Salad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Bacon and Pine Nuts
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lb. thick-cut bacon 1 cup pine nuts ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite artisanal...
View ArticleSalad of Fennel, Oranges and Capers
I first had this salad during a trip to Southwest France. I fell in love with the combination of the citrus and the fennel. And the capers were icing on the cake. Ingredients 6 oranges 2 medium...
View ArticlePotatoes Truffade
Ingredients 4 T. olive oil or goose or duck fat 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 pounds yellow (waxy) potatoes, peeled and sliced to 1/4″ thickness 10 oz. Raclette or Gouda cheeses, cut into 1/2″...
View ArticleRatatouille
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 or more garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 cups (1 large) sliced onions 3 cups (2 medium) sliced zucchini 4 cups (1 small) cubed, cubed, peeled eggplant 2 green...
View ArticleSwiss Chard with Vinegar Reduction Sauce
Ingredients ½ cup dried currants 1 ½ cup vinaigre de Banyuls or other favorite red-wine vinegar 2 T. butter 4-6 bunches Swiss chard 1/3 cup olive oil 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped 1 clove...
View ArticleLentils with Port-Glazed Shallots
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained 2 clove garlic, chopped 6 cups vegetable stock 3 cups ruby Port...
View ArticleEscalivade
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 aubergines (eggplants), sliced lengthwise into 1/4″ thick strips 4 red peppers, cut into quarters lengthwise, seeds removed 2 fresh onions, sliced into 1/4″ thick slices...
View ArticleRosti Potatoes
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds peeled and grated yellow (waxy) potatoes 3 ounces (6 T) melted butter Salt and pepper Chopped parsley, for garnish You will also need: Skillet Grater Knife Instructions Peel...
View ArticleRoasted Pork Loin with Mushroom-Hazelnut Stuffing
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup celery, peeled and chopped 1/2 lb. assorted mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 1 1/2 c. country bread, cubed and toasted 1 – 1 1/2...
View ArticleFresh Tomato Tart with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, cut into ½” thick slices and de-seeded (or use tomato confit) 2 roasted red peppers, peeled and...
View ArticleMushroom and Leek Tart
Ingredients ½ recipe pate brisee or flaky pie dough, chilled 2 large leeks, cleaned and chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ½ tsp...
View ArticleDaube de Boeuf (Provencal Beef Stew)
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 2 pounds beef chuck cubes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons flour 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 2 cups wild...
View ArticleFig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza
Ingredients 8 ripe black mission figs, quartered if large or halved if small ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ lb. gorgonzola cheese (experiment – try Gorgonzola Dolce,...
View ArticleFarro “Risotto” with Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers and Swiss Chard
Ingredients 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onions 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup farro ½ cup white wine 4 cups mushroom stock (or chicken, or vegetable) ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms,...
View ArticlePumpkin Cheesecake with Creme Fraiche
Ingredients For the crust: 1 ½ cup roasted, unsalted almonds 3 T. melted butter 3 T. brown sugar ¼ t. cinnamon For the cheesecake filling: 3 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups fresh pumpkin,...
View ArticleRisotto with Turkey, Mushrooms and Roasted Red Peppers
I typically make this recipe with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. Ingredients About 8 cups turkey stock 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup hot water 6 T olive oil 2 T butter 1/2 cup chopped...
View ArticlePotato Gratin
Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes (You can use russets or a yellow waxy potato, such as Yukon Gold). 1 quart whole milk Freshly grated nutmeg Sea salt to taste 2 T butter 1 c heavy cream 2 c freshly grated...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus Frittata with Bacon (optional)
Ingredients 14-15 medium stalks asparagus, washed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 strips bacon (such as Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Bacon), optional 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped scallions 6 large...
View ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
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Spring Onion, Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Corn Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
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