the… Read More »

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

Strawberry Tarts

Strawberry Tarts

Strawberry Tarts

Strawberry Tarts

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced 2 tablespoons cold shortening (recommended: Crisco) 1/4 cup ice water 2 cups Pastry Cream, recipe follows 2 pints whole strawberries, hulled and halved 1/3 cup apricot jelly 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, halved, optional Combine the… Read More »

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced 2 tablespoons cold shortening (recommended: Crisco) 1/4 cup ice water 2 cups Pastry Cream, recipe follows 2 pints whole strawberries, hulled and halved 1/3 cup apricot jelly 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, halved, optional Combine the… Read More »

Blanching Asparagus

Blanching Asparagus

Blanching Asparagus

Blanching Asparagus

Boil salted water in a shallow pan, prepare an ice water bath to stop the cooking, immerse the asparagus for just 2-3 minutes into the boiling water. The asparagus should be a beautiful bright green.  Lift the asparagus out with tongs and the sand should have been released.  Submerge into the ice water and then… Read More »

Boil salted water in a shallow pan, prepare an ice water bath to stop the cooking, immerse the asparagus for just 2-3 minutes into the boiling water. The asparagus should be a beautiful bright green.  Lift the asparagus out with tongs and the sand should have been released.  Submerge into the ice water and then… Read More »

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, more if needed 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided… Read More »

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, more if needed 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided… Read More »

Asparagus Leek Soup with Crème Fraiche and Chives

Asparagus Leek Soup with Crème Fraiche and Chives

Asparagus Leek Soup with Crème Fraiche and Chives

Asparagus Leek Soup with Crème Fraiche and Chives

RECIPE INGREDIENTS: For the Crème Fraiche: 1 1/2 cups heavy or whipping cream ½ c Sour Cream For the Soup: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or 2T oil and 2T butter 4 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from about 2 large leeks) 3 pounds asparagus, tough ends broken off and… Read More »

RECIPE INGREDIENTS: For the Crème Fraiche: 1 1/2 cups heavy or whipping cream ½ c Sour Cream For the Soup: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or 2T oil and 2T butter 4 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from about 2 large leeks) 3 pounds asparagus, tough ends broken off and… Read More »

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks 4 dried bay leaves Kosher salt 2 1/4 cups milk 12 ounces mascarpone cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 bunch chives (1-in. diameter), snipped Simmer potatoes with bay leaves in a large pot of salted water until falling apart when poked, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile,… Read More »

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks 4 dried bay leaves Kosher salt 2 1/4 cups milk 12 ounces mascarpone cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 bunch chives (1-in. diameter), snipped Simmer potatoes with bay leaves in a large pot of salted water until falling apart when poked, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile,… Read More »

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

Servings: 6 1 pound dry cannellini beans 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/3 pound shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 large onion, leek, or other slicing allium, sliced into thin rings 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary 1/2 cup quinoa 10 ounces washed fresh spinach,… Read More »

Servings: 6 1 pound dry cannellini beans 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/3 pound shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 large onion, leek, or other slicing allium, sliced into thin rings 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary 1/2 cup quinoa 10 ounces washed fresh spinach,… Read More »

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Fried Green Tomato BLT

This recipe is for more remoulade and quite a few sliced green tomatoes.  The sandwich directions are for 1 sandwich. Save the sauce and the extra tomatoes and prepare some shrimp with the extra tomatoes and sauce. Remoulade:           1/2 cup finely chopped shallots     4 cloves garlic, minced                      1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1/4 cup… Read More »

This recipe is for more remoulade and quite a few sliced green tomatoes.  The sandwich directions are for 1 sandwich. Save the sauce and the extra tomatoes and prepare some shrimp with the extra tomatoes and sauce. Remoulade:           1/2 cup finely chopped shallots     4 cloves garlic, minced                      1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard 1/4 cup… Read More »