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Ingredients Main Item 2 Lamb Racks Marinade 1 cup White Wine 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Rosemary-substitute dried that has been sautéed in a dry pan for about 2-3 minutes 1 tablespoon chopped Garlic 1 tablespoon Black Pepper Corn 2 tablespoons Kosher course Salt Sauce 1 cup Demi Glace 1 pint Grape Tomatoes 1 teaspoon chopped Garlic 1/2 teaspoon chopped Rosemary 1 teaspoon Butter Salt and Pepper to taste...

Ingredients 440 ml milk 100 g melted butter 75 g caster sugar 4 eggs 20 g fresh / 10 g dried yeast 600 g plain flour 100 g cinnamon sugar Preparation Warm up the milk to approximately 40°C. Add the melted butter, caster sugar and the eggs. Mix well. Then add the yeast and mix again. Sift in the flour and mix up the batter until it is smooth in consistency....

Ingredients 12 oz choc chips - divided 1/2 cup butter cut in pieces 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation melt 1 cup choc chips & butter in lg pan - stir until smooth - remove fr heat - add eggs - stir well - add flour, sugar, baking soda & vanilla - stir well - add remaining chips & nuts - stir well - spread in greased 13" x 9" pan - bake 18 -22 mins until pick comes out dry - cool completely

Ingredients 4 Duck Breast Halves 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 4 Teaspoons Demerara Sugar 1 Cup Red Wine 1/4 Cup Creme De Cassis Liqueur 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch 4 Ounces Raspberries 4 Slices Italian Bread, lightly grilled Preparation Preheat oven on broiler setting. Use a fork to score the duck breasts through the skin and fat but not all the way through to the meat. Heat a large heavy skillet on medium high....

Ingredients CRUST: 1 3/4 cups oreo/chocolate cookie crumbs 2 tsp white sugar 1/3 cup butter FILLING: 2 packages (4 ounces each) Baker’s semi-sweet chocoalte 2 eggs 2/3 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup heavy cream (35%) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 packages Philadelphia cream cheese 9" inch pan (preferably for cheesecake but I’ve done it in a pie pan before) Preparation CRUST: Combine cookie crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Spread & flatten in the bottom of your 9" pan....

Ingredients 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes in juice 8 oz. rotini (half a box) one med. onion diced 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in oil julienned three turkey italian sausages (sweet or hot) with casings removed. one clove or garlic (or more to taste), finely diced or put thru press olive oil oregano salt and pepper romano or parmesan cheese grated Preparation In large pot start water for pasta. When boiling add salt and pasta and cook until al dente....

Ingredients 2 cups uncoooked elbow macaroni 4 tbls ( 1/2 stick butter, cut into pieces 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1 (10 3/4 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup whole milk(I use 2%) 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp black pepper Preparation Boil the macaroni in a 2 quart saucepan in plenty of water and cook until tender about 7 mins....

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds) 3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 1/2 lemon -grated peel and juice 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. salt toast triangles or assorted crackers Preparation Makes about 2-1/2 cups Place the whole, unpeeled eggplant in a baking pan. Bake at 400º F for 45 to 50 minutes (eggplant will soften and collapse)....

Ingredients 2 c. fresh cilantro, packed 1/3 c. cashews, unroasted and unsalted 2 cloves garlic, skin removed 1/2 c. plus 3 tbs. olive oil 1/2 c. Asiago cheese, grated 4 Japanese eggplants, thinly sliced into rounds 2 tbs. salt 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic salt Extra salt and pepper to taste Preparation Pulse the cilantro, cashews and 2 cloves of garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Stream in 1/2 cup olive oil while the food processor is on, making sure to scrape down the sides once fully incorporated....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese,cubed 16 oz can cream style corn 1 cup cracker crumbs 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced onion 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup milk 1 tsp salt 2 Tbls butter, melted Paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 5 ingredients; stir in eggs, butter & milk, mixing well. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika; garnish with parsley & paprika....

Ingredients 1 Lg. or 2 sm. heads of Escarole 1-2 Tbsp E.V. Olive Oil 1 Lg. clove garlic, minced 1+ Tbsp. minced fresh Rosemary 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 shallot, chopped 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 1-2 cups cooked chicken 1 Qt. chicken broth 3 cans Small White Beans (Organic is best) Preparation Wash and chop the Escarole into bite sized pieces. In soup pot, saute Rosemary and garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add carrots, onion and celery....

Ingredients 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed 1 red onion peeled. 1 cup fresh snow pea pods (mange tout) 6 sprigs mint 1/4 preserved lemon, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar Preparation Slice fennel in half lengthwise, place on a cutting board flat side down and cut into very fine slices. Finely slice the red onion the same way Blanch the peas in boiling water for 1 minute, drain and slice lengthwise into fine strips....

Ingredients 1 pound choice-grade skinless and boneless salt cod 4 garlic cloves, mashed 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 baguette, sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch-thick pieces Preparation Rinse salt cod, and place in a large reusable plastic container. Submerge in cold water, and place, covered, in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 ground cinnamon 1/4 ground ginger 1/4 salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup applesauce 1/4 cup oil 2 L egg whites Preparation 1 Combine oats, brown sugar, crystallized ginger, flour and 2 tbsp. melted butter and stit thoroughly. 2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffin tin with melted butter. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt in a bowl and stir to combine....

Ingredients 1 can Chick peas, drained and thoroughly dried 1 tsp Curry powder 2 TBL Olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, and season to taste with Curry powder. Spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burnin

Ingredients 1 small cabbage, about one pound, shredded 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped 4-5 green onions, chopped* 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lime, juiced 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt (use less if using regular table salt) 6-7 grinds of pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin (make sure your supply is fairly fresh, it begins to taste like dirt when elderly) Preparation Heap cabbage, green onions and cilantro together in a medium-sized bowl....

Ingredients 5-7 pound roaster chicken, rinsed and patted dry 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon curry powder plus 1 teaspoon salt & freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion, quartered 8 cloves 1/2 lemon 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons mango chutney 2 tablespoons flour (more or less) for thickening sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the oil and 1 tablespoon curry powder in a small bowl. Rub under the skin of the breast of the chicken (use small plastic bags over your hands for this step)....

Ingredients Lime Superfine sugar 3 oz. gold rum 1.5 tsp. superfine sugar 1 tsp. curacao or other orange liqueur Ice Preparation Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a stemmed cocktail glass. Dip moistened rim into sugar that you’ve spread on a plate; set aside. In a cocktail shaker, combine 3 ounces gold rum, 1 ½ teaspoons superfine sugar and 1 teaspoon curaçao or other orange liqueur. Stir to dissolve sugar....

Ingredients 6 ounces Bakers dark bittersweet chocolate 10 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup flour 3 whole eggs 3 egg yolks Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 6 (6 ounce) custard cups. Place on baking sheet. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on medium power for 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Add powdered sugar and flour; mix well....

Ingredients 15 quail eggs 4 teaspoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Dill sprigs, for serving (optional) Preparation Cover eggs with 2 inches of water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 2 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice-water bath; let cool completely. Peel eggs and trim pointy ends flat, so they stand upright....